Wandering Eyes

Kelly Coe winning Saturday’s Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Former Manawatu mare Kelly Coe continued a golden run for her connections with an upset victory in Saturday’s Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Kelly Coe is trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, who racked up a career-best 66 winners last season and are setting a red-hot pace so far in 2024-25. Their 31 wins put them in second on the national premiership, and they have tasted black-type success with Grail Seeker in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m), Checkmate in the Listed Armacup 3YO Stakes (1500m), Sethito in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) and now Kelly Coe. The Proisir mare races in the red and white colours of her owner-breeders Humphrey and Fiona O’Leary, who saw those same silks carried to Group One glory by Ladies Man in last Saturday’s TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m) at Trentham. “They’re pretty famous colours, and it’s great to have them racing out of Wexford Stables with this mare,” O’Sullivan said. “They just keep winning.” Kelly Coe has spent most of her career in the Awapuni stable of Ashley Meadows, for whom she won five of her 35 starts including last year’s Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m). She also placed in the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) and Group 3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m), and she ran sixth in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m). All of those previous career highlights came over significantly longer distances than the 1400m of Saturday’s J Swap Sprint, but Kelly Coe had resumed with an eye-catching finish from second-last among a 16-horse field in the Group 3 Spring Sprint (1400m) in October. That was the seven-year-old’s first start for O’Sullivan and Scott, who later set their sights on Saturday’s $120,000 feature over the same course and distance. Kelly Coe drew the inside gate in the J Swap Sprint and was given a dream run in fourth spot by in-form jockey Masa Hashizume. She loomed on the outside of the front-running Mercurial after rounding the home turn, and that pair went to war through the final 250m. Group One winner Mercurial fought for all he was worth under his 59kg topweight, but Kelly Coe kept coming and gradually got the upper hand. She pipped him by a head at the finish line, with Witz End another length and a quarter away in third. The 1400m were run in a quick 1:21.90. 2024 Group 3 J Swap Sprint Replay – Kelly Coe https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Te-Rapa-2024-Group-3-J-Swap-Sprint-14122024-Kelly-Coe-Lance-OSullivan-Andrew-Scott-Masa-Hashizume.mp4 “We just had a beautiful run from gate one,” Hashizume said. “I knew Opie’s horse (Mercurial) was going to kick on the corner. I got up next to him quite easily in the straight, but he was hard to pass. We finally got there on the line, so I’m very happy. She’ll definitely take a lot of improvement from this as well.” Kelly Coe has now had 37 starts for seven wins, nine placings and $293,000 in stakes. O’Sullivan admitted that Saturday’s performance took the Wexford team by surprise. “The owners sent her up to us to train this season, so it’s really nice to win a race like this with her,” he said. “We probably didn’t expect her to settle in such a handy position and then finish it off like that. We actually thought she might be a better chance in a race like the Rich Hill Mile (Group 2, 1600m) in a couple of weeks than she was today, but it’s a great result. Who knows, we could still carry on into something like the Rich Hill now. But we’re very happy to get this result today.” Kelly Coe holds nominations for the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on January 11 and the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) back at Te Rapa on February 8. Horse racing news View the full article

Talented local gelding Willis overcame a tough wide run and a determined rival to score a narrow victory in Saturday’s Howley Joinery Handicap (1400m) at Ascot Park. Willis was one of the South Island’s notable improvers last season, winning in Rating 65 and Rating 75 grade before finishing third in the $200,000 Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui and second in the inaugural $350,000 Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) at Riccarton. The Vadamos gelding went into Saturday’s race on the back of a third placing in the Winton Cup over the same course and distance on November 24, where he was fractious in the gates, very slow to jump and dropped out to be a distant last. He made up an impressive amount of ground in the straight to end up only two and three-quarter lengths from the winner. That performance saw Willis step out as one of the favourites on Saturday at $3.40, and he produced another top-drawer performance. Drawn gate seven in a field of eight, Willis and jockey Tina Comignaghi found themselves caught out wide in the early stages of the $50,000 feature. Comignaghi had no choice but to push forward, surging around the outside of the field to move up alongside the front-running The Radiant One. That pair kicked away from the rest of the field at the home turn and then had the finish all to themselves. They fought out a head-bobbing duel through the final 200m, with The Radiant One refusing to surrender, but Willis slowly but surely gained a narrow advantage and prevailed by a head. The Radiant One finished two and a half lengths ahead of the third-placed Inflamed. Willis was a $1600 purchase from Gavelhouse.com in May of 2020. He has now had 19 starts for four wins, six placings and $170,780 in stakes. The six-year-old is trained by Barry Howden, who shares ownership with a number of family members. “I’m pretty pleased with that,” Howden said. “He brought himself undone last time, so it’s good to see him turn it around today. He didn’t have an easy time of it either, being caught wide and having to push forward. I think he’s better when he gets up over a mile too, so it’s very pleasing. “He placed in a couple of those big races last autumn and has a fair bit of ability. I’m not sure where we’ll go with him this time in, so I’ll talk to Tina and see what she thinks. But one possible target might be the Timaru Cup (1600m).” The $80,000 Timaru Cup will be run at Phar Lap Raceway on December 28. Willis headlined a strong start to the locals on Saturday’s Invercargill card. The previous race was won by Stygian for Ascot Park owner-trainer Kalai Selvan. “It’s been a pretty good day for us locals,” Howden said. “I’m very pleased for Kalai that he got that win. His father died a few days ago, so that will mean a bit to him.” Fellow Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis won the first two races of the day with Medina and On Song. View the full article

