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VRC Oaks Day. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) VRC Oaks Day 2024 is finally here with a bumper nine-race meeting set down for decision at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) is set to jump at 5:10pm AEDT. As the Melbourne Cup Carnival continues, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Flemington race replays and results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Race 1 – TCL Trophy (1700 METRES) Race Replay & Results Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 5 Bon Mistress Ken & Kasey Keys Zac Spain $4.40 $1.80 2nd 10 Lake Vostok Luke Oliver Daniel Moor $14.00 3rd 8 Swycho Michael Hickmott Todd Pannell $2.20 4th 3 Grey Ice Bevan Laming Craig Williams Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 5-10 $152.40 Exacta 5-10 $223.20 Duet 5-10 $36.90 Duet 5-8 $5.70 Duet 10-8 $51.60 Trifecta 5-10-8 $1,462.10 First Four 5-10-8-3 $9,660.50 Horse racing news View the full article

What Five Diamonds Day Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, November 9, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble The five-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) headlining a bumper 10-race program. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with minimal rainfall predicted in the lead-up, punters can expect a Good 4 surface on race-day morning. The Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) and Group 3 Golden Gift (1100m) have served up a quality undercard, with racing scheduled to get underway at 12:25pm local time. Five Diamonds Tip: Territory Express Territory Express bombed the start in the Five Diamond Prelude (1500m) at Randwick on October 26, costing himself victory in the process. Zac Lloyd put in one final desperate lunge aboard the son of Territories after navigating a passage through a wall of horses, with Iknowastar clinging on by a lip as they passed the post locked together. He gets a similar setup here but should be much closer in the middle stages, and provided Territory Express can show a similar turn-of-foot stretching out to the 1800m, this guy can make amends in the $2 million feature. Five Diamonds Race 8 – #11 Territory Express (7) 5yo Gelding | T: Paul Niceforo | J: Zac Lloyd (56kg) +550 with Neds Hot Danish Stakes Tip: Olentia The Chris Waller-trained Olentia was a big drifter with horse racing bookmakers in the Group 2 Invitation (1400m) on October 26 and she ran accordingly. The Zoustar mare simply doesn’t do her best work on the Randwick circuit. Meanwhile, three of her seven career victories have come at Rosehill. She exploded third-up last preparation, claiming the Group 2 Emancipation (1500m), and with this campaign echoing a similar setup after a second-up failure, punters can expect Olentia to recapture winning form in the 2024 Hot Danish Stakes. Hot Danish Stakes Race 7 – #3 Olentia (5) 5yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Tommy Berry (57kg) +450 with Picklebet Golden Gift Tip: Icarian Dream Icarian Dream justified the short quote with Marantelli Bet breaking her maiden on debut at Warwick Farm on October 16. The Blue Point filly didn’t seem to be travelling on the Soft conditions; however, grinded her way to a narrow victory in unsuitable conditions. There should be a hot tempo in this two-year-old feature, and with Jason Collett likely to lob into the one-one throughout from barrier four, watch for Icarian Dream to put in the big strides late to claim the 2024 Golden Gift and stamping herself as the potential early favourite for next year’s Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m). Golden Gift Race 6 – #7 Icarian Dream (4) 2yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Jason Collett (54.5kg) +600 with Dabble Best Bet at Rosehill: Gilded Water European import Gilded Water makes his Australian debut in this BM78 contest and seems to have acclimatised well to the Ciaron Maher barn. The son of Fastnet Rock caught the eye in a recent piece of work at Warwick Farm on October 29, cruising through the wire under his own steam to get within 1.4 lengths of Hopeful. There’s good intent kicking off the campaign over 1800m, and with Jason Collett set to get an economical run from stall five, watch for Gilded Water to make a strong impression first-up. Best Bet Race 5 – #10 Gilded Water (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Jason Collett (54kg) +340 with Playup Next Best at Rosehill: Chica Mojito The Chris Waller-trained Chica Mojito is yet to win on Australian shores heading into her seventh start but won’t find a more suitable assignment. The four-year-old mare drops back to BM78 after tackling stakes company at Randwick on October 19, finishing off impressively behind Lekvarte in the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m). She finished a half-length off Firestorm at this course and distance first-up in the preparation, and a replicate performance on Saturday should have Chica Mojito return to the winners’ circle. Next Best Race 10 – #2 Chica Mojito (7) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Joao Moreira (59.5kg) +400 with Bet365 Best Value at Rosehill: Up And Under Up And Under should be a big improver stepping out to 2400m and looks to be an overs each-way price at the $17.00 with Boombet. The Lope De Vega gelding was left flat-footed at Caulfield on October 16, but prior to that effort, he was terrific behind Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) placegetter Unusual Legacy at Rosehill on September 14. Tommy Berry will likely drag back towards the rear of the field from gate 10 but they should go a genuine clip, and if there’s one making strong inroads down the centre of the course, expect it to be Up And Under causing a boilover. Best Value Race 4 – #1 Up And Under (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Chirs Waller | J: Tommy Berry (58kg) +1600 with Boombet Saturday quaddie tips for Rosehill Rosehill quadrella selections November 9, 2024 2-3-5-7 1-3-8-11-13-16 3-5-6-7 1-2-3-4 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Friday, November 8, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing will return to Pakenham this Friday evening, with the first event on a very competitive eight-race card scheduled to jump at 6:15pm AEDT. With little to no rain forecast in the lead-up, the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances is expected to hold up throughout the meeting. The rail will be in the +8m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Pakenham: Bring Forth Bring Forth returned from a 23-week spell at this track over 1400m on October 18, where the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding ran on strongly from the back of the field to finish second. This son of Turn Me Loose had to pick his way through the field in the home straight and never really got into clear air until the final 100m. Rising in trip to 1600m and drawing a wide barrier second-up will be two positives for this galloper, and if Zac Spain can get him into clear air with 300m to go, he will break his maiden at the fourth time of asking. Best Bet Race 5 – #7 Bring Forth (10) 3yo Gelding | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | J: Zac Spain (58kg) +100 with Neds Next Best at Pakenham: The Englishman