Wandering Eyes

In just her second start since joining Bob Baffert's barn, Richi gave the Hall of Fame trainer his fourth winner of the day when defeating stablemate Pleasant by 1 1/2 lengths in the Jan. 4 $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Manuel B. of Garden Grove, CA, who participated in Santa Anita's Mystery Mutuel Voucher promotion, won the grand prize of $10,000, Santa Anita announced Saturday. Manuel, who has regularly attended Santa Anita for more than 15 years, said he has participated in every previous Mystery Mutuel Voucher promotion and had only cashed $2 or $5 tickets. He said he loves Santa Anita and playing the horses. Manuel added he plans to use the $10,000 toward the purchase of a new car. All Santa Anita 1/ST REWARDS members receive direct mailers throughout Santa Anita's live race meets, which include Mystery Mutuel Vouchers. Participants win rewards of either $5, $10, $20, $100, $1,000 or in some lucky cases, $10,000. Mystery Mutuel vouchers are mailed to 1/ST REWARDS members periodically throughout the Classic, Hollywood and Autumn Meets. The post $10,000 Winner Revealed In Santa Anita’s Mystery Mutuel Voucher Promotion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

7th-Santa Anita, $64,196, Alw (NW1$X)/Opt. Clm ($50,000), 1-4, 4yo/up, 1m, 1:36.15, ft, 4 1/2 lengths. MIRAHMADI (c, 4, Into Mischief–More Chocolate {GSW & MGISP, $373,892}, by Malibu Moon), a runner-up in the GI Del Mar Futurity as a juvenile, took the maiden mic at 'The Great RIP' Oct. 12. Though track announcer Frank Mirahmadi's eponymous equine athlete was well-beaten in the GIII Native Diver Stakes at Del Mar Nov. 23, the colt was backed as the 2-1 second choice here behind 'TDN Rising Star' and Insight runner Eagles Flight (Curlin). Blowing and going out of the blocks, the Bob Baffert trainee wrestled the lead away from Flightline's half-brother and made the front into the first turn. The 4-year-old sailed up the backstretch as the pair separated themselves from the rest of the field. In control around the far turn, Mirahmadi clearly had plenty left in the tank and he visited the winner's circle after a 4 1/2-length score over the favorite. The winner's dam is responsible for back-to-back fillies by McKinzie starting in 2022. More Chocolate visited Good Magic for this year. Sales History: $1,050,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: GISP, 11-2-4-2, $203,740. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Robert E. Masterson, Waves Edge Capital LLC, Catherine Donovan and Tom J. Ryan; B-Gainesway Thoroughbreds LTD. (KY); T-Bob Baffert. MIRAHMADI ($6.80) seems to have put it together now as he scores the win in the 7th at @SantaAnitaPark. The four-year-old Into Mischief (@spendthriftfarm) colt is trained by @BobBaffert and @JJHernandezS19 was up. Play the Pick 3: https://t.co/5VcRa4VxbO pic.twitter.com/FufzDLOENp — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 4, 2025 The post Mirahmadi’s Eponymous Equine Athlete ‘Clears’ Allowance Condition At Great RIP appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Chilean import RICHI (CHI) (Practical Joke), second in the Desert Stormer Stakes in her North American debut June 2, went one better Saturday to win the GIII Las Flores Stakes and upset heavy 1-5 favorite and fellow Bob Baffert trainee Pleasant (Munnings). Enjoying the shortest way around the track and racing with blinkers for the first time, the 3-1 shot always had the first jump on her stablemate, turned for home still on the lead and stayed safely away as Pleasant was unable to make up any late ground. Don't Bring Crazy (Maximus Mischief) came in third. Lifetime Record: G1SW-Chi, 11-7-3-0. O-Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings, Inc. (J. G. Sikura) and Stud Vendaval, Inc.; B-Haras Paso Nevado; T-Bob Baffert. The post Practical Joke’s Richi Upsets Pleasant To Win Las Flores appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A $3.2 million yearling named for Bob Baffert's longtime assistant Jimmy Barnes, Barnes made it 2-for-2 in the San Vicente Stakes (G2), his stakes debut.View the full article

Unlike in his maiden win, where he surged home unchallenged, Guns Loaded fought tooth and nail to the wire this time around, prevailing by a neck over a fast-finishing Treaty of Rome in the Jan. 4 Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park. View the full article

