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Ciaron Maher‘s last-start Group 1 Oakleigh Plate champion, Jimmysstar, is favoured for another elite-level victory in Melbourne this Saturday, leading the 2025 William Reid Stakes betting at The Valley. Moonee Valley will host the latest Group 1 race of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival, coinciding with Golden Slipper Day in Sydney. A star-studded field of […] The post William Reid Stakes 2025 Field & Betting Update: Jimmysstar Set to Shine appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

What Golden Slipper Day 2025 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble A massive day of Group 1 action is lined up at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the time-honoured Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) headlining a bumper 10-part program. The $5 million two-year-old feature is surrounded by a stacked card, including four more Group 1 races, with the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) and Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) oozing quality on one of the nation’s greatest days of racing. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit after racing in the true position for Coolmore Classic Day last weekend, and with no significant rainfall forecast to hamper proceedings, punters can expect the surface to remain in the Good range. 2025 Golden Slipper Day is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time. Race 1: BM72 Midway Handicap (1500m) A wide-open BM72 Midway kicks off proceedings, where the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained It’s A Wonder gets the nod. The daughter of Dundeel surged through the line closing on the heels of Rush Attack at this course and distance last time out, narrowly missing as she put in a late dive under Kerrin McEvoy. She should be stalking a hot speed drawn in barrier two, and with It’s A Wonder rock-hard fit heading into her sixth start of the campaign, watch for her to be flashing home in the opener. Selections: 9 IT’S A WONDER 10 LUGARNO 13 HELL’S ITCH 1 PROMITTO Race 2: Group 3 Epona Stakes (1900m) It’s A Knockout appears well placed third-up in the campaign after proving gallant in defeat in the Group 3 Aspiration Quality (1600m) at Randwick on March 8. Little Baia gave all her rivals the slip in that event and was able to boot clear after ticking over some soft sectionals in the middle stages; however, that shouldn’t be the case stepping out to the 1900m. Tim Clark will look to be positive from stall five and could potentially lead this field, and with It’s A Knockout yet to miss the frame in five starts, watch for her to give a bold sight against the girls in the Group 3 Epona Stakes (1900m). Selections: 8 IT’S A KNOCKOUT 14 BRIGIDINE GAL 7 MARE OF MT BULLER 9 BE REAL Epona Stakes Race 2 – #8 It’s A Knockout (5) 4yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Tim Clark (54kg) Race 3: Group 3 N E Manion Cup (2400m) Athabascan appears primed to strike in the Group 3 N E Manion Cup (2400m) after a luckless effort in the Listed Randwick City Stakes (2000m) on March 8 last time out. The son of Almanzor would’ve won the race had he got clear running at the furlong pole, with the six-year-old unable to extend as Tommy Berry was forced to put the whip away. He appears well weighted against his opposition despite needing to carry 59kg to victory, and with Athabascan possessing the best staying credentials stretching out to 2400m, he represents good value at the $5.50 with BlondeBet. Selections: 1 ATHABASCAN 11 BIRDMAN 6 ALALCANCE 9 MANZOICE Next Best Race 3 – #1 Athabascan (6) 6yo Gelding | T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | J: Tommy Berry (59kg) Race 4: Listed Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) The Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) shapes up as one of the more intriguing races on the program as Autumn Glow returns from a 182-day spell. The undefeated filly was poised to be the star of the spring before suffering a setback towards the end of last preparation, allowing Lady Shenandoah to burst onto the scene and take the mantle for the Chris Waller barn. She’s trialled like a bomb heading into this first-up assignment, and provided she returns at her brilliant best, expect Autumn Glow to justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Selections: 3 AUTUMN GLOW 2 ENRICHED 4 FEARLESS 10 SERGEANT MAJOR Best Bet Race 4 – #3 Autumn Glow (3) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Race 5: Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) There’s no prize for tipping Via Sistina in the 2025 Ranvet Stakes; however, she does appear relatively bulletproof at the $1.45 with Picklebet. She meets a similar field to what she beat in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) last time out and should only improve stepping out to the 2000m third-up. She won this race on Australian debut last year and a repeat performance should see Via Sistina lap this lot. Selections: 6 VIA SISTINA 7 FULL COUNT FELICIA 2 FAWKNER PARK 3 LINDERMANN Ranvet Stakes Race 5 – #6 Via Sistina (2) 7yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Race 6: Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) The lone filly Aeliana could be the forgotten runner in this year’s edition of the Rosehill Guineas as she attempts to turn the tables on Broadsiding and Swiftfalcon from the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m). She appeared to hit a flat spot turning for home but balanced up nicely in the final furlong to suggest she’s ready to be tested over the 2000m third-up. The Chris Waller barn has a terrific record in this race winning four of the last seven editions, and with Jason Collett likely to land on the leaders’ back throughout, Aeliana should get every chance to add to that tally. Selections: 11 AELIANA 1 BROADSIDING 2 GOLDRUSH GURU 3 SWIFTFALCON Rosehill Guineas Race 6 – #11 Aeliana (1) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Jason Collett (54.5kg) Race 7: Group 1 Geroge Ryder Stakes (1500m) Ceolwulf was unsuited dropping back in trip second-up in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) on March 8 and should be a big improver heading into the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). The son of Tavistock was a dominant winner at this course and distance last preparation before claiming back-to-back Group 1 successes in the spring. The fact he suffered a minor set back missing the Verry Elleegant Stakes is a minor concern, however, there’s still enough meat on the bone at the $5.50 with Bet365 to have him on top, and with other key chances like Fangirl and Tom Kitten drawn off the track, Ceolwulf should get the drop on them in the 2025 George Ryder. Selections: 1 CEOLWULF 11 STEFI MAGNETICA 10 FANGIRL 5 GRINGOTTS George Ryder Stakes Race 7 – #1 Ceolwulf (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Joseph Pride | J: Chad Schofield (59kg) Race 8: Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) A