Former Manawatu mare Kelly Coe continued a golden run for her connections with a $28 upset victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Kelly Coe is trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, who racked up a career-best 66 winners last season and are setting a red-hot pace so far in 2024-25. Their 31 wins put them in second on the national premiership, and they have tasted black-type success with Grail Seeker in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m), Checkmate in the Listed Armacup 3YO Stakes (1500m), Sethito in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) and now Kelly Coe. The Proisir mare races in the red and white colours of her owner-breeders Humphrey and Fiona O’Leary, who saw those same silks carried to Group One glory by Ladies Man in last Saturday’s TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m) at Trentham. “They’re pretty famous colours, and it’s great to have them racing out of Wexford Stables with this mare,” O’Sullivan said. “They just keep winning.” Kelly Coe has spent most of her career in the Awapuni stable of Ashley Meadows, for whom she won five of her 35 starts including last year’s Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m). She also placed in the Gr.2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) and Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m), and she ran sixth in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2000m). All of those previous career highlights came over significantly longer distances than the 1400m of Saturday’s J Swap Sprint, but Kelly Coe had resumed with an eye-catching finish from second-last among a 16-horse field in the Gr.3 Spring Sprint (1400m) in October. That was the seven-year-old’s first start for O’Sullivan and Scott, who later set their sights on Saturday’s $120,000 feature over the same course and distance. Kelly Coe drew the inside gate in the J Swap Sprint and was given a dream run in fourth spot by in-form jockey Masa Hashizume. She loomed on the outside of the front-running Mercurial after rounding the home turn, and that pair went to war through the final 250m. Group One winner Mercurial fought for all he was worth under his 59kg topweight, but Kelly Coe kept coming and gradually got the upper hand. She pipped him by a head at the finish line, with Witz End another length and a quarter away in third. The 1400m were run in a quick 1:21.90. “We just had a beautiful run from gate one,” Hashizume said. “I knew Opie’s horse (Mercurial) was going to kick on the corner. I got up next to him quite easily in the straight, but he was hard to pass. We finally got there on the line, so I’m very happy. She’ll definitely take a lot of improvement from this as well.” Kelly Coe has now had 37 starts for seven wins, nine placings and $293,000 in stakes. O’Sullivan admitted that Saturday’s performance took the Wexford team by surprise. “The owners sent her up to us to train this season, so it’s really nice to win a race like this with her,” he said. “We probably didn’t expect her to settle in such a handy position and then finish it off like that. We actually thought she might be a better chance in a race like the Rich Hill Mile (Gr.2, 1600m) in a couple of weeks than she was today, but it’s a great result. Who knows, we could still carry on into something like the Rich Hill now. But we’re very happy to get this result today.” Kelly Coe holds nominations for the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on January 11 and the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) back at Te Rapa on February 8. One of 15 individual stakes winners for Rich Hill Stud stallion Proisir, Kelly Coe is out of the Fasliyev mare Floiridita, who herself won two races and placed in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m). The O’Learys paid just $3,500 to buy Floridita from the 2017 New Zealand Bloodstock National Broodmare Sale at Karaka. View the full article

Raging hot favourite Snazzytavi more than justified the torrent of support she received in the final minutes of betting prior to Saturday’s Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m), the feature event for the fillies and mares at Te Rapa. The Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall-prepared five-year-old was making her first appearance since taking out the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at the venue in October with a barn-storming late run and she repeated the pattern of that victory on Saturday. Punters who backed her into the $1.30 Fixed Odds favourite may have been feeling a little anxious when regular pilot Warren Kennedy had her back equal last on a muddling speed set up by Reputation and No Secret for most of the contest. Still second last approaching the home bend as things began to get serious near the lead, Kennedy made sure he had the daughter of Tavistock well balanced before asking her to extend in the run home. With a few huge strides Snazzytavi ranged up to fellow Group One winner Campionessa before breezing past her at the 150m mark as she headed to the winning post two lengths to the good of Campionessa with Hi Yo Sass Bomb shading Bella Waters for third. Richardson had been looking to see his charge relaxed during the running as he sets her for another Group One target on Boxing Day at Ellerslie and got exactly what he wanted with the performance. “I was nervous but she keeps winning and she is such a good horse, those are the ones that make you the most nervous,” Richardson said. “They walked (in front) and she still settled which is just so important. I’m over the moon for her and all her connections. “The goal for the season is the Zabeel Classic (Gr.1, 2000m) which I would love to win for her owners. “She is just athletic, has an amazing stride on her and is tough. You wouldn’t want to be married to her.” Kennedy stressed the importance of keeping the mare in a good rhythm during her races which allows her to deliver her best. “She is something special and has really stepped up,” he said. “I was a little concerned about the pace as there didn’t look to be a lot of speed, but I didn’t want to change anything with her as we have been teaching her to get back (and relax). “Full credit to Graham and Rogan as they have taken their time with her. “She has been learning her craft and now it is paying dividends. She was absolutely cruising when she got sling-shotted into the race and I gave her one flick when we got up to Campionessa and it was all over. “She has lived up to the Group One win she had and it’s all systems go from here.” Bred by Gordon Cunningham under his Suncroft Bloodstock banner, Snazzytavi has now earned $682,900 from her 14-start, eight-win career, for owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay, who stood the ill-fated Tavistock at Cambridge Stud before his untimely passing in 2019. View the full article