In what turned out to be his last start for Peter Snowden before changing trainers to John Leek Jnr, The Englishman competed in a Benchmark 78 Handicap at Caulfield, where he was far from disgraced in seventh place. This son of Tavistock was given a tick over jumpout in between runs, and he will appreciate a rise in trip to 2000m and drop in grade here. Jumping from barrier seven will allow Daniel Stackhouse to settle midfield off the fence, and if he can find a back to follow turning for home, The Englishman will prove very hard to hold out. Next Best Race 3 – #2 The Englishman (7) 5yo Gelding | T: John Leek Jnr | J: Daniel Stackhouse (61.5kg) +180 with Dabble Best Value at Pakenham: Rose Of England Rose Of England bolted in at this track and trip on a Heavy surface first-up for Charlotte Littlefield. The four-year-old mare settled behind the speed and took over at the 300m mark to run away with a massive 5.5-length victory. The daughter of Churchill had never raced over 1200m before her previous start, and after the dominant win, it is expected that she will enjoy racing over shorter distances this preparation. If Ben Allen can push forward to settle in the first six, Rose Of England’s turn of foot will give her every chance to figure in the finish at a good each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 8 – #12 Rose Of England (10) 4yo Mare | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Ben Allen (57kg) +700 with Picklebet Friday quaddie tips for Pakenham Pakenham quadrella selections Friday, November 8, 2024 1-7 4-6-7 8-9-10-11-12 3-4-8-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

by Jessica Martini & Christina Bossinakis LEXINGTON, KY – The Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale produced a day of solid trade with the opening session of its two-day Book 2 section Wednesday in Lexington. For the session, 201 horses grossed $29,440,000. The day's average of $146,468 dipped 9.38% from the corresponding session in 2023, while the median remained unchanged at $120,000. “It was a good, solid day's trade,” said Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy. “I think it was fair. There were some sticky spots, it was a little selective in areas. And the RNA rate ticked up at the end of the day. It was consistently in the mid-20s for much of the day and then kicked up at the end.” From 400 catalogued offerings, a total of 201 horses went through the ring with 93 failing to meet their reserves for a buy-back rate of 31.63%. It was 34.06% a year ago. Through two sessions of the nine-day auction, 344 horses have sold for $91,810,000. The average remained fairly constant at $266,890, while the median of $200,000 is up 11.11% from the same point in the 2023 sale. The two-day buy-back rate is 28.03%, compared to 34.45% a year ago. “The median, as we say each sale, is the measure of the health of the market, through the middle of the market,” said Keeneland Senior Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach. “Averages are great for headlines, but the median really is a better indicator of what the level of trade is. So when your median is healthy and your RNA rate is acceptable, or particularly good, in the case of yesterday, that means people are getting horses moved for acceptable numbers. And so, for the median to be up a little more than 10% over two sessions is very encouraging. Our RNA rate is significantly lower than it was last year as well. Those are great indicators of a healthy market.” The November sale continued to feature a diverse buying bench with the top 15 lots going to 15 different buyers Wednesday. “We still have a lot of participation from Japanese groups and Australian visitors are here in large numbers and finding horses that they want to bring home,” Breathnach said. “And we have a diverse group of domestic buyers on the results sheets as well. So it all feels really good. With seven sessions to go, we are looking forward to what is to come.” Hunter Rankin made the highest bid of Wednesday's session, going to $600,000 to acquire Smash Ticket (Midnight Lute) on behalf of Flying Dutchmen. The session topper was consigned by Legacy Bloodstock. A filly from the first crop of Life is Good (hip 287) attracted the highest price for a weanling during Wednesday's session when selling for $410,000 to Randy Hartley and Dean DeRenzo, who signed under the name Classic Equine. Out of Mezinka (Bodemeister)–a half-sister to Pioneerof the Nile (Empire Maker)–the weanling is a half-sister to graded-placed Harlocap (Justify), a horse Hartley and DeRenzo consigned to the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Sale. Hip 287 was consigned by Runnymede Farm, as agent for the complete dispersal of her breeder, Breed First. “We all know the weanling market is one of the most stable and strong markets,” said Runnymede's Romain Malouitre. “It's always good, but I never expected she would make that at that level. Coming in this morning, we had all the right people, so we're thankful for all of them to be there for a nice filly.” The Keeneland November sale continues through next Wednesday with sessions beginning daily at 10 a.m. 'A Running Family:' Flying Dutchmen Goes to $600k for Smash Ticket The Boersma family's Flying Dutchmen missed out on buying graded-stakes winner Slammed (Marking), who sold for $1.1 million at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale Monday, but the operation was still able to get in the family when purchasing that mare's half-sister Smash Ticket (Midnight Lute) (hip 383) for $600,000 Wednesday at Keeneland. Smash Ticket, a SW/G2-placed mare in foal to Nyquist, currently leads the session 2 results. Consigned by @legacybloodstoc, she was purchased by Flying Dutchmen for $600,000. pic.twitter.com/4pAdfBI0PT — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) November 6, 2024 “We tried to buy the sister the other night at Fasig and got outrun there,” said agent Hunter Rankin. “We wanted to have some of that family. It's a running family and we liked the mare physically. We are just really happy we got her.” The 5-year-old Smash Ticket, who sold in foal to Nyquist, won the 2022 Weather Vane Stakes and was third in the 2021 GIII Sorrento Stakes. Her half-sister Slammed, who was purchased Monday night by Stonestreet, won the 2022 GII Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes. Both mares were campaigned by the partnership of breeder Brad King, Stan and Suzanne Kirby and Barbara Coleman. Smash Ticket, who was consigned Wednesday by Legacy Bloodstock, followed her weanling by Jackie's Warrior into the sales ring Wednesday. The colt was purchased by Todd and Shawn Hansen's HX3 Incorporated for $30,000. Flying Dutchmen has been building up its broodmare band to fill its recently acquired farm in Kentucky. Through two session of the Keeneland auction, it had purchased five mares, including the $875,000 Fast and Shiny (Bernardini) (hip 177). “We are just trying to get some really nice, fast mares that were good on the track,” Rankin said. “We are trying to develop them both through here at the sales and also through the yearling program that we've got. These guys are really committed to the long-term and they want to breed to race and have a lot of fun. I think ideally they would like to get to 30 or 35 mares. We bought