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A speed demon by all accounts coming into the GI Del Mar Futurity, 'TDN Rising Star' Brant (Gun Runner–Tynan, by Liam's Map) blazed out of the gate and never relinquished the lead to take down the top level race at the seaside oval on closing day. The topper from the OBS March sale who was acquired by Zedan Racing for a cool $3-million at the auction, was named 'Rising Star' after a sparkling debut at Del Mar July 26. Backed as the heavy favorite here, Brant broke inwardly at the bell, but soon came online to lead up the backstretch. The colt was pressed around the far turn and his stablemate Desert Gate (Omaha Beach) was ready to throw down the gauntlet at the top of the lane. Brant was ready for the match and dug down deep to earn the prize as he won by a length in the end. The final running time was 1:21.92. This was Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's 19th Del Mar Futurity victory. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. Sales History: $200,000 '24 KEESEP; $3,000,000 '25 OBSMAR. O-Zedan Racing Stables; B-PTK, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert. #2 BRANT ($2.20) held off a challenge from stablemate Desert Gate to win $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) at @DelMarRacing. The $3 million son of @Three_Chimneys' Gun Runner was piloted by Flavien Prat for @BobBaffert and @ZedanRacing. pic.twitter.com/kFa7svIKvB — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 7, 2025 The post Venga, Venga! Gun Runner’s Brant Made Of Stern Stuff In Del Mar Futurity Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Midway Racing's Street Beast (c, 2, Street Sense–Flower Party {Ire}, by Duke of Marmalade) romped home a much-the-best winner of the $1-million Global Tote Juvenile Turf Mile Sunday at Kentucky Downs. The even-money favorite, coming off a maiden-breaking score in a 6 1/2-furlong allowance over the Kentucky Downs course Aug. 28, broke sharply, but ceded his early advantage to Baytown Dreamer (Mendelssohn). The pacesetter turned into the stretch with a clear advantage, but saw his lead quickly diminish as Street Beast strode to the lead and stormed clear to score by some eight lengths. Awesome Connection (Connect) was second and Baytown Dreamer was third. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0. O-Midway Racing. B-Sunnybrook Stable (Ky). T-Ben Colebrook. WHAT A BEAST!! STREET BEAST ($4.08) wheeled back in 10 days to win the $1,000,000 Juvenile Mile Stakes at @KYDownsRacing. A fantastic training job by @colebrookstable on the Street Sense (@DarleyAmerica) colt owned by Midway Racing. @luanmachado85 piloted the 2YO. pic.twitter.com/EDkvW5D4J0 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 7, 2025 The post Street Sense’s Street Beast Romps in Juvenile Turf Mile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After upsetting the Prix du Moulin (G1) at Longchamp Sept. 7, trainer Francis Graffard said he's eyeing the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1 with Sahlan.View the full article

Trainer Troy Corstens was moved to tears after injury-prone gelding Baraqiel overcame a career of setbacks to capture the Moir Stakes (G1) at The Valley Sept. 6, delivering one of the most emotional victories of his career.View the full article

Resolute Bloodstock and Philip Baron Von Ullmann's Goliath returned to winning ways at the group 1 level when landing the Grosser Preis von Baden (G1) in Germany Sept. 7.View the full article

With victories in the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3), Diktaean and Self Improvement have clinched berths to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) and Sprint (G1), respectively, through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.View the full article

Tuesday, Lyon Parilly, France, post time: 14:12, CRITERIUM DE LYON-Listed, €54,900, 2yo, 8fT Field: Mefie Toi (Fr) (De Treville {GB}), Siciliano (Fr) (Time Test {GB}), Special Wood (Fr) (Wooded {Ire}), Kiss Melody (Ire) (Almanzor {Fr}), Family Secret (GB) (Victor Ludorum {GB}), Baklawa (Fr) (Stunning Spirit {GB}), Here I Bow (Fr) (Bow Creek {Ire}), Ozone (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Craig Bernick's supplementary entry Special Wood heads into this stakes debut with a two-for-two record and was last seen downing Saturday's Listed Criterium de l'Ouest short-head runner-up Zambezi in the second of two starts at Vichy. She is one of three undefeated entries and dangers include Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's Ozone, who notched an impressive debut triumph tackling 7 1/2 furlongs at Saint-Cloud in July, and Gerald Mosse trainee Kiss Melody, who opened with a win over the same trip at Deauville last month. Remi Fradet contender Baklawa was two lengths adrift of Special Wood when the pair met in July and has since shed maiden status in style at La Teste. This open edition also features the dual scorers Mefie Toi and Siciliano, while Francis Graffard saddles the once-raced Family Secret, who ran third in Deauville's €160,000 Arqana Series des Pouliches last month. [Sean Cronin]. Click here for the complete field. The post Black-Type Analysis: Supplemented Special Wood Leads Listed Field at Lyon Parilly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations features a sibling to a Classic winner. 