If the Kentucky Derby (G1) doesn't work out for Cyclone State, there's always the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2).View the full article

Turfway Park has moved its Wednesday, Jan. 8 racing card to Sunday, Jan. 12 with a 1:00 p.m. ET. first post, in response to a National Weather Service forecast predicting a significant winter storm followed by nighttime wind chills in the single digits, the track said in a press release Saturday. The card will not be redrawn and run in its entirety on Sunday. Officials will continue to monitor the weather forecast throughout the week and provide updates if necessary for any changes regarding Thursday through Saturday's cards. Click here for additional information or follow Turfway Park on social media. The post Turfway Moves Wednesday Card To Sunday Jan. 12 Due To Winter Weather Forecast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Amid a tough week, Kimberly Butt produced a pinpoint drive to clinch a fitting victory in yesterday’s Peters Genetics Roxburgh Cup with Commander Ben. Butt recently lost her grandfather, master trotting trainer Dick Prendergast who passed away last Friday. With Prendergast hailing from the Central Otago region, it has been appropriate that Butt has been in outstanding form on the Central Otago summer harness racing circuit. “I had a bit of a bad run at the West Coast right when Grandad died, but back down here in his home place it has gone really well,” the reinswoman said. Butt produced a masterful drive amid a hectic running of the Peters Genetics Roxburgh Cup. Commander Ben enjoyed the best possible run in the race, with Butt staying out of several battles for the lead while giving her charge a sweet run on the markers. Butt then moved the Brent and Tim White trained pacer off the pegs before launching his winning run on the home turn. Despite producing strong results in 2024, the White stable hadn’t enjoyed the best form in recent weeks but the trainers’ class shone through when Commander Ben bagged the second of their two wins on Roxburgh Cup day. And Butt was thrilled to be part of the stable’s form resurgence and to deliver a cup win for owner Wendy Nordqvist. “To get them back (winning) – not only for Brent and Tim but for Wendy as well, she has been super loyal to all of us.” “I am rapt for us to have a bit of a change of luck and to get the win with this fellow.” Earlier in the Roxburgh programme the White stable produced One For Jay for an impressive maiden victory. Again driven by Butt, the filly smashed the Roxburgh 2180m track record for a three-year-old fillies when scoring in a time of 2-40.3. One For Jay is raced by a group of owners headed by Lex Williams, a big supporter of the Roxburgh Trotting Club “We have always had a really high opinion of her and it is great that Lex and all of her owners that they can be rewarded for their patience with her.” Butt could wrap up the Central Otago circuit in the best possible style at Cromwell on Monday. The reinswoman gets the chance to wear her grandfather’s colours, these days used by trainer Matthew Williamson. Butt will link up with Majesdix, the last horse her grandfather raced before his passing. “I have never told Matty this much, but I always wanted a drive, just to drive in Granddad’s colours.” “For him to put me on Majesdix, it will be pretty special just to have the drive.” Butt will also link up with Commander Ben and One For Jay who will both be out to win again at Cromwell. View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Exciting Kiwi pacer Tact McLeod was denied victory in the very last stride of last night’s $75,000 Group 2 Bendigo Cup. Having his first run in Victoria, the lightly raced Mark Jones-trained gelding was smashed in betting from $2 to $1.50 and all looked ideal when driver Anthony Butt took him to a comfortable lead from gate four. With his main dangers back in the field or making midrace moves, Butt was eager to “roll along” through a middle split of 58.2sec and 28sec-flat third quarter. Tact McLeod scooted away rounding the final bend and looked set for victory, but really tired in the last 80m and remarkable veteran Bulletproof Boy flashed home to snatch the win by a nose in a brisk 1min55.7sec mile rate for 2650m. That man James Herbertson, winner