Wandering Eyes

By Michael Guerin At the end of a night of questions at Addington on Friday there was a statement. And the one Jumal made came with an exclamation mark. The Steven Reid-trained juvenile capped a magical night of harness racing with a remarkable performance in the NZBS Harness Million, overcoming a second line draw and having to settle well back to bolt in. He did so after being forced three wide from the 800m and he when he should have flinched Jumal did something else: he produced one of the great juvenile pacing wins in New Zealand this century. Make no mistake, we have had some great, great juveniles in the last 25 years in this country but Jumal’s performance would be in the top 10 by any of them since we ticked over 2000. He was brave and brilliant, suggesting somewhere inside what is not the deepest girth ever seen on a racetrack is a disproportionately large heart. It always helps when a really good horse has likeable connections and Jumal has that at owner, trainer and driver level. But there is no telling how far he will go. Some juveniles are shooting stars who never grow enough to improve or whose speed eventually leads to issues that rob them of longevity. So nobody is declaring Reidman’s latest star a future New Zealand Cup winner just yet but what he did in the last lap on Friday wasn’t the stuff of a good juvenile. He is a great one. Jumal will get another chance to prove that in the $200,000 Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes at Addington on Cup Day. He is so good his much-deserved hype will weave seamlessly into the Group 1 fabric of our greatest race day. While the son of Downbytheseaside was ending arguments on Friday night many of the other big-race performances only added to the intrigue in their crops, case in point, Got The Chocolates’ win in the Dakin Group Flying Stakes. He had hinted with two dazzlers earlier this campaign that he was closing the gap on Marketplace and Rubira but in Friday night it was they who could not close the gap on him. After they sorted themselves out early, with Marketplace crossing to the lead from a passive Rubira, Got The Chocolates came knocking and they opened the door. Even on a night dominated by leaders or those on the markers you would have taken short odds about Marketplace running past Got The Chocolates up the passing lane but a beautifully-judged John Dunn 26.5 last 400m on the leader left Marketplace with too much to do. There is at least a twist, maybe two, in Marketplace before The Velocity and the NZ Derby but Got The Chocolates is now a horse to be feared and races that looked like Marketplace’s to lose may prove to have a few more moving parts. But that was the story of the night, the top horses against the marker pegs going so fast for so long they couldn’t be caught. One exception was Kyvalley Ray, the Williamson-bred trotter sold to a good guy in Jim Connolly who came home to win the $75,000 NZBS Harness Million Trot for trainer Brent Lilley. He was one of the few all night to buck the trend of being on the markers and still be able to win. A trend that Jumal later treated with joyous distain in the richest race of the spring so far to light the fuse of Cup week. View the full article

Making a belated debut for the high-powered team of Bob Baffert and Zedan Racing Stable, JUDE (c, 3, Uncle Mo–Helena Bay {GB}, by Johannesburg) proved worth the wait with a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard'-worthy performance at Santa Anita Friday. Last after an awkward beginning, the 3-1 second choice cut the corner at the top of the stretch and wore down Simple Song (Munnings) on the lead, switching to that rival's outside in the final sixteenth and pulling away through the final strides to win. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O-Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.; B-Runnymede Farm LLC, Peter J. Callahan & Three Chimneys Farm; T-Bob Baffert; Sales History: $2,000,000 ylg '23 KEESEP. The post Hey Jude! $2M Uncle Mo Colt A New ‘TDN Rising Star’ For Baffert And Zedan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Saturday, Newmarket, post time: 15:00, THE DARLEY DEWHURST STAKES-G1, £500,000, 2yo, c/f, 7fT Field: Alparslan (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}), Distant Storm (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Gewan (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Gstaad (GB) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Italy (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Oxagon (Fr) (Frankel {GB}), Pacific Avenue (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Saba Desert (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), Zavateri (Ire) (Without Parole {GB}). TDN Analysis: The Vincent O'Brien National Stakes one-two-three Zavateri, Gstaad and Italy reunite with no obvious reason for any change in the order. Eve Johnson Houghton's “dude” has been outsmarting everything the big stables could throw at him all season with that Zarkava turn of foot and there is nothing to suggest he can't improve further with time. Despite his outstanding credentials, the bookmakers are happy to lay him as third favourite behind Gstaad and Godolphin's current market-leader Distant Storm, who was impressive over course and distance in the Tattersalls Stakes and bids to cap a big week for Night Of Thunder. Oxagon ran into Puerto Rico in the Champagne and what seemed an upset at the time has subsequently been proven to be smart form. This livelier ground will help his cause and he is another who is almost certain to progress with time and experience. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Newmarket, post time: 13:15, THE TOO DARN HOT DARLEY STAKES-G3, £85,000, 3yo/up, 9fT Field: First Conquest (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}), Liberty Lane (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), Torito (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Damysus (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Gladius (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Mister Rizz (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Something of a forgotten horse after his Dante second and Derby no-show, Damysus is hot property again after his return win in Deauville's Listed Deauville Prix Nureyev and is being campaigned similarly to Ombudsman last term. Gladius is another three-year-old with potential and his close fourth in York's Strensall Stakes is as good as his peer's win in France. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Newmarket, post time: 13:50, THE NIGHT OF THUNDER ZETLAND STAKES-G3, £65,000, 2yo, 10fT Field: Allegresse (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Del Maro (Ger) (Camelot {GB}), Endorsement (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Look To The Stars (Ire) (Galiway {GB}), Loz Vegas (Ire) (Lucky Vega {Ire}), Mr Colonel (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Pierre Bonnard (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Spyce (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}). TDN Analysis: A fascinating encounter between some unexposed stayers of the future, with Ballydoyle's duo of Endorsement and Pierre Bonnard two obvious colts to follow. The latter is a son of the Nassau winner Sultanina who was impressive at Dundalk and might edge it, while elsewhere Godolphin's Haynes, Hanson & Clark winner Look To The Stars and the Mariscottis' dual Kempton winner Allegresse add intrigue. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Newmarket, post time: 14:25, THE EMIRATES AUTUMN STAKES-G3, £65,000, 2yo, 8fT Field: Al Zanati (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), Archer Royal (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Glacius (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Hankelow (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), New Zealand (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Pathein (Ire) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), Straight Up (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Analysis: This has become a race to take note of, staged over the Guineas course and distance and responsible for Ghaiyyath in 2017, for Persian King, Magna Grecia and Circus Maximus a year later, Coroebus in 2021 and Delacroix 12 months ago. Godolphin's Al Zanati has a big reputation and the form of his debut win over seven on the July Course looks better after August George ran so well in the Goffs Million. Aidan O'Brien saddles the Listowel winner Straight Up and Curragh scorer New Zealand, while Pathein is the one with the TDN Rising Star, Presented by Hagyard label. His Doncaster maiden win on debut has been boosted by the runner-up Lyneham and it is interesting to note that the well-beaten Del Maro is considered good enough to take part in the afternoon's Zetland Stakes by Charlie Appleby. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, York, post time: 13:30, THE CORAL ROCKINGHAM STAKES-Listed, £70,000, 2yo, 6fT Field: Black Star Boy (Ire) (Starman {GB}), Boston Dan (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}), Comical Point (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Dandy Style (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}), Division (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Flying Comet (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Rydale Frosty (Havana Grey {GB}), Star Material (Ire) (Starman {GB}), Anaisa (GB) (Ardad {Ire}), Ali Shuffle (GB) (A'Ali {Ire}), Azleet (GB) (Tasleet {GB}), Flowerhead (Ire) (Starman {GB}), Indy B (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), Killavia (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Lightning Polka (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Wathnan Racing's exciting Division bids to build on his promising wins at Haydock and Yarmouth, but this is tough with so many hardened juveniles in the line-up. Flying Comet was third in the Mill Reef, while the Queen Mary runner-up Flowerhead may have been through a sticky patch of late but obviously possesses class. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Chantilly, France, post time: 13:40, CRITERIUM DE MAISONS-LAFFITTE-G2, €173,800, 2yo, 6fT Field: Samangan (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Graft (Ire) (U S Navy Flag), Trinquette (Fr) (City Light {Fr}), Tadej (GB) (City Light {Fr}), Street Show (Fr) (Showcasing {GB}), Royal Bay Cen (Ire) (New Bay {GB}). TDN Analysis: Champion trainer-elect Francis Graffard has bulldozed his way through a banner campaign and sends forth last month's G3 Prix Eclipse hero Samangan, who has the measure of Eclipse third and fourth Graft and Royal Bay Cen. August's G3 Prix de Cabourg winner Tadej has run unplaced in two starts since, while Trinquette and Street Show are both one-from-five and need much more here. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, Chantilly, France, post time: 14:50, PRIX LE FABULEUX-Listed, €50,300, 3yo, 9fT Field: Diego Ventura (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), Batal Youmzain (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Midak (Fr) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}), Chibitty (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Poschiavo (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Marchon (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Amilcare (Fr) (Wooded {Ire}), Nitoi (Siyouni {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Francis Graffard nominee Midak annexed May's G3 Prix Greffulhe, but has been gelded since running tenth in Epsom's G1 Derby, and makes his first start since that Classic. His chief threats are the Andre Fabre-conditioned stakes-winning G1 Prix du Jockey Club 13th Nitoi, who comes back off a fifth in last month's G2 Prix Niel, and Wathnan Racing's consistent G3 Spreti-Rennen fifth Diego Ventura, who had previously run second in Goodwood's G3 Thoroughbred Stakes. LNJ Foxwoods' homebred Marchon is two-for-two and an intriguing contender in this black-type debut. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, Chantilly, France, post time: 16:07, PRIX SARACA-Listed, €54,900, 2yo, 7fT Field: Ulymine (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}), Ikotofetsy (Fr) (Threat {Ire}), Merle (Fr) (Recoletos {Fr}), Dostoievsky (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Commander's Intent (Fr) (Victor Ludorum {GB}), Kenzel (Ire) (Zelzal {Fr}), PIana (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Union Helper Cen (Ire) (Ghaiyyath {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Commander's Intent, representing George Scott's in-form Newmarket barn, is the only entry to have earned black type and will be a prime contender for this coming back off runner-up finishes in last month's G3 Zukunfts-Rennen and G3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes. He will bid to become the first stakes winner for his Haras d'Etreham-based freshman sire. Potential party-poopers include Christophe Ferland trainee Kenzel, who raced too freely when fourth behind subsequent G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere second Nighttime in last month's G3 Prix La Rochette, and wide-margin maiden winner Dostoievsky. Others worthy of consideration are G3 Prix Eclipse fifth Ulymine and Ikotofetsy, who ran fourth in both G3 Prix de Cabourg and G3 Prix des Chenes. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Cologne, Germany, post time: 15:35, WETTSTAR.DE – PREIS DES WINTERFAVORITEN-G3, €155,000, 2yo, 8fT Field: Dalyan (Fr) (Romanised {Ire}), Gostam (Ger) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}), Guevara (Ger) (Alson {Ger}), Lommi (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), Next Emerald (Ger) (Best Solution {Ire}), Nitaro (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Somi (Ire) (Magna Grecia {Ire}), Spezialist (Ger) (Protectionist {Ger}). TDN Analysis: Last month's G3 Zukunfts-Rennen victor Gostam puts his perfect two-for-two record on the line and sets a lofty standard in Germany's premier juvenile contest. His opposition includes Listed Junioren-Preis third Dalyan and the once-raced Somi, who impressed when shedding maiden status over this course and distance last month. Peter Schiergen, who saddles fellow maiden winners Guevara and Zukunfts-Rennen sixth Nitaro, is three shy of Heinz Jentzsch's record nine renewals. [Sean Cronin]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Phoenix Top Three Clashes Again In Dewhurst appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After sweeping the juvenile Grade I features with 'TDN Rising Stars' Presented by Hagyard Tommy Jo (Into Mischief) in the Darley Alcibiades Stakes and Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) in the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity, Spendthrift Farm cut loose another potential player in the juvenile division when FURTHER ADO (c, 2, Gun Runner–Sky Dreamer, by Sky Mesa) shot away from his overmatched rivals to break his maiden by a jaw-dropping 20 lengths when making his first two-turn appearance Friday afternoon at Keeneland. For the effort, the striking chestnut colt earns 'Rising Star' honors of his own. The 12-5 favorite off a distant third-place effort to recent GI Champagne Stakes runner-up Talkin (Good Magic) going seven furlongs at Saratoga back on Aug. 30, the $275,000 Keeneland September yearling turned $550,000 OBS April breezer was dispatched as the 12-5 favorite and was ridden forward by Irad Ortiz, Jr. to press a solid early tempo just to the outside of the rail-drawn Brave Force (Gun Runner). Matching motors with that rival into the turn, Further Ado was allowed to stride into the lead at the quarter pole with his rider asking him for no effort whatsoever and the colt careered away impressively in the short stretch while covering the 8 1/2-furlong distance in a slick 1:43.52, the final sixteenth of a mile in around six seconds. Sales history: $275,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP; $550,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-1. O-Spendthrift