a farm just off of Old Frankfort and we are excited about that. So, we are trying to populate that a little bit.” Hunter Rankin | Keeneland Flying Dutchmen's activity at the yearling sales this year included a $1.5-million son of Tapit (hip 97)–one of five purchased for $3,435,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale in August; and a $675,000 daughter of Uncle Mo (hip 453), who was one of eight purchased for $2,715,000 at Keeneland in September. @JessMartiniTDN Tramontin Buys $500K Street Sense Mare at Keeneland Wednesday; Finalizing Plans to Buy Siena Farm After first dipping his toe in racing in the early 1990s, Greg Tramontin pressed pause for a time to focus on his business interests. However, since his return to the game, he has achieved success with the likes of GI Woody Stephens Stakes winner and 'TDN Rising Star' No Parole (Violence) (raced in partnership with Maggi Moss), and most recently with Quickick (McKinzie), who broke her maiden in Saratoga this summer before finishing third in last weekend's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. And while competing at that level of the game might represent a career-high for many, Tramontin is poised to take his investment in the industry to the next level with the imminent closing on the famed Siena Farm in Paris, Kentucky. In preparation for the day that the deal is finalized, the now retired automobile insurance developer was active at Keeneland Tuesday and Wednesday, purchasing a trio of mares to add to his new farm. Buff Bradley handled the bidding duties for Tramontin at Keeneland. Early in the Book 2 opener, Tramontin purchased a pair of mares-Hip 298, Moody Woman (Gormley) and a few hips later, he secured Hip 307, Music Street (Street Sense). The former was purchased for $325,000, while the latter brought $500,000. In Book 1, he bought Hip 21, Night on the Town (Street Sense), in foal to hot sire Good Magic. Tuesday's purchase was a member of the Siena Farm dispersal, conducted by Taylor Made. 2024 Keeneland November Sale | Keeneland Julie Cauthen and Ignacio 'Nacho' Patino, Siena's longtime GM, helped advise on Tramontin's most recent purchases at Keeneland. All three of his latest acquisitions will be sent straight to Siena, which will be ultimately renamed to honor his biological father, Greenwell. “[Cauthen and Patino] spotted some nice really nice, well-bred mares over the past couple of days, but we just weren't able to land some of the higher-priced ones [in Book 1],” he admitted. “But we bought some nice ones.” Music Street is a 5-year-old out of unraced Sudden Heat (Congrats), a daughter of champion 3-year-old filly and $2.1 million earner Xtra Heat (Dixeland Heat), who produced SW & GSW Southwestern Heat and SW Elusive Heat. Consigned by Grovendale Sales, the bay is in foal to Taiba. His other Book 2 purchase, also 5-years-old, is out of GSP A.J.'s Gal (Monashee Mountain). Also consigned by Grovendale, the 5-year-old mare is in foal to Uncle Mo. Asked what drew him and his advisory team to the recent acquisitions, he said, “I like [Street Sense] and the fact that he was a powerful, two-turn horse. I'm not looking for sprinters. I'm looking for Classic-type stock, so he fits the bill.” According to Tramontin, he had already been considering buying his own farm following his retirement, but Siena only recently came into the frame. Co-founded by Anthony Manganaro in 2007, Siena was put on the market following his death in the summer of 2023. “[Siena] came on my radar at Saratoga this summer and I went out to see it and it's pristine, just beautiful,” explained Tramontin. “Mr. Manganaro did a great job along with Nacho. It's turn key. There is nothing that needs work. It's just perfect.” Presently a resident of Miramar Beach in Florida and Baton Rouge, in Louisiana, the 70-year-old looks forward to adding a third touch point in his life. “I'll spend quite a bit of time [at the farm], so I can be there for foaling and when Keeneland and Churchill are running,” he said. Tramontin founded and developed three separate automobile insurance companies, commencing with his initial foray in 1982. His latest company, launched in 2009, was sold to an investment group in 2022. “I was a one horse owner for quite a while and then I had to get out for a long time because racing and an automobile regulated insurance company didn't mix,” he explained. “So when I got close to retirement, I decided to get back into it.” He added, “It's my retirement business. I've retired from the insurance business. I'm 70-years-old and I like to play golf. I am interested in racing and breeding, so the farm was a logical step.” Since his return to racing in 2020, Tramontin has meticulously added to his equine holdings. Tom Amoss has been his sole trainer since his introduction to the sport. His best horse to date, No Parole was initially campaigned by Maggi Moss, and Tramontin purchased a stake in the colt before his Woody Stephens victory in 2020. “I was just getting back in the business,” he recalled. “In January of his 3-year-old year, I bought a 49% share in No Parole. He's a tremendous horse.” He continued, “I have two mares in foal that I already owned and bought in 2022–[GISP] Alys Beach [Omaha Beach], in foal to Flightline and Natalie Would [Into Mischief], who is in foal to Gun Runner. So those two and the three we bought at Keeneland will be a nice little start.” Last year, Tramontin secured eight yearling colts and eight fillies, including Quickick (McKinzie). The bay was purchased for $550,000 at Keeneland September. In her last two starts, she placed second behind Immersive (Nyquist) in the Oct. 4 GI Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland before coming home third behind the likely divisional champion on Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar. In 2024, Tramontin added seven more yearling fillies in addition to one colt. In total, his interests stand at 34, however, he made it clear that the plan is to focus on quality over quantity. “I don't want it to be about volume,” he said. “I'd rather be smaller but high quality. I shoot for the higher end of the business.” He added, “Ultimately, we'll take a look at being buyers at the sales but also sellers. The goal is to create the page on the track and them bring them back to the farm to breed them.” When asked what the long-term plan is for his fledgling breeding operation is, he said, “I did not know Mr. Manganaro, but to a person, the stories I have heard about his kindness, generosity and intelligence and what a wonderful man he was, I hope I can continue his legacy with this farm and continue what his dream was, because it's very similar to what I want to do.”—@CBossTDN The post During ‘Solid Day’s Trade,’ Flying Dutchman Secures Smash Ticket for $600,000 at Keeneland November Book 2 Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

BloodHorse's Sean Collins takes you into the crowd at Del Mar Nov. 2 to experience the $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), plus bonus coverage of the winner being sold at Fasig Tipton's The November Sale Nov. 4.View the full article

Continuing to rise up the ranks, Bridlewood Farm and Madaket Stables' No Show Sammy Jo rides a four-race win streak into her toughest task yet: the $300,000 Long Island Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 10.View the full article