of last year’s Australian driving premiership by a huge space, took the reins. His winning move came in the middle stages when Herbertson came three-wide around to the breeze and then landed the one-one trail on Cantfindabettorman. “He’s just a legend, isn’t he? I don’t even know how old he is, but what a credit he is to Scotty (Ewen, trainer) and his team. He’s just a perfect racehorse.” The 10-year-old Bulletproof Boy was having his 203rd start and posted his 45th win. He’s banked over $640,000. “He’s just gotten better with age and he’s never gone better. I’d love to have a crack at the Hunter Cup with him,” Ewen said. Bulletproof Boy and Tact McLeod look set for a rematch in next Saturday night’s $75,000 Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup. Much interest also centred around the return of former Victoria Cup winner Rock N Roll Doo. Back with original trainer Mick Stanley after a Kiwi stint with the Dalgety barn, Rock N Roll Doo drew outside the back row, sat last and did make good late ground to finish just 9.6m from the winner, albeit in ninth spot. He’s sure to strip fitter when he heads to the $100,000 Group 2 Ballarat Cup on January 18. X X X Classy Aussie trotter Arcee Phoenix has bounced out of his luckless Addington campaign in great style. The Chris Svanosio-trained gelding, who ran fourth in the Dominion and NZ Trotting Free-For-All during Cup Week, successfully defended his Group 1 Maori Mile crown at Bendigo last night. It was only his second run since returning from NZ. In contrast to last year when Arcee Phoenix led throughout, last night he stalked a solid speed and stormed home to beat Kiwi-owned mare Queen Elida in terrific style. They went a slick 1min55.7sec mile. It was his 12th win and took his career earnings to an impressive $410,705. Queen Elida, who was expected to lead, couldn’t cross them early, but landed the one-one trail and loomed as the winner rounding the final bend. It was a huge race for Svanosio with his much-improved trotter Aroha Koe working to the front midrace and holding on for third. X X X Snaring a second successive NZ Cup with Swayzee wasn’t the only win Jason Grimson had at Addington in November. The top Menangle trainer also picked-up Im The Falcon to join his stable and the gelding has quickly won a hat-trick of races at Menangle. The son of Bettor’s Delight has improved – at least on times – in all of them, breaking 1min50sec for the mile with his 1min49.8sec win from behind the leader in the PJ Hall free-for-all last night. Jack Callaghan took the reins as he just staved-off a booming late surge from Inter Dominion pacing final placegetter Terry, who stormed home from last to get within a neck. It was a big night for Grimson who also had wins with other recent stable additions, Miki Pins and Compete. Miki Pins is unbeaten in four starts for the stable, while Compete has won three of his four starts for Grimson. View the full article

Coming into this contest already dually placed at the highest level, Nitrogen (Medagalia d'Oro) turned on the nitrous in the stretch to run down her rivals and claim her first stakes victory. Last seen running third Nov. 1 in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf behind European powerhouse, 'TDN Rising Star', and multiple Group/Grade I winner Lake Victoria (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), and GSW May Day Ready (Tapit), Nitrogen had earlier tried Canadian Grade I company at Woodbine. Third in the GI Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes Sept. 14 behind GISW And One More Time (Omaha Beach) and GISP Vixen (Vekoma), the public understandably made her the 9-5 betting choice here. Settled off the pace in fifth early, and largely able to avoid the traffic which shut off Love Cervere (Into Mischief) on the rail entering the first turn, she was patiently handled until the far bend behind :23.11, :47.51 and 1:11.65 splits. Gaining her opening nearing the eighth pole, she roared home on the outside to overhaul an extremely brave Love Cervere by a half-length as that one claimed the runner-up spot in a photo. Civetta (Into Mischief) was on the losing end. A homebred for D. J. Stables, Nitrogen is the second to earn black-type for the dam, whose first was the accomplished runner Love to Shop. Tiffany Case came up barren in 2023 after