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What 2024 Golden Eagle Day Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, November 2, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) headlines the action at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, supported by an outstanding 10-race program, including the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) alongside the Group 3 Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m). The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and with some rainfall predicted to hit the course proper on Thursday and Friday, punters can expect a Soft 5 surface for race-day. 2024 Golden Eagle Day is scheduled to get underway at 12:10pm local time. Click here for HorseBetting’s preview of the 2024 Golden Eagle. Russell Balding Stakes Tip: Bella Nipotina It’s hard to be against Bella Nipotina in the 2024 Russell Balding Stakes. The seven-year-old mare continues to revel in her racing as she produced a career-best performance in the Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19, sitting wide without cover to secure a stunning head bobbing victory in the worlds’ richest race on turf. She shouldn’t have any trouble slotting in for cover from barrier three this time around, and with Soft conditions making her even more formidable, Bella Nipotina should prove too classy once again. Russell Balding Stakes Race 3 – #3 Bella Nipotina (3) 7yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Craig Williams (56.5kg) +150 with Neds Rosehill Gold Cup Tip: Relentless Voyager Relentless Voyager brings some elite European form down under and looks perfectly placed on debut for the Ciaron Maher barn. The son of Ulyssess hit the line well in a cracking edition of the Ebor Handicap (2816m) at York on August 24, and although he was beaten by 6.3 lengths, he finished close up behind the likes of Sea King and Onesmoothoperator. Both of those horses have secured wins in Australia before lining up in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (3200m), and provided Relentless Voyager can hold that form, he must be considered the one to beat in the Rosehill Gold Cup. Rosehill Gold Cup Race 9 – #4 Relentless Voyager (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Craig Williams (57kg) +500 with Picklebet Best Bet at Rosehill: Left Field The Brad Widdup-trained Left Field returns after a 140-day spell and appears ready for a first-up assault. The progressive four-year-old proved a model of consistency last preparation, with a win and two minor placings across her four starts as her only failure came on a Heavy track at Rosehill on June 6. Her two trials suggest she’s ready to fire here, and with a genuine tempo engaged, watch for Left Field to be barrelling down the centre of the course to claim her third-career victory. Best Bet Race 6- #15 Left Field (7) 4yo Mare | T: Brad Widdup | J: Tyler Schiller (54kg) +450 with Dabble Next Best at Rosehill: Elettrica Elettrica caught the eye first-up over 1200m at Warwick Farm on October 16 and should appreciate the extra 100m to gather in her rivals. She couldn’t reel in the 3.3-length margin in an on-speed-dominated affair and looks much better suited getting back to the Rosehill circuit where she’s claimed two of her four wins in the past. Molly Bourke should lob into a handy position from barrier six throughout, and at the each-way price with horse racing bookmakers, Elettrica should give followers a bold sight turning for home. Next Best Race 2 – #1 Elettrica (6) 6yo Mare | T: Richard & Will Freedman | J: Molly Bourke (a2kg) (61.5kg) +900 with Playup Best Value at Rosehill: Poppin’ Champagne Poppin’ Champagne drops back to BM78 company after giving a good account of herself in the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on October 19. She got every chance to figure by Dylan Gibbons but was simply outclassed by the likes of Lekvarte and Quickster. This looks a far more suitable assignment on paper, and with the daughter of Written Tycoon likely to lob into a mid-field position with cover throughout, watch for Poppin’ Champagne to be bursting clear down the centre of the Rosehill straight. Best Value Race 10 – #5 Poppin’ Champagne (6) 4yo Mare | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Dylan Gibbons (58.5kg) +1000 with Bet365 Saturday quaddie tips for Rosehill Rosehill quadrella selections November 2, 2024 1-2-3-4 1-3-12-13-15-16-19 2-3-4-8 1-5-7-9-10-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Lux Libertas will contest the Financial Services 1300 at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Lux Libertas kicked off her campaign in July as a maidener and on Saturday she will be given the opportunity to prove herself in Open company for the first time in the Financial Services 1300. The Almanzor four-year-old has powered through the grades this preparation, winning five of her last six starts over 1200m and 1400m, including a dominant display in MAAT company at Te Rapa’s feature meeting on October 12. Andrew Scott, who trains Lux Libertas in partnership with Lance O’Sullivan, is under no illusions that Saturday’s contest will be a test for the mare, with top-weight and dual Group 1 winner La Crique among a very strong line-up in the open handicap. “She just continues to handle her preparation well, she seems to be gaining more and more confidence,” Scott said. “Obviously this is quite a step-up in class, but with the way she’s racing and training, we believe she’s going to be competitive. She has to shorten in trip a wee bit and go right-handed, but she continues to cope well, stay sound and maintain a really good level, so we’re confident she’ll run well. “Our plan was to introduce her to open grade this weekend, and if her performance warranted it, we could look towards running her in the Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (Group 2, 1400m) on the 23rd of November.” The Wexford contingent will be represented by a further three runners at the meeting, including Prosegur, who made a strong account of herself when saluting on debut at Taupo. The three-year-old Proisir filly had the advantage of an inside barrier on that occasion, a luxury she will be without on Saturday, having drawn the outside in an original field of eight for the Armory Standing at Mapperley Stud 3YO. “We were pleased with her performance at Taupo, a lot went right for her that day and she had a good draw and quickened out well for an inexperienced horse,” Scott said. “She’s taken good improvement from the experience of a run under her belt, but