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Clinton Isdale will be represented by two strong chances at Riccarton on Saturday and he’ll also be keeping a close watch on a pair of other runners on the program. The Cambridge trainer’s prospects are headed by Listed Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stakes (1000m) contender Is That So(NZ) (Sufficient), with Mahoe(NZ) (Alamosa) to tackle the Gold Club Premier Handicap (2000m). Isdale also shares in the ownership of Words Of Mine(NZ) (Staphanos), who runs in The Ned Fashions 13 & 16 Premier (1600m), with trainers John and Karen Parsons and also races stablemate and Scenic Hotel Group Premier (1200m) hope Funfetti(NZ) (Embellish). Short course performer Is That So has won five races up to 1200m, finished runner-up in the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) and was luckless when unplaced in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) earlier this year. “He was just chiming in when he got taken out by a riderless horse, but that’s racing,” part-owner Isdale said. “He doesn’t really like going around a bend and with how wet Trentham has been lately we thought we’d send him down (to Riccarton) for a better track. “He travelled nicely and has been eating well, the travel was the least of my worries with him.” To be ridden by Michael McNab, Is That So will go into the Pegasus second-up following his resuming effort for fifth at Ellerslie last month. “He had a nice blow after that run and he’s improved quite a bit since,” Isdale said. He expects Is That So to take further benefit from this outing and will then back up seven days later in the Listed Lindauer Stewards Stakes (1200m). The eight-year-old son of Sufficient has been patiently handled with just 24 starts on the board. “I actually got him thinking he’d make a jumper, so he’s made a fool of us,” Isdale said. “I never broke him in until he was a four-year-old and then when he did have his first start he went shin sore, so I gave him another three or four months off.” Meanwhile, travelling partner Mahoe was unplaced two runs back before an improved effort for third at New Plymouth and is expected to give Englishman Kevin Stott a good ride. “He needs a decent track and in the Waverley Cup (2200m) he led and couldn’t quicken, it was a bit wet and not as good as we thought it would be,” Isdale said. “He was a lot better last time and he’ll be thereabouts on Saturday and it’s the first time he’s had a strong senior rider on him in a while.” Isdale has also been encouraged by reports from the Parsons stable on the chances of Words Of Mine, to be partnered by Tina Comignahi, and Funfetti, the mount of Leah Hemi. “Words Of Mine’s last run was good, she got home well and she’ll be hard to beat,” he said. “Funfetti trained off a bit and then had a good spell and Karen and John said she’s been working well, so she’ll give a good account of herself.” View the full article

Karis Teetan celebrates landmark success on Speedstar. Karis Teetan has become only the sixth jockey to reach the 700-win milestone in Hong Kong, joining one of the city’s most exclusive clubs with victory aboard David Hall-trained Speedstar at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Douglas Whyte (1,813), Zac Purton (1,773), Joao Moreira (1,235), Tony Cruz (946) and Brett Prebble (806) are the only other jockeys to partner 700 winners or more in Hong Kong, leaving the hard-working lightweight in select company. Teetan, 34, rode his first winner in Hong Kong on September 8, 2013, triumphing at Sha Tin aboard David Ferraris-trained Amazing Always and since proceeding to a string of elite triumphs including the Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) and Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) and Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on Mr Stunning and the Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) on Panfield. Born and raised in Mauritius before moving to South Africa as a 14-year-old to follow his dream of becoming a jockey, Teetan won the South African Champion Apprentice title in 2008 and graduated as a senior rider with 147 wins to his credit. Moving to Hong Kong 11 years ago, Teetan has since become a force in his new surroundings, posting a career-best season in 2019/20 with 93 wins. “It’s an amazing number – to reach 700 wins is pretty good. I’m just thankful for all the opportunities and support I get here. I cannot do this without those opportunities I get,” he said. “It’s taken a lot of hard work, too, but I appreciate everything. It’s a nice number and I’m very pleased with it. “It’s been a long ride but I’ve been enjoying every single moment of it in Hong Kong. It’s my home. This is great.” Looking to the future, Teetan intends to ride at the highest level for as long as possible. “As long as I’m healthy and my body allows me to do it, I’m going to keep going. You have got to take every season as it comes and you’ve got to keep working hard and hopefully to get to a high number,” he said. “Of course, Zac breaks all the records in Hong Kong, but I’m not one of those guys who puts a big target in front of me and then get disappointed if I can’t do it. I just put my head down, just keep working hard and doing my best.” Adding further lustre to a banner achievement, Teetan landed a double when Pierre Ng’s Winning Steps won. Teetan’s brace was matched by Matthew Poon and Andrea Atzeni. Poon scored on David Eustace-trained Podium and Manfred Man’s Island Golden to maintain hopes of contesting the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley on December 4. Poon is vying for one of the two remaining places in the 12-jockey series and, with 11 wins for the season, currently sits behind Purton (33 wins), Hugh Bowman (19), Vincent Ho (14) and Teetan (12). With Purton already qualified for the IJC as last season’s Hong Kong champion jockey and Ho also in the line-up as winner of the 2023 IJC, Poon is locked in battle with Bowman, Teetan and Matthew Chadwick (10) for a berth. The final two spots will be allocated after the Happy Valley meeting on November 20. “I’ve just focused on doing my best and trying to ride winners,” Poon said. “I can’t over- think it – I just have to focus.” Atzeni piloted Beauty Destiny to victory for Frankie Lor and completed his double when Ricky Yiu’s Giant Leap prevailed. Harry Bentley and Douglas Whyte combined with Prince Alex before Francis Lui’s Brave Star clinched Class 3 success under Ho. After enduring an evening of near-misses with three minor placings, Purton closed the card in style aboard Danny Shum’s Chill Chibi, who closed powerfully to win. Winless since stringing together three victories in a row at the start of last season, the Wrote gelding posted his fifth win at Happy Valley – and fourth at 1650m. Horse racing news View the full article

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With some familiar connections involved, Central Kentucky-based sire Heart to Heart saw his first stakes winner Nov. 2 when 3-year-old colt Silent Heart posted a decisive victory in the $79,000 Showing Up Stakes on the turf at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

