Wandering Eyes

Godolphin homebred Fair Maiden, a 7 1/2-length winner of the Aug. 17 Catch A Glimpse Stakes at Woodbine, is back for more in the Sept. 15 Natalma Stakes (G1T). The race for juvenile fillies, worth $250,000, is a 'Win and You're In' event. View the full article

With his chief form rival Alligator Alley (GB) (Kingman {GB}) underperforming, Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa’s A’Ali (Ire) (Society Rock {Ire}) had Friday’s G2 Flying Childers S. at Doncaster served to him on a plate and duly landed a third success at this level. Breaking his maiden in the June 20 G2 Norfolk S. at Royal Ascot before following up in the 5 1/2-furlong G2 Prix Robert Papin at Deauville July 21, the bay entered this on the back of a potentially momentum-stopping fifth in the G1 Prix Morny trying six furlong back at the latter venue Aug. 18. Always happy sitting second to Wheels On Fire (Fr) (Sidestep {Aus}), the 6-4 second favourite took control 150 yards out and asserted for a length verdict over the outsider Dream Shot (Ire) (Dream Ahead). “He travelled superbly well and he’s got a change of pace and that’s the key,” trainer Simon Crisford said. “He’s an extremely easy horse to deal with. His attitude is excellent and he’s very straightforward.” A’Ali is bound for the Nov. 1 GII Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint over this trip now, Crisford confirmed. “He’d already won a “Win and You’re In” to the Breeders’ Cup, so he’ll go there,” he added. “Frankie is unbeaten on him and he can’t wait to get to California. A sharp five on quick ground at Santa Anita will play to his strengths. He deserves to take his chance and there’s nothing else left for him. The Abbaye is out of the question and the Middle Park would stretch him too far and it comes too soon anyway.” Alligator Alley, who was backed into even-money favourite, was sixth after becoming upset in the stalls. The winner is the second and last known foal out of Motion Lass (GB) (Motivator {GB}), who was sold to Creighton/Schwartz Bloodstock at this year’s Tattersalls February Sale for just 9,000gns and is a half-sister to the G3 Darley S. winner and G1 Coronation Cup third Enforcer (GB) (Efisio {GB}) and the stakes-placed Canaveral (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}). She is a granddaughter of the GIII Tempted S. winner Willowy Mood (Will Win) from the family of the graded-stakes scorers OK By Me (With Approval) and D J’s Rainbow (Tom Rolfe) and the triple grade I-winning Sea Cadet (Bolger). Friday, Doncaster, Britain WAINWRIGHT FLYING CHILDERS S.-G2, £70,000, Doncaster, 9-13, 2yo, 5f 3yT, :59.35, g/f. 1–A’ALI (IRE), 127, c, 2, by Society Rock (Ire) 1st Dam: Motion Lass (GB), by Motivator (GB) 2nd Dam: Tarneem, by Zilzal 3rd Dam: Willowy Mood, by Will Win (£35,000 Ylg ’18 GOUKPR; £135,000 2yo ’19 GOFBRE). O-Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa; B-Tally Ho Stud (IRE); T-Simon Crisford; J-Frankie Dettori. £39,697. Lifetime Record: GSW-Fr, 5-3-1-0, $216,707. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2–Dream Shot (Ire), 127, c, 2, Dream Ahead–Miss Buckshot (Ire), by Tamayuz (GB). (€17,000 Wlg ’17 GOFNOV; 12,000gns Ylg ’18 TAOCT; 10,000gns RNA 2yo ’19 TATHIT). O-Saeed Manana; B-Gerard & Anne Corry (IRE); T-James Tate. £15,050. 