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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

Newstead Stables LLC's Laurelin (Ire) (Zarak {Fr}) looks to take her career mark to a perfect six wins from as many starts when she faces a maximum of eight fellow sophomore fillies in Saturday's GI Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland, the year's most prestigious race for the division. Graham Motion sent out Film Maker (Dynaformer) to take the 2003 QE II and Laurelin figures a strong chance to double that tally. An €160,000 purchase out of the 2023 Goffs Orby Sale, the chestnut has built on a two-for-two freshman season with a neck defeat of the re-opposing Opulent Restraint (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) in the Apr. 27 Memories of Silver Stakes, a 1 1/4-length success over Candy Quest (Connect) in the June 27 Penn Mile and the GII Saratoga Oaks Invitational Aug. 9, where Opulent Restraint was an excuse-free and perfect-trip third. The 5-2 morning-line choice has handled all underfoot conditions with aplomb, can sit handy or farther back in the field and should give her rivals fits. Fionn (Twirling Candy) finished well to take the GIII Regret Stakes at Churchill May 31 and belied odds of 6-1 to best divisional heavy Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) in the GI Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes July 5, with Opulent Restraint again rounding out the triple. She and Candy Quest came with wide runs in unison in the GIII Dueling Grounds Oaks Sept. 10, and the latter was narrowly in front at the eighth pole before Flavien Prat shoved Fionn across the line narrowly best to the inside. Candy Quest is an intriguing outsider for contrarian bettors. Simmering (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) was scratched from last weekend's GI First Lady Stakes in favor of this age-restricted contest going an extra furlong. A longshot–but non-threatening–third in this year's G1 Betfred 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, she was well held in the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh and G1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, but improved to be a latest third in the G3 Prix de Lieurey in the soft at Deauville Aug. 16. Lush Lips (GB) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}) ran with credit behind Nitrogen in the GIII Florida Oaks and GII Edgewood Stakes before a convincing win in the June 28 Tepin Stakes at Churchill. Her late run when last seen in the GI Del Mar Oaks fell just a half-length short of longshot Velocity (Nyquist). Glen Cove A Sharper Option For 3YO Fillies Saturday's Glen Cove Stakes is set to be run as a Grade III event for the first time in its brief history, and trainer Miguel Clement looks to hold all the aces. Love Cervere (Into Mischief) is already a course-and-distance winner, having arrived late to win the Take The A Train Stakes for the late Christophe Clement May 10 and added Woodbine's Alywow Stakes over 6 1/2 panels in her first run for the junior Clement. A tough-trip third to Pop Idol (Maclean's Music) and Abientot (Not This Time) in the Aug. 7 Galway Stakes at Saratoga and exits a runner-up effort in a valuable age-restricted Kentucky Downs allowance Sept. 6. Love Cervere | Sarah Andrew New York-bred Annascaul (American Pharoah), a close fourth in the Take The A Train for Clement, completed the exacta in the July 12 Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth before easily defeating older Empire-breds in a first-level allowance at the Spa Aug. 23. Flat Out Time (Not This Time) tries the grass for the first time in her career off consecutive 82 Beyer Speed Figures achieved in a Delaware allowance victory July 17 ahead of a third to next-out GII TCA Stakes heroine Praying (Vekoma) in the GIII Prioress Stakes upstate Aug. 30. The afternoon's third and final graded event is the GIII Ontario Fashion Stakes, where Clement will saddle GII Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes heroine Gal in a Rush (Ghostzapper)–the 5-2 pick on the morning line–and the rail-drawn MSW Les Reys (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}), a 3-1 chance trying a synthetic track for the first time in her career. The post Undefeated Laurelin, Fionn Square Off In QE II