8th-Churchill Downs, $132,695, Alw, 11-6, (NW2$X), 3yo/up, 7 1/2f, 1:28.66, sy, head. LIBERAL ARTS (c, 3, Arrogate–Ismene {MSW, $236,990}, by Tribal Rule) entered the Triple Crown trail with a 2 3/4-length score in this track's GIII Street Sense Stakes last fall ahead of a third to future GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents) in the GIII Southwest Stakes Feb. 3. Sixth, placed eighth, in the GI Arkansas Derby Mar. 30, the gray was last seen finishing a well-beaten sixth in the Apr. 13 GIII Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, his final appearance for trainer Robbie Medina. Resuming here under the care of Brad Cox, the easing 2-1 chalk was with the vanguard early while wide on the track and remained in touch for the run into the turn. With Awesome Aaron (Practical Joke) to catch entering the final furlong, the homebred claimed that one with time ticking away and outgamed Banishing (Ghostzapper) for a narrow victory. A half-brother to Nardini (Acclamation), MSP, $205,866; and to Ismelucky (Lucky Pulpit), SW, $167,062, Liberal Arts is the final listed produce for his stakes-winning dam. Lifetime Record: GSW, 9-3-1-3, $414,245. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O/B-Stephen & Evan Ferraro (KY); T-Brad H Cox. #9 Liberal Arts was determined and gets the win in R8 at @churchilldowns under @luissaezpty for trainer @bradcoxracing! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/PZCUgTg5YJ — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) November 6, 2024 The post Grade III Winner Liberal Arts Returns a Winner at Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Coolmore announced Nov. 5 that Storm Boy, a son of Justify, will be transferred from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott at Tulloch Lodge in Australia to Ireland, where he is set to continue his career under the care of trainer Aidan O'Brien. View the full article

Breeders' Cup-winning owner Frank Calabrese, who took home 10 consecutive leading owner titles at Arlington Park starting in 2000 and bred late sire Fast Anna, passed away on his 96th birthday, Monday, Nov. 4 at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois. A pioneer in the printing, Calabrese founded FCL Graphics in 1973 and sold the business in 2004. The avid horseplayer ran under FCC stables and paired primarily with trainer Wayne Catalano. With homebred Dreaming of Anna (Rahy), the duo won the 2006 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Woodbine, which earned her an Eclipse Award. The champion 2-year-old would go to the breeding shed for Calabrese where she was responsible for Fast Anna, the sire of MGISW Thorpedo Anna. According to Equibase, Calabrese alone started 6,180 horses and visited the winner's circle 1,853 times, which put him in the top five among all North American owners on eight occasions. His career earnings over 24 years are listed at over $34 million. Calabrese is survived by his oldest son Frank Calabrese; son Carmen Calabrese, daughter-in-law Jane, grandchildren Nicole (Paul) Tenorio, Sam (Liz) Calabrese, and Matt (Addie) Calabrese, and great-grandchildren Jane, Vinny, Ben, Dominic, and Joey; youngest son Lewis Calabrese, daughter-in-law, Linnea, and grandsons Frank Calabrese II and Nicholas Calabrese; siblings Anna Anderson, Carl Calabrese, and Josephine DeVivo. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Louise “Liz” Calabrese, née Maddalone. A visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 7 from 9:30 a.m. CT until prayers at 11:00 a.m CT at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois followed by an 11:30 a.m. CT Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S. Washington Street, Park Ridge, Illinois. Interment will follow at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The post Frank Calabrese Passes Away, Illinois Horseman And Breeder Of Fast Anna appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A filly by young sire Starman (GB) (lot 325) topped the second session of the Goffs Autumn Yearling Sale at €50,000 on Wednesday. Secured by Peter and Ross Doyle Bloodstock from The Castlebridge Consignment, the chestnut is out of the placed Frankel (GB) mare Beloved (Ire), who is a half-sister to G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner and sire Deep Brillante (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). Ross Doyle said of his purchase, “She's a very nice racy filly–we've bought three or four Starmans already and we like what we see physically. It's a strong pedigree on the dam's side, and she's out of a Frankel mare which might give a further boost. She will go into training with Richard Hannon.” Four lots made €40,000 or higher, with lot 391, a daughter of Kodiac (GB), making €45,000 from Tally-Ho Stud where her sire stands. The Knockatrina House Stud draft member is out of a half-sister to the multiple group-placed Black Mambazo (Ire) (Statue Of Liberty) and fellow stakes winner Diglett (Ire) (One Cool Cat). Lot 462 went to Andy Oliver for €44,000 from the Staffordstown consignment. The son of Lope De Vega (Ire) is a half-brother to G3 Prix des Chenes third My Kurkum (GB) (Dariyan {Fr}). His dam is a full-sister to dual listed winner Green Sweet (Smart Strike), and a half to two-time group winner Shaman (Ire) (Shamardal), second in the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois and G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and third in the G1 Prix Ganay. The fourth and final lot priced at €40,000 was lot 429, a son of Starman that changed hands to Oak Tree Farm. The relative of G2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes heroine Duntle (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and her son, three-time Group 1 winner and sire Circus Maximus (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was offered by Abban Farm. Starman has averaged €18,077 and grossed €235,000 for 13 yearlings sold. Overall, 190 yearlings sold from 243 offered (78%). The gross was €1,491,400, while the average was €7,850 and the median was €5,500. The sale continues at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 and includes 27 supplementary entries to be offered as lots 791 to 820. Among them are 13 yearlings eligible for the 2025 Goffs Two Million Series which offers a guaranteed prize fund of €2,000,000 in the Goffs €1-Million Bonus Race Series, as well as Europe's richest two-year-old race, the Goffs Million. Lot 800 meanwhile is eligible for the lucrative Harry's Half Million at York next year. The post Starman Filly Heads The Second Session Of The Goffs Autumn Yearling Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It was quite a few days for Canadian-based trainer Kevin Attard. On Saturday, he won his first Breeders' Cup race with Moira (Ghostzapper) in the GI Maker's Mark Filly & Mare Turf and some 48 hours later she went through the ring for $4.3 million. Knowing he'd have plenty to say, we invited Attard to join us on this week's TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented by Keeneland. He admitted that saying goodbye to the best horse he has ever trained was difficult. “Well, right now it's extremely difficult, no doubt about it.” Attard said. “You know, for our stable, our barn, these type of horses don't come by often. Then you get a horse that did so many firsts like she did. There's obviously that sentimental attachment