capacity field of 16 juveniles are set to line up in Australia’s richest two-year-old contest, where the Chris Waller-trained Wodeton holds the call as $4.80 favourite with horse betting sites. Tempted is on the second line of betting at $5, while Marhoona is the big firmer into $10 after opening $13 post-barrier draw. Who will take out the 2025 Golden Slipper? Get our thoughts down below. Click here for our full preview of the 2025 Golden Slipper Race 9: Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) A full field of 14 are set to scorch the turf in the Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) where Private Harry has been all the rage in betting. It’s the other progressive type that gets the verdict, however, as Briasa returns after a 126-day spell. The Smart Missile burst onto the scene at the end of last preparation, culminating in a classy victory in the Group 2 Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle on November 16. They simply do not trial any better than what he did at Rosehill on March 6 leading into this first-up assignment, and although Tyler Schiller will need to overcome gate 15, Briasa has the upside to get the job done. Selections: 11 BRIASA 14 COMMEMORATIVE 13 PRIVATE HARRY 4 LADY LAGUNA The Galaxy Race 9 – #11 Briasa (15) 4yo Gelding | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (54.5kg) Race 10: Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) French import Rose Bloom only had the one run last season for the Chris Waller barn, finishing six lengths behind Belclare in the Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) on November 9. She looked underdone on that occasion, however, that doesn’t appear to be the case first-up on Saturday, with the Lope De Vega mare taking steady improvement in two recent barrier trials. James McDonald takes the reins from an awkward draw (9), but with a class edge on some key rivals expect Rose Bloom to be thundering over the top at a good price with Dabble in the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m). Selections: 4 ROSE BLOOM 3 COCO JAMBOO 11 WOOLOOWIN 7 OUTBACK MISS Best Value Race 10 – #4 Rose Bloom (9) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57.5kg) Golden Slipper Day quaddie tips for Rosehill Rosehill quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-2-5-10-11 2-3-5-7-8-12-13-16 11-13-14 3-4-7-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Melbourne, Australia – Victorian racehorse owners and punters have received a major boost with Racing Victoria (RV) unveiling a fully integrated and enhanced jump-out production and broadcast model. The move, which now includes Flemington jump-outs, completes the standardisation of all Victorian tracks under the new system. The improvements mean that every jump-out in Victoria will be filmed by Racing.com using a professional and consistent approach, while race callers will now narrate each session to help viewers track performances. Another key enhancement ensures that the colours worn by horses in jump-outs are accurately reflected in results on Racing.com, helping punters and owners follow their runners with ease. As part of the industry overhaul, Racing.com has launched a dedicated online hub, making it easier for fans and participants to access replays. Jump-out footage will be available through the hub shortly after each session, with results expected to be published by 5pm on the day of their conduct. RV Chief Executive Aaron Morrison said the move is a win for both owners and punters, offering more transparency and insights into a horse’s progress while also ensuring cost-efficiency across the industry. “There are over 350 sets of jump-outs in Victoria each year, and they play a crucial role in a horse’s preparation. By standardising and centralising the service, we’ve improved accessibility and enhanced the experience for participants, owners, and punters alike,” Morrison said. The new model aligns Victoria’s jump-out structure with its broader racing vision, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and efficiency in the sport. RV has also hinted at further digital enhancements in the coming months, promising even more engaging content and features for racing enthusiasts. Horse racing news View the full article

A year after Dornoch, retired MLB All-Star and World Series champion Jayson Werth could have another chance at the Kentucky Derby (G1) experience with Flying Mohawk set to run in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park March 22.View the full article

The Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association voted Tuesday evening to pursue a race meet this summer, according to several sources. This is in contrast to a January vote by the California Association of Racing Fairs (CARF) to not apply for race dates in 2025. Tuesday's closed session vote launches a flurry of key details and obligations to be nailed down before a race-meet can go ahead at the track, all within a relatively short amount of time. This includes a response to the facility's long-standing regulatory wastewater and stormwater discharge problems; determining funding for extended stabling, training and vanning after Mar. 25 when the current agreement ends; arranging and paying for key equipment to conduct the meet; determining the specifics around a managerial entity now that CARF no longer conducts fair meets in Northern California; along with a likely bolstering of the current horse population at the track. Long-time California owner George Schmitt and owner-breeder John Harris have devised a business plan to essentially bankroll the proposed summer meet at Pleasanton. This would be under the banner of a newly formed company called Bernal Park Racing. On Wednesday afternoon, Schmitt said that he and Alameda County Fair CEO Jerome Hoban were working together on sorting out the specifics after Tuesday's vote. “We're continuing with negotiations, and hopefully everything will work out for the horsemen as well as the horses,” said Schmitt. Schmitt would like to see Pleasanton host a meet there this summer between June 13 and July 6. No such race dates have yet been officially allocated by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB). According to state statute, licensees must submit their application to conduct a race meet at least 90 days before the start of a race meet. As such, of course, the dates are typically allocated before the application is submitted. According to Schmitt, any such license application would be submitted under the Bernal Park Racing banner. One of the key questions to arise from Tuesday's vote is who pays for an extension to the stabling and training at the facility, the contract for which is set to expire on Mar. 25. Currently, 50% of the stabling and training expenses at Pleasanton come from purses, while Santa Anita and Del Mar pay the other half. According to Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) president and CEO Bill Nader, it will have cost some $2 million to stable and train