Challenge Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this weekend running at Tokyo and Kyoto Racecourses: Sunday, October 12, 2025 4th-TOK, ¥14,250,000 ($93k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1300m MON SOUHAIT (c, 2, McKinzie–Fashion World {GB}, by Dubawi {Ire}), a $100,000 Keeneland September yearling and $100,000 OBS April breezer (see below), is the latest starter out of an unraced daughter of GI Personal Ensign Stakes heroine Icon Project (Empire Maker), whose three winners includes Fashion Business (GB) (Frankel {GB}), winner of the GII Del Mar Handicap. Fashion World, who was acquired by this breeder for $240,000 in foal to Munnings at the 2021 Keeneland November Sale, is a granddaughter of La Gueriere (Lord At War {Arg}), victorious in the 1991 GI QE II Challenge Cup and the dam of seven winners, including MGSW/MGISP Lasting Approval (With Approval) and the unraced La Comete (Holy Bull), dam of the aforementioned Munnings (Speigtstown) and MSW & MGSP Munnings Sister (Speightstown). O-North Hills Co Ltd; B-Candy Meadows LLC (KY); T-Kazuya Takahashi 6th-KYO, ¥14,250,000 ($93k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1800m JUNE RETRIEVER (c, 2, Good Magic–Silva {Fr}, by Anabaa), whose dam was a two-time stakes winner in France for owner Alec Head, fetched $170,000 at the 2023 Keeneland November Sale and was hammered down to this owner for $350,000 at Keeneland September last year. Silva is a half-sister to the dam of Haras du Quesnay homebred Silver Pond (Fr) (Act One {GB}), twice a winner at group level at home and Group 1-placed in France and Hong Kong; and French listed winner Silver Point (Fr) (Commands {Aus}). O-Jun Yoshikawa; B-Ghislaine Head (KY); T-Kodai Hasegawa Monday, October 13, 2025 6th-KYO, ¥14,250,000 ($93k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1600mT LOVE IN ACTION (f, 2, Nyquist–My Sweet Girl, by Bernardini), a $610,000 KEESEP acquisition, looks to become the second winner out of a stakes-winning daughter of Bit of Whimsy (Distorted Humor), who defeated champion Dreaming of Anna (Rahy) in the GI QE II Cup in 2007 and went on to produce Caroline Thomas (Giant's Causeway), a Grade II winner and longshot third in the QE II Cup in 2013 and herself responsible for the Grade II-placed Highland Grace (American Pharoah). This is also the Bonner and Joyce Young family of MSW & GISP stayer Highland Sky (Sky Mesa) and SW & GSP Highland Glory (Sky Mesa). O-Koki Maeda; B-Hinkle Farms (KY); T-Shinsuke Hashiguchi The post Well-Related Nyquist Filly Debuts On the Grass at Kyoto appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A year on from making 3.7million gns at Tattersalls October Book 1, Godolphin's Act Of Kindness (Siyouni) began the winning trail in Friday's seven-furlong maiden at Newmarket. Third behind the day's Oh So Sharp runner-up Mubasimah over course and distance last month, the Charlie Appleby-trained 4-5 favourite was produced by William Buick to lead approaching the furlong pole and score by 1 1/4 lengths from Wadooda (Dubawi). The winner is a half-sister to Frankel's Fillies' Mile winner Ylang Ylang from the family of the Hong Kong luminary Viva Pataca (Marju) and the dual Grade I winner Laughing (Dansili). Act Of Kindness (Siyouni) wins! The 3.7million guineas purchase sheds her maiden tag for team @godolphin @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/VFZfB5ahYV — Racing TV (@RacingTV) October 10, 2025 The post Siyouni’s 3.7m Gns Daughter Act Of Kindness Off The Mark appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Unbeaten Dewhurst winners are common, but unbeaten Dewhurst winners who have already won a July Stakes, Vintage Stakes and National Stakes are extremely rare and Zavateri (Without Parole) looks to complete that formidable quartet in Saturday's Darley-sponsored Newmarket feature. The one that very much got away from the bloodstock cognoscenti at 35,000gns, the huge talent whose third dam is the brilliant Zarkava has taken everything thrown at him at the July Festival, Glorious Goodwood and Irish Champions Weekend in his impressive stride. “He's great, he's been working really, really well and we're going there full of hope,” trainer Eve Johnson Houghton said of the chestnut, her “dude” who could emulate her late father Fulke's 2002 Dewhurst hero Tout Seul. “He