Wandering Eyes

Mr Dujardin tipped away for Guineas after slaying rivals View the full article

Woodworth fires up Nova Missile to easy win View the full article

Siam Sapphire takes Clements two wins clear on top View the full article

Early scratchings March 23 View the full article

Horses' test results March 19, 20 & 23 View the full article

Track conditions and course scratchings March 23 View the full article

Horses' body weights March 23 View the full article

Basilisk sheds maiden status at eighth start View the full article

With a dozen horses rated 100 or higher and a host of others headed that way in a hurry, it seems John Size has a stable full of superstars but it is his less heralded handicappers that could come to the fore on Sunday at Sha Tin. Size’s top sprinters alone could fill a Group race but as the Australian trainer closes in on a 10th championship it is worth reflecting on the great job his horses in the lower grades have done this term. While the likes of BMW Hong Kong Derby winner Ping Hai... View the full article

Brave Legend hasn’t been with Tony Cruz very long but his first run for the yard on Wednesday night made him look like a winner in waiting. Brave Legend was a winner over the Happy Valley 1,200m at big odds earlier in the season in good style but has not been able to build on that in a handful of starts since. On Wednesday night, Brave Legend got back in the field, as is his style, but found the line strongly for third to Shanghai Master despite having to squeeze through a tight run in... View the full article

Trainer Ricky Yiu Poon-fai likened Blizzard to an “old man driver” after the tough sprinter decided he didn’t like the look or feel of a rain sodden Chukyo course proper and produced an unconvincing gallop three days out from the Takamatsunomiya Kinen. Blizzard’s arrival in Japan 10 days earlier coincided with an unseasonable cold snap, temperatures plunging to single figures in Nagoya on Wednesday and 67 millimetres of rain falling in the last three days, nearly half of... View the full article

Autumn to show he can dodge early Rush again View the full article

Le Grange trio trials a treat ahead of 3YO Sprint View the full article

Peters all raring to hunt for more wins View the full article

Top local jockey Derek Leung Ka-chun passed a milestone and lost a millstone with the win of Planet Star at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. From Sunday, Leung will ride without any weight allowance as the Paul O’Sullivan-trained four-year-old took Leung’s tally in his Hong Kong riding career to 249 wins plus a Macau Group race. Leung did his apprenticeship in New Zealand with O’Sullivan’s family and had been allocated to the Kiwi trainer during his junior days here, so... View the full article

Hong Kong will not be represented at the world’s richest race meeting in Dubai on Saturday week after D B Pin’s Dubai Golden Shaheen assault was aborted and the Centenary Sprint Cup winner’s season ended with an injury to his left front leg. The John Size-trained D B Pin had barrier trialled on Tuesday as his final piece of serious work ahead of a scheduled flight to Dubai on Friday and he showed no signs after the trial of any issue. “He was still warm after the trial... View the full article

Danis back on winner's list View the full article

Logan's squad taking shape with Volkstok'n'barrell due on Thursday View the full article

Joao Moreira has a couple of hurdles to jump from an awkward gate on Phantom Falcon at Happy Valley on Wednesday night but, if he can work his magic, the four-year-old looks the one to beat in the Hong Kong Exchanges Challenge Cup (1,200m). The Peter Ho Leung-trained Phantom Falcon is still relatively lightly raced at this stage and has been very consistent in his performances ridden for the lead in most of his races, including a win in Class Four over the course and distance earlier this... View the full article

Another Derby in the rear-view mirror, a triumph for two of racing’s less talkative stars in Ryan Moore and John Size and the promise of a very serious new talent in Ping Hai Star. One of our observations over the years has been that Size’s exceptional talent might not be regarded by history as highly as it deserved to be. When he trained in Sydney, his runners were largely fixer-uppers and hand me downs from other yards from which he extracted extraordinary results but a lot of... View the full article

The inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, an opportunity for owners to acquire top-class racehorses and breeding stock, will be held the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships, Keeneland said in a release on Thursday afternoon. Participation in the sale is by invitation; buyers and sellers will be contacted individually by Keeneland sales representatives. Interested parties also are encouraged to click here for more information. “The Keeneland Championship Sale is an opportunity to play at the highest levels of the sport,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “Prospective owners have the chance to enjoy the ride of a lifetime, potentially taking a horse from the sales ring to the Breeders' Cup winner's circle and possibly back to the sales ring, all in less than a week. That's a rare thrill only horse racing can provide.” Capitalizing on the Breeders' Cup atmosphere, participants will enjoy an exclusive party from the paddock. This event, which will be part of the Breeders' Cup Official Event Calendar, will feature handcrafted cocktails, unique culinary offerings, live music and other surprises to celebrate what promises to be a memorable evening. “The Keeneland Championship Sale is a welcome addition and an innovative concept which further enhances the exceptional experience of the Breeders' Cup World Championships for our participants and international guests,” said Drew Fleming, Breeders' Cup President and CEO. “We are delighted to welcome the Keeneland team as they conduct the Keeneland Championship Sale at Del Mar and look forward to working with them and Del Mar to showcase this very special evening for the Thoroughbred industry.” The catalog for this exciting, one-of-a-kind auction event will feature: Horses entered in the Breeders' Cup or Breeders' Cup undercard races; may include full sale or fractional ownership interest. Bloodstock closely related to contenders in the World Championships. Stallion shares or breeding rights in hot sires. “Keeneland takes its relationship with our customers very seriously; our role is to create the best sales environment possible for buyers and sellers to enjoy success,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “The Championship Sale is an example of the creative offerings Keeneland is excited to provide as we meet the emerging trends in our sport. An eager buyer could join an ownership group and experience the fun of participating in the Breeders' Cup with a world-class contender. Afterward, should their owners choose to do so, those horses in the Championship Sale will have free and preferential entry into Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale on Nov. 5.” Horses may be entered in the Keeneland Championship Sale at any time prior to the auction by contacting the Keeneland sales team, who will provide concierge entry services. Given the sale's proximity to the Breeders' Cup races, all cataloged horses will be offered remotely but will be available for inspection by appointment with the seller in their respective locations. Video of each hip also will be available to prospective buyers. Buyers must register and be approved for credit in advance. Qualified buyers may bid in person at the sale, online via the Keeneland Sales Portal or by phone with a Keeneland representative. The post Inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale Set For Wednesday Of Breeders’ Cup Week appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Jockey Club releases the final nominees for all but the Champion Griffin category, with Wellington, Romantic Warrior and Russian Emperor all set for silverware View the full article