Farm LLC; B-John C Oxley (KY); T-Brad Cox. FURTHER ADO ($6.48) bids the field adieu as he and @iradortiz dominate in Race 8 at @keenelandracing for @bradcoxracing and @spendthriftfarm. Another winner by Gun Runner, who stands at @Three_Chimneys. Play Keeneland with @FanDuel Racing.https://t.co/crebR4OEDC pic.twitter.com/x8P1Ic0eoK — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 10, 2025 The post Gun Runner Colt Further Ado Says ‘Adieu’, Becomes No-Brainer ‘Rising Star’ 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 for the Fall Flash Sale on Fasig-Tipton Digital, a boutique two-entry auction offering two fillies that have recently won Breeders' Cup prep races. The two offerings are Iron Orchard and Haulin Ice.View the full article

After Lovesick Blues won the July 26 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar, owner-trainer Librado Barocio's initial idea was for the California-bred gelding to train up to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Further contemplation changed that plan.View the full article

The Mark Casse-trained SILENT TACTIC (c, 2, Tacitus–Magical Sign, by Gun Runner) survived an inquiry and came home a winner at first asking at Woodbine for John Oxley. Having to move out of mid pack in a race which saw the field stack up five deep across the track on the lead early, the 9-2 shot swung wide off the far turn and gradually broke away to the lead, wearing down 2-1 favorite Valley of Kings (Classic Empire) in the final sixteenth to graduate. It was a big gap back to Proud Painter (Caravaggio) in third. This is the fifth overall winner for freshman sire Tacitus (by Tapit). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O-John Oxley; B-Don Alberto Corporation; T-Mark Casse. Sales History: $60,000 ylg '24 FTKOCT, $500,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR. The post Silent Tactic Survives An Inquiry To Become A First-Out Winner For Tacitus At Woodbine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Grade I winners Journalism (Curlin) and Baeza (McKinzie), each among the leading 3-year-old colts of 2025 with GI Breeders' Cup Classic aspirations, drilled Friday morning at Santa Anita in advance of their joint Nov. 1 target. Journalism, who is campaigned by the partnership of Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, Robert V. LaPenta, Mrs. John Magnier-Lessee, Derrick Smith-Lessee, and Michael B. Tabor-Lessee, went a half mile in :49. The Michael McCarthy trainee was last seen finishing second to Fierceness (City of Light) in the Aug. 30 GI Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar and was registering his fourth work since that effort. C R K Stable and Grandview Equine's Baeza also worked Friday morning, stopping the clock in :59 (2/33) for five panels. Trained by John Shirreffs, Baeza most recently shipped across the country to win the Sept. 20 GI Pennsylvania Derby at Parx. Joining Journalism and Baeza on the work tab Friday morning in Arcadia was $3-million OBS March 2-year-old Brant (Gun Runner), an unbeaten 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', who won the Sept. 7 GI Del Mar Futurity at Del Mar. The Zedan Racing Stables runner fired a bullet, getting six furlongs in 1:11.80. Conditioned by Bob Baffert, the 2-year-old is pointing toward the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Other Friday morning workers at Santa Anita included fellow Breeders' Cup hopefuls Formidable Man (City of Light), five furlongs in 1:01.20; Richi (Chi) (Practical Joke), four furlongs in 49.20; and Hey Nay Nay (Ire) (No Nay Never), five furlongs in 1:00. The post Jounalism and Baeza Work Toward Breeders’ Cup Classic 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 for the Fall Flash Sale on Fasig-Tipton Digital, a boutique two-entry auction offering two fillies that have recently won Breeders' Cup prep races. The two offerings are Iron Orchard and Haulin Ice.View the full article

by TTR AusNZ John Kanga, chair of the board of Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), has resigned, MRC announced on Friday. In a statement on the club website, Kanga said, “In recent weeks there has been a series of public attacks directed at me personally. While I completely reject the nature and accuracy of those attacks, I do not want them to distract from the Club, its members, or the excitement of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. “My decision to step aside is about putting the interests of the Club and the broader racing industry ahead of my own. The MRC is bigger than any one individual, and I want to ensure the focus remains where it belongs – on racing, our members, staff, and delivering a world-class Spring Carnival.” Kanga was appointed MRC chair in October 2024, after a battle for the leadership role created by the potential sale of Sandown racecourse. He had been on the board for two years at that point. “It has been a privilege to lead the Melbourne Racing Club and to work alongside so many dedicated people who care deeply about racing,” the statement continued. “We successfully secured the future of Sandown Racecourse, ensuring it remains a vital part of Victorian racing; we restored the Caulfield mounting yard to its rightful place at the heart of the course; and we saved more than A$250 million