the horses at Pleasanton since Dec. 26 through the end of March, along with shipping costs. As originally proposed, the TOC had outlined a six-month stabling plan at the track until June. Earlier this year, the Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association decided to end the stabling agreement on Mar. 25, citing wastewater discharge and financial concerns. When asked if Southern California racing interests would continue to pay for Pleasanton to remain open after Mar. 25, Nader was ambivalent, citing potential statutory obstacles and financial concerns. “If we were to receive an application, which we have not [as yet], we would first have to be satisfied that we have the statutory purview to consider such an application, which is unclear at this point, because it's transferring money from one zone to another zone,” said Nader. There are currently around 340 to 350 horses stabled at the track, say officials–down from nearly 800 at the end of last year. When asked if continued funding was also incumbent upon a minimum threshold of horses stabled at the track, Nader said he would have to speak with the stabling and vanning committee. “Right now, of the horses that are stabled there, less than 100 have made a start at Santa Anita. Based on what the rate is now, which is something like $40 a horse per-day that we're paying, this is a big number,” said Nader. “We've got to be fiscally responsible,” Nader added. “And again, coming into something that we would label good governance, or statutorily correct, it's a little bit dodgy as it is. And to consider continuing that would be a big question mark.” One of the reasons CARF gave for not applying for race dates this summer were large operational deficits left from the prior year's Golden State Racing meet at Pleasanton. The purse overpayment at the end of the meet was around $800,000. There also exist questions over the facility's long-standing wastewater management and stormwater discharge problems. Last week, the Alameda County General Services Agency wrote a damning letter to the Alameda County Fairground Association criticizing their handling of an inspection last July by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) leading to the issuance of a notice of violation (NOV) related to “waste management, stormwater discharge, and unpermitted horse racing operations.” The NOV required a swift corrective action response by the fairground. “While documents were submitted by the dates, they were and continue to be found inadequate by the RWQCB and numerous meetings and communications with the agency took place to rectify the situation. Nearly eight months later, the corrective actions to comply are still not complete,” the letter states. At the same time, the manager of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board reportedly told NBC Bay Area last week that the agency is willing to come up with a water plan to keep the racetrack open and have not set any strict deadlines. Alameda County Fair's Hoban did not respond before publication to a request for comment. David Haubert, the Alameda County Supervisor for the Pleasanton area, was on his way to Mexico when reached Wednesday morning via text. “Still a lot of work to do to get permission from the water board and the sanitation district, but there is a clear path forward, if they take it,” Haubert wrote. In a letter last week to Hoban, Haubert asked for an extension to the stabling agreement to the end of September, primarily to give the families living there time to reorganize. Haubert said his request had the support of other major politicians in the area, including state senator Jerry McNerney. “Forcing them to leave prematurely would create undue stress and crisis, needlessly exacerbating homelessness and unemployment for an already vulnerable population. Additionally, pulling their children out of school mid-year could disrupt their education, potentially preventing them from completing the school year,” wrote Haubert, in the letter. The post Vote Opens Door to Summer Meet at Pleasanton, Big Hurdles to Clear First appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Three Heating Up for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1): American Promise, Owen Almighty, and Lion of JusticeView the full article

Fresh off the heels of a stirring late-running victory in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), Spirit of St Louis is back for more in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes (G2T) March 22 at Fair Grounds Race Course.View the full article

The 55th annual Santa Anita Jockeys vs. Holy Angels Middle School Charity Basketball Game is set for Thursday at La Salle High School in Pasadena. The La Salle High gymnasium will open to the public at 6 p.m. and tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The Santa Anita jockeys' roster includes five of the top 10 riders at the Classic Meet: Juan Hernandez, Hector Berrios, Armando Ayuso, Kyle Frey and Edwin Maldonado. Leading the squad is coach Luis Jauregui, a veteran of the Holy Angels match-ups when a Santa Anita jockey and now a steward at the Arcadia track. In addition to Santa Anita's current jockeys competing on the hardwood, a distinguished group of Hall of Fame riders will be on-site for an autograph session starting at 6:30 p.m. Among the legendary riders scheduled to attend are Laffit Pincay Jr., Corey Nakatani and Mike Smith. Admission is $5 with proceeds going to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and Holy Angels athletics. Tickets can be purchased on-site the day of the event or online at Santaanita.com. The post Jockeys Take on Holy Angels Middle School in Charity Basketball Game Thursday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The tariffs that will be placed on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada, and elsewhere, don't go into effect until Apr. 2. But they're already producing dire forecasts for what they will mean for the Canadian breeding industry. For instance, if someone brings a Canadian-bred to a U.S. yearling sale, the purchaser will have to pay a 25% tariff on top of the purchase price. That will probably mean that the Canadian breeder will disappear from the U.S. sales. No one has paid closer attention to this situation than Dave Anderson, who operates Anderson Farms in St. Thomas, Ontario. Anderson was this week's guest on the TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland. He was the Gainesway Guest of the Week. Anderson has already sent most of his horse to the U.S. to beat the Apr. 2 deadline, but says that is something that will hurt his bottom line because of the extra costs involved, which include finding a place to board the horses. “It's going to cost people a lot of money,” he said. “As you know, I have my own farm in Canada. With the infrastructure and all, I have lots of money invested, as do others. Having to send them somewhere else is going cost me a lot of money. We're hoping that something will happen on Apr. 2 and