Local trainer David Greene made the best possible start to SkyCity Waikato Cup Day on his home track at Te Rapa when his debutant Sweet Ice took out the ICIB Brokerweb-Insurance Brokers 2YO (1100m). Greene, who produced his 100th career winner back in May with Goldiluxe, had the well-named son of Frosted ready to go at his first time on race day after two placed efforts at the Te Awamutu trials and he delivered in fine but wayward style for rider Sam Spratt. Spratt bounced Sweet Ice out nicely from a midfield barrier and took up a position at the head of affairs throughout. It was apparent the gelding was travelling nicely rounding the home bend as he shot two lengths clear from the chasing pack headed by Curzon Park and Towering Vision. Despite being dominant in the closing stages Sweet Ice drifted out sharply at the 100m before balancing up again to win by a neat length from Curzon Park who shaded Towering Vision for the runner-up slot. Shortly after pulling up the protest siren sounded however, despite the outward movement, Sweet Ice held the race much to the delight of his large group of owners. Greene was sporting a smile a mile wide when questioned about the performance. “It’s pretty nice as it has been a couple of years since we won on Cup day here,” Greene said. “It’s good to win on my favourite day of the year. “We’ve never really asked too much of him although has always appealed as a well above (average) athlete. “He still has a few things to learn as you could see, but he is a talent. “It was a field of two-year-olds going past big screens and the like, while it can get a bit lonely out there in front on your own, so he might have been looking for his friends (when running around).” Whilst the horse had been paid up for the rich Karaka Million series, Greene hadn’t been considering a start in the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie next month but admitted he may have to reassess his plans now. “I didn’t think he was really a Karaka Million type of horse this year,” he said. “However, the owners won’t let me get away with not having a crack at that race now.” Spratt was also suitably impressed as she noted there was plenty of petrol left in the tank despite the wayward finish by the horse. “He has got huge ability and has always shown a lot but he is as green as,” she said. “He got me his first trial but improved a little bit for his second one and still has lengths left in him. “I thought I was going to do a U-turn halfway up the straight but he managed to stick on. “He did that with his ears pricked despite running around everywhere, so when he puts it together and knuckles down he will be pretty good.” Purchased by Greene for $55,000 out of the Pencarrow Stud draft during the Book 1 Sale at Karaka back in January, Sweet Ice is the son of stakes placed Darci Brahma mare, Deliciano. His granddam is Group Two winner Santagostino, a half-sister to Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Vapour Trail. View the full article

Te Akau Racing resisted the temptation of a big spring campaign with promising filly Damask Rose, and their patience could be rewarded in a pair of seven-figure races at Ellerslie later in the season. The lightly raced daughter of Savabeel made her first raceday appearance since September in Saturday’s Wentwood Grange 3YO (1200m), where she lived up to her $1.80 favouritism with an effortless win. It was the second victory of a four-start career for Damask Rose, who won on debut at New Plymouth in late December of last year before finishing second to Velocious in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie. In her only other start, she ran an eye-catching third behind quality fillies Alabama Lass and Captured By Love in the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on September 7. The $550,000 Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton was an appealing spring target for a filly who had performed so strongly in her three-year-old debut, but trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson decided to play a longer game. They still won the 1000 Guineas with Captured By Love, and now the summer might be Damask Rose’s time to shine. “We resisted the temptation of going to Riccarton with this filly,” Walker said on Saturday. “We’re working our way backwards from the Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) and the NZB Kiwi (1500m). “We just thought we’d give Riccarton a miss, and that would give her the best chance of getting to those two big races in Auckland. They can’t go to every dance. I think we’ve done the right thing. “She had a few weeks out at the farm after the Gold Trail, where she put on some good condition and has come back looking super. “She’s a really nice filly. She could potentially end up being pretty good, I think. Her next start will be in the Auckland Guineas (Gr.2, 1400m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.” Ridden by Opie Bosson with a testing 59kg topweight, Damask Rose took up a comfortable position in fourth as her stablemate Maracatu set an even tempo. Bosson began to urge Damask Rose along just before the home turn, and she clicked into gear in the straight and soon strode to the front. Damask Rose cruised away from a tiring Maracatu and opened up a big lead, ultimately winning by a length and three-quarters over the strong-finishing Sought After. “She gave me a great feel,” Bosson said. “I had her off the nickel for a fair bit of the race, but she’s quite a laid-back type of horse. “She feels like she’s back, big time. The further she goes, the better she’ll be. I think she has a chance to go on and win races like the Karaka Millions and the new slot race.” The TAB reacted to Saturday’s win by cutting Damask Rose from $8 into $4 for the Karaka Millions 3YO at Ellerslie on January 25. She now also holds a prominent position at $10 in the market for the NZB Kiwi on March 8, for which Te Akau Racing owns a slot. This three-year-old race on Waikato Cup Day at Te Rapa is a proven springboard to better things for Te Akau Racing. Quintessa placed in the race last year and went on to win the Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m), while the stable has previously won this event with subsequent Group Two winners Wild Night and Brando. Damask Rose was bred by Tony Rider, who offered her under his Milan Park banner in Book 1 of Karaka 2023. David Ellis secured the well-related filly for $200,000. “I’d like to congratulate everyone for the patience they’ve shown with this filly,” Ellis said. “We deliberately turned her out for good spell after racing earlier in the season, because our goal was to have her ready for top races after New Year’s Day, and after seeing her win like that, we feel that we’re on target. “It was her first start for some time, so to win like that was really impressive. Congratulations to Mark and Sam and all the staff that look after her for the way they’ve prepared her.” Runner-up Sought After, who is locked in as Waikato Stud’s representative for the NZB Kiwi, lost no admirers with his performance on Saturday. He settled in a clear last after a slow start, but made up plenty of ground in the final 200m. View the full article