by halting an unnecessary proposed grandstand redevelopment and delivering a more practical, member-focused plan for Caulfield's future. “Under my leadership, the Club has also strengthened its financial position–moving decisively to reduce debt and move forward with renewed commercial confidence. “The Club is in a strong position for the future, with outstanding leadership and a talented team across all levels. I wish the Committee, our members, and our staff every success in the years ahead.” Following the announcement of Kanga's departure, The Age published an article outlining their findings on Kanga's financial history and his association with a cocaine trafficking case in 2014. The post John Kanga Resigns As MRC Chair appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A memorial service for longtime racing analyst and handicapper Jeff Siegel will be held Monday, Oct. 13 at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley, the Santa Anita Park said in a Friday press release. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. PST. The address for Mt. Sinai is 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA 91063. Siegel passed away last Saturday from cancer after more than 50 years as one of the most respected voices in the Thoroughbred industry in Southern California. The post Memorial Service For Longtime Analyst Siegel To Be Held Monday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein hero Ridari (Churchill) has been purchased privately by John Stewart's Resolute Racing, Arqana announced. Set to be trained by Miguel Clement, the former Aga Khan Studs' runner's sale was facilitated by Clement's uncle, Nicolas Clement. Previously marked as a €950,000 buy-back during the October 4 Arc Sale, the three-year-old colt sold for that amount to Stewart's operation. From eight starts, the son of G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Ridasiyna (Motivator) has won three, with a tally in the G3 Prix de Fontainebleau joining his Wildenstein score. He was also third in the G3 Prix Messidor. The post Ridari Sold To Resolute Racing For €950K, Will Join Miguel Clement appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The fourth annual Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) Conference, presented by Del Mar and FanDuel TV, made its debut in Lexington, Kentucky this year. Held Oct. 8-9 at Limestone Hall, the expansive event, consisting of panel discussions and networking activities, hosted nearly 200 women representing a variety of careers and experience levels throughout the Thoroughbred racing industry. Following Wednesday's welcome reception, attendees gathered Thursday in downtown Lexington as the day's program kicked off with featured speaker Lindsay Czarniak, an accomplished media personality with more than two decades of experience in sports journalism. In recent years, Czarniak has expanded into horse racing through her partnership with America's Best Racing and their “Stake in Stardom” program. “From writing on my dad's racing notebooks to walking over for the Kentucky Derby with him, it all came full circle,” said Czarniak. “Every piece of that day turned into a memory I'll never forget.” Czarniak touched on the uniqueness of the racing industry in comparison to other sports she has covered, emphasizing the interconnectedness and true sense of community. “I haven't seen this before. They don't do this in other sports. To be able to lean on each other as resources, mentors, and sounding boards, this is truly remarkable.” The first panel discussion of the day, entitled “Roadblocks to Relationships: Building Networks that Change the Game,” was moderated by Jessica Paquette, and led by speakers Caton Bredar, Kate Galvin, Sheri Holmes Stirling, and Lesley Howard. Each speaker provided insight on building connections, mastering the art of networking, and turning career challenges into unexpected game changers. “Sometimes opportunity doesn't knock softly, it just keeps showing up until you say yes,” said Stirling. “Every time someone said, 'Hey, someone left. Do you want to do this?' I just said, 'Sure, why not me?'” “I spent so much time worrying about imposter syndrome and pleasing everyone else that I forgot where I was… at a racetrack, watching these beautiful animals compete,” said Howard. “You don't have to prove you belong. You already do.” Molly Fletcher | Katie Jones Following the momentum of the first panel, the second panel discussion–“Fueling the Fire Without Burning Out”–continued with Melanie Case, Erin Halliwell, Brittany Middlebrooks, Kelley Stobie, and moderator Shannon Kelly, as the group discussed exploring how to navigate burnout, the effects of compassion fatigue, and the path back to balance. “Just remember that you have to take care of yourself first. If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be able to take care of the animals and the people around you,” said Middlebrooks. “I used to think one person could mentor me in everything, but no one can do it all. So, I built a team of mentors, each inspiring me in a different way.” The third and final panel of the day, entitled “Horse Racing Ecosystems: Markets, Models and Money,” set the stage for a conversation unpacking the economics of racing and how market trends influence industry discussions. Moderator Alison Zeitlin was joined by speakers Kelley