Wandering Eyes

When the field goes to post Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course for the $1.25 million Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1), it will include Everfast, the latest top-level competitor from Brendan and Olive Gallagher's Frankfort Park Farm. View the full article

When the field goes to post Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course for the $1.25 million Runhappy Travers Stakes, it will include Everfast, the latest top-level competitor from Brendan and Olive Gallagher's Frankfort Park Farm. View the full article

Racing on the New York circuit is never short of Chad Brown runners. Saratoga Race Course's $400,000 Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa (G2T), which drew a field of nine fillies and mares, is no different as the leading trainer has three entered. View the full article

Making all in Thursday’s G1 Darley Yorkshire Oaks, Juddmonte’s Enable (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) made it a 10th victory at the top level as the 1-4 favourite. Tackled approaching the final two furlongs by old rival Magical (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), she shook her off one out en route to a 2 3/4-length success, with daylight back to Lah Ti Dar (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) in third. 1–ENABLE (GB), 133, m, 5, by Nathaniel (Ire) 1st Dam: Concentric (GB) (SW & GSP-Fr, $117,776), by Sadler’s Wells 2nd Dam: Apogee (GB), by Shirley Heights (GB) 3rd Dam: Bourbon Girl, by Ile de Bourbon O-Khalid Abdullah; B-Juddmonte Farms Ltd (GB); T-John Gosden; J-Lanfranco Dettori. £241,018. Lifetime Record: Hwt. 3yo-Eur at 11-14f, Hwt. Older Mare-Eur at 11-14f, MG1SW-Fr, G1SW-Ire & GISW-US, 14-13-0-1, £9,382,244. *1/2 to Contribution (GB) (Champs Elysees {GB}), MGSP-Fr; and Entitle (GB) (Dansili {GB}), GSP-Eng. The post Group 1 Number 10 For Enable appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Michael Kinane and Crispin de Moubray have been appointed to lead the Hong Kong Jockey Club Northern Hemisphere sales team, the HKJC announced on Thursday. The pair were in action at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in Deauville, where they acquired four colts on behalf of the club. All of the young stock purchased by the duo for the HKJC will later on be reoffered at the Hong Kong International Sale. Previously a 13-time Irish champion jockey who retired in 2009, Kinane scored major victories in the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, G1 Melbourne Cup, G1 Japan Cup, GI Belmont S. and G1 English Derby, as well as four wins in the Hong Kong International Races. De Moubray, a bloodstock agent for almost 30 years, has already been a part of the HKJC buying team for for several years. The post Kinane and De Moubray Appointed to HKJC NH Sales Team 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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A health setback means that Pat Smullen will not be able to take his place in the race named in his honour on Longines Irish Champions Weekend. The former nine-time Irish champion jockey was set to line up against nine of his retired weighing-room colleauges—all champions in their own right—for the race at the Curragh on Sept. 15 which will be raising funds for Cancer Trials Ireland. “Unfortunately I’ve had a setback with my health and have to undergo chemotherapy. On advice from my medical team I am unable to ride in the Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland. I am bitterly disappointed not to be able to take part in this very special race—I was really looking forward to riding against such a brilliant group of champions, especially at The Curragh,” said Smullen, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018 and announced his retirement from the saddle in May this year. “I’ve spoken to Horse Racing Ireland who are helping me with the fundraising activity over Longines Irish Champions Weekend and I am more determined than ever that the fundraising activity goes ahead as pancreatic cancer needs more awareness now than ever before.” Since the beginning of the Flat season, Smullen has been writing a weekly column for TDN and this will resume once his treatment has been completed. “We have greatly enjoyed Pat Smullen bringing his authoritative take to the season’s action as a valued member of our editorial team,” said TDN‘s European Editor Emma Berry. “We all wish Pat the very best during his treatment and recovery and look forward to his return when he is ready.” The post Setback For Pat Smullen appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This week is a recap of the 2007 King's Bishop Stakes (G1) at Saratoga won by Hard Spun. Written by Jeff Scott, the recap ran in the Sept. 1, 2007 magazine under the headline "The Right Spin." View the full article

Handling the deep sand of Seoul is the key to Ugly Warrior’s chances in next month’s Korea Sprint after a flawless preparation for his international assault.Me Tsui Yu-sak’s five-year-old had his final major hit-out at Sha Tin on Wednesday morning, winning a barrier trial in comfortable fashion, before jumping on a plane next week.The 1,200m Group Three has long been on the agenda for the dirt specialist and he showed he is right on track for it, controlling the trial from the front before… View the full article