Snazzytavi winning Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Raging hot favourite Snazzytavi more than justified the torrent of support she received in the final minutes of betting prior to Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m), the feature event for the fillies and mares at Te Rapa. The Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall-prepared five-year-old was making her first appearance since taking out the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at the venue in October with a barn-storming late run and she repeated the pattern of that victory on Saturday. Punters who backed her into the $1.30 Fixed Odds favourite may have been feeling a little anxious when regular pilot Warren Kennedy had her back equal last on a muddling speed set up by Reputation and No Secret for most of the contest. Still second last approaching the home bend as things began to get serious near the lead, Kennedy made sure he had the daughter of Tavistock well balanced before asking her to extend in the run home. With a few huge strides Snazzytavi ranged up to fellow Group One winner Campionessa before breezing past her at the 150m mark as she headed to the winning post two lengths to the good of Campionessa with Hi Yo Sass Bomb shading Bella Waters for third. 2024 Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes Replay – Snazzytavi https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Te-Rapa-2024-Group-2-Cal-Isuzu-Stakes-14122024-Snazzytavi-Graham-Richardson-Rogan-Norvall-Warren-Kennedy.mp4 Richardson had been looking to see his charge relaxed during the running as he sets her for another Group One target on Boxing Day at Ellerslie and got exactly what he wanted with the performance. “I was nervous but she keeps winning and she is such a good horse, those are the ones that make you the most nervous,” Richardson said. “They walked (in front) and she still settled which is just so important. I’m over the moon for her and all her connections. “The goal for the season is the Zabeel Classic (Group 1, 2000m) which I would love to win for her owners. “She is just athletic, has an amazing stride on her, and is tough. You wouldn’t want to be married to her.” Kennedy stressed the importance of keeping the mare in a good rhythm during her races, which allows her to deliver her best. “She is something special and has really stepped up,” he said. “I was a little concerned about the pace as there didn’t look to be a lot of speed, but I didn’t want to change anything with her as we have been teaching her to get back (and relax). “Full credit to Graham and Rogan as they have taken their time with her. “She has been learning her craft and now it is paying dividends. She was absolutely cruising when she got sling-shotted into the race and I gave her one flick when we got up to Campionessa and it was all over. “She has lived up to the Group One win she had and it’s all systems go from here.” Horse racing news View the full article

Champion jockey says promising sprinter ‘looked like a different horse’ after crucial gear change sparks big win.View the full article

Damask Rose winning at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Te Akau Racing resisted the temptation of a big spring campaign with promising filly Damask Rose, and their patience could be rewarded in a pair of seven-figure races at Ellerslie later in the season. The lightly raced daughter of Savabeel made her first raceday appearance since September at Te Rapa, where she lived up to her $1.80 favouritism with Neds with an effortless win. It was the second victory of a four-start career for Damask Rose, who won on debut at New Plymouth in late December of last year before finishing second to Velocious in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie. In her only other start, she ran an eye-catching third behind quality fillies Alabama Lass and Captured By Love in the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on September 7. The $550,000 Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton was an appealing spring target for a filly who had performed so strongly in her three-year-old debut, but trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson decided to play a longer game. They still won the 1000 Guineas with Captured By Love, and now the summer might be Damask Rose’s time to shine. “We resisted the temptation of going to Riccarton with this filly,” Walker said on Saturday. “We’re working our way backwards from the Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) and the NZB Kiwi (1500m). “We just thought we’d give Riccarton a miss, and that would give her the best chance of getting to those two big races in Auckland. They can’t go to every dance. I think we’ve done the right thing. “She had a few weeks out at the farm after the Gold Trail, where she put on some good condition and has come back looking super. “She’s a really nice filly. She could potentially end up being pretty good, I think. Her next start will be in the Auckland Guineas (Group 2, 1400m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.” Ridden by Opie Bosson with a testing 59kg topweight, Damask Rose took up a comfortable position in fourth as her stablemate Maracatu set an even tempo. Bosson began to urge Damask Rose along just before the home turn, and she clicked into gear in the straight and soon strode to the front. Damask Rose cruised away from a tiring Maracatu and opened up a big lead, ultimately winning by a length and three-quarters over the strong-finishing Sought After. “She gave me a great feel,” Bosson said. “I had her off the nickel for a fair bit of the race, but she’s quite a laid-back type of horse. “She feels like she’s back, big time. The further she goes, the better she’ll be. I think she has a chance to go on and win races like the Karaka Millions and the new slot race.” Horse racing bookmakers reacted to Saturday’s win by cutting Damask Rose from $8 into $4 for the Karaka Millions 3YO at Ellerslie on January 25. She now also holds a prominent position at $10 in the market for the NZB Kiwi on March 8, for which Te Akau Racing owns a slot. Horse racing news View the full article

British trainer acquires Group One sprinter as he continues to make an impact early in his Hong Kong career.View the full article