obviously hasn't run at the track before, but he handled the July course and he handled Goodwood, so we've got every reason to believe that he'll handle this.” “It will take a good horse to beat him and if they're better than him then so be it, but they will have to be very good,” she added. “He has been a dream this year, and to win this would really be the icing on the cake.” Lining up against Zavateri once more is Ballydoyle's Gstaad (Starspangledbanner), who has a head to make up on his peer from their Curragh tussle. The Coventry winner and Prix Morny runner-up clearly stays this seven-furlong trip well, but it may be that he lacks that extra acceleration to reverse the form. Favourite at present is Godolphin's Distant Storm (Night Of Thunder), who was impressive in the course-and-distance Tattersalls Stakes following his deflating third in the Acomb. Charlie Appleby also saddles the Superlative winner Saba Desert (Dubawi), who backtracked when last of six in the National. “Distant Storm matured a lot mentally for his run at York and got back on track on his latest start, when he was very impressive and picked up very well on the rising ground. It's a Dewhurst, and there's always plenty of strength to the race, but a repeat of his last run will make him very competitive,” he said. “We took a route that we have taken before with Saba Desert, going from the Superlative Stakes to the National Stakes, but he was disappointing at the Curragh,” he added. “The ground was on the slow side of good that day and he never really picked up. He came out of the race without any issues and we are popping the cheek-pieces on this time to keep him focused and hopefully rekindle his Superlative Stakes form.” If there is one outsider who could shake things up it could be Prince Faisal's Oxagon (Frankel), who was unable to get to Ballydoyle's Puerto Rico on soft ground in the Champagne Stakes last month. That form took on greater gravity on Sunday and he remains unexposed. Godolphin's Autumn Domination To Continue? Also on Newmarket's card is the G3 Emirates Autumn Stakes over the Guineas course and distance and which features another big Appleby hope in the July Course winner Al Zanati (Dubawi), who bids to enhance Godolphin's impressive record of seven wins from the last nine renewals. “We were confident about Al Zanati going into his debut, but he was very raw that day and has come on a lot for the run, both physically and mentally,” the trainer said. “He's a horse we like, he's a Dubawi, plenty of presence about him and he's a player.” This is a fascinating affair, with Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum's Flying Scotsman runner-up Hankelow (Night Of Thunder), Ballydoyle's duo of New Zealand (Frankel) and Straight Up (Wootton Bassett) and the Doncaster maiden winner Pathein (St Mark's Basilica), a TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard, adding intrigue ahead of the 2026 Classics. In the 10-furlong G3 Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes, Ballydoyle's two promising maiden winners Endorsement (Wootton Bassett) and Pierre Bonnard (Camelot) are taken on by Godolphin's Haynes, Hanson & Clark winner Look To The Stars (Galiway) who was eight lengths behind the Dewhurst contender Oxagon at Sandown this summer. At Chantilly on Saturday, the feature is the six-furlong G2 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte where the Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Samangan (Blue Point) bids to follow up his course-and-distance Prix Eclipse success for The Aga Khan Studs. The post ‘This Would Be The Icing On The Cake’: Zavateri Primed For The Dewhurst appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin has extended its sponsorship of the two-day Dubai Future Champions Festival meeting for a further three years, along with extending their affiliation as an associate partner of The Jockey Club, Newmarket Racecourse announced on Friday. Godolphin has been the headline sponsor of the Future Champions Festival since its inception in 2015, and the Maktoum family has previously sponsored the G1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes since 2000. Godolphin and The Jockey Club have enjoyed a successful partnership with both the Under Starters Orders Programme and Dubai Future Champions Education Week