14.32 Windsor, £6,800, Nov, 2yo, 6f 12yT Oliver Cole trainee GENEROUS RASCAL (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), who was knocked down for 260,000gns at Tattersalls' December Foal and October Book 1 sales, is a half-brother to five black-type performers headed by G1 2,000 Guineas and G1 Dewhurst Stakes hero Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}). The March-foaled bay faces a baker's dozen in this low-key debut. The post Half-Brother to Chaldean Set for Windsor Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A record-shattering total of $25,385,003 was wagered on Saturday's 12-race card at Kentucky Downs, a press release from the track said late on Saturday. Six of the races were stakes. Each race featured at least 10 starters, and 10 races had 11 or more. The previous Kentucky Downs wagering record was the $21,184,941 wagered last year on the corresponding day, reflecting an increase this year of more than $4.2 million. The post Kentucky Downs Smashes Single Day Mark With Over $25 Million Wagered On Saturday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

LEXINGTON, KY – Domestic and international shoppers galore were steadily making their way through the sales barns on a blissful Sunday morning in the Bluegrass–the quiet before the storm–a day before bidding opens for the 12-day Keeneland September Yearling Sale in Lexington. Following a competitive 2-year-old sales season this spring, the yearling auctions opened with strong demand across town in July and continued in upstate New York last month, leaving consignors optimistic of a strong market a day before the industry's bellwether yearling auction begins. “I think everybody on the sales grounds feels very positive about the market after a very strong Saratoga,” said Four Star Sales Kerry Cauthen. “I think we all sit here and look at the tea leaves and feel like we would expect this to be a very good sale, too.” Buyers will have plenty to look at over the next two weeks, with 4,692 yearlings representing the largest Keeneland September catalogue since 2010. “That really comes back to the breeders,” Keeneland's Senior Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach said of the larger catalogue. “The breeding industry is so sophisticated. The breeders are really experts at what they do. They are quicker to cull mares than they would have been in the past. The stallions are extremely strong and deep, especially when you include the yearling first-crop sires. There is a tremendous wealth of good, quality horses.” The depth of quality offerings through the auction led the sales company to eschew the auction's traditional final Book 6 section and instead designate the final four days of the auction as Book 5A and Book 5B. “We just want everyone to know any connotation that might be associated with Book 6 just doesn't really apply this year,” Breathnach said of the distinction. “There really is depth and quality all the way through the 12 days.” Of the paradox of an expanding September catalogue with a declining foal crop, Breathnach said, “The commercial breeders are very active, as well as at a high level. So that side of the industry is holding up better, maybe, then the breed-to-race side. So the decline of the foal crop is probably more from that sector than commercial breeding. And then I feel, hopefully, [the larger catalogue] is an endorsement of our sale, that the market here has been so strong. We have set record averages the last four years and two record medians and three of the top four grossing sales, so I would like to think that there is some recognition of that.” During last year's September sale, 2,735 horses grossed a record $411,749,500, while the average was a record $150,548 and the median was a record-tying $70,000. Asked if he thought the 2025 auction could surpass those lofty standards, Breathnach said with a laugh, “That would be a brave claim. So we will let the horses do the talking on that.” Consignors watching the foot traffic at the sales barns Saturday and Sunday certainly found reasons to expect another strong renewal of the September sale. “It's been great activity,” said Mark Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency. “It's been very busy. We actually ran some metrics on it and we were about 15% up on shows at the end of the day yesterday and today has continued to be very busy. That doesn't always translate into the sale being any better than last year, but you like to see the foot traffic and we are very happy.” Taylor said he was seeing a diverse group of buyers on the sales grounds, including some who may be planning on staying longer than they traditionally have. “There are definitely a lot of Japanese buyers around,” Taylor said. “We have all of the major players domestically and there are a lot of Europeans. The Europeans players, from what I see, have expanded to where they like to stay longer. They have sales that are going on in Europe that some of them have to get back for, but a lot of them are inquiring about when we are moving horses in. They want to get their eyes on more flesh before they get out of here. I think American-bred runners are doing great internationally and they want the Kentucky-bred product that we have on display here.” Headley VanMeter will present his first Keeneland September consignment under his VanMeter Sales banner, starting off Monday with a pair of well-bred colts. “It's really special to be here at Keeneland September and in Book 1,” VanMeter said amongst the dappled sunshine in front of his Barn 15 Sunday morning. “This is why you breed horses. This is why you want to get involved in the game. It's really cool to be up here with these two colts that we raised on the farm. The Uncle Mo colt out of Marley's Freedom is out of a Grade I winner and a half-brother to a Grade I winner, so