Kraeszig, Maggi Moss, Katy Ross, and Anna Seitz Ciannello. “The perception that it's the sport of kings, or royalty, or that you can't have a part of it, I am a living example that you can,” said Moss. “It's a hard sport, but it's a great sport, and there are a lot of people trying to make it better every day,” said Seitz. The day's discussion culminated with an inspiring talk, along with an interactive discussion and Q & A session, led by renowned keynote speaker, Molly Fletcher. Making a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents, Fletcher pursued a nearly two-decade career that consisted of negotiating over $500 million in contracts and representing over 300 of sports' biggest names. A World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, Fletcher shared personal stories that relayed the importance of establishing mindset, utilizing curiosity, and focusing energy. “If we don't decide where our energy goes, then everyone else decides for us. And it is too critical a resource to waste. Managing your energy is key to high performance,” said Fletcher. “Protect the things that give you energy, personally and professionally.” “Mindset is paramount to our ability to be the best version of ourselves. Continue to unlock that every day.” The afternoon was also highlighted by the presentation of the 2025 Jane Goldstein Exemplary Leadership Award, bestowed in recognition of Goldstein whose groundbreaking career paved the way for every woman who works to promote racing. The award was presented this year to honoree Amy Gregory, who recently retired after serving as a prominent member of the Keeneland team for nearly two decades. Amy Gregory with her family | Katie Jones “This award is even more special to me because it is in Jane's name and Jane has always been one of my heroes. For me and so many women in racing, she not only opened the door to opportunity, but she was our role model once we stepped through that door,” said Gregory. “During my career, I've been privileged to work alongside an amazing community of women in a sport that we all love and deeply care about. In fact, it's been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.” At the conclusion of the Conference, the HRWA Executive Committee announced that the HRWA Conference will return to Lexington in 2026. The next HRWA event on the 2025 calendar will take place at Del Mar on Oct. 30 ahead of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Attendees are invited to enjoy a day of racing, networking and handicapping. To learn more about the Horse Racing Women's Association and how to become a member, click here. 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Heavy rain and a forecast for continued thunderstorms throughout the afternoon causes Gulfstream Park to cancel the balance of its nine-race program following the second race Oct. 10. View the full article

Bidding on Fasig-Tipton's digital platform opened Friday, Oct. 10 and will close Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. ET for the Fall Flash Sale, a boutique two-entry auction offering a pair of fillies who have recently won Breeders' Cup prep races, the auction company said in a press release on Friday. The two offerings are: Iron Orchard (Hip 1): Undefeated 2-year-old daughter of Authentic won the GI Frizette Stakes, a Breeders' Cup “Dirt Dozen” race, this past Saturday to stamp herself among the leading contenders for the GI NetJets Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Prior to that, she won the Seeking the Ante Stakes at Saratoga by 6 3/4 lengths, and her debut at Saratoga by 5 1/2 lengths. Her deep female family includes Grade I winner Aloha West (by Hard Spun). Iron Orchard is consigned by her trainer Danny Gargan, as agent. Haulin Ice (Hip 2): Four-year-old filly by Coal Front won the GIII Princess Rooney Stakes at Gulfstream Park Sept. 20, a “Win and You're In” for the GI PNC Bank Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. This year, she has won five stakes races, including the GIII Vagrancy Stakes in May. Haulin Ice, who has career earnings of $958,650, is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent (point of contact Steve Castagnola). “This is one of the more exciting flash sales that we have ever conducted on Fasig-Tipton Digital,” said Director of Digital Sales Leif Aaron. “These two fillies are in peak form and will be leading contenders in their respective Breeders' Cup races. Everyone in our game dreams of winning a Breeders' Cup race, and our Fall Flash Sale provides two immediate opportunities to do so.” Click here, to create an account or register to bid for the Fall Flash Sale. The post Pair Of Breeders’ Cup Prep Winners Offered During Fasig-Tipton Fall Flash Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is rolling out a special fundraising raffle giving racing fans an opportunity to own a shadowboxed halter worn by MGISW Journalism (Curlin) during his 2024-2025 campaign, according to a press release from the non-profit on Friday. Each ticket–priced at $100–offers a direct way to support TRF's mission of dignified lifetime care for nearly 400 retired Thoroughbreds across the country. The raffle, which is limited to 100 tickets, will close Oct. 31. “Every ticket helps us continue our mission of providing dignified lifetime care for the horses who have given so much to the