forming part of their considerable charitable activities. Across the two days of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, Godolphin showcase their Charitable Programme. Godolphin Lifetime Care continues to promote the fantastic versatility of retired racehorses, while their support of Newmarket Pony Academy continues to provide the next generation with the opportunity to learn more about the industry and the wide range of careers it offers. Hugh Anderson, Godolphin's managing director (UK and Dubai), said, “Godolphin is delighted to extend its sponsorship of the Dubai Future Champions Festival, undoubtedly the showpiece of British autumn racing.” The post Godolphin Extends Dubai Future Champions Festival Sponsorship For Three More Years appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 2025 Ascot fan experience has been enhanced with the introduction of infographics powered by GPS data from Total Performance Data (TPD). The graphics, already shown post-race at Royal Ascot, are now set to feature throughout the autumn programme at the racecourse and include QIPCO British Champions Day, as well as the upcoming jumps season. Each infographic contains key performance metrics from TPD's GPS tracking including the time taken for a horse to accelerate from 0-30mph, the top speed achieved during the race, the horse's speed through the final two furlongs, and the horse's stride length and frequency. “We're delighted to be working with Ascot to showcase the raw athleticism of racehorses in such a compelling way,” said TPD's director of racing partnerships Adam Moore. “These infographics give fans, owners and trainers a fresh perspective on performance–much like Formula 1 has done for motor racing–and we're proud to help bring that excitement to British racing's most iconic stage.” The post Ascot Enhances Fan Experience With Total Performance Data’s Infographics appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Champion Aussie stayer Swayzee remains on target for the IRT NZ Trotting Cup despite being ruled-out of a key lead-up race. Trainer Jason Grimson has confirmed Swayzee would not defend his crown in next Saturday’s $A250,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup at Melton after a health setback. But he quickly stressed Swayzee would still chase a record-equalling third successive $1m NZ Cup on November 11. Swayzee was a clear $4 second favourite for the Victoria Cup behind his arch-rival and younger half-brother Leap To Fame ($1.35). Leap To Fame’s odds have now been slashed to $1.20. The pair have clashed six times with Leap To Fame holding a 4-2 advantage, but Swayzee did beat Leap To Fame when they clashed at Melton in the Hunter Cup on February 1. Swayzee’s setback paves the way for his regular driver Cam Hart to be reunited with TAB Eureka winner Bay Of Biscay in the Victoria Cup should connections wish. Victorian young gun Ryan Sanderson will drive Bay Of Biscay in tomorrow night’s Smoken Up Sprint at Melton and was expected to keep the drive in the Victoria Cup given Hart’s long and amazing association with Swayzee. Hart has been aboard Bay Of Biscay for his two biggest wins, in the Group 1 Chariots Of Fire in March and last month’s TAB Eureka. Doubts emerged over Swayzee when he was easily beaten for the second time in as many runs this campaign, and for the fourth start in succession, at Menangle last Saturday night. Grimson will now use the 2300m Battle of Beersheba free-for-all at Menangle on October 25 to fine-tune Swayzee for his NZ raid. Swayzee won the race in 2023 before his first NZ Cup win, while Leap To Fame also won it last year before a throat infection derailed his NZ plans. Cutting it fine is nothing new for Swayzee when it comes to the NZ Cup. In a remarkable set of circumstances, the gelding had an eight-hour return road trip to win at Young on November 8 last year before flying to Auckland and then onto Christchurch and winning his second NZ Cup less than four days later. Swayzee has been sparingly raced since that win with just 11 starts over the past 11 months. Grimson opted to give him a long spell and bypass the Brisbane Inter Dominion series in July and he returned with a sixth in the Group 1 Len Smith Mile on September 6 and last week’s second to the emerging Kingman at Menangle. View the full article