pedigrees don't get much better than that. And of course, we have the Flightline colt who is a half-brother to Golden Pal.” Following its Book 1 offerings, VanMeter Sales will be back in action from Book 3 through the end of the auction. “Traffic has been really steady,” VanMeter said of the activity he has seen so far. “There have been a lot of familiar faces and there are some new ones coming. It feels like the atmosphere over the next couple of days will be really good.” The Keeneland September sale will open with a pair of Book 1 sessions–Monday and Tuesday–beginning at 1 p.m., and will continue with Book 2 sessions Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. Following a dark day Friday, the auction continues through Sept. 20 with sessions beginning daily at 10 a.m. While the competitive top end of the market on offer during the auction's first four days can be expected to be reliably strong, consignors hope a trickle-down effect of buyers shut out in Books 1 and 2 will carry the auction into its second week. “I think when you have a very strong Book 1 and Book 2–I watched it happen all through last year–you have those people who wanted to participate in Book 2 and they might not get to participate until Book 4,” Cauthen said. “When that happens, it carries all the way through.” What makes the Keeneland September sale special, according to Taylor, is the sheer numbers that present buyers with boundless opportunity. “Keeneland September is a different animal–the volume is just a completely different thing,” Taylor said. “I think we have seen a lot of strength for select sales. Saratoga was extremely strong, but that's a really strong group of hand-picked physicals. So you are going to see more opportunities for buyers to find value here. You also have a lot more by each stallion. A lot of times, in the era we are in of big [stallion] books, on a given day, you might have 20 by that sire selling, maybe 30. So if you are willing to do your homework, and look and give each one a chance, you might be able to find a really good deal. That is what I am encouraging people to do. To keep working. There is quality in quantity, both at Taylor Made and the sale as a whole. Those top horses are going to be competitive, but there is going to be some value. There always is at Keeneland September. There are a lot of incentives to be buying horses and there is no place in the world like Keeneland September if you are looking for yearlings.” That potential was on display at the Taylor Made consignment last year when a colt by Into Mischief sold for $650,000 to Spendthrift Farm. Now named Ted Noffey, the colt gave his half-sister by Munnings who sells with Taylor Made Monday an update with his win in the GI Hopeful Stakes last week. “You love a timely update and with Ted Noffey the timing couldn't have been better,” Taylor said. “And the way he won was just breathtaking. It's really cool to think he was just walking around right here in this barn this time last year, a totally unproven horse who never had a saddle on him and Spendthrift stepped up and took a shot. They have developed him beautifully and it looks like he is going to have a spot in their stallion barn. We raised him on the farm for Marie Jones and she has a great program. We were always biased towards him. We loved him.” Taylor Made is also riding the wave of success of Not This Time and will offer 10 yearlings by its all-conquering stallion during Book 1. “Not This Time is on such a roll right now,” Taylor said. “And we are blessed to have quite a few of them in our Book 1 consignment. It's just one of the most fun times I've enjoyed in the horse business, selling this many Not This Times.” Hips one through 183 will be offered during Monday's first Book 1 session of the Keeneland September sale, with hips 191 through 374 scheduled to be offered Tuesday. The post ‘No Place in the World Like Keeneland September:’ 12-Day Bellwether Auction Begins Monday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ka Ying Rising won the Opening Day feature in Hong Kong easily over Lucky Sweynesse and both champion sprinters now head for overseas assignments.View the full article

Racing at York on Sunday was marred by a nasty incident in the feature Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes, with both Jim Crowley and Trevor Whelan having to be taken to hospital with suspected lower-leg injuries. Crowley was riding the William Haggas-trained favourite Almeraq when the son of Dark Angel clipped heels and came down entering the final furlong. Whelan's mount Tiger Bay was following close behind and was brought down, having been left with nowhere to go. Miraculously both horses escaped largely unscathed, but Crowley and Whelan were treated on the track for some time before being taken to Leeds General Infirmary. William Derby, clerk of the course and chief executive at York, said, “Both jockeys were conscious and talking. The assessment that I've got, although they will need further assessment, is that they have lower-limb injuries – Trevor Whelan to his ankle and Jim Crowley to his lower leg. That's the information I have at this stage. “Both horses are back in the stables and largely okay with a few bruises.” The post Jim Crowley and Trevor Whelan Taken to Hospital Following York Incident appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Kentucky's HBPA teamed with Kentucky Downs to present $100,000 checks to three industry non-profit organizations during Saturday's card at the turf track in Franklin, Kentucky, the horsemen's outfit said via a Saturday press release. The