and love for her. Cultivating it all in the Breeders' Cup was a dream come true in a sense. Now to have to kind of watch her go, that has been one of the most hardest things I've had to do in horse racing. The love and the bond that you grow for these horses, it's hard to explain. And I don't think people realize how much we care for these animals, how much we appreciate them.” Moira gave Attard his first win in the Queen's Plate (now the King's Plate), his first Canadian Horse of the Year and is in a strong position to win this year's Eclipse Award for North America's champion turf filly and mare. Ironically, she is not eligible for any Sovereign Award in Canada because she did not compete the minimum of three times in her home country, which is the requirement. When asked if he thought the rule was fair, Attard said that he did not. “I don't, to be honest,” he said. “Unfortunately, under the criteria, as you mentioned, for the Sovereign Awards, she is not eligible. I'm hoping that the Jockey Club of Canada that looks after the Sovereign Awards does something to honor and recognize her. Obviously, the seventh Canadian bred to win a Breeders' Cup race in history is pretty special. I think that alone tells you the significance and how important of a Canadian bred she is. “As it stands right now, she has a very good opportunity to become the Eclipse Award winner,” Attard said. “Who would have ever imagined that when Donato Lanni put this group together to buy a Canadian-bred to try to win a Queen's Plate that this would happen? Here we are winning a Breeders' Cup race and now, possibly, an Eclipse Award. Like how surreal is that? I almost want to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming.” Apparently Moira has her quirks and Attard has mentioned that she can be a handful. She must also be pretty smart because she can tell when it's a race day, he said. “On a regular day when you get her ready to go out and train in the mornings, you can put the saddle on easily,” Attard said. “I can throw the bridle over her head very easy. On race day, after let's say 12 o'clock, anytime after 12, you try to put that bridle on, she just knows it's game time. It's a fight getting it on her, getting the tongue tie on, too. She just knows on race day she's doing something different. “And we've even tried to trick her,” said Attard. “We've literally put the saddle on her before sending her over just to try to trick her into thinking she's just going out to train. And still, she's just smarter than we are. She knows. She's just a real cool horse, a real special horse. Just a top performer that was so consistent and brought it each and every time.” In our breeding spotlight section, we looked at the WinStar stallion Life Is Good (Into Mischief). Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com, and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley reviewed several Breeders' Cup races, including the eventful GI Longines Breeders' Cup Classic. While all three applauded the effort of race winner Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), the conclusion was that runner-up Fierceness (City of Light) was the best horse that day because he held on so well after chasing a brutally fast pace. In trying to understand why City of Troy (Justify) ran so poorly in the Classic, Moss said it was simple because he is a grass horse who wanted no part of dirt racing. The team also congratulated Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) for her win in the GI Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff, where she likely clinched the Horse of the Year title. Finally, Moss returned to the subject of using GPS tracking for fractional times–like at Del Mar–and how the numbers are often incorrect. To watch the TDN Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here. The post Kevin Attard Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Klaravich Stables' Oversubscribed heads a field of 3-year-old fillies in the Nov. 8 Pebbles Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack. View the full article

What was worth noting from all over the country, including the pre Cup trials, for the week ending 7/11/2024 Kevin Kline (2g Always B Miki – Matai Mies) Tr. R Green Pukekohe (31/10/240 In a three horse heat, the Green trained 2YO led from gate rise and did enough to hold Makorori (trail) out with a sharp last 800m. MR:2:02.7, 800m in 57.7, 400m in 28.0. Unplaced in a couple of 2YO races, the last back in August but like many by his sire, should get better with time. Dam was a handy mare, winning 6 and has done a good job as a broodmare leaving 5 winners, 4 of which have achieved black type. ‘Kevin’ looks well capable of adding to his mum’s breeding record. Aldebaran What (3g Tactical Landing – U Dream) Tr.Wallis/Hackett Straight to the front over four rivals and proved far superior (mistakes by those rivals didn’t help their efforts) but officially 38 1/2L back to the second horse. MR:2:12.7, 800m in 61.2, 400m in 30.4. Not sighted since April when unplaced in the 3YO Harness Millions ‘listed’ race but bred to be above average and on this effort could be ready to show his true worth. Owned by a number of high profile harness participants. Twisted Sister (2f Bettor’s Delight – Double Twist) Tr. M White Led and stayed on strongly to keep two rivals at bay in this qualifying heat. MR:2:04.9, 800m in 59.8, 400m in 29.3. Another with plenty of breeding to support her potential racing career. Dam a half to Twist And Twirl who has left the likes of King Of Swing and Bettor Twist. This filly is the third foal of her dam and earlier foals in Double Time (7 wins) & Twista (3 wins) have impressed on the track to date Here’s Johny (2g Johny Rock – Abbey Row) Tr. P Hunter Winton (1/11/24) Soon in front over 2 rivals, not extended to stay in front. MR:2:04.0, 800m in 57.7, 400m in 29.4. Thereabouts in all 8 starts to date but with only a couple of placings to show for his efforts. Has improved with the racing and certainly good enough to snare a win in the deep south all things being equal Always Ticking (3f Always B Miki – Happy Ticker) Tr. B Gray Got to the front and always going well, stayed on strongly to keep Falcon’s Watch out by 1/2L. MR:2:03.0, 800m in 57.7, 400m in 29.0. Hasn’t started since early June but has always looked above average, winning 2 from 14 starts and another 10 top 4 placings. Likely to get her chance in the 3YO fillies specials if she comes back as expected in her best form Dallas Dale (3g Fear The Dragon – Roxy Dale) Tr. K Green Wyndham (2/11/24) Sped to the lead soon after the start, always going well, came clear of 4 rivals last 100m for impressive win. Last 800m in 61.8, 400m in 30.7. Had just the four race day starts for a couple of minor placings but the nature of this performance suggested that a maiden win would not surprise in the deep south in the coming weeks. Interest in the run of the former Tony Herlihy trained pacer Harold Hanover, now with Earl Swain. Trailed 3 deep before angling out at the 400m to challenge, looked likely final turn but off stride soon after and officially fifth of five. Rakamick (2g Always B Miki – Raksbet) Tr. C Barron In front after 200m, worked clear to be on his own first lap, gaps closed from 1000m, kept up strong run to stay clearly in front MR:2:06.3, 