a trip to Constitution, but she did produce a now yearling filly by Gun Runner. She was not bred for 2025. #10 NITROGEN ($5.60) spurts home to win the $165,000 Ginger Brew Stakes at @GulfstreamPark. The three-year-old old filly by @DarleyAmerica's Medaglia d'Oro was ridden by @jose93_ortiz for trainer @markecasse. pic.twitter.com/88i6ZEtWgg — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 4, 2025 GINGER BREW S., $150,000, Gulfstream, 1-4, 3yo, f, 1mT, 1:34.53, fm. 1–NITROGEN, 120, f, 3, by Medaglia d'Oro 1st Dam: Tiffany Case (SP), by Uncle Mo 2nd Dam: Biblical Point, by Point Given 3rd Dam: Bibical Sense, by Blushing Groom (Fr) 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O/B-D. J. Stable, LLC (KY); T-Mark E. Casse; J-Jose L. Ortiz. $88,350. Lifetime Record: MGISP, 4-1-1-2, $225,554. *1/2 to Love to Shop (Violence), SW & MGSP, $240,778. 2–Love Cervere, 118, f, 3, Into Mischief–Panther Strike, by Black Minnaloushe. 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Edward A. Seltzer, Beverly Anderson and Reeves Thoroughbred Racing; B-Edward & Beverly Seltzer (KY); T-Christophe Clement. $28,500. 3–Civetta, 120, f, 3, Into Mischief–Sentiero Italia, by Medaglia d'Oro. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh. $14,250. Margins: HF, HD, 3/4. Odds: 1.80, 7.80, 3.70. Also Ran: Winning Streep, Correto, Fixin to Bee, Disco Star, Forward Deployed, Good Long Cry, Special Aviator. Scratched: Hello Hello Hello, La Gioconda, Smile Po. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Nitrogen Roars Home Late to Claim Ginger Brew at Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Already in possession of points on the Road the Kentucky Derby thanks to his win in the Remington Springboard Mile Dec. 13, COAL BATTLE (c, 3, Coal Front–Wolfblade, by Midshipman) added 10 points to that total and is now a three-time stakes winner in taking Saturday's Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The most experienced runner in the field and a winner of his last two, the 9-2 shot was keen to go and set a pressured pace though the fractions stayed manageable. Shaken up off the turn, he kicked away from a tightly-grouped field to lead in Mo Quality (Mo Town) and Kale's Angel (Complexity). Lifetime Record: 6-4-0-0. O-Norman Stables LLC; B-Hume Wornall & Jay Adcock; T-Lonnie Briley. Sales History: $70,000 ylg '23 TTAYRL. “It's the pride of Remington Park, it's Coal Battle in the Smarty Jones!” Coal Battle extends his win streak to three and picks up 10 Kentucky Derby points in the Smarty Jones! Juan Vargas guided the 3YO son of Coal Front for trainer Lonnie Briley. TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/1BUAKYMln5 — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) January 4, 2025 The post Coal Battle Picks Up More Derby Points With Smarty Jones Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Relative Value at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday. It's All Relative Klaravich Stables' Relative Value (GB) (Blue Point {Ire}) became the latest horse to join the Making Waves ranks with a half-length debut victory at Tampa Bay Downs on Nov. 3 (video). Trained by Chad Brown, the son of Blind Faith (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) was bred by Ickworth Stud. Sold by Ballyphilip Stud to Mike Ryan on behalf of Seth Klarman's operation for 310,000gns out of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, the colt was originally an 87,000gns weanling buy for that consignor during the 2022 December Foal Sale in that same ring. The winner is the last reported foal and third winner from three foals for his winning dam, herself a half-sister to dual stakes winner Gabrial (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), placed in the G2 Celebration Mile, G2 Bet365 Mile and in the G3 Diomed Stakes. Darley's Blue Point has now sired 50% winners to runners (4/8) in the U.S. with Relative Value his fourth scorer there. Leading the charge for the son of Shamardal is GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint hero Big Evs (Ire), while Raqiya (Ire) won the GIII Goldikova Stakes. Good Morning and Happy Saturday!! Relative Value (GB) earned the highest ESF of any first time starter across North America yesterday, scoring a 89 ESF in his 1/2 length victory in a MSW on the turf at @TampaBayDownsFL for trainer