assistance will provide funding to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Stable Recovery and the Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund. The local HBPA chapter and the track donated $50,000 each. The post Non-Profits Receive $100k Donations From KY HBPA And Kentucky Downs On Saturday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Derby runner-up Lazy Griff has been ruled out of next week's G1 Betfred St Leger at Doncaster after suffering a setback. Last seen finishing third in the G1 Irish Derby at the Curragh, the son of Protectionist was a 4/1 shot with the sponsors to provide owners Middleham Park Racing with a first British Classic success on Town Moor, but those dreams have now been dashed. “He's met with a setback,” confirmed Middleham Park's Mike Prince. “He was due to do his last piece of work before the Leger on Saturday, but he's now out for the rest of the season. He should be fine to come back next season, but it is a bit gutting to get so close to heading to the Leger, where on paper he looked to have a really great chance.” Prince added, “The syndicate are really gutted and they were all set to head to Doncaster next Saturday, but these things happen and they are sent to test us. “It's one of those things and hopefully we can get him back for next season. We'll probably look to campaign him in those long-distance races and Cup races – he is certainly of that level. Everyone is a bit flat and disappointed at the moment.” The post Late Setback Sidelines Lazy Griff from the St Leger Reckoning appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin took home both the National Owner of the Year and National Breeder of the Year prizes at the 40th annual TOBA National Awards in Lexington, Kentucky, which were presented across two days of ceremonies, according to a press release from the organization on Saturday. The National Awards Luncheon honored 2024 state and Canadian breeders at Godolphin Sept. 5, while the 2024 National Awards Dinner was held at Fasig-Tipton Sept. 6. TOBA 2024 award winners included: National Owner of the Year and National Breeder of the Year: Godolphin; National Small Breeder of the Year: Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby and 4G Racing; Cot Campbell Partnership of the Year: SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan; J. David Richardson TOBA Industry Service Award: Alan Forman. Click here for a list of the state winners. The post TOBA Honors 2024 Winners At All Levels Over Weekend, Godolphin Takes Top Prizes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Celebrating 10 Years of Connecting People to the Horse Horse Country, Inc. will celebrate its 10th anniversary in October 2025. Our first tours across Horse Country were offered during the inaugural Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, which also saw the first-ever Grand Slam winner, American Pharoah. You may call that timing good luck, but in truth Horse Country's launch is the perfect example of what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Horse Country's story began with a call to action. In 2011, The Jockey Club's McKinsey Report revealed some concerning findings about the public's perception of our sport. Many across the industry responded to the McKinsey report, but in Kentucky a group of leaders-who we affectionately call the “Mule Team” (Brutus Clay, Headley & Price Bell, and Dr. Luke Fallon)-got to work. In 2013, they brought in experts from the Disney Institute to consult on a concept that would become Horse Country. Those experts confirmed what many in our industry already knew: Thoroughbred racing has a compelling story to tell, a thrilling product to share, and an invaluable asset in the beautiful horse farms of Central Kentucky. Since that inaugural Breeders' Cup week, Horse Country's impact has been profound. We've welcomed nearly 500,000 guests, from paying fans and leisure travelers to students on complimentary tours and leaders from across the region. In 2024, our twenty-eight locations hosted over 42,000 guests, a 12% increase from 2023 and in 2025 we are on track to reach similar numbers. Importantly, we're sharing our passion with the next generation-last year, over 6,000 students took a tour in Horse Country. The feedback we receive from our guests is a testament to the power of these experiences. We're proud to report an average net promoter score of 91 (on a scale of -100 to 100), but what truly excites me is the data that shows our tours are shifting public perception for the better. We ask guests to rate their likelihood to recommend horse racing before and after their visit, and the results directly address the concerning statistic from the 2011 McKinsey Report that only 22% of the general public held a positive view of our sport. We're changing that narrative, one tour at a time. The best part? 70% of our visitors have limited or no prior knowledge of Thoroughbred racing, while the other 30% are existing fans. This means we're reaching new audiences and introducing them to the magic of the sport. While we have a loyal base, with 16% of our guests being return visitors who come back to explore new locations and deepen their connection, 84% of Horse Country's guests are first-time visitors. Beyond the numbers, the stories are what truly stand out. I think about the young family who, after a visit to WinStar's “Santa and Stallions” event, sought out local riding schools. Their daughter now takes lessons, and they've since returned for multiple tours, building a lasting relationship with the WinStar team. There's the couple who