Reagan's Wit, who like his older half-sister, 2020 GII Prioress Stakes and GIII Victory Ride Stakes runner-up Reagan's Edge (Competitive Edge), races out of the Cherie DeVaux barn, got his first black-type win Saturday in Pimlico's James W. Murphy Stakes. The gutsy chestnut settled a half-dozen lengths back early and appeared to jostle with Barbadian Runner (Barbados) before the first quarter was marked in :24.07. In the clear but still well off the pace at the :48.69 half-mile, he split horses while in tight on the turn, swapped leads a number of times down the lane, lugged in dramatically, and still pulled clear to win convincingly by 3 1/4 lengths. “He does that when he makes the lead,” said winning rider Jose Ortiz. “He doesn't slow down and he didn't brush the rail. He's pretty green. I was ready for it. I knew it was coming… I'm very excited about the way he ran today. Hopefully he matures a little after this.” A $135,000 Keeneland September purchase by West Point Thoroughbreds and namesake Reagan Ingordo–stepdaughter of DeVaux–Reagan's Wit debuted with a second at Ellis last August and was promptly sent to the sidelines for five months when he injured himself soon after in a van. When he reappeared at Fair Grounds in January, it was to the tune of an eight-length victory and an 82 Beyer Speed Figure. Second in March in Tampa's Columbia Stakes to May 3 GI American Turf Stakes winner Zulu Kingdom (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}), he was last seen in fourth at Keeneland in the GII Transylvania Stakes behind Test Score (Lookin At Lucky), who was second in the American Turf. “Really pleased with him,” said DeVaux. “He's kind of a goofy horse. He showed that in the stretch. Jose [Ortiz] did a really good job keeping him to task and staying on the horse, most importantly… He has always shown a lot of ability. He's taken some time.” The winner's dam had one reported foal following Reagan's Wit, now a 2-year-old full-sister to the James W. Murphy victor named Chasing Sunsets. She was an $80,000 RNA as a weanling at Keeneland's November sale in 2023. REAGAN'S WIT ($3.00) was much the best in the $100,000 James W. Murphy Stakes at @PimlicoRC. @jose93_ortiz was aboard the Authentic (@SpendthriftFarm) colt for trainer @reredevaux. @westpointtbred pic.twitter.com/i7sfqk458J — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) May 17, 2025 JAMES W. MURPHY S., $100,000, Pimlico, 5-17, 3yo, 1mT, 1:40.25, gd. 1–REAGAN'S WIT, 118, c, 3, by Authentic 1st Dam: Dayienu, by Sunday Break (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Run In, by Dynaformer 3rd Dam: Savina, by Nijinsky II ($135,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-West Point Thoroughbreds, David Ingordo, and CJ Stables; B-Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM (KY); T-Cherie DeVaux; J-Jose L. Ortiz. $60,000. Lifetime Record: 5-2-2-0, $155,883. *1/2 to Reagan's Edge (Competitive Edge), MGSP, $182,896. 2–Soleil Volant, 118, g, 3, Karakontie (Jpn)–Valentine Wish, by Lemon Drop Kid. ($25,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Jacques Dupuis, Jr., Luke Bourque, and Bobby Sutton; B-G. Watts Humphrey (KY); T-H. Graham Motion. $20,000. 3–Twain, 118, c, 3, Kitten's Joy–Camila Princess, by Animal Kingdom. ($80,000 Wlg '22 KEENOV). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Stonelea Stable LLC and Bonnie Rye Stable; B-Kitten's Joy Syndicate, A R Enterprises, Inc. & High Peak Farm LLC (KY); T-Madison F. Meyers. $10,000. Margins: 3 1/4, HF, 2. Odds: 0.50, 6.90, 13.50. Also Ran: Barbadian Runner, Curahee, Stormy Flight, Studlydoright. Scratched: Clock Tower, End of Romance (Ire), Mission Artemis. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Authentic’s Reagan’s Wit Impresses in James W. Murphy at Pimlico appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Without a doubt, I did not have the most conventional entry into horseracing. Growing up in Montreal, Canada, I was much more likely to have ventured into the world of harness racing rather than its Thoroughbred counterpart. Courtesy of Blue Bonnets (later re-named Hippodrome de Montreal), Montreal's racing landscape hadn't seen Thoroughbred racing since 1973, an era in which racetrack attendance in the province was at its zenith. One of three daughters of Greek immigrant parents, I simply did not have the access to horses or racing like many others in the sport. Somewhat tangentially, I was introduced to racing pigeons (yes, as in the feathered variety) very early on, and I look back now and think that may have kindled my interest in racing competition, the propagation of sire lines and the development of female families, etc. Of course, like many teenage girls, I was attracted to the beauty and majesty of the horse (The Black Stallion series was definitely a gateway drug) and I tried to get my hands on anything Thoroughbred related and watch anything that might appear on network television, which admittedly was slim pickings in those days before the advent of online streaming and satellite TV (we didn't even have TVG yet!). In retrospect, a few key things triggered my deeper fascination with the sport. First, in the '80s, ABC carried racing, covering many of the sport's most important racing events. In my humble opinion, the network did a truly fantastic job in capturing the pageantry and excitement of the game, not to mention creating a cohesive and compelling storyline for many of the era's most notable racing figures. Alysheba's Triple Crown run and the 1987 Breeders' Cup at Hollywood Park were among my earliest forays as a fan, and without a doubt, piqued my interest. The following season, a strapping filly by the name of Winning Colors, trained by none other than D. Wayne Lukas, won the Kentucky Derby, which propelled me into what would turn out to be a 30-year (and counting) love affair with the sport. Speaking of D. Wayne Lukas–where do I begin? I have written about my introduction to the subsequent Hall of Famer in our co-authored book, Sermon on the Mount, but for those that may have missed it, I'll offer a brief flashback. In 1994, I made my first visit to historic Saratoga Racecourse and by that time, I was a full-fledged racing nut. Already a bonafide Wayne Lukas fan, I had the chance for a brief meet-and-greet with him following a win by Chimes Band in that summer's GII King's Bishop. Since I didn't have the access I enjoy nowadays, it was left to my determined cousin to smooth talk the security guard into letting us into the winner's circle. What transpired has been forever burned into my brain (there also is a picture of said impromptu autograph encounter in the book). To this day, I maintain that the respectful, eloquent and gracious behavior of someone I so looked up to and revered cemented my long-term involvement in the industry. I think it goes without saying, I was a HUGE Wayne Lukas fan prior to our initial meeting. However, I believe the encounter really helped underscore a stark counterpoint, not every celebrity is as charitable or welcoming as Wayne was that day. The truth is that a response of disregard or disinterest might have been the first drop that could have ultimately precipitated a change in the direction of my life. Starting off as a young girl with virtually no ties nor reason to embrace horse racing, I now understand how vitally important showcasing and celebrating our sport's stars and champions is in drawing, nurturing and retaining future generations of fans. It certainly got me on my way. The post How I Got Hooked On Racing: Christina Bossinakis appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC's Burnham Square (Liam's Map), who won the GIII Holy Bull Stakes Feb. 1 but finished fourth Saturday as the 9-5 choice in the GII Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, will most likely skip Gulfstream's GI Florida Derby Mar. 29 and instead ship to Keeneland for the GI Blue Grass Stakes Apr. 5. “He'll probably go to the Blue Grass,” said trainer Ian Wilkes. “I've got to ship sometime.” Wilkes also noted the extra week between the Florida Derby and Blue Grass “won't hurt him.” Burnham Square ran off the pace in the Fountain of Youth and finished well, but missed third by a neck. “He made some mistakes in the race, but he did some good things, too,” said Wilkes. “He came running down the lane and galloped out good.” The post Blue Grass is the Next Target for Burnham Square appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article