cooler heads will prevail and this will all go away and everything will be merry again.” Anderson is taking nothing for granted. His horses will be in the U.S. prior to Apr. 2. “When a horse is sold, whether it's transferred privately or publicly at auction, they're going to be subject to a tariff if they're not in the United States by Apr. 2,” he said. “Otherwise, those horses selling at Saratoga or at Keeneland September, they're all subject to a 25% tariff. I can tell you personally, with my own horses, they're all on their way to Kentucky. I'm not going to risk a 25% tariff on my entire yearling crop. But this will just cripple my operation. All my profit is gone. A lot of other Canadians are making the same arrangements and people that aren't doing it, they're running the gauntlet. The tariffs could also affect the November breeding stock sales. Last November, Moira (Ghostzapper), who was based in Canada, sold for $4.3 million at Fasig-Tipton November. Had the tariff been in place, the buyer would have had to pay an extra $1.075 million. With Moira, the government would have known what she was worth because of the sale price. But what about other horses? How can you put a value on an unraced horse that crosses the border into the U.S.? “Sadly, I think with our industry we're really just collateral damage for bigger issues, steel, aluminum, oil, gas, all the big ones,” he said. “And how do you value a horse? Just because the horse is by Into Mischief doesn't mean it doesn't have OCDs in the stifles and is standing on three legs and it's worth 500 bucks. It's going to be a bit of a Kreskin routine at the border. If they check values, how are they going to check them? I don't know. These are the unknowns.” Anderson said he never pictured a time when U.S. horses and Canadian horses would be looked upon differently and subject to different rules. “Canadians, Americans, to me, it's no different,” he said. “I don't differentiate. This industry, the horse business, we're all in it because we're passionate. We don't do this because it's a great business model. It's because we love the animal and that's why we're in it. And if we can make a little money along the way, then terrific. But there have never been political or economic boundaries like this before. We're allowed to go to places like Australia or Europe, race, breed and have fun. This isn't fun right now.” In our “Fastest Horse of the Week,” segment, which is sponsored by WinStar, we went over the many reasons there are to breed to WinStar stallion Independence Hall. The fastest horse of the week was Booth (Mitole), who got a 107 when winning the GIII Whitmore S. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, the KTOB, 1/ST Racing and 1/ST TV, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley reviewed the encouraging numbers released last week by The Jockey Club and HISA regarding the rate of equine fatalities. There was a review of the upcoming major stakes this weekend, which include the GII Louisiana Derby and the GIII Jeff Ruby S. Wayne Lukas was also part of the discussion as the Hall of Fame trainer unveiled his Derby horse when American Promise (Justify) romped by 7 3/4 lengths in the Virginia Derby. Listen to the podcast here or watch it here. The post Canadian Owner-Breeder Dave Anderson Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Forever Young and Romantic Warrior, the first two finishers in the Saudi Cup (G1) go their separate ways to star in different races on a Dubai World Cup program packed with international intrigue.View the full article

In this week's edition of Porter on Pedigrees: Virginia Derby winner American Promise, a son of Justify out of a Tapit mare, looks well suited for classic distance.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a son of a G1 Sheema Classic heroine. 15.05 Saint-Cloud, Mdn, €27,000, unraced 3yo, c/g, 10fT Francis Graffard trainee DOLNIMOUR (FR) (Frankel {GB}) is a son of G1 Dubai Sheema Classic heroine Dolniya (Fr) (Azamour {Ire}) and thus kin to three black-type performers headed by G1 Prix d'Ispahan fourths Dilawar (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Dolayli (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}). His one dozen opponents include Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's fellow newcomer Phineas (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), who is out of G1 Prix Jean Romanet third Romanciere (Ire) (Dansili {GB}), from the Andre Fabre stable. The post Son Of Sheema Classic Heroine Dolniya Set For Saint-Cloud Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

These six horses have trialled pleasingly in recent weeks and this week 20/3/2025 they head back to the racetrack. Terabyte (3g Majestic Son – Broadbank) Tr. A Herlihy Debutant at Auckland this Friday night (Race 3) but has been a multiple workout winner at Pukekohe in recent weeks, the most recent (6/3/25) where he settled fourth of 4 before looping around field to lead last 1500m, didn’t flinch when challenged hard over final 300m by Memories (1), did enough to stay in front. MR:2:15.9, 800m in 61.4, 400m in 29.5. Qualified right back in June of last year so astute trainer has been patient. Not an easy task against race winners but should be well prepared for a bold debut. To place a bet on this race click here Fugitive (2g Downbytheseaside – Can’t Teach That) Tr. C & C Dalgety Stable firing plenty of bullets lately and this fellow obviously rated highly enough to bring north to contest the Young Guns series for 2YOs (Race 8 Auckland this Friday). Multiple trial winner at Ashburton during February before coming north and winning a two horse trial at The Park (14/3/25) by some 12L. Ms Collins the other runner (starts in Race 9). MR:2:01.9, 800m in 56.7, 400m in 27.2. Has drawn ideally at 1 for his debut at the races and can be expected to be highly competitive judging by these trials efforts To place a bet on this race click here Arma Hunter (3g American Ideal – Arma Courage) Tr. R & J Dunn Burnt punters when favourite on debut at Addington (26/2/25), broke in score up and took no real part in contest. Back to Rangiora trials (6/3/25) and after settling back in 7 horse field, swept up wide around final bend and finished powerfully over the top of his rivals for an impressive heat win. MR:2:02.6, 800m in 58.5, 400m in 29.2. Warning given for the manners after debut run but has scored the pole for his second attempt. Driver choice will be interesting as John Dunn/Tim Williams in Auckland for premier racing. Half to Arma Indie obviously has a motor, a chance for redemption at Addington this Friday in Race 9. To place a bet on this race click here General Jen (3f Captaintreacherous – Gold Elite) Tr. H & A Cullen Nice second at Rangiora trials (13/3/25) after leading out then trailing A Better Jackalack who held on to win MR:2:01.8, 800m in 56.9, 400m in 27.6. Resumes at Addington Friday night in Race 5. Not sighted since late November when unplaced in Group 1 company. Before that was an impressive Sires