Chad Brown with @SamyCamacho1 aboard! Chad… pic.twitter.com/3afD4E2XKG — Equibase (@Equibase) January 4, 2025 Expert Eye Filly Captures Fair Grounds Affair Pura Vida Investments' Out Too Late (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}) graduated at Fair Grounds on Jan. 4 (video). Trained by Michael Maker, the bay was bred by Genesis Green Stud, and sold for 120,000gns to agent Deuce Greathouse on behalf of Pura Vida 2022 out of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale from the draft of her breeder. The daughter of the stakes-placed Miss Atomic Bomb (GB) (Intikhab) is the third foal and first winner for her dam. Out Too Late is followed by a 3-year-old Sea The Moon (Ger) half-brother named Moonlight Bomb (GB) who has yet to race. Stallion Expert Eye now resides in South Africa, and he has accounted for five winners from eight runners in America (63%). A trio of fillies have been placed at stakes level there anchored by Beautifulnavigator (Ire), Isabel Alexandra (Ire), and Violet Gibson (Ire). What a close finish in R4 at @fairgroundsnola! Out Too Late comes out on top to give doubles for both @jareth16 and Mike Maker! TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/CTlvvMePQg — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) January 4, 2025 Repeat Winners The multiple stakes winner Ozara (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) first featured in Making Waves in 2023 and was back in the winner's circle on Friday (video). Placed at Grade III level, the 4-year-old filly races for Cheyenne Stable and trainer Christophe Clement. Gulfstream's Abundantia Stakes was won by Making Waves alum Just A Care (Ire) (Australia {GB}) at the end of December (video). The Brian Lynch trainee races in the silks of Victoriam Farm, LLC. The post Making Waves: Blue Point Colt Takes Tampa Route appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Road the Florida Derby kicked off at Gulfstream Saturday as 'TDN Rising Star' GUNS LOADED (c, 3, Gun Runner–Sky by Sky, by Bernardini) got the wire just in time to win the one-mile Mucho Macho Man Stakes. Stepping up in distance from his six furlong maiden win Nov. 16, the 6-5 favorite was sharp from the inside and led throughout against the fence through fractions of :24.54 and :47.61 but had to work for it inside the final furlong as a charging Treaty of Rome (Uncle Mo) made things tight in the shadow of the wire. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0. O-Morplay Racing LLC, Platts, Joey and Lady Sheila Stable; B-John C. Oxley; T-Jose Francisco D'Angelo. Sales History: $800,000 ylg '23 KEESEP. The post ‘Rising Star’ Guns Loaded Hangs On To Win Mucho Macho Man appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

$3.2m FTSAUG grad BARNES (c, 3, Into Mischief–All American Dream, by American Pharoah) returned to Santa Anita from his whisker-thin maiden score at Churchill Downs to take the GII San Vicente Stakes in impressive fashion for Bob Baffert. Quick up front but pushed all the way by McKinzie Street (McKinzie), the even-money favorite kept pace outside that rival and responded willingly when asked just before the quarter pole, striding out in decisive fashion to come home an easy winner ahead of stablemate Romanesque (Practical Joke) with Bullard (Gun Runner) relegated to third. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O-Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.; B-Jeff Drown and Don Rachel, LLC; T-Bob Baffert; Sales History: $3,200,000 ylg' 23 FTSAUG. BARNES is a beast! Dominant winner of the GII San Vicente Stakes at @santaanitapark. pic.twitter.com/fswXz5Q4Ae — TDN (@theTDN) January 4, 2025 Saturday, Santa Anita Park SAN VICENTE S.-GII, $200,000, Santa Anita, 1-4, 3yo, 7f, 1:22.15, ft. 1–BARNES, 120, c, 3, by Into Mischief 1st Dam: All American Dream, by American Pharoah 2nd Dam: A. P. Dream, by A.P. Indy 3rd Dam: Dream Supreme, by Seeking the Gold 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. ($3,200,000 Ylg '23 FTSAUG). O-Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.; B-Jeff Drown and Don Rachel, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert; J-Juan J. Hernandez. $120,000. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $189,000. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Romanesque, 120, c, 3, Practical Joke–Mony'slittlegracie, by Alphabet Soup. 