Sweet Ice winning at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Local trainer David Greene made the best possible start to Waikato Cup Day on his home track at Te Rapa when his debutant Sweet Ice took out the opener. Greene, who produced his 100th career winner back in May with Goldiluxe, had the well-named son of Frosted ready to go at his first time on race day after two placed efforts at the Te Awamutu trials and he delivered in fine but wayward style for rider Sam Spratt. Spratt bounced Sweet Ice out nicely from a midfield barrier and took up a position at the head of affairs throughout. It was apparent the gelding was travelling nicely rounding the home bend as he shot two lengths clear from the chasing pack headed by Curzon Park and Towering Vision. Despite being dominant in the closing stages Sweet Ice drifted out sharply at the 100m before balancing up again to win by a neat length from Curzon Park who shaded Towering Vision for the runner-up slot. Shortly after pulling up the protest siren sounded however, despite the outward movement, Sweet Ice held the race much to the delight of his large group of owners. Greene was sporting a smile a mile wide when questioned about the performance. “It’s pretty nice as it has been a couple of years since we won on Cup day here,” Greene said. “It’s good to win on my favourite day of the year. “We’ve never really asked too much of him although has always appealed as a well above (average) athlete. “He still has a few things to learn as you could see, but he is a talent. “It was a field of two-year-olds going past big screens and the like, while it can get a bit lonely out there in front on your own, so he might have been looking for his friends (when running around).” Whilst the horse had been paid up for the rich Karaka Million series, Greene hadn’t been considering a start in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie next month but admitted he may have to reassess his plans now. “I didn’t think he was really a Karaka Million type of horse this year,” he said. “However, the owners won’t let me get away with not having a crack at that race now.” Spratt was also suitably impressed as she noted there was plenty of petrol left in the tank despite the wayward finish by the horse. “He has got huge ability and has always shown a lot but he is as green as,” she said. “He got me his first trial but improved a little bit for his second one and still has lengths left in him. “I thought I was going to do a U-turn halfway up the straight but he managed to stick on. “He did that with his ears pricked despite running around everywhere, so when he puts it together and knuckles down he will be pretty good.” Sweet Ice is now a $18 chance for the Karaka Millions 2YO with horse racing bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article

The federal court in the Western District of Kentucky Friday dismissed a class action lawsuit brought by a group of gamblers against trainer Bob Baffert over Medina Spirit's win and subsequent disqualification in the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Paid off to the public as the race-day winner, Medina Spirit lost the Derby due to a failed post-race drug test. He tested positive for betamethasone, a controlled medication banned on race-day. Mandaloun, who had passed the post second, was promoted to first. The plaintiffs, spearheaded by professional gambler Michael Beychok, argued that they would have won their wagers but for Medina Spirit's “drug-induced win.” They requested relief including “ordering Defendants to pay to Plaintiffs and the Class the amount they would have won.” On Friday, judge Claria Horn Boom dismissed the case. Baffert's attorney, Craig Robertson, said that he was happy the court “recognized the case had no merit.” A similar lawsuit filed by a group of bettors against both Baffert and Churchill Downs Inc. was dismissed earlier this year. The plaintiffs have 30 days to file an appeal in this case. Beychok said that while there's a remote possibility the plaintiffs will do so, he thought it unlikely. “I don't regret bringing the lawsuit,” said Beychok. “It was a longshot and it didn't come in for us,” he said, adding that in cases like this, “the courts are always stacked against the bettors.” The post Federal Court Dismisses Baffert Suit Files by Bettors appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Group One Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (2,400m) to be simulcast at 6am Sunday morning Hong Kong time.View the full article

Kiwi driver Sam Thornley looks set to win the Australasian Young Drivers’ Championships in Sydney tonight. After winning one of the three heats at Newcastle last night he now looks to have an unassailable lead. He has 76 points overall, 16 clear of his closest challenger Jacob Duggan from Tasmania. The final heat will be held as part of the Inter Dominion Final night at Menangle with Thornley driving Kiwi pacer Tact McLeod at 8.23pm. Tact McLeod was withdraw from the Inter Dominions with an abscess and hasn’t started since his luckless fifth in the New Zealand Free For All at Addington on Show Day. He’s currently a $2.90 favourite to win tonight. The Kiwis had a good night at Newcastle with Thornley winning the final heat with Booker Bay, paying $19. Earlier in the night Kerryn Tomlinson had her first win of the series with longshot Conor McGregor and then finished third in the very next one with One More Alta. Tomlinson is now sixth overall. Standings (after 8 heats) : Sam Thornley (New Zealand) 76 Jacob Duggan (Tasmanaia) 60 Ewa Justice (Victoria) 59 Taleah McMullen (Queenslnd) 55 Will Rixon (New South Wales) 54 Kerryn Tomlinson (New Zealand) 52 Josh Gallagher (New South Wales) 46 Kyle Symington (Western Australia) 42 Corey Johnson (South Australia) 40 Crystal Hackett (New Zealand) 36 View the full article

By Michael Guerin Regan Todd is trying to not be greedy with Mo’unga. Which means while he could go Cups crazy chasing both the Invercargill and Auckland Cups in the next 17 days he probably won’t. Mo’unga won “an afterthought” race at Addington on Friday night and it was a pretty nice afterthought, the East West Fencing Summer Cup being worth a cool $40,000. He worked forward early to wrest the lead off Franco Marek and never looked in danger of defeat, cruising his last 800m in 55 seconds. “We were going to the Geraldine Cup last week but had to scratch him so we only went for this race because I wanted to give him a run before Invercargill next week,” says Todd. “It couldn’t have worked out better and we will head there next week as it has been one of his big goals all campaign.” With 11 days between the Invercargill Cup and the Auckland Cup and the plane between Christchurch and Auckland, Todd knows he can try both. “It is possible so we will see how well he goes at Invercargill and we don’t need to, and probably can’t, make a decision until after then. “But he would need to go great at Invercargill and to be honest it would still be hard to see him winning the Auckland Cup just yet. “So I’d say he will be more likely to go Invercargill then Omakau because there are some really nice Cup races down here without having to go north.” Also heading to Invercargill on Friday will be Todd’s other winner on Friday night in Lakelsa, who overcame a flat tyre to win Race 2 by four-and-a-half lengths. “She has been going good races behind the likes of Princess Meritaten so this looked ideal for her. “And there is a $25,000 race for her next Friday.” Friday’s double continued a great 2024 for Todd with 42 wins and career best stakes won, headlined of course by the mighty juvenile Marketplace. “He has had a couple of weeks off and has two or three more to go then we will start working him down towards Auckland. “He has three good races up there in March and April and we are looking forward to getting him up there.” The other feature race winner out of Addington was Freya, who was too slick for the older mares in the Peak Exhibition Trot, showing the depth of that Keayang Zahara form after having run just out of the placings behind her recently. View the full article