Stakes winner in a 1:53MR defeating Captains Mistress and Forever Dream. Has a handy front line draw for her 3YO resumption and has displayed good gate speed during her 2YO campaign where she took on the best of her age group. To place a bet on this race click here Lottie’s Moment (4m Majestic Son – Love A Moment) Tr. J Morrison Placed three times from 3 starts as a 2YO when trained by the late Katie Cox, the last of those back in September 2023. Back after a lengthy spell and a rearrangement of the ownership group. Going gangbusters at most recent trials/workouts with wins on the grass at both Motukarara (8/3/25) and Methven (1/3/25). Her new trainer has a positive opinion about his new charge and she gets a chance to make up for lost time at Waimate (grass at Oamaru) on Sunday in Race 1 Always B Royal (4m Always B Miki – Presidential Reign) Tr. K & J Price Goes to Winton on Saturday for her debut in Race 2 after a string of solid trial/workout performances in the deep south. Those included wins over the impressive debut winner Utah Jazz (whom the Prices also bred). At Winton (6/3/25) she trailed and easily dealt to her rivals in a MR:2:02.6, 800m in 56.7, 400m in 28.2. The trainers produce a very good quality of horse and as commercial breeders they will be wanting this mare to perform on the track if she is to make their broodmare band at a later date. Top southern driver on board and the second line draw may work out over the sprint journey. View the full article

Trainer Brian Lynch confirmed that Donald Dizney's Jimmy's Dailys will make his next start in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park March 29.View the full article

5th-Tampa Bay Downs, $32,000, Msw, 3-19, 3yo, f, 1mT, 1:37.21, gd, nose. CURLAINE (f, 3, Curlin–Demimondaine, by Tapit) was caught late and had to settle for second in her career debut going six panels on the Tampa dirt Jan. 11 and broke from the inside and never found her best stride, finishing fifth when adding a sixteenth of a mile Feb. 8. Sent off at 3-1 while stretching to a mile on the grass for the first time, the bay settled in an rail-hugging tracking third as Cottage Garden (Frosted) cut out tepid opening splits of :24.13 and :49.36. Mounting her attack three wide as the Chad Brown-trained firster Marketplaceofideas (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) forged to the front in early stretch, the daughter of Curlin forged ahead of the favorite late and held off the other Brown first-time starter, Midway Memories (Cairo Prince), by a nose at the wire. Demimondaine, a $900,000 buy while in foal to Speightstown at Keeneland November in 2020, produced a filly by Street Sense in 2023 followed by a Munnings colt last year. She RNA'd for $485,000 at Keeneland in January of 2024. A daughter of GSW Colonial Flag (Pleasant Tap), the 9-year-old mare hails from the family of Grade I winners Shared Account (Pleasant Colony) and Sharing (Speightstown). Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-0, $25,920. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O/B-Manzanita Stables, LLC (KY); T-Christophe Clement. The post Curlin’s Curlaine Wins Turf Debut at Tampa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tom Reynolds, a horse owner and long-time racing fan, has been named to the board of directors of the Gregson Foundation, the organization's president Jenine Sahadi announced Monday. The Gregson Foundation, named for the late Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Eddie Gregson, provides scholarships for the children of backstretch workers in California. The 501(c)(3) charity has been in existence for nearly 25 years. “I greatly admire what the Gregson Foundation accomplishes for the backstretch families,” Reynolds said. “I strongly believe that, as a society, our biggest mission is to educate our children.” Reynolds retired after working for nearly 35 years as a sales and marketing executive for the Quaker Oats Company, Gatorade, and PepsiCo. An avid Thoroughbred racing fan since his teens, he enjoys traveling to racetracks all over the world, including an annual trip to Royal Ascot. He has become an active partner with Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners over the past six years. “Tom has been a passionate and long-time supporter of the Gregson Foundation, and we are thrilled to have him join our board,” Sahadi said. The post Tom Reynolds Joins Gregson Foundation Board appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) a little less than a month and a half away, stables have been mulling their plans for the final two weekends of major preps March 29 and April 5. View the full article

John Stewart's Resolute Racing has joined Horse Country and will begin offering tours of its Midway farm starting Mar. 25. Tours of Resolute Racing will be offered three days a week through the spring and will include everything from the foaling barn to Resolute's efforts in aftercare. Notable broodmares residing at the farm include two-time Eclipse champion Goodnight Olive; Puca, the dam of GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage and GI Belmont Stakes Dornoch; Queen Caroline, the dam of Eclipse champion Forte; and Resolute's first Grade I winner Didia (Arg). Tours at Resolute Racing can be booked online at visithorsecountry.com/resolute-racing/ or by calling Horse Country at 859-963-1004. The post Resolute Racing Joins Horse Country appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

New Al Shaqab stallion Al Hakeem (GB) has six of his first seven mares bred scanned in foal, Al Shaqab Racing announced on Wednesday. The multiple group-winning son of Siyouni (Fr) is standing his first season at Haras de Bouquetot in France for €5,000 this year. Among the first mares in foal is Al Johrah (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}), placed at group level and a half-sister to multiple Group 1-placed Stormy Antarctic (GB) (Stormy Atlantic). Cacimar (Fr) (Cacique {Ire}) is another confirmed in foal. She is out of the stakes winner Jubilant Girl (Henrythenavigator) and is a half-sister to stakes winner Native American (Fr) (Intello {Ger}) from the family of Group 1 winner Decorated Invader (Declaration Of War). Linea Blu (Ire) (Due Diligence), a half-sister to group winner Keeper Of Time (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) and Hawwa (Fr) (Turtle Bowl {Ire}), a sister to a pair of stakes winners and out of listed winner Grandes Illusions (Fr) (Kendor {Fr}), are also in foal. The post First Mares Scanned In Foal To Al Shaqab’s Al Hakeem appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Michael McCarthy trainee heads east after two on-the-board finishes at Santa Anita Park. This will be just his third start out of 13 away from California. Lord Bullingdon has improved his finishing position in each of his last three races.View the full article

Journeyman jockey Francisco Arrieta equaled a career high March 14 at Oaklawn Park, winning five races on the day's 10-race card to garner Jockey of the Week honors by the panel of racing experts.View the full article