The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, will take place this weekend. A bus will be available, however, space is limited. To book a spot or for more information contact Scott Buchanan 0226131631. Saturday – August 249.15am Bus leaves NZTBA Office – 9 Anzac Street, Cambridge9.45am – Valachi Downs (Savile Row, Zacinto, US Navy Flag) + coffee cart10.50am - Mapperley Stud (Complacent, Contributor, Puccini, He’. View the full article

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The sale of Lubaya in gavelhouse.com’s most recent thoroughbred auction set a new price highlight for the site. A regally-bred daughter of Rip Van Winkle, Lubaya’s appeal was not lost on bidders with plenty of early interest in the Group placed mare who was offered as a breeding and racing proposition in light work. This interest led to a record sale price of $255,000, surpassing the $211,000 paid for Ampin who was sold in foal to Savabeel in June 2017. “These types of results reinforce . View the full article

Caroline Searcy's Bred To Win visits Brighthill Farm to film Frankel's son Eminent. View the full article

A consensus between a trainer and his first-choice jockey will see talented jumper Laekeeper contest Saturday's Corson Maize Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle (3350m) at Ellerslie with a new rider. Shaun Fannin will ride topweight Laekeeper for the first time after Morrinsville trainer Simon Rees and regular rider Emily Farr agreed she should ride last-start Riccarton winner Abacus for New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler. Farr has ridden Laekeeper in all but two of his 14 hurdle starts, winning four times on . View the full article

While the riders opposing Hog Creek Hustle in the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Presented by Runhappy (G1) likely won't be able to physically keep an eye on the late runner, they'll try to brace for his stretch surge. View the full article

Two grade 1-winning fillies approaching the million-dollar milestone are set to battle in the $500,000 Ketel One Ballerina Stakes (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course. And a spot in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mares Sprint awaits the winner. View the full article

Despite having his seven-race win streak snapped, Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt's Mitole again will be the one to beat in the $600,000 Forego Stakes Presented by Encore Boston Harbor (G1) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course. View the full article

Nimble expected to be quick again back to sprint View the full article

Merlion Trophy has Distinctive appeal to Walker's Polytracker View the full article

Polytrack, shades, War Affair still game for new tests View the full article

Early scratching August 23 View the full article

As far as racing rivalries go in an era of rest, rest, and more rest, Midnight Bisou vs. Elate rates as one of 2019's best examples of the phenomenon. View the full article

While grade 1 winners Channel Maker and Sadler's Joy have been regulars in top-level turf races in New York and beyond, a pair of talented 4-year-olds looking for their own North American grade 1 success await in the Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T). View the full article

While grade 1 winners Channel Maker and Sadler's Joy have been regulars in top-level turf races in New York and beyond, a pair of talented 4-year-olds looking for their own North American grade 1 success await in the Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T). View the full article