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($60,000 Wlg '22 KEENOV; $435,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP). O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Tom J. Ryan, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Catherine Donovan; B-Elizabeth B. Barr (PA); T-Bob Baffert. $40,000. 3–Bullard, 124, c, 3, Gun Runner–Reve d'Amour, by Warrior's Reward. ($675,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP). O-By Talla Racing LLC, St. Elias Stables LLC, Three Chimneys Farm and West Point Thoroughbreds; B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (KY); T-Michael McCarthy. $24,000. Margins: 5HF, HF, 2HF. Odds: 1.00, 7.00, 1.10. Also Ran: Smooth Cruisein, McKinzie Street. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Barnes An Easy Victor To Give Bob Baffert Another San Vicente appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Last year, the Santa Ynez Stakes was issued a downgrade from its grade III status and tabbed as a listed race for 3-year-old fillies in 2025. However, Kentucky Oaks points remain on the table–10 will be deposited in the winner's account–when the bell rings at Santa Anita on Sunday. The Santa Ynez is now part of 1/ST Racing's 3-Year-Old Filly Series, which is sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. Made the morning-line favorite at 5-2 is Hronis Racing's A.Z. Wildcat (Munnings). The chestnut stalked the pace nicely and ended up breaking her maiden by 1 3/4 lengths at Los Alamitos June 30. Back to work in October, the John Sadler trainee gets the services of jockey Flavien Prat, who incidently has won the Santa Ynez four times over the last six years. The top rider seems poised to take home the Eclipse Award after a banner 2024. Standing in A.Z. Wildcat's way is Reddam Racing's Look Forward (Bolt d'Oro). Winning on debut at Del Mar Nov. 8, the filly was in trainer Ben Cecil's care before he sadly passed away. Cecil's one-time protégé Michael McCarthy took over and Look Forward was the runner-up in the GII Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos Dec. 7. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert brings a trio of hopefuls into the Santa Ynez, including $550,000 Keeneland September grad Howin (Gun Runner). In her first start, the Baoma Corp buy graduated by 3 3/4 lengths on debut at Santa Anita in mid-October. Howin's stablemate Mawu (Blame), who is also owned by the same outfit, is looking to get back on track as she returns to one turn. The more accomplished Baffert horse is Silent Law (Tiz the Law). Turning in a pair of strong starts in a maiden special weight where she won by 10 lengths at Los Al in late September and in the Anoakia Stakes by 3 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita a month later, the dark bay finished as the runner-up in the Desi Arnaz Stakes at Del Mar Nov. 16. The runner who wired the Desi Arnaz field that afternoon, Practical Dream (Practical Joke), is drawn in here for trainer Tim Yakteen after she was well-beaten in the Starlet. The post Downgraded Santa Ynez Still Offers Oaks Points On Sunday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, through his Al Wathba Stud, purchased Haras de Fresnay le Buffard and surrounding environs for a reported €28 million late last year. The transaction was confirmed by Mansour's lawyer Edouard Vitry on New Year's Eve. Included in the transaction are approximately 240 hectares of land with over 200 hectares devoted to lush pastures. The primary 16-room chateau was renovated in 2015. Around 12 hectares are parkland, in addition to two more luxury residences–La Haute Cole and La Belle Etoile–also on the property. An additional 23 supplementary dwellings to accommodate staff and visiting guests are also part of the deal. Located in the Orne region of France, the estate dates back to the 18th century. Haras de Fresnay le Buffard was founded in 1903 and has previously been owned by Marcel Boussac and Stavros Niarchos. The post Man City Owner Sheikh Mansour Buys Haras De Fresnay Le Buffard In €28-Million Deal appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