Joshua Kerin has joined the staff at Inglis Digital USA as a sales and recruitment associate. Kerin will focus on helping the auction company recruit horses, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships in the bloodstock sector. He will be based at the company's Lexington office and he will work with Senior Director of Sales and Recruitment Kyle Wilson. “I'm thrilled to be joining the Inglis Digital USA team,” Kerin said. “Having grown up in Australia, I witnessed firsthand the influence and respect Inglis holds in the sales market. Having been immersed in the U.S. market for the past nine years, I believe I can contribute to strengthening the Inglis reputation and expanding its presence in the United States.” Kerin began his life with racehorses on the Standardbred side, working on his grandfather's farm. He made the switch to Thoroughbreds at age 13, when he went to work for Cox Plate-winning trainer Colin Little. He also spent time working with trainer Ciaron Maher before moving to the U.S. to continue his education at Colorado State University. Kerin graduated from CSU with a degree in equine science, with a minor in business management, and he was also a punter on the school's football team. After graduating, Kerin moved to Kentucky to intern at Three Chimneys Farm before taking a full-time job with Hidden Brook Farm in 2021. In 2023, Kerin moved into a dual role with Vinery Sales and Silver Springs Training Center. He is a member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club's board of directors. “Josh brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience with him to the Inglis Digital USA team,” Wilson said. “We're thrilled to have him on board and ready to get him started working with our existing and future clients.” The post Joshua Kerin Joins Inglis Digital USA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) is one of 35 individual Group/Grade 1 winners set for the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan on Apr. 5, as the likely fields were released on Wednesday. Worth a combined $30.5 million in prize-money, the nine races are anchored by the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup, which features Forever Young, a winner of the 2025 G1 Saudi Cup, facing off with Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who won the 2023 edition of the race. The $6-million G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic sees Godolphin's Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) aiming for a title defense and he squares off with six other top-tier winners, among them Japan's Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), Durezza (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}) and Cervinia (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}). Missing from the FWD Champion's Day entries at Sha Tin in late April, Saudi Cup runner-up Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) has been entered for the $5-million G1 Dubai Turf, where he will clash with Team Valor runner and Group 1 winner Facteur Cheval (Ire) (Ribchester {Ire}) and Godolphin's Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}). Isivunguvungu (SAf) (What A Winter {SAf}) is among the field for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint, as are British Group 1 winners Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}) and Audience (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}). Tuz (Oxbow), who won the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen last year, and GI Breeders' Cup Sprint hero Straight No Chaser (Speightster) lock horns in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Grade I winner Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief) contests the G2 Godolphin Mile, while the card also features the G2 Dubai Gold Cup and the G2 UAE Derby. To view the likely fields, please click here. “The strength and depth of horses aiming for the Dubai World Cup meeting this year is superb,” commented Ali Al Ali, CEO and board member, Dubai Racing Club (DRC). “We are delighted to have horses from 13 racing jurisdictions represented, including several returning champions. “We wish everyone safe travels and can't wait to welcome everyone to Dubai for the most exciting day of our year.” The post Forever Young Spearheads Likely Entries For Dubai World Cup Night appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The return of Seven Days earlier this week allows us to close the book on the stopgap that was Winter Watch. Before you know it the first Classics of the season will be upon us, leaving the cold, dark months that spanned 13 editions of this column since it first came into being in November as nothing but a distant memory. Albeit not too distant, I hope. After all, the whole reason why we embarked on this journey in the first place was with those very Classics in mind, informed by the achievements of 2,000 Guineas hero Notable Speech (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) when the Godolphin runner went from Kempton maiden winner to king of the Rowley Mile in the space of 98 days last year. Only time will tell whether we've seen another Classic winner in action on the all-weather this winter, but those of you who have been paying close enough attention will be well familiar with the likeliest pretenders by now. Here's looking at you, Opera Ballo (Ire) (Ghaiyyath {Ire}), the colt who has emulated stable-mate Notable Speech by winning his first two races at Kempton in the style of a potential top-notcher. Even if you haven't been on the ride with us before now, then this 14th and final installment of Winter Watch is the one for you. From a longlist of around 40, we've whittled it down to the 10 three-year-olds who left the most lasting impression with their exploits on the all-weather this winter, ready to run in a Classic trial near you this spring. In the interests of trying to provide something outside the box, we've omitted the six horses in Europe who have been awarded 'TDN Rising Star' status since we started in November, as well as those who have already been successful in a stakes race. DAMYSUS (GB) Frankel (GB)–Legerete (Rahy) Sales info: Bred in partnership by Newsells Park Stud and Merry Fox Stud, he was bought by Blandford Bloodstock, on behalf of owners Wathnan Racing, for 460,000gns at Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Pedigree/form notes: This colt is one of eight winners from 11 runners out of the G2 Prix de Malleret heroine Legerete, who was also twice Group 1-placed in the Prix Marcel Boussac and Prix de l'Opera. Legerete is the dam of three black-type performers thus far, including the Listed scorer and G2 Prix Eugene Adam and G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano runner-up Pilote (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}). Trained by John and Thady Gosden, Damysus ran out an emphatic winner when making his debut in a Southwell novice (7f) in December, impressing