800m in 60.5, 400m in 31.3. Already the veteran of seven 2YO starts, several against the best of his age group and not disgraced. Like many of the Mikis, should get better with time and will prove competitive in any southern maiden field at least. Ginerva (2f Bettor’s Delight) made up good ground from well back at the 600m for 2nd. Qualified back in May but yet to make her race debut. Amaretto Franco (4m Terror To Love – Aziza) Tr. S McRae Motukarara (2/11/24) Settled fourth of 6, improved to lead 1200m, kept up strong run to prove too good for her 5 rivals. MR:2:13.1, 800m in 61.0, 400m in 28.0 (grass track). Has fashioned a good record winning four from just 13 starts and particularly against her own sex, should prove very competitive. Astute trainer might even consider taking her down south to the Central Otago circuit over the Xmas/New Year period. Should not be underestimated wherever she lines up. Delightingold (2f Bettor’s Delight – Return To Gold) Tr. S McRae Went as well as her breeding might suggest, heading off seven rivals with a strong last 400m, settled sixth of 8 then third line outer last 800m, sustained finish to get over the top of her rivals. Not yet qualified but rates as a half to the good mare Spellbound (14 wins) and several other handy winners. Dam was also handy winning four. Last 800m in 64.0, 400m in 28.5 (grass track). Looks a strong prospect to make a racehorse when that opportunity comes around. Winnyzback (4g Franco Ledger – Ferry Glide) Tr. A Faulks Straight into trail, eased to sit parked 600m, got in deciding strides over pacemaker Franco Tim final 50m. While overall time nothing flash, the closing 800m/400m suggested that he could be a horse to follow in the coming weeks. Last 800m in 60.0, 400m in 28.0 (grass track). Lightly raced to date winning three of 15 starts but has shown his best form around this time of the year previously and deserves respect when next lining up. Has been freshened since last start placing behind Borrisokane. Ultimate Rush (3f Ultimate Machete – Always Rushing) Tr. V Sell Oamaru (2/11/24) Did best in this qualifier over two rivals, showing ‘good lick’ when it mattered MR:2:05.5, 800m in 57.6. By an underrated sire who deserves more of a go based upon what he has done to date, this filly has some very good relations albeit some generations back. This was a family developed successfully by the Sellars family and included cup class pacers in Sassenach (12 wins), Ryal (9 wins) & Stampede (11 wins). Look out for her. Tabasco (4g Bettor’s Delight – Saucy Cullen) Tr. B Williamson Time honours on the day proving too good for just two rivals. MR:2:02.0, 800m in 56.4. Has won the three races but recently mixing his form when asked to compete at Addington on Friday nights. The ‘South of the Waitaki’ race at Addington on Show day looks an ideal platform to re-ignite the form line where he will get to face familiar opposition from his own stomping ground. Dash Dosh (2f Trixton – Dosh) Tr. T Bagrie Addington/NZ Cup trials (6/11/24). Straight to the front, always going well, cleared out from the 400m over 3 rivals, officially by 12 1/4L MR:2:05.9, 800m in 58.2, 400m in 28.8. Has had just the three race day starts for a couple of minor placings, the last in late August behind the unbeaten Habibti Pat. Dam a half to the smart Bordeaux (11 wins) and the second dam won 6. Held in some regard by her connections and that maiden win doesn’t look all that far away especially on this trial effort. Meant To Be (2g Father Patrick – Luby Lou) Tr. Purdon / Phelan Settled fifth of 6, secured 1×1 drag into the race last 800m, challenged final turn, too strong final stages MR;2:04.8, 800m in 59.9, 400m in 29.8. Has won three of 6 and proven to be right up there with the best of his age group, nothing likely to change going forward. Some good runs in behind. Habibti Pat led winner up at the 800m, not knocked around to hold 2nd. Run of race from Ya Rite Darl after breaking in score up and losing a ton of ground, made contact with the bunch 600m out and had the cheek to run on close up in 4th less than 2L from winner. Higher Power , stablemate of the winner, began well to trail only to break 1100m out and lost all chance. Stella Rouge (2f Bettor’s Delight – Lady Gilpin) Tr. S & A Telfer Soon in front, sprinted sharply from the 400m & way too good for her four rivals. MR:2:02.9, 800m in 57.7, 400m in 27.8. Looks a filly with plenty of bottom, has already won the two from 5 starts and likely to be key player in the 2YO filly specials. Northern visitor Hot And Dangerous raced in fourth position then made ground in good style last 200m to snare second, deserves respect when next at the races. Got The Chocolates (2g Art Major – Kate Black) Tr. R & J Dunn Trailed Captain Sampson in four-horse field, out at the top of the lane to finish best with plenty left in the tank. Last 800m in 59.6, 400m in 28.9. Cards kept close to the chest here with a rather slow time for this class of horse. On Cup day, has drawn the inside of second line behind ‘Captain’ (4 wins from 5 starts) and therefore likely to get a similar run in the big 2yo race. Marketplace sat on the back of the winner then sprinted up to get within a 1/2L of the Dunn runner. Unfortunately for him he has drawn the outside gate on Tuesday but does have the class to overcome it with some luck in the running. Revolution (3g Courage Under Fire – Paddy Me) Tr. C & J DeFilippi Straight to the front & always going well, too strong over final stages, impressive. MR:2:00.7, 800m in 57.1, 400m in 28.5. Has disappointed in four race day starts but freshened since last racing and has looked above average on more than one occasion, punters should stick with him. Miki B ran solidly for second while Ukraine raced in midfield and never elected to challenge at any time, finished under his own steam Hes From Heaven (3c Sweet Lou – Dreams From Heaven) Tr. J Tubbs (Aust) Soon in front, still there final turn, headed, came back to nose out The Big Lebowski (trail) and Princess Meritaten (3 deep) who both shaped attractively. MR:1:57.5, 800m in 55.5, 400m in 28.1. The Aussie visitor already the winner of eight from just 15 starts and not to be underestimated when he lines up on race day. Top filly Duchess Megxit sat in fourth then made ground over final 200m on a fast last 800m. No doubting her class but she will need all of that to overcome her horror draw on Tuesday. Dynasty (3f Rocknroll Hanover – Special Rose) Tr. R Butt Midfield mostly, looking for room 250m, never saw daylight in the straight (heat won by a pacemaking Neverseentherain) MR:2:00.5, 800m in 57.7, 400m in 29.0. Found Stella Rouge too good last time but that was no disgrace and gets her chance to go one better on Cup Day in Race 2. The Reid trained pair Next Level (trail) and Bazooka both shaped well. The latter made an early mistake and settled in the rear, ran on with purpose as did Borrisokane who ran on from the rear when the race all but over Classic Elegance (3f Art Major – Sloane Square) Tr. R Butt Got to trail Shake A Leg, out to attack final turn, did enough to outpoint that runner last 50m but both shaped attractively MR:2:008, 800m in 57.4, 400m in 28.7. Classic Elegance has a good draw in the Nevele R Fillies final to use, Shake A Leg perhaps better than a runners chance in Race 2 despite