3–Wheels On Fire (Fr), 127, c, 2, Sidestep (Aus)–Winds Up, by Street Sense. (€1,500 RNA Wlg ’17 ARQDE; €16,000 Ylg ’18 AROYRG; £160,000 RNA 2yo ’19 GOFGW). O-Mrs T. Marnane; B-Mme Debra Hooper (FR); T-Aidan Fogarty. £7,532. Margins: 1, NO, 1 1/4. Odds: 1.50, 20.00, 12.00. Also Ran: Flaming Princess (Ire), Emten (Ire), Alligator Alley (GB), Seize The Time (Ire). Scratched: Golden Dragon (Ire). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. The post A’Ali Scoops Flying Childers Pot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After the withdrawal of Dee Ex Bee (GB) (Farhh {GB}) due to fast ground on Town Moor, Friday’s G2 Doncaster Cup was a non-contest in every way and Stradivarius (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) duly turned up, sauntered to victory without extending himself and made it 10 wins on the bounce with the old-fashioned “stayers’ triple crown” another achievement to add to the rest. Sent off at 1-9 in the absence of his season-long rival, Bjorn Nielsen’s homebred was in front initially before being handed a lead from Cleonte (Ire) (Sir Percy {GB}). Sent alongside that rival approaching the furlong pole, the chestnut asserted for a 1 3/4-length success. “He’s a lovely horse and he’d got too fresh at home so we had to come here even though I had no intention of doing so,” John Gosden said. “If we hadn’t and waited for Champions Day and it turned heavy there he wouldn’t run. To win these three Cup races [Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup and Doncaster Cup] as Le Moss did puts him in that sort of department. Great horse.” Friday, Doncaster, Britain MAGNERS ROSE DONCASTER CUP S.-G2, £100,000, Doncaster, 9-13, 3yo/up, 17f 197yT, 3:59.28, g/f. 1–STRADIVARIUS (IRE), 136, h, 5, by Sea the Stars (Ire) 1st Dam: Private Life (Fr) (MSP-Fr), by Bering (GB) 2nd Dam: Poughkeepsie (Ire), by Sadler’s Wells 3rd Dam: Pawneese (Ire), by Carvin II (330,000gns RNA Ylg ’15 TATOCT). O/B-Bjorn Nielsen (IRE); T-John Gosden; J-Lanfranco Dettori. £56,710. Lifetime Record: MG1SW-Eng, 19-14-1-2, $3,172,379. *1/2 to Persian Storm (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}), Hwt. 3yo-Ger at 9.5-11f & MGSW-Ger, $121,198; Rembrandt Van Rijn (Ire) (Peintre Celebre), GSP-Eng, $167,081; and Magical Eve (Ger) (Oratorio {Ire}), SP-SAf. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2–Cleonte (Ire), 131, g, 6, Sir Percy (GB)–Key Figure (GB), by Beat Hollow (GB). O-King Power Racing Co Ltd; B-Ecurie de Meautry (IRE); T-Andrew Balding. £21,500. 3–Max Dynamite (Fr), 131, g, 9, Great Journey (Jpn)–Mascara (Ger), by Monsun (Ger). (€200,000 3yo ’13 ARARC). O-Mrs S Ricci; B-SARL Ecurie Haras de Quetieville (FR); T-Willie Mullins. £10,760. Margins: 1 3/4, 2HF, 2HF. Odds: 0.10, 16.00, 14.00. Also Ran: Barsanti (Ire), Sneaky Getaway (Ire). Scratched: Dee Ex Bee (GB). Click for the Racing Post result or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. The post Stroll For Stradivarius At Doncaster appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Emphasis placed on strategies to control EIPH without race-day medication View the full article