sport,” said Executive Director of TRF Maggie Sweet. “This halter is very special–its worn quality really evokes the throwback nature of a campaigner like Journalism.” Click here to learn more. The post TRF Launches Journalism Halter Raffle To Support Retired Racehorses appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Heavy rain and a forecast for continued thunderstorms throughout the afternoon caused Gulfstream Park to cancel the balance of its nine-race program following Friday's second race out of an abundance of caution for horses, horsemen and fans, 1/ST Racing said via a press release on Friday. Initially, overnight rain Thursday forced each of Friday's three races scheduled for the turf to be moved to the all-weather Tapeta course. Post time for the first of 11 races Saturday is 12:50 p.m. ET. Peacethrustrength, with @micah_husbands, dominates the opener for trainer @SaffieJosephJr. #GulfstreamPark #SunshineMeet pic.twitter.com/y7ZFSCfMp4 — Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) October 10, 2025 The post Gulfstream Friday Racing Canceled Due To Severe Thunderstorms appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ghostwriter (IRE) is being aimed at the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1T) at Gulfstream Park in January.View the full article

"It is reasonable to say the ride is over," trainer Kenny McPeek said Oct. 10 on his "Horse Races Now" podcast about the racing career of 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna.View the full article

Renowned equine veterinarian Dr. Bob Hunt dies Oct. 9 from cancer.View the full article

The team at Kamel and Pauline Chehboub's Haras de Beaumont has been extended by the appointment of Sylvain Vidal in the role of nominations and client relations. Vidal's return to the stallion business revives an old partnership with long-time friend and ally Mathieu Alex, the manager of Beaumont. “Mathieu called me a few weeks ago and I spoke with Pauline and Kamel,” said Vidal. “I really like the team. I've known them for many years and I love the energy they have and what they have developed in a short time. They've built a new farm, a wonderful farm. They have good stallions. I'm very pleased to be part of the team now.” Vidal, along with his former wife Elisabeth, was instrumental in developing Haras de la Cauviniere into an internationally recognised stallion farm after recruiting Gerard Augustin-Normand's Prix du Jockey Club winner Le Havre. The stallion's owner later invested in a nearby farm, with the Cauviniere operation eventually becoming known as Haras de Montfort et Preaux. Mathieu Alex was recruited to assist Vidal as the operation expanded. That farm is now owned by Nurlan Bizakov of Sumbe. Three years ago the Chehboub family purchased part of the historic Haras du Quesnay from the Head family and set about establishing their own stallion roster at the newly christened Haras de Beaumont. The Normandy farm, close to Deauville, is now home to Arc winner Ace Impact, Sealiway, Puchkine, Stunning Spirit and Intello. Alex, who previously worked with Vidal at Coolmore in Ireland, said, “Sylvain will help to sell nominations and will assist our clients. A lot of people admire what he has done and so when they come to Beaumont they will be dealing with familiar people, nice horses. And his help will be much appreciated. We have a long-standing working relationship and friendship.” He continued, “We currently have five stallions, and we might have more soon. So we'd rather get organised, get someone that we like, and someone that French breeders, international breeders would like and know. And next year is going to be very busy. So we'd rather get organised. The team is ready.” The post Sylvain Vidal Joins Haras de Beaumont Team appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

5th-KEE, $110k, Msw, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, post time: 3:08 p.m. ET LADY JANCIS (Speightstown) is the latest to make the races out of Thyme For Roses (Aus) (Redoute's Choice {Aus}), a Group 3 winner at two in Australia for the late Jon and Sarah Kelly and Gai Waterhouse and purchased by Stonestreet for A$800,000 ($595,200) out of the 2017 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. The mare's second foal is Zeitlos (Curlin), runner-up to the classy Future Is Now (Great Notion) in the GIII Caress Stakes on the grass at Saratoga this summer and a latest third in defense of her title in the GII Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes over this main track on Oct. 4. Lady Jancis was bought back on a bid of $275,000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale. TJCIS PPs The post Saturday Insights: Speightstown Firster Debuts In Keeneland Turf Sprint appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Eleven weeks ago, jockey Tyler Conner lay on the turf at Colonial Downs calm, but for all the wrong reasons. “I couldn't feel anything,” he said. “I was totally calm which was weird but it was because I wasn't in any pain.” Conner was involved in an incident in the seventh race in Virginia July 24 when his mount, the Elizabeth Merryman-trained Stanza (Great Notion), clipped heels with eventually-disqualified race winner Montador (Nyquist) and fell around the far turn. Francisco Arrieta, who was aboard Montador, was suspended 15 days by the stewards for