with his strength at the finish as he ran right away from a useful sort trained by Charlie Appleby to land the spoils by two and a half lengths. He holds a Derby entry and will be one to look out for in a trial of some description this spring, promising to be suited by at least 10f. Winning start! Pricey Frankel colt Damysus delivers in style first time up at @Southwell_Races for @the_doyler, the Gosdens and Wathnan Racing! pic.twitter.com/qk48B8b34M — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) December 10, 2024 GLITTERING SURF (GB) Oasis Dream (GB)–Sparkling Surf (GB) (Frankel {GB}) Sales info: Bred by former trainer Peter Winkworth, she was bought back for 100,000gns at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Pedigree/form notes: This filly is said to be the first horse trainer Owen Burrows has had for Winkworth, who bred her out of the Frankel mare Sparkling Surf, a half-sister to the G1 Prix Vermeille winner Kitesurf (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and G2 Dante Stakes third Surfman (GB) (Kingman {GB}). Winkworth also trained the second dam, Shimmering Surf (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), before his retirement from training in 2011. She later won the G3 Pinnacle Stakes and was twice placed at Group 2 level when in the care of Roger Varian. Sent off the 11-8 favourite when debuting in a fillies' maiden (1m) at Kempton in December, Glittering Surf was in front from an early stage, taking an enthusiastic hold of the bridle, before quickly putting daylight between herself and the chasing pack when shaken up over two furlongs out. Whilst the runner-up made some late inroads, Glittering Surf was still over three lengths clear at the line. She doesn't hold any fancy entries at this stage but could be the type to make significant progress as a three-year-old, with Burrows describing her as “a big, long-striding filly”. Smart horse alert Glittering Surf (Oasis Dream) makes some impression on debut under Richard Kingscote to run out the emphatic winner of the race won last year by Friendly Soul @kemptonparkrace An exciting prospect for @OwenBurrowsRace @unibet | @BritishEBF pic.twitter.com/5sZjwAffET — Racing TV (@RacingTV) December 18, 2024 KON TIKI (GB) Night Of Thunder (Ire)–Maid Up (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) Sales info: Offered by breeders Brightwalton Bloodstock at Book 1 of the October Yearling Sale, she was bought by Stroud Coleman Bloodstock, on behalf of owner Peter Harris, for 220,000gns. Pedigree/form notes: This filly is the second foal out of the G3 March Stakes winner and G2 Lillie Langtry Stakes second Maid Up (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), whose first runner, Champagne Prince (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), has a BHA rating of 107 after his exploits on the all-weather for Harris and trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam this winter. Kon Tiki only won by half a length when making her debut in a fillies' novice (7f) at Wolverhampton in December, but she was value for extra after conceding first run to the second, Mother Mara (GB) (Mohaather {GB}), who brought plenty of experience to the table as well on her third career start. Kon Tiki should leave that form well behind in time and her entry in the 1,000 Guineas underlines that she's a filly held in high regard by her connections. She's sure to stay at least 1m on pedigree. LEFFARD (FR) Le Havre (Ire)–Let's Misbehave (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) Sales info: Bred by Ecurie Haras du Cadran and Ecurie Melanie, he went the way of trainer Jean-Claude Rouget for €150,000 at the Arqana August Yearling Sale. Pedigree/form notes: This colt is out of an unraced mare whose siblings by Sadler's Wells include the multiple Group 1-winning sire High Chaparral (Ire) and G2 Dante Stakes winner Black Bear Island (Ire), as well as Chenchikova (Ire), the dam of the Prix de Diane winner Fancy Blue (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). Leffard made a winning debut in a newcomers' event (10f) at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in January–a race named after the stable's 2023 scorer, Ace Impact (Ire)–beating stable-mate and next-time-out winner Kalaoun (GB) (Kitten's Joy) by a short neck. He then proved too strong for five other previous winners when following up in a conditions race (10.5f) at Toulouse earlier this month, showing a smart change of gear to win a shade cosily by three quarters of a length. He's one of nine entries for Rouget in the Prix du Jockey Club and it will be interesting to see how high he can climb for a trainer with a formidable record in that Classic. 1-2 for Jean-Claude Rouget at Cagnes-Sur-Mer! The well-supported Leffard is just about able to hold off stablemate Kalaoun with the pair pulling well clear! Join us for more French racing – live on Sky Sports Racing! pic.twitter.com/oYSRkQIVNt — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) January 20, 2025 LES PETITS PRINCES (FR) Bated Breath (GB)–Hurbling (Ire) (Hurricane Run {Ire}) Sales info: Bred by Haras du Mont Dit Mont, he was a €14,000 purchase at the Arqana August Yearling Sale. Pedigree/form notes: This colt is one of four winners from six runners out of the unraced Hurbling, from the family of the multiple Group 1 winners Hermosa (Ire) and Hydrangea (Ire), both by Galileo (Ire). Their dam is the G2 Prix du Gros-Chene heroine Beauty Is Truth (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}), a half-sister to this colt's winning grandam. After coming from last to first when making a successful debut in a maiden (1m) at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in February, Les Petits Princes was then followed home by four last-time-out winners when maintaining his unbeaten record in a conditions race (1m) at Chantilly on Monday, showing a likeable attitude to get the verdict by a short neck. He's entered in next month's G3 Prix de Fontainebleau–a race in which his full-brother Summiter (Ire) finished third in 2021–and another bold display there would entitle him to a tilt at the Poule d'Essai des Poulains. Prix Des Issambres @hippocotdazur Cagnes Sur Mer – Maiden – 3 ans – 1600m – 8 Pts – 23 000 € Les Petits Princes (m) Anthony Crastus @CrastusAnthony (Bated Breath (Gb) @JuddmonteFarms – Hurbling (Ire) par Hurricane Run (Ire)) Nicolas Perret Ecurie… pic.twitter.com/RwX4KLd5Ve — French and International Horse Racing (@Vincenzo0612) February 10, 2025 LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (GB) Night Of Thunder (Ire)–Beautiful Morning (GB) (Galileo {GB}) Pedigree/form notes: Lady Bamford's homebred filly is the third winner from as many runners out of the G3 Royal Whip Stakes scorer Beautiful Morning who, in turn, is out of the Listed-placed Date With Destiny (Ire), perhaps best known as the sole offspring produced at stud by the 2,000 Guineas hero George Washington (Ire). One of a handful of promising fillies the Gosdens have unleashed this winter, Life Is