CYCLONE STATE (c, 3, McKinzie–Chanel's Legacy, by Dominus) picked up an easy 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with an eye-catching gate-to-wire win in the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. Sent to the lead early under Luis Rivera, Jr., the 3-1 shot never seemed anything but a winner as he posted fractions of :23.43 and :47.25 before drawing off in impressive fashion down the stretch to lead in Omaha Omaha (Audible) and Ican (Preservationist). Lifetime Record: 7-3-1-0. O-Gold Square LLC, Messina, George and Lee, Michael; B-H. Allen Poindexter; T-Chad Summers. Sales History: $70,000 ylg '23 KEESEP. The post Cyclone State An Eye-Catching Winner Of The Jerome appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Newly-turned second season sire Authentic was represented by his first 'TDN Rising Star' Saturday when RODRIGUEZ (c, 3, Authentic–Cayala, by Cherokee Run) opened up on a maiden special weight field at Santa Anita to graduate at second asking. While he had to settle for runner up in his debut Nov. 23 debut going 6 1/2 furlongs at Del Mar, the 1-5 favorite clearly relished the stretch out to the mile Saturday, setting the fractions from the inside gate, shaking off early pressure from Rank (Honor A.P.) around the turn and drawing off under a hand ride to come in geared down while well clear. A strong stretch run got second-time starter Baeza (McKinzie), the younger half-brother to Mage (Good Magic) and Dornoch (Good Magic), up for second. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0. O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine; B-Kingswood Farm & David Egan; T-Bob Baffert. Sales History: $485,000 ylg '23 KEESEP. RODRIGUEZ ($3.00) got a great jump out and never looked back in @SantaAnitaPark race 2. @BobBaffert trains the three-year-old son of @spendthriftfarm's Authentic. @JJHernandezS19 was on board. Start a Pick 3 in the 3rd: https://t.co/7I3M5l53AE pic.twitter.com/1o93hNLGA3 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 4, 2025 The post Rodriguez A First ‘TDN Rising Star’ For Authentic 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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German Derby winner Sisfahan (Fr) (Isfahan {Ger}) will stand at Haras de Longechaux in France beginning this year. His fee has been set at €2,800. Jour de Galop first reported the news. A rare paternal descendant of Mill Reef (GB), the Darius Racing and Michael Motschmann runner enjoyed his biggest day in the sun in the 2021 G1 Deutches Derby and was also a Group 2 winner in Italy for Henk Grewe. Through five seasons of racing, Sisfahan was placed three more times at the highest level in Germany, and he also ran third in the 2024 G2 Dubai City Of Gold in Dubai. Sisfahan was retired after finishing unplaced in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic behind Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) last March. His record stands at 18-3-5-3 and $848,831 in earnings. Bred by Guy Pariente Holdings out of the winning Kendargent (Fr) mare Kendalee (Fr), the chestnut was a €16,000 alum out of the Arqana Autumn Mixed Sale in 2019. Offered by OH Consignment during the Auctav National Hunt Sale in September of 2024, he was a €200,000 buy-back. The post Deutsches Derby Hero Sisfahan Will Stand At Haras De Longechaux appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

One Stripe and Double Grand Slam earn automatic berths to the Breeders' Cup World Championships with their respective victories in the King's Plate (G1) and Paddock Stakes (G1) Jan. 4 in South Africa.View the full article

The two-day California Thoroughbred Breeders Association's 2025 Stallion Season Online Auction will start at 8:00 a.m. PT on Monday, Jan. 6, exclusively on www.Salering.net, the organization said in a press release on Friday, Jan. 3. Set to conclude at 8:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the auction features seasons to 29 California stallions, including perennial leading Golden State sire Stay Thirsty. All seasons listed are being sold with no guarantee. The proceeds from the event benefit the CTBA's Political Action Committee Fund, which works in support of legislation to favorably impact breeding operations in the state. Click here to access the online catalogue. For more information, contact Christy Chapman at christy@ctba.com. The post CTBA Stallion Season Auction Opens Online Jan. 6 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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