actions which were noted as “extremely careless”. Time has given Conner a bit of perspective about the fall itself. “My career is over because of this,” he said. “It is what it is but it was also totally avoidable. [I] can't change it now and I'm not going to hold grudges. It's what happens [in this sport].” Conner was airlifted from the track in New Kent to Virginia Commonwealth Hospital in nearby Richmond, VA where he remained until returning home to Pennsylvania for further treatment. Now, 11 weeks after the fall, Conner is still working on his recovery, a process which will take upwards of at least another year, and planning for a future without race riding. “There's no guarantee that I fully recover,” he admitted. “It's up to my body and it's just time at this point. There's a lot of pain in my neck and my back. A lot of my left arm is pretty much asleep. I can use it, but the little things are very hard to do. Things like tying your shoes. Doing anything quickly is tough. Turning around, anything where you could lose your balance. Things you don't think are that hard to do! ” Shortly after the fall, Conner announced his retirement from riding but has still spent the second half of summer at the track, watching daily training at Penn National. “I go the racetrack every day to hang out. The horses are always there [for you] and that's what's important. I love the game and I love the horses,” Conner said, adding that a career in the industry is still his long-term plan. “I'm probably going to be an agent. I've had some people reach out, saying that they would be interested in working with me. I want to try and make a positive impact.” And while his riding career may have been cut short, Conner emphasized that helping his fellow jockeys, especially those in similar situations to his own, was paramount. He recently shared the GoFundMe for Carol Cedeno who was injured herself in a serious fall during a race at the Monmouth at the Meadowlands meet Sept. 27. “I've had an overwhelming amount of support,” Conner said of the industry's help and of his own GoFundMe which has raised north of $70,000. “I've been blown away with the support I've gotten from the riders and the [Jockeys] Guild. They've been in touch a lot and have helped me whether it's with doctors or things like that. HISA has been good. Dr. Peter Hester, who is part of HISA, he has been very, very good. He's helped me with whatever I needed and put me in touch with the Miami Project. The donations from tracks all over the country has been really unexpected and a huge help. I'm really appreciative of everyone that's helped me. But there's a lot of other riders [who] have gotten hurt since me. There's a lot of people that need help.” Conner noted that he recently split a fundraiser with a fellow rider, making sure half the funds went to riders who he felt may not have gotten the same level of acknowledgment or assistance. “Sometimes we get in [bad] situations [in this game],” he said. “I always want to try and help if I can. [All of the jockeys] deserve our support.” The post ‘Things Can Change Really Fast’: Tyler Conner Plans A Future Without Riding Following Colonial Downs Race Injury appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Group 2 winner Geography is one of four wildcards added to the upcoming Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, which is scheduled for October 27-31. The son of Holy Roman Emperor is a multiple group winner in Germany and was fifth to Maranoa Charlie (Wootton Bassett) in the G1 Prix de la Foret on Arc Sunday. He is rated 114 by Timeform and is lot 726A. Rated the equal of Geography is Naqeeb (Nathaniel) (lot 726B), the winner of the Listed Foundation Stakes. He is a half-brother to the Sea The Stars pair of Baaeed and Hukum. G3 Prix d'Arenberg hero Afjan (Mehmas) (lot 726C) is also set to sell. He was also second in the G3 Prix de Cabourg. Rounding out the wildcards is G2 Italian Derby hero Molveno (Almanzor). He will be sold as lot 1110A and is rated 110 by Timeform. To view the catalogue, please visit the Tattersalls website. The post Geography Anchors Quartet Of Tattersalls Autumn HIT Wildcards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Coolmore partners' Minnie Hauk (Frankel) is under consideration for the GI Breeders' Cup Turf in November, Aidan O'Brien has revealed. The winner of the G1 Oaks, G1 Irish Oaks, G1 Yorkshire Oaks and second in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the bay was just touched off in that ParisLongchamp cornerstone. “Minnie is very good, everything seems well with her and it's possible she could be trained for the Breeders' Cup Turf,” O'Brien told the PA news agency. “It would be good to see her in that, it's a possible and obviously she has to go through her work and everything perfectly.” Second to Minnie Hauk in the Oaks, Whirl (Wootton Bassett) will not be seen again this season. A winner of the G1 Pretty Polly Stakes in late June, the daughter of Salsa (Galileo) added the G1 Nassau Stakes in July before running sixth in the G1 Prix Vermeille. “Whirl is finished for the year. It's possible she could stay in training, in the last month they [the owners] will decide on the ones who stay in training,” said O'Brien. The post Breeders’ Cup Turf Possible For Minnie Hauk appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article