Beautiful looked better the further she went when landing a fillies' maiden (1m) at Kempton in November. Settled in mid-division in the early stages, she was pushed along early in the straight and kept finding all the way to the line to turn over the short-priced favourite from the Ralph Beckett yard, ultimately winning by three quarters of a length. She promises to be suited by middle-distances and is a name to watch out for when the Oaks entries are published, representing a stable which has won four of the last 11 runnings of that Classic, including with two fillies who started out on the all-weather. Winning start Life Is Beautiful (Night Of Thunder x Beautiful Morning) makes a nice debut for team Gosden at @kemptonparkrace pic.twitter.com/ukspxK866X — Racing TV (@RacingTV) November 6, 2024 NOBLE CHAMPION (IRE) Lope De Vega (Ire)–Cute (GB) (Diktat {GB}) Sales info: Bred by Thomas Foy and the Lope De Vega Syndicate, he was a successful pinhook for Andrew Black's Chasemore Farm, who bought him for 140,000gns at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. He later sold to SackvilleDonald, on behalf of owners TBT Racing, for 500,000gns at Book 1 of the October Yearling Sale. Pedigree/form notes: This colt is one of six winners from eight runners out of Cute, with the G2 Challenge Stakes scorer Pogo (Ire) (Zebedee {GB}) standing out as her headline performer thus far. Cute is a half-sister to another winner of the Challenge Stakes in Arabian Gleam (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}), as well as Pikaboo (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), the dam of the dual Classic heroine Love (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). After a promising debut in a Newmarket novice (7f) in November, Noble Champion then showed the benefit of that experience with a smooth performance from the front when winning a Lingfield novice (7f) later in the month, sprinting clear late on to beat a subsequent winner by five and a half lengths. He's since been given an entry in the 2,000 Guineas and, if he proves half as talented and durable as Pogo, then his connections should have plenty of fun days ahead with this colt. EBF Novice Stakes @LingfieldPark @BritishEBF Lingfield – Classe 5 – 2 ans – 1409 m – 10 Pts Noble Champion (m) Hector Crouch @HectorCrouch (Lope De Vega (Ire) @BallylinchStud – Cute (Gb) par Diktat (Gb)) E Walker @edwalkerracing TBT Racing… pic.twitter.com/LAyg7h3BbB — French and International Horse Racing (@Vincenzo0612) November 21, 2024 PINHOLE (GB) Frankel (GB)–Nimble Thimble (Mizzen Mast) Pedigree/form notes: This Juddmonte homebred is a full-brother to the G1 Fillies' Mile winner Quadrilateral (GB) and a half to the eight-time winner and Listed-placed Boardman (GB) (Kingman {GB}). Their dam, Nimble Thimble, is a half-sister to the GII Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap hero and sire Three Valleys, while the second dam is a Listed-placed half-sister to the Juddmonte blue hen Hasili (Ire) (Kahyasi {Ire}). Pinhole was trained by Sir Michael Stoute when finishing fifth on his debut in a Newmarket novice (7f) in October, before wasting no time getting off the mark for Ralph Beckett when winning a similar event (1m) at Southwell in December. That was a dominant performance to win by two and a quarter lengths, with another five lengths back to the third, and he's very much the type to go on improving, having been described by Beckett as “a big, strong horse”. A step up in distance won't do him any harm, either, and this Derby entry is very much one to follow as the year progresses. Straightforward success! Quadrilateral's full brother Pinhole scores second time of asking in workmanlike fashion for @Rossaryan15, @RalphBeckett and @JuddmonteFarms… pic.twitter.com/8cK6UrL4CU — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) December 14, 2024 PURVIEW (GB) Kingman (GB)–Variable (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) Pedigree/form notes: At this stage the Juddmonte team is responsible for five Derby entries and this homebred is another for Dermot Weld, who trained the dam to win the Listed Finale Stakes at the Curragh. Variable, in turn, is out of the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac winner Proportional (GB) (Beat Hollow {GB}). The Dundalk maiden (1m) won by Purview on his debut back in November probably wasn't the strongest contest of its type–the runner-up has been given a turf mark of just 76 after two further starts–but this colt was clearly in a different league to his rivals, just needing to be kept up to his work in the straight to run out an authoritative winner by two and three-quarter lengths. There is arguably no finer judge of a Thoroughbred than Weld and it's perhaps telling that he has this colt entered in everything from the Poule d'Essai des Poulains to the Irish Derby. He will stay at least 10f and looks to have a very bright future indeed. Purview breaks his maiden tag at the first time of asking in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden under Chris Hayes for trainer Dermot Weld! @IrishEBF_ pic.twitter.com/zrGEGJtnsH — Dundalk Stadium (@DundalkStadium) November 22, 2024 TIGRESS OF GAUL (FR) Siyouni (Fr)–Lucerne (GB) (Frankel {GB}) Sales info: A €700,000 purchase at the Arqana August Yearling Sale, she was bred by Ecurie des Monceaux, who have retained a share in her with owner Jose Aguirre-Moreno. Pedigree/form notes: This filly is the second winner from as many runners out of an unraced half-sister to the top-class miler and sire Charm Spirit (Ire), who won the G1 Prix Jean Prat, G1 Prix du Moulin and G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in a brilliant three-year-old campaign. After winning a newcomers' race (1m) at Chantilly in December, Tigress Of Gaul then made it two from two when justifying very short odds with relative ease in a conditions event over the same course and distance last month, quickly asserting under a hands-and-heels ride to beat another last-time-out winner, Poschiavo (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), by three quarters of a length. Entered in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Tigress Of Gaul looks every inch a black-type performer and could be a flagbearer this year for Tim Donworth, a rising star of the training ranks in France. Smart performance to make it two from two! Entered in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Tigress Of Gaul wins cosily at @fgchantilly | @TimDonworth94 pic.twitter.com/YF0k3D19Wp — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) February 27, 2025 TDN RISING STARS (EUROPE) SINCE NOVEMBER Date, Track, Horse, Sire 03/04 CHY We'll Defend (Fr) Zelzal (Fr) 02/14 CHY Tito Mo Cen (Ire) Uncle Mo 01/29 KEM Opera Ballo (Ire) Ghaiyyath (Ire) 12/04 KEM Bowmark (GB) Kingman (GB) 11/21 WOL Falakeyah (GB) New Bay (GB) 11/12 CHY Mandanaba (Fr) Ghaiyyath (Ire) The post Winter Watch: 10 All-Weather Winners with Top-Class Potential appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article