By Michael Guerin A battling trotter has started a path to the Group 1 winners circle for young trainer Zev Meredith. Meredith joined that special club when One More Moment got up in the last stride to win the first running of the $100,00 TAB Queen Of Diamonds Trot for fillies and mares. It caps a remarkable set of Group 1 trotting wins for driver Greg Sugars, who has dominated our biggest trots for all of 2024 but probably didn’t think One More Moment would be adding to his G1 tally while Just Believe was back home in Victoria. But this story is all about Meredith and those around him as well as the six-year-old mare who snuck up the passing lane to down Con Grazia Love and Faith In Manchester. Meredith says it was a long path. “Neita [partner] organised to lease Boss Jo from Kenny and Jo Baynes from down at Gore, with her parents having known them for ages. “And while she [Boss Jo] hasn’t win a race yet we keep in touch with Kenny and Jo and I kept asking if I could get another horse to train for them. “So about eight months ago they sent us One More Moment and while she has had some issues since, including almost breaking down, tonight makes it all worthwhile. “To win a Group 1 is something special, especially as my age, so I am thrilled and so thankful to Kenny and Jo.” Meredith is only training seven horses, four racehorses and three breakers, from the property of Neita’s father Derek Balle so trotting success at the highest level is nothing new to the barn. Also nothing new is Duchess Megxit doing wonderful things at Alexandra Park and that was the case again in Friday night’s other Group 1, the Woodlands Queen Of Hearts. The flying filly was back near last for much of a race turned on its head when the other favourite Princess Meritaten exploded off the gate to lead form barrier 8 and when she got a middle 800m in 64 seconds the race was hers to lose. But Duchess Megxit looked happy to be back home as she roared up to the leaders down the back straight and then dug deep to wear down Princess Meritaten in a monster win that saw her break 55 seconds three wide for the entire last 800m. Duchess Megxit is now likely to head to the Golden Gait 3-year-old Pace next Friday where she will draw inside the boys so should be favourite. The TAB had her $2.30 equal favourite with stablemate Better Knuckle Up last night. The $60,000 Franklin Cup saw the other big upset of the night when Miki Shan scored his first win since taking out the Summer Cup at this exact meeting a year ago. He has been in a tough school since and it is easy to forget he is only a four-year-old who with his manners and improvement to come has earned his place in open class for trainer-driver Maurice McKendry and owner Gerald Shan. Miki Shan used the passing lane to wear down The Big Lebowski, who started a surprise favourite over Better Eclipse, who raced forward between the 800m and 400m but peaked soon after in a race not run to suit. View the full article