were so inspired by their first Kentucky visit that they relocated here, bought a farm, and started a small breeding stable which is a great example of how tourism impacts economic development in Kentucky! Another visitor's private tour at one of our locations led to a $450,000 foal share investment. These aren't just one-off stories; they're examples of how a single experience can create a lifelong connection. Our Collaborative Commitment Horse Country's success is not our own–it belongs to our twenty-eight incredible touring partners who open their farms and businesses to welcome guests and connect them with their horses, land, and people. They are the heart of what we do. While Horse Country provides the essential marketing, booking, and customer service support, the tours themselves are a direct result of our partners' commitment to our shared mission. It takes leadership and vision to integrate public experiences into a working horse farm, and our partners embrace that challenge for the betterment of our sport. We have also been supported by leading industry organizations, and hope to continue to collaborate with these entities moving forward. As an industry, we can no longer rely on chance encounters to cultivate future fans, owners, and workforce. We must be proactive. Horse Country provides a sustainable platform for fan development, offering meaningful entry points for deeper engagement with the sport. Experiential marketing has worked for other major brands and sports, and it's time for horse racing to capitalize on the concept too. We also prioritize giving back. Our Horse Country Charitable Fund, established at the Blue Grass Community Foundation, supports educational experiences and community events, like the field trips hosted for the Woodford County Summer School Program and our annual event, Meet the Neighbors. In 2024, our six nonprofit partners, including four Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organizations raised over $35,000 through their tours and experiences. Every ticket sold for a tour of these organizations is donated directly to their causes. Throughout October, we will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary with our members and partners. We are also excited to participate in Lexington's 250th anniversary celebration, as the city highlights its storied equine industry all month long. Horse Country will be a leading organization in those activities throughout the month, expanding our connection to our local community. The Next 10 Years Looking ahead, the Horse Country team and our members are dedicated to expanding our reach, elevating the quality of every experience, and creating new opportunities for guests to engage with the sport after their experience in Horse Country. We stand as a model of sustainable, grassroots marketing for horse racing, fostering powerful connections between people, horses, and the land. But, we can't do it alone, we need the collaboration, engagement, and support of our industry to continue to sustain our positive impact. Here are some ways you can support Horse Country: *Consider if your business or organization has scope to offer tours and experiences, *Partner with Horse Country to share ways our guests can stay connected to horse racing, for example racing syndicates, ADWs, news outlets, and more *Support Horse Country's educational and community outreach by donating to the Horse Country Charitable Fund (donate here) *Be an ambassador for Horse Country by sharing with your friends, family, acquaintances, clients, fans, etc. that they can come on a tour and have an incredible experience in Horse Country! If you'd like to discuss further, I invite you to reach out to me directly at hhardy@visithorsecountry.com. Let's work together to improve the future of Thoroughbred racing. The post Letter to the Editor: A Decade of Horse Country appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Up to a mile and a half for the first time on Sunday, Godolphin's Prix du Jockey Club runner-up Cualificar (Lope De Vega) threw his hat into the ring for the Arc as he mastered his peers in the G2 Qatar Prix Niel. Trapped in behind at a crucial stage under William Buick, the 12-5 shot was out in time to run down Bay City Roller (New Bay) close home and win by a short head. Andre Fabre, who will have a strong hand in next month's showcase along with the third-placed Parachutiste (Dubawi) and the Prix Foy runner-up Sosie, had run the winner in the 10-furlong G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano last month and explained, “He got quite heavy this summer, so I thought he needed an extra run before this and it was something I did a long time ago with Trempolino. This was what I was hoping for and expecting, with the step up in trip and the softer ground.” Cualificar reels in Bay City Roller to win the Group Two Qatar Prix Niel! pic.twitter.com/nRRMygnB4J — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 7, 2025 Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France QATAR PRIX NIEL-G2, €119,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-7, 3yo, 12fT, 2:30.56, g/s. 1–CUALIFICAR (GB), 128, c, 3, by Lope De Vega (Ire) 1st Dam: Qualify (Ire) (G1SW-Eng & GSW-Ire, $485,356), by Fastnet Rock (Aus) 2nd Dam: Perihelion (Ire), by Galileo (Ire) 3rd Dam: Medicosma, by The Minstrel O/B-Godolphin; T-Andre Fabre; J-William Buick. €67,830. Lifetime Record: G1SP-Fr, 8-4-1-2, €533,445. *1/2 to Swing Vote (GB) (Shamardal), GSW-UAE, $198,861. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Bay City Roller (Ire), 128, c, 3, New Bay (GB)–Bloomfield (Ire), by Teofilo (Ire). (€320,000 Ylg '23 GOFOR). O-Victorious Racing Ltd; B-John Connaughton; T-George Scott. €26,180. 3–Parachutiste (Ire), 128, c, 3, Dubawi (Ire)–Paix (Ire), by Muhaarar (GB). 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (€500,000 Ylg '23 ARQAUG). O-Qatar Racing Ltd, Ecurie des Monceaux & Ecurie Skymarc Farm; B-Ecurie des Monceaux & Ecurie Skymarc Farm; T-Francis-Henri Graffard. €12,495. Margins: SNK, 1HF, SNK. Odds: 2.40, 16.00, 8.60. Also Ran: Tennessee Stud (Ire), Nitoi, Leffard (Fr), Swagman (Ger), Aftermath (Ire). The post Fabre’s Arc Hand Strengthened As Cualificar Wins The Niel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Tatura Races Where Tatura & Shepparton Racing Club – 161 Ross St #157, Tatura When Monday, September 8, 2025 First Race 12:55pm AEST Visit Dabble A competitive 10-race meeting is set down for decision at Tatura on Monday as horse racing in Victoria heads to the state’s north. With perfect spring conditions forecast, the Good 4 rating should stick true throughout the afternoon, with the rail in its true position ensuring an ideal day for racing. The Tatura races will commence at 12:55pm AEST. Best Bet at Tatura: Il Cielo Il Cielo finally put it together second-up when breaking his maiden at Wangaratta over 1590m and looks perfectly placed to go on with it in this BM56 mile. From barrier four, Celine Gaudray can have the Ciaron Maher-trained gelding stalking the speed before using his sharp turn of foot to finish over the top late. He carries 61kg but drops from maiden to BM56 grade, and the draw should ensure he gets the cosy run to offset the impost. With even luck, Il Cielo should be winning again. Best Bet Race 8 – #3 Il Cielo (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Celine Gaudray (61kg) Next Best at Tatura: Read My Lips Read My Lips returns to the 1000m with a terrific provincial record and a strong recent profile (two wins and two seconds from his last five). He cops a big weight, but Brittany Button’s 2kg claim helps, and his gate speed means the wide draw is less of a concern around Tatura’s short-course chute. Expect him to ping, control the race, and give a solid kick. He handles all ground and is rock-hard fit, which is the right recipe late in the day. If he finds the fence early, they’ll need to be very good to get past him. Next Best Race 7 – #1 Read My Lips (13) 6yo Gelding | T: George Osborne | J: Brittany Button (a2) (63.5kg) Next Best Again at Tatura: Great Prosperity Great Prosperity brings consistent, honest form to a winnable BM56 and should relish getting to 1450m third-up. He’s drawn awkwardly in 11, but Billy Egan is riding in form and can slide across to land midfield with cover. The Fiorente gelding’s figures on good ground are solid, and he owns a provincial win plus multiple placings at this level. With natural improvement off his first two runs back and a race shape featuring genuine tempo, he looks like the horse charging late that should prove too hard to hold out. Next Best Again Race 9 – #3 Great Prosperity (11) 5yo Gelding | T: Luke Oliver | J: Billy Egan (60.5kg) Monday quaddie tips for Tatura Tatura quadrella selections Monday, September 8, 2024 1-4-6-9 1-2-3 1-2-3-4-7 1-5-6-9-13 Horse racing tips View the full article

Second in last year's Qatar Prix Vermeille and in the Arc, the Wertheimers' Aventure (Sea The Stars) put matters right in the first of the latest runnings of those heats to earn a merited initial Group 1 victory. Given the manner of the homebred's impressive performance under a confident Maxime Guyon, the prospect of going one better in next month's showcase is distinctively brighter after Sunday. “She won very well and accelerated really well,” trainer Christophe Ferland said of the four-year-old, who dismissed the Prix de Diane heroine Gezora (Almanzor) with more ease than the 1 1/2-length margin suggests as the 1-2 favourite Whirl (Wootton Bassett) faded to be last. “My mission was to win a Group 1 with her and it's done, but she will be better in four weeks' time. She's better in the autumn, it's good ground today and if it's heavy then she will go on that as well. She's a perfect filly to train with such a nice attitude. It's going to be a long four weeks!” AVENTURE BLOWS HER RIVALS AWAY IN THE GROUP ONE PRIX VERMEILLE! pic.twitter.com/cEmEnN2hgr — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 7, 2025 Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France QATAR PRIX VERMEILLE-G1, €600,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-7, 3yo/up, f/m, 12fT, 2:29.34, g/s. 1–AVENTURE (IRE), 130, f, 4, by Sea The Stars (Ire) 1st Dam: Balladeuse (Fr) (GSW-Fr, $168,432), by Singspiel (Ire) 2nd Dam: Featherquest (GB), by Rainbow Quest 3rd Dam: Featherhill (Fr), by Lyphard TDN Rising Star. 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O/B-Wertheimer & Frere; T-Christophe Ferland; J-Maxime Guyon. €342,840. Lifetime Record: 12-6-5-0, €2,051,740. *1/2 to Left Hand (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), G1SW-Fr, $695,171; Romanciere (Ire) (Dansili {GB}), G1SP-Fr, $135,553; and Bilissie (GB) (Dansili {GB}), SW-Fr. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Gezora (Fr), 122, f, 3, Almanzor (Fr)–Germance, by Silver Hawk. O-White Birch Farm; B-Haras d'Etreham; T-Francis-Henri Graffard. €137,160. 