a second line draw. Quinn who hasn’t started for almost a year sat fourth then not pulled out in the run home. Smart on debut, only the three runs to date and has a stable reputation. The Lazarus Effect (3g Lazarus – Brook Street) Tr. R Butt Away smartly and soon in front, always going well, won with ‘a leg in the air’ as they say, last 800m in 57.3, 400m in 28.0. One start for one win and looks very capable of doubling up on cup day for his large group of owners. Commander Joe sat in the 1×1 and never was asked for an effort in the run home. Tyron Eros (3g Majestic Son – Tyron’s Aphrodite) Tr. R & J Dunn Gradually worked his way to the front and from the bell, turned heat into a procession, winning officially by 12 1/2L at the line. MR:2:01.3, 800m in 59.1, 400m in 30.3. His big assignment is on the Friday and judging by this effort is going to take all kinds of beating. Already has $117k in the bank with 5 wins from 11 starts Just Believe (8g Orlando Vici – Heaven’s Above) Tr. J Tubbs (Aust) The champ content to sit third of 6 in single file, challenged top of the straight, found one better in I Dream Of Jeannie (trail) but under a big hold at the line and obviously could have gone a lot faster. Last 800m in 58.4, 400m in 30.1. This trial would have him cherry ripe for the Dominion where he has drawn well, most certainly the one to beat. 37 wins to date and closing in on $2M in stakes ! Chase A Dream (3c Captaintreacherous – Secret Lotion) Tr. M & N Purdon Slowest of the five but quickly recovered and in front after 400m, too good for Cup contender Franco Marek who put plenty of dash into his finish from three deep. MR:2:03.1, 800m in 56.1, 400m in 28.3. Ten wins from just 15 starts says it all and he is one very smart racehorse. Beach Ball began safely and raced in fourth, finished on without being pushed, form line looks bleak but placed in the cup last year and his run in the Ashburton Flying Stakes after missing away was full of merit. Another cup contender Dalton Shard fifth of 5 throughout and never got close enough to threaten. His good manners have been negated by a poor draw on Tuesday. To see previous Trials Reports click here View the full article

By Jonny Turner Win, lose, or draw Kerryn Tomlinson will notch another milestone in her harness racing career on Thursday. The Oamaru horsewoman will line up her first starter as a trainer at her home track in race 5, the Brad Williamson Racing Stables Mobile pace. Tomlinson has plenty of experience preparing horses at Brad Williamson’s stable, but at Thursday’s Oamaru meeting she will put her name up in lights for the first time. “I am looking forward to it, I have got a couple of horses in work and hopefully they can win a few races,” Tomlinson said. Tomlinson’s first starter will be Dare Devil who looks a big winning threat on what he’s shown at the races. However, the pacer must overcome starting from the outside of the front line in barrier 8. “He has had plenty of work and I have been happy with him.” “The only worry is that he has only had the one trial, so he doesn’t have that race fitness yet.” “He should go a pretty good race, but he will definitely improve with the run.” Tomlinson has a handy book of outside drives including Cody Banner who comes into Race 6, the Grass Track 11th December From 4pm Handicap Trot, on the back of a solid second at Ascot Park. “Hopefully he will like being back on a bigger track, he didn’t trot as well as he can around Invercargill.” “He should be a good chance, it looks like he will have to work from the 20m mark.” “But if he gets not a bad run, he should be right there in that field.” Feta Go Fernco looks another solid hope for Tomlinson who will try to bag a penalty-free win with the pacer. “She was a bit green last start or she would’ve finished closer.” “I drove her at the trials before that run and she went good.” “From one she should hopefully get a nice run and be a good chance.” Monsignor looks another handy chance for Tomlinson at her home track. “I haven’t driven him before but his last start was good and it is an even field so hopefully he can go good.” The reinswoman also combines with Fourth Amendment in race 7 (7.37pm), the To Book Your Xmas Party Call 027 4819424 Mobile Pace. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a son of Pride (Fr) (Peintre Celebre). 15.20 Newcastle, Nov, £6,300, 2yo, 8f 5y (AWT) Charlie Johnston-trained newcomer PRIDE OF DONEGAL (IRE) (Saxon Warrior {Ire}) is a son of G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up and three-time Group 1 winner Pride (Fr) (Peintre Celebre) and thus a half-brother to dual Group 2-winning G1 Hong Kong Vase third One Foot In Heaven (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). The 100,000gns Tattersalls October Book 2 graduate encounters 11 rivals in this straight one-mile test. They feature Shadwell debutant Yaa Min (GB) (Frankel {GB}), a 370,000gns Tattersalls December foal, who is a Roger Varian-conditioned half-brother to four-time German Group 3 winner Wonderful Moon (Ger) (Sea The Moon {Ger}). 18.30 Chelmsford City, Nov, £10,000, 2yo, 10f (AWT) Godolphin's AEGEAN PRINCE (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a homebred son and the first foal out of G3 Prix de la Grotte victrix and G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix Vermeille runner-up Musis Amica (Ire) (Dawn Approach {Ire}). The Charlie Appleby trainee's six rivals include Ollie Sangster's similarly unraced Kentucky River (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), who is a half-brother to G1 Melbourne Cup and G1 Grosser Preis von Berlin-winning sire Protectionist (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}). The post Son Of Arc Runner-Up Pride To Face 11 In Newcastle Debut 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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Tickets for the 90th Opening Day at Santa Anita Park on Thursday, Dec. 26 are now available online, the track said via a press release on Wednesday. The day will include an array of events and entertainment, plus racegoers will receive a free 2025 wall calendar which features the 13 top moments in the history of Santa Anita as voted on by the public. With a first post set for 11:00 a.m. PT, general admission is available for $10, and premium box seats and Loge Box Seats are also available for purchase. Among the several planned activities is a Craft Beer Festival held on the track apron and a Whiskey in Winter in the upscale Chandelier Room, which features tastings, live music and more. Walk-up general admission tickets will be available for $20. For 1/ST REWARDS members with their loyalty card, the general admission cost is $5, and that is the same price for admission to the infield. The post Santa Anita Opening Day Tickets For Dec. 26 On Sale Now appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After watching his promising 2-year-old filly, Quickick, rally for third in the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar, owner Greg Tramontin turned his attention to the November Breeding Stock Sale and expanding his broodmare band.View the full article

Longtime Illinois horseman and Breeders' Cup-winning owner and breeder Frank Carl Calabrese died at his home in Park Ridge, Ill., Nov. 4, his 96th birthday.View the full article