Looking to land a quaddie today on the horse racing action in Australia? We’ve got you covered with our expert quaddie tips for Australian horse racing on Saturday, December 14, 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned punter or just getting started, these tips are designed to help you navigate the action and potentially land a big payout. Let’s dive into some of the key meetings where we’ll be focusing our attention this weekend. Best Horse Racing Bookmakers For Quaddie Bets Looking for a bookmakers to place a quaddie with? A majority of the top horse racing bookmakers allow punters to place a quaddie on every meeting in Australia, especially on a Saturday. Below are our recommended horse betting sites to use when placing a quaddie. Recommended! Take It To The Neds Level Home of the Neds Toolbox Check Out Neds 18+ Gamble Responsibly Punters Prefer Blondes It’s a fact, Blondes have more fun Join BlondeBet 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE?. Next Gen Racing Betting Top 4 Betting. Extra Place. Every Race. Join Picklebet 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? It Pays To Play New online bookmaker Check Out PlayUp 18+ Gamble Responsibly Say Hey to the social bet! You Better Believe It Join Dabble 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE?. Full terms. Today’s Quaddie Tips – Saturday, December 14, 2024 Randwick quadrella selections December 14, 2024 2-3-12 1-2-3-6-20-21 4-5-6-7-9 3-9-11-16-17-18 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, December 14, 2024 4-6-10-13 1-2-7 1-2-3-14-16 2-5-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, December 14, 2024 1-2-5-7 1-2-4-10-11 6-8-9-11 2-3-6-9-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Caulfield Heath quadrella selections Saturday, December 14, 2024 3-5-8-9 4-6-11-13-14-15-17 2-3-10 5-7-9-12-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, December 14, 2024 1-2-6 1-5-7 1-2-3-5 2-3-5-6-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione notched career win 2500 at Gulfstream Park in the opener at his hometown track, it was announced via press release Friday evening. Aboard Kiss Cam (Mastery) for the milestone victory, and promptly following it up with another trip to the winner's enclosure in the second race on War Beat (War Front), Gaffalione also celebrated his 1000 and 1500 win marks at the Florida track in 2018 and 2021, respectively. “I just feel so blessed. I'm just so thankful to be able to come out here and live out my dream every day,” Gaffalione said. “It's always nice to come back to Gulfstream Park and see all the friendly faces and everyone I grew up with. It feels amazing. I'm just so thankful for the horsemen's continued support.” “They have always been good to me here and I can't thank my agent Matt Muzaikar enough.” The post Tyler Gaffalione Notches Career Win 2500 Friday at Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, Alan Carasso takes a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the US-sired horses of interest for this weekend—each by American Pharoah–running at Nakayama and Kyoto Racecourses: Saturday, December 14, 2024 6th-NKY, ¥13,720,000 ($89k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1800m ONE CARD FELLOW (JPN) (c, 2, American Pharoah–One Card too Many, by Drosselmeyer), whose dam was purchased for $160,000 with this colt in utero at the 2021 Keeneland November Sale, was foaled in Japan in March 2022 and commanded a final bid of $225,584 at the JRHA Select Foal sale about four months later. One Card too Many is a half-sister to Champagne Room (Broken Vow), the dam of three winners from as many to race in Japan; and to the Group 3-placed Fidele (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}). Christophe Lemaire rides. B-Okada Bokujo ROUGE MAAT (JPN) (f, 2, American Pharoah–Layla Noor, by Midnight Lute), whose Grade II-placed dam was knocked down to Shadai Farm in foal to Uncle Mo for $660,000 at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale, is a half-sister to the 3-year-old filly Jamila Noor, a maiden winner at second asking at Nakayama this past March and runner-up in allowance company when last seen Oct. 27. Layla Noor is a daughter of SW & MGSP Senada (Pulpit) and this is also the female family of recent GIII Jimmy Durante Stakes winner Will Then (War of Will). B-Shadai Farm Sunday, December 15, 2024 6th-KYO, ¥13,720,000 ($89k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1800m MIRACLE BORN (JPN) (c, 2, American Pharoah—Moon of the City {Arg}, by City Banker {Arg}) is the first foal to start from his dam, a dual group winner in her native Argentina who was sent to this country and covered by this sire prior to her export to Japan. Rouge Maat also took his spot at this year's JRHA Foal Sale, hammering for the equivalent of $261,969. Moon of the City is an own sister to three-times group winner Star of the City (Arg) and to GSW Moyvore Rose (Arg). B-Tanikawa Stud The post Trio of US-Conceived American Pharoah Foals Debut in Japan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Damian Tiernan signed for lot 5, Heron In The Park (Ire) (Walk In The Park {Ire}) for a sale-topping £280,000 during the Tattersalls Cheltenham December Sale on Friday. The 4-year-old filly is a winner after breaking her maiden in a point-to-point over three miles at Borris House on Dec. 1. She is also a half-sister to Glory And Fortune (Ire) (Fame And Glory {Ire}), a listed winner of a NH Flat race, who won the G3 Betfair Handicap Hurdle and was second in Kemptons G1 Christmas Hurdle. She was consigned by Monbeg Stables. “She has been bought as a racing and breeding prospect,” said Tom Morgan, who bought Heron In The Park alongside Tiernan. “She is for The Jekyll partnership who owned Mrs Hyde, and we are going to go down the same route as her–run in a bumper and, hopefully, then get a bit of black-type.” Walk In The Park's name was back in the lights as a sire with the day's second highest-priced lot–Frankie John (Ire) (Lot 16). The gelding, consigned by Boherna Stables, was snapped up by Tom Malone for £275,000. A maiden point-to-point winner at Boulta on Nov. 23, the grey gelding is a grandson of Grade 2 hurdle winner Rose Of Inchiquin (Ire) (Roselier {Fr}). His dam is a half-sister to a pair of stakes winners over fences including Grade 1 winner Empire Of Dirt (Ire) (Westerner {GB}). “Denis [Hogan of Boherna Stables] has been telling me about this horse for the last six months and has been banging the drums about him,” said Malone. “The horse was impressive at the line at Boulta–he went past one of Donnchadh Doyle's, and to outstay one of the Donnchadh's means it was a good race. The horse didn't pull up until the far fence, and I love to see that around Boulta.” In 2024, 27 lots sold from 30 offered (90%) for a gross of £2,570,000 (-25%). The average was £95,185 (-9%) and the median was down 6% to £80,000. Tattersalls Cheltenham's sales manager Shirley Anderson-Jolag said, “We are delighted to conclude the Tattersalls Cheltenham Sale year with such healthy trade at a December Sale marked by a strong clearance rate of 90%. “Demand for the very best jumps prospects is as strong as ever and today's race results at Cheltenham, with impressive victories by the progressive Tattersalls Cheltenham graduates Country Mile (Ire), [AQPS] Jango Baie (Fr) and Long Draw (Ire), all of whom started out in point-to-points in Ireland and Britain, proves once again that the Tattersalls Cheltenham sales are the best source of top-quality jumping talent. “We must extend our thanks to our vendors, purchasers and the staff at Cheltenham Racecourse, all of whom are such a pleasure to work with. “We look forward to returning to the Home of Jump Racing for the Tattersalls Cheltenham January Sale