TCI's Jon and Joel return to launch a new Top 5 for the Juvenile Colts and discuss this weekend's potential impact on the Breeders' Cup. View the full article

It is a fantastic weekend of racing in Britain and Ireland with the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday plus Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh. It’s a shame they have had to move the racing at Leopardstown on Saturday forward due to the GAA in Ireland (although they had little choice really) […] The post Kieren Fallon St.Leger Preview appeared first on RaceBets Blog EN. View the full article

It’s St Leger day at Doncaster where the exciting Logican looks the one to beat. Elsewhere on the card Amomentofmadness bids for a second Portland Handicap off a four-pound lower mark, Shine So Bright looks the one to beat in the Park Stakes and Threat is the class act in the Champagne Stakes. Doncaster Portland […] The post Saturday Preview – appeared first on RaceBets Blog EN. View the full article

Leopardstown Racecourse is set to host the first day of the two-day line up of stellar racing this weekend. The two-day meeting, held at Leopardstown on September 14th and the Curragh on September 15th, features six Group One races, with the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown the highlight. Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes […] The post Preview – Irish Champions Weekend Saturday Leopardstown appeared first on RaceBets Blog EN. View the full article

The Hong Kong Sevens is the biggest single-event deal in town and has been for years.By attracting 120,000 fans in three days, there’s really no comparison, but even with the 2020 tournament six months away, Sevens lovers may already be thinking twice about coming because of the ongoing anti-government protests.Nowadays, half of the Sevens crowd comes from overseas, but the number of visitors to the city has dwindled since the protests began earlier this summer.In the past week, Financial… View the full article

The $1 million grade 1 Woodbine Mile on the turf is this week’s race of the week. This one of the premier turf races in North America each year, and this year will feature a deep field of 11 runners. The Woodbine Mile is also a “win and you’re in” race for the Breeders’ Cup […] The post The $1 million Grade 1 Woodbine Mile ! appeared first on RaceBets Blog EN. View the full article

August is like pulling teeth for a jockey, but spring is in the air and the better racing is on its way. View the full article

After her victory in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks (G1), Enable has moved to the top of the rankings and is the highest rated horse in the seventh edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2019. View the full article

Handicapping show leads up to Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup events. View the full article

A day after a bombshell story from the New York Times that noted Justify had failed a drug test after his victory in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1), there were compliments and criticism of how the regulator handled the case. View the full article

Now that we have established the four types of track bias and the difference in long straights and shorter straights, let’s take a deeper dive into the major metropolitan tracks in Melbourne and Sydney. View the full article

O'Neill-trained runners Legends of War and Stubbins finished 1-2 in the $497,500 Nevada State Bank Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G3) Sept. 12, generating a handsome reward for his stable and those that backed his runners. View the full article

The substance a lab found at a prohibited level in Justify after he won the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1), scopolamine, has seen plenty of attention from regulators in recent years. View the full article

Spendthrift Farm announced the addition of five stallions to its roster at the farm’s annual breeders’ event Thursday evening. Having previously revealed the acquisition of MGISW Mitole (Eskendereya) and GISW Omaha Beach (War Front)’s breeding rights, Spendthrift has also brought on board GISW Vino Rosso (Curlin), MGSW Coal Front (Stay Thirsty) and GSW Maximus Mischief (Into Mischief) for 2020. “There is obviously a tremendous amount of history here at Spendthrift, and it’s long been a goal of Mr. Hughes to return this great farm to its better days as a premier stallion operation. We believe we are doing that,” said Ned Toffey, Spendthrift general manager. “Currently, we are the only North American farm standing three stallions that have multiple Grade 1 winners in 2019, with Malibu Moon, Temple City and, of course, Into Mischief who’s the number one General Sire in the land. The addition of these five new horses will greatly complement our stallion roster and is representative of our commitment. It is the finest group we’ve had the privilege to bring in, and the best this storied farm has seen in decades. There is quality and diversity for every breeder. We’re extremely excited about all five horses and the future of Spendthrift.” The post Spendthrift Adds Five Stallions to Roster appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Snubbed Orient Express silences knockers View the full article

Priceless reward as Pennywise and Krisna score at first race pairing View the full article

Tom Cat off like a lear jet on debut View the full article

Lim’s Ray shines at sixth start View the full article

Horses' body weights September 13 View the full article

Track conditions and course scratchings September 13 View the full article

Pike to ride at Ultima El Dorado Classic day, Pinheiro, Lane and Zahra to ride at Raffles Cup day View the full article