The Shark goes looking for winners at the Addington meeting tonight. Race 1 5 Kruizr: Too be fair, there’s been a whole lot of luck lately and most of it’s been bad. That should change up here. Will roll forward and look to bully them into submission. 2 Koromiko Eyre: Drops into amateur grade after tackling some strong assignments recently. Picks up a good draw and gets a hand hoop in the sulky which gives him a live chance of success. 10 Russian Express: String of seconds in the form line indicate confidence levels are well up. Trickier from the draw, but won’t die wondering here. Great place bet. 3 Barkley: Another coming into this grade off the back of strong efforts recently. Handy draw to work from after some tricky marbles so can certainly play a role in tonight’s assignment. Selections: 5-2-10-3 Race 2 9 Ascalabus: Put them to the sword inside the final 800m last week and went down fighting by narrow margins. Fitter and won’t leave anything to chance here, just needs a clean beginning. 3 Prodigal Guinness: Handy family lines and a solid trial effort recently lead everything to pointing towards a strong run here on debut. Can give it a decent shake on debut. 13 Emmersyn Lee: Strong trial win recently and stable doesn’t usually step them out unless they can win. Tricky wee race to debut in but looks a strong each way chance. 6 Lennox Bromac: Caught the eye a bit with most recent trial. As long as the occasion doesn’t get to him, he’s a good hope of causing a bit of an upset in this line up. Selections: 9-3-13-6 Race 3 9 Rocknroll King: Had the sweet moves rolling out a long way from home on Sunday and most importantly kept the feet going smoothly. Dangerous when doing things right and nothing here to scare him. 8 Dark Rage: Handy type stepping back out for the new season here from a strike-rate stable. Not a super strong race to kick off in so needs plenty of respect. 12 Let’s Hustle: Kept coming at them late last week after getting back with no clear air. Won’t set the world on fire, but usual honest type of effort tonight should be expected. 4 All Nuts N Bolts: In good nick is the old boy, last run was very good. Will likely punch forward here and give them all a bit of cheek with the right man in the bike. Selections: 9-8-12-4 Race 4 7 Palisade: Warmed up beautifully at Rangiora to finish second from well back fresh up. Should be stronger, fitter and more confident for tonight’s assignment. Looks a big winning chance. 9 The Player: Now in the Dunn stable and domiciled in the South. Good form around him throughout his career and a strong recent Rangiora trial has him primed for a big run here. 6 Eye Of The Tiger: Manners a big issue on debut, but there’s no hiding from what’s under the bonnet, its impressive. Needs to trot but can certainly give this a shake. 1 Maranatha Atlas: No superstar but good form on the board and manners seem solid too. Shouldn’t be too far away from them action and won’t do any extra work from the markers. Can place. Selections: 7-9-6-1 Race 5 8 Fabrizio: They climbed out of the Cathedral ruins to back this one last week but it came unstuck with a mid-race gallop. Allow a shot at redemption here. 11 Marianna Bromac: Smart type back from a spell and strong in a recent trial. Will be ready to rock and roll here tonight and can push the favourite close. 3 Skreemr: Hasn’t has much luck in two starts to date and finally gets a decent marble. Should make the most of the opportunity and get right into the thick of it. 13 Manly Olsen: Has got better with each appearance at the races in the career to date. Tricky here from the draw. But will get the best chance to be competitive again. . Selection: 8-11-3-13 Race 6 7 Madeleine Stowe: Given a bit of a freshen up after taking on some smart types last time out. Can bounce back here against a small even looking line up. 3 In Sequence: Orange chooses this one over #7 and the second effort behind a classy open class trotter last week at the trials suggest a big return to the races is on the cards tonight. 5 Trick Star: Genuine performer who will do everything right and if in the right spot turning for home can give them all a big fright. 6 Zeddie Marit: Two runs for two nothings so far this time in. Manners are always the key, with them here. It’s game on. But that’s a big if. Selections: 7-3-5-6 Race 7 2 Glenthorne: In a really rich vein of form at the moment, as is his driver. Loves to be on the speed and drawn to be there tonight. Will take some running down. 1 Uptown Lady: Big run last time out and drawn to get the most sweet of trips here. Will follow the speed and look to reel them in late. Capable of doing it too. 8 Melton Reactor: Very impressive win first up for a new barn last time out. Low-flying in workouts prior to that. Can go on with it and take the step up here. 9 Mucho Macho Man: In these selections for nothing else other than he’s a first up runner for the Michael House stable, with Blair Orange in the bike. That strike-rate demands inclusion alone. Selections: 2-1-8-9 Race 8 10 Copperhead Rose: Big win fresh up in junior grade last time out. Tough as old boots and won’t leave anything to chance in this line up and can run them into the dirt. 5 Only In America: Delivered in fine style two very strong performances to win last two starts. Manners seem good and will be looking to make them chase once again. 7 Rollova: Good in a fresh state last week and will be better for that run. Should be up to giving this a really good shake tonight with natural improvement. 9 Secret Bet: Not bad last week after doing a bit of work. In good nick and a swift beginning here makes the chances look even better. Selections: 10-5-7-9 Race 9 8 Diana Harbour: Stand start put an end to the strong run of form last time out. Mobile conditions here change things considerably. Can get things back on track tonight. 6 Quaestor: Mobile racing is the key to this one at the moment, thrives on it. Good second last time out at Rangiora and will be right in the mix here again. 3 Crusher Collins: Will appreciate the barrier draw and the mobile and look to get handy and give them all something to chase here tonight. Can give a bit of cheek too. 9 Sugar Cane: Humbled down south last time out, but form here prior was good enough to be a player in this. Likely to look to get across them early and get onto the speed. Selections: 8-6-3-9 Race 10 2 Invisible Girl: In great form at the moment and again a little unlucky last week. Nice draw and an even looking field make this race the perfect opportunity to get another win on the board. 1 Motoring Major: Has come back from the freshen up in fine fettle. Drawn to get the sweet trip and can make the most of it up the lane late in proceedings. 4 Matthew Eyre: Stepped up fresh up and delivered a strong performance to win then a little unlucky last time out. Will be right in the middle of things again tonight. 5 Good On Ya Kiwi: Better than the form lines probably suggest. Even field and a potentially positive drive will make things very interesting. Selections: 2-1-4-5 BEST: 10 Copperhead Rose (Race 8) NEXT: 8 Fabrizio (Race 5) VALUE: 2 Invisible Girl (Race 10) View the full article