on Festival Trials Day, January 25, entries are being taken now. “In the meantime, we would like to wish everyone a great Christmas and all the very best for the New Year.” The post Walk In The Park Pair Dominate Tattersalls Cheltenham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack catches up with the connections of promising maidens to keep on your radar. Colloquial (c, 2, Vekoma–Terminology, by Bernardini), sidelined since finishing a fast-closing and big-figure second behind Mentee (City of Light) on debut at Aqueduct in June, is nearing a return to the races. Off at odds of 4-1 in his unveiling for George Weaver, the chestnut was urged along by Manny Franco and chased from an inside third as the aforementioned full-brother to champion and 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness sped off through an opening quarter in :22.37. Climbing while racing behind horses, Colloquial was tipped out into the clear approaching the quarter pole and set his sights on the pacesetter, who kicked for home with authority. Mentee opened a five-length advantage in the stretch and looked long gone, but Colloquial was just getting started. He leveled off beautifully from there and rocketed home in a field-best :11.31 to come up just a nose short. #1A Mentee wins on debut in gate-to-wire fashion, holding off a fast-closing Colloquial, in the seventh race at Aqueduct for trainer Todd Pletcher and owner @RepoleStable! ??@ljlmvel was aboard. ?? #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/M9Ns5EqNTE — TwinSpires Racing ?? (@TwinSpires) June 15, 2024 Mentee, the subsequent winner of the grassy GIII Futurity Stakes, stopped the timer in :56.97, which established a new track record for five furlongs at the Big A. Both Mentee and Colloquial received matching 88 Beyer Speed Figures. Colloquial, a $240,000 Keeneland September graduate, is campaigned in partnership by Harrell Ventures and Starlight Racing. He's posted a pair of breezes at Weaver's Palm Beach Downs base since returning to the worktab, including a three-furlong move in :38.22 (1/3) Dec. 7. “We were pretty excited about him before he ran,” Weaver said. “He was showing us some good signs in his training and acted like he had some ability. He went over there in his debut and ran huge. He was running strong through the wire and galloped out well. He got beat by a horse of some quality.” Weaver continued, “The horse ended up needing some time off, just typical racehorse stuff. He's on a schedule that should see him ready the second half of January if everything goes well.” Weaver added, “He's come back great and we have big expectations.” Vekoma & George Weaver (far right) head to the winner's circle following Keeneland's GII Blue Grass Stakes in 2019 | EquiSport Photos Colloquial, bred in Kentucky by Michael and J.B. Orem, hails from the first crop of the very promising Spendthrift Farm stallion and Weaver-trained Vekoma, who is already responsible for 39 individual winners and a quartet of black-type winners, led by GIII Iroquois Stakes winner and 'TDN Rising Star' Jonathan's Way. Colloquial was produced by the John Oxley-bred, two-time winner Terminology. His third dam is Oxley's GI Kentucky Oaks heroine Gal in a Ruckus. Does Colloquial remind Weaver of his 2019 GII Blue Grass Stakes winner and 2020 GI Met Mile winner? “He does,” Weaver replied. “He's kinda got the same facial expressions and he's a chestnut, which obviously makes him somewhat look like Vekoma. We've been delighted with him. I've had the pleasure of training quite a few of them (by Vekoma) and broken quite a few of their maidens, and gotten some stakes placings. He was a star in our barn. We don't get a lot of horses come along as good as him. We were grateful that we were able to put together a resume that he was very deserving of.” The 'Second Chances' Honor Roll is headed by Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin), fellow two-time Breeders' Cup winner Golden Pal (Uncle Mo) and GISWs A Mo Reay (Uncle Mo), Honor A. P. (Honor Code), Locked (Gun Runner), Paradise Woods (Union Rags) and Speaker's Corner (Street Sense). The post Second Chances: ‘Big Expectations’ for Colloquial, on Comeback Trail Following Big-Figure Debut Second This Summer 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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6th-Gulfstream, $40,000, Msw, 12-13, 2yo, f, 1m, 1:41.21, ft, 1 1/4 lengths. RUTH (f, 2, Uncle Mo–Peppy Rafaela, by Bernardini), bet down to 3-5 favoritism for Todd Pletcher and owner/breeder Frank Batten, was a close-up third behind early pacesetter Queen in the Deck (Cairo Prince) through the opening quarter in :24.81. Fanned out widest of the group around the far turn and relegated back several slots, Ruth responded in kind to urging from jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. and found a high gear coming to the line, powering past the leader to win going away by 1 1/4 lengths. Ruth is a full-sister to Mopotism, GSW & MGISP, $876,090 who sold for $1,050,000 at FTKNOV in 2019 and has already produced $825,000 FTSAUG yearling Journalism (Curlin) and $1.5m FTSAUG yearling Nitro Tap (Tapit). Ruth is her dam's last reported offspring. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O/B-Frank T. Batten (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. Ruth hits the wire first in race 6, a Hat Trick today for @iradortiz! #GulfstreamPark #ChampionshipMeet pic.twitter.com/6Z8S9HuC0G — Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) December 13, 2024 The post Ruth, Full To Mopotism, Debuts A Winner At Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A six-time winner of the race in its days at Hollywood Park, including with future GI Kentucky Derby hero Real Quiet (Quiet American) in 1997, trainer Bob Baffert took the first seven runnings of the GII Los Alamitos Futurity after the relocation to Ocean County in 2014 and ran his overall total to 14 when Wnystock (Solomini) caused a 13-1 upset last year. Just five juvenile males have taken up the challenge this term, three of whom are trained by Baffert, and Gaming (Game Winner) is an all-the-way candidate at the Cypress oval. The $40,000 Keeneland September yearling turned $250,000 OBS March breezer broke his maiden in front-running style on Del Mar debut Aug. 11, then came from a bit off the speed to take the GI Del Mar Futurity four weeks later. A 6-1 chance when making his first start around two turns in the Nov. 2 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile, he chased stablemate Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) every step of the way, but was forced to settle for second. Owner Mike Pegram has won the Futurity a record four times, twice on his own with Real Quiet and Captain Steve (1999) and twice in partnership with Karl Watson and Paul Weitman (Lookin At Lucky, 2009; McKinzie, 2017). Getaway Car (Curlin) validated the debut 'TDN Rising Star' tag with a popular success in the GIII Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 11. Beaten at short odds in the Futurity and when behind the commonly owner Citizen Bull in the GI American Pharoah Stakes, the $700,000 KEESEP grad was a longshot fourth in the Juvenile. The third of the Baffert trio, Mellencamp (Constitution), is the longest-priced of them and enters the Futurity as a two-start maiden. Just beaten on Santa Anita sprint debut Oct. 27, the $775,000 KEESEP acquisition retreated to fourth behind $825,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga grad Journalism (Curlin) and Rank (Honor A. P.) when tried over a mile at Del Mar Nov. 17. The post Baffert Triple-Handed In Search of Fifteenth Futurity 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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