3–Bedtime Story (Ire), 122, f, 3, Frankel (GB)–Mecca's Angel (Ire), by Dark Angel (Ire). TDN Rising Star. O-Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Coolmore; T-Aidan O'Brien. €68,580. Margins: 1HF, 1 1/4, NO. Odds: 2.90, 6.40, 16.00. Also Ran: Survie (Ire), Ginalyah (Ire), Whirl (Ire). The post Super-Smooth Aventure Gets Her Group 1 In The Vermeille appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Toronodo has been withdrawn from covering duties at Swettenham Stud for the remainder of the Southern Hemisphere breeding season. The decision was taken on veterinary advice after the stallion suffered from lameness caused by a significant infection. “Toronado has played a huge role in the history of Swettenham, as well as in the Victorian industry, and we really see him as part of our family,” said Adam Sangster, principal of Swettenham Stud. “His health and wellbeing come first to everyone at the farm, so this was a straightforward decision. “We are very grateful for the understanding shown by all the breeders who had mares booked to him. While it is unlikely he will cover again this season, we are confident that, as a 15-year-old, he still has many promising years ahead of him.” The post Toronado Withdrawn from Covering Duties at Swettenham Stud appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Putting some below-par efforts behind him on Sunday, Resolute Bloodstock and Philip Baron Von Ullmann's Goliath (Adlerflug) made all in the G1 Wettstar.de Grosser Preis von Baden. Sent off the 19-10 second favourite behind the even-money market-leader Dubai Honour (Pride Of Dubai), last year's King George hero saw off that raider in the final two furlongs to score by 1 1/4 lengths under Clement Lecoeuvre. Take a bow, GOLIATH! #ゴリアット Wins the G1 155th Grosser Preis von Baden on his German debut for @GraffardRacing and @resracingky. #WorldPool | @wettstar_de pic.twitter.com/68oaWQV1QI — World Pool (@WorldPool) September 7, 2025 Sunday, Baden-Baden, Germany WETTSTAR.DE – 155TH GROSSER PREIS VON BADEN-G1, €300,000, Baden-Baden, 9-7, 3yo/up, 12fT, 2:29.02, gd. 1–GOLIATH (GER), 132, g, 5, by Adlerflug (Ger) 1st Dam: Gouache (Ger) (SW-Ger), by Shamardal 2nd Dam: Guantana (Ger), by Dynaformer 3rd Dam: Guadalupe (Ger), by Monsun (Ger) O-Resolute Bloodstock & Baron Philip von Ullmann; B-Gestut Schlenderhan; T-Francis-Henri Graffard; J-Clement Lecoeuvre. €165,000. Lifetime Record: G1SW-Eng & MGSW-Fr, 16-8-3-0, €1,550,441. Werk Nick Rating: C+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Dubai Honour (Ire), 132, g, 7, Pride Of Dubai (Aus)–Mondelice (GB), by Montjeu (Ire). (110,000 gns Ylg '19 TAOCT). O-Mohamed Obaida; B-Macha Bloodstock & Meridian International SARL; T-William Haggas. €68,000. 3–Straight (Ger), 132, h, 5, Zarak (Fr)–Seductive (Ger), by Henrythenavigator. (€40,000 RNA Ylg '21 BBAGS). O/B-Gestut Karlshof; T-Henk Grewe. €32,000. Margins: 1 1/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/4. Odds: 1.90, 1.00, 19.00. Also Ran: Alleno (Ire), Path Of Soldier (Ger), Cold Heart (Brz). Scratched: Rebel's Romance (Ire), Hochkonig (Ger). The post Goliath Back In The Big Time At Baden-Baden appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Coming into Sunday's G1 Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp very much under the radar, Al Shaqab's Sahlan (Wootton Bassett) continued Francis Graffard's remarkable season with a narrow success. Edging the photo ahead of Rosallion (Blue Point) under Mickael Barzalona, the G3 Prix Daphnis winner landed odds of 16-1 by a short head from racing's hard-luck story who was flashing home. There was a neck back to The Lion In Winter (Sea The Stars), with half a length to Alcantor (New Bay) who had tried to break free in the straight. “I said to the owner 'it's a big gamble' and he believed in me, so it's paid off,” Graffard said minutes after Goliath had won the Grosser Preis von Baden. “I always liked this horse and he had a lot of excuses in the Poule d'Essai and was then sick after running in a Listed race. I won't run again on soft ground–that's the softest I'd run him on–and if he is well, the Breeders' Cup Mile could be a target. We will probably keep him in training at four.” Sahlan just manages to repel Rosallion to land the Group One Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp! pic.twitter.com/XdBQFMHTzY — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 7, 2025 Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France QATAR PRIX DU MOULIN DE LONGCHAMP-G1, €800,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-7, 3yo/up, 8fT, 1:35.39, g/s. 1–SAHLAN (IRE), 123, c, 3, by Wootton Bassett (GB) 1st Dam: Wasmya (Fr) (SW-Ger & SP-Fr), by Toronado (Ire) 2nd Dam: Lamorlaye (Ire), by Danehill Dancer (Ire) 3rd Dam: Love To Dance (Ire), by Sadler's Wells 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O/B-Al Shaqab Racing; T-Francis-Henri Graffard; J-Mickael Barzalona. €457,120. Lifetime Record: 6-3-1-0, €524,710. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Rosallion (Ire), 129, c, 4, Blue Point (Ire)–Rosaline (Ire), by New Approach (Ire). O/B-Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum; T-Richard Hannon. €182,880. 3–The Lion In Winter (Ire), 123, c, 3, Sea The Stars (Ire)–What A Home (Ire), by Lope De Vega (Ire). TDN Rising Star. (€375,000 Ylg '23 GOFOR). O-Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Susan Magnier; B-Sunderland Holding Inc; T-Aidan O'Brien. €91,440. Margins: SHD, NK, HF. Odds: 16.10, 3.30, 36.00. Also Ran: Alcantor (Fr), Henri Matisse (Ire), Quddwah (GB), Lead Artist (GB), Marhaba Ya Sanafi (Ire), Dancing Gemini (Ire), Serengeti (Fr), Go To First (Jpn), Persica (Ire). The post ‘It Was a Big Gamble’: Graffard’s Faith In Sahlan Pays Off With Surprise Moulin Win, BC Mile In Plans appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The seven-day all-turf meet at Kentucky Downs wraps up Sept. 10 with a pot of gold—err, prize money—awaiting the winner of the Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes (G3T).View the full article

Arc clues were in abundance at ParisLongchamp on Sunday and the first piece of the puzzle was put in place by Japan as Byzantine Dream (Epiphaneia) upstaged the Euro contingent in the G2 Qatar Prix Foy. Earning the special voyage with a win in Riyadh's G2 Red Sea Turf Handicap and a second in the G1 Tenno Sho Spring, Kazumi Yoshida's four-year-old was sprung from his cover by Oisin Murphy to overwhelm the 8-5 favourite Sosie (Sea The Stars) in the final yards and record a half-length success. “He has a hot temperament, but he relaxed very well and was very strong in the finish, although he doesn't do a whole lot in front,” Murphy said of the Tomoyasu Sakaguchi-trained 11-1 shot. “If the ground is nice, he will have a chance in the most important race in the world. He has a very good turn of foot, but does want fast ground. He was much heavier today than in January and I'd hope he can be even better on Arc weekend–it's good ground today and that was a true-run race.” In one of the strongest renewals of this course-and-distance prep for the older horses, Almaqam (Lope De Vega) and Los Angeles (Camelot) were third and fourth, two lengths and a head further behind. With the ground riding good-to-soft in likely contrast to what will be expected on the first Sunday in October, the winning time off an honest, pacemaker-led tempo was 2:28.32 to help with comparisons with the upcoming Vermeille and Niel. Thriller! Byzantine Dream and @oismurphy get up to beat Sosie in the Group Two Qatar Prix Foy! #ビザンチンドリーム | @netkeiba pic.twitter.com/FdEOKImjW5 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 7, 2025 Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France QATAR PRIX FOY-G2, €119,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-7, 4yo/up, 12fT, 2:28.32, g/s. 1–BYZANTINE DREAM (JPN), 128, c, 4, by Epiphaneia (Jpn) 1st Dam: Japoni Chara (Jpn), by Jungle Pocket (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Glitter Chara (Jpn), by French Deputy 3rd Dam: Fusaichi Airedale (Jpn), by Sunday Silence O-Mme Kazumi Yoshida; B-Northern Racing; T-Tomoyasu Sakaguchi; J-Oisin Murphy. €67,830. Lifetime Record: MGSW & G1SP-Jpn, 10-4-1-0, €2,697,727. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Sosie (Ire), 128, c, 4, Sea The Stars (Ire)–Sosia (Ger), by Shamardal. O/B-Wertheimer & Frere; T-Andre Fabre. €26,180. 3–Almaqam (GB), 128, c, 4, Lope De Vega (Ire)–Talmada, by Cape Cross (Ire). O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum; B-Godolphin; T-Ed Walker. €12,495. Margins: HF, 2, HD. Odds: 11.00, 1.60, 5.10. Also Ran: Los Angeles (Ire), Iresine (Fr), Arrow Eagle (Fr), Map Of Stars (GB), Cheeky Boy (Fr), Mont St Michel (Ire). The post Japan’s Arc Hopes Boosted By Byzantine Dream In the Prix Foy appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Four-time Group 1 winner Porta Fortuna is set to headline this year's Tattersalls December Mares Sale. She will be consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency and will head the fourth edition of the Sceptre Sessions, which will be held on Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2. Trained by Donnacha O'Brien for a partnership consisting of Taylor Made's Medallion Racing, Steve Weston, Dean Reeves and Barry Fowler, the daughter of Caravaggio will be offered as the winner of eight of her 13 starts and nearly £1.3 in total prize-money. A four-time winner as a juvenile, including the G3 Albany Stakes and G1 Cheveley Park Stakes, Porta Fortuna returned the following the year with a runner-up finish in the G1 1,000 Guineas, before winning at Royal Ascot for the second year in succession when beating five individual Group 1 winners in the G1 Coronation Stakes. That was the first of three consecutive Group 1 wins as a three-year-old as she followed it with dominant performances in the Falmouth Stakes and Matron Stakes. “Porta Fortuna has given our Medallion partners, along with Steve, Dean and Barry, memories to last a lifetime,” Medallion racing manager Phillip Shelton said of the Cartier Champion Three-Year-Old Filly, who also won May's G2 Lanwades Stud Stakes on her sole outing as a four-year-old. “We all feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of her journey. She was the most accomplished two-year-old filly of her generation, as the only filly with a Group 1 win and two other Group victories, as well as the only filly with a Group 1 win and Group 1 placings, with three Group 1 placings to her credit. She hit new heights as a three-year-old winning three consecutive Group 1s after a narrow defeat in the 1000 Guineas, culminating in being named Cartier Champion Three-Year-Old Filly. “Full credit must go to Donnacha O'Brien and his team at Bawnmore Racing, who have campaigned her brilliantly. Our plan was always to sell at the end of her four-year-old year and we felt that Tattersalls was the perfect place to showcase a once-in-a-lifetime filly for our partners.” Bred by Whisperview Trading Ltd, Porta Fortuna is the first foal out of Holy Roman Emperor's Too Precious, who is a full-sister to the triple Australian Group 2 winner and G1 Australian Cup runner-up Numerian, as well as the G3 Prix Francois Boutin third Montesilvano. This is also the family of the G1 St Leger-winning sire Milan and the Derby and Irish Derby hero and prolific sire Kahyasi. The post Champion Filly Porta Fortuna to be Offered at Tattersalls December Mares Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article