she’s another horse who goes right-handed for the first time, and after drawing one on debut, she goes to the outside this time. “It won’t be so easy for her this week, but she’s certainly a filly that we think when she gets out to 1400 and a mile, she’s going to have a good summer. “It may be a case of continuing to educate her a wee bit on Saturday, but she’ll finish strong.” Scott believes a bright future lies ahead also for Tanganyika, a gelding who was lightly raced through a successful three-year-old period. A winner of two from five starts, Tanganyika has been away from the races since mid-February, where he finished fifth in the Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1200m), just a length from the winner in Pericles. “He had a good year and he’s had really good physical development from three to four,” Scott said. “He’s a horse that we believe will get to open grade this campaign, and whilst he’s a bit disadvantaged in the draw (13) on Saturday he makes up for that on ability. “We’ve got high hopes for him this season.” Masa Hashizume will ride the son of Ace High in the Tauranga Crossing 1200, while Kevin Stott has been booked aboard progressive stayer Incredible in the New World 1300. Another horse with just five starts under his belt, Incredible built to a tidy maiden victory over 2000m in mid-May, a distance Scott believes will be right up his alley in the coming months. “He’s a promising horse, he’s only kicking off here but once he gets out to a mile and 2000m, we think he’s a really nice up-and-coming New Zealand stayer,” he said. “He’s got a wee way of the process in front of him before getting out to a favourable trip, but he’s certainly a stronger horse this time around and we think he’ll have a good summer.” Horse racing news View the full article

Bella Waters will contest the Financial Services Handicap (1300m) at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Lightly raced mare Bella Waters came a long way in a short time last preparation and has impressed ahead of her return at Tauranga on Saturday. The progressive daughter of the late Sacred Falls will resume in Saturday’s Financial Services Handicap (1300m) after missing her planned kick-off date on Labour Day. “We did have her in at Te Rapa so we had to change, it is 1300m and I would have preferred 1400m, but I think she will still give a good account of herself,” said Moira Murdoch, who trains in partnership with daughter Kieran. They prepare Bella Waters for breeders Cambridge Stud and ticked off a significant box during her rapid rise through the ranks last season. She was a Rating 65 winner at New Plymouth before a runner-up finish at Ellerslie and then produced a peak performance at her ninth start to claim top honours in the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m). The half-sister to the Group 2 Autumn Stakes (1800m) winner Immediacy was then sent for a deserved spell and pleased during her time off. “She has done very well, we gave her a nice long break and she trialled up really encouragingly the other day at Avondale over 1000 metres,” Murdoch said. “She is obviously adept over ground and it would be quite nice to say that she has a little more zing this preparation. “She might show a bit in a 1600m race somewhere, but at the moment we are just going race by race. She is a lovely horse, a very giving and enthusiastic mare.” Bella Waters was ridden in her lead-up trial by Warren Kennedy and the champion jockey will again take the reins on Saturday. Meanwhile, Murdoch is scouring programs to find a suitable race for well-performed stablemate Shamus, whose place in the handicap is making him tricky to place to best advantage. “I’m just weighing up the options at the moment and if someone would put on a weight-for-age over 1400m that would be wonderful, that’s his pet trip,” she said. Shamus was a handicap winner over that distance two runs back at Ellerslie before the son of Shamexpress returned there to finish midfield when saddled with 60kg over 1600m. Murdoch is also pleased with the progress being made by stable newcomer Avalene. “She had some leg problems, so she came out here to the beach and isn’t far off trialling. She’s a talented mare and is doing well,” she said. The Joan Egan-bred and owned Vadamos six-year-old won four times from the stable of Roger James and Robert Wellwood and hasn’t raced since she was fifth in the Christmas Cup (2100m) at Otaki last December. Horse racing news View the full article

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, November 2, 2024 First Race 12:24pm AWST Visit Dabble The Prince Of Wales Stakes and Asian Beau Stakes, both at Group 3 level, will headline the massive nine-race card at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with perfect weather forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, expect an upgrade to a Good surface on Saturday. The rail will be pushed out to the +8m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 12:24pm AWST. Prince Of Wales Stakes tip: Snowdome Neville and Brad Parnham will combine with the recently gelded Snowdome when he returns from a 32-week spell in the Prince Of Wales Stakes with no public trial in readiness for this contest. This son of Rommel has strong first-up (6:2-1-1) and distance (8:4-1-2) records, and with him coming into this with no trial, it suggests he is going very well at home. From barrier one, Parnham will settle behind a hot speed, and if he can get into clear air at the 300m mark, Snowdome will prove hard to hold out. Prince Of Wales Stakes Race 7 – #4 Snowdome (1) 5yo Gelding | T: Neville Parnham | J: Brad Parnham (58.5kg) +500 with Picklebet Asian Beau Stakes tip: Super Smink Super Smink appears to have returned in career best form this preparation, recording back-to-back placings in her two runs, including an unlucky second in the Group 3 Eurythmic Stakes last start. Daniel Morton and the connections of this daughter of Super One will be very happy after drawing barrier six, which should allow Chris Parnham to settle closer to the speed. If Parnham can find a back to follow around the final corner and is within four lengths off the leader, Super Smink will power over the top of her rivals late. Asian Beau Stakes Race 8 – #2 Super Smink (6) 4yo Mare | T: Daniel Morton | J: Chris Parnham (57kg) +240 with Dabble Best Bet at Ascot: Pull The Trigger After having to share the spoils in a dead-heat last start, Pull The Trigger will seek a winning hat-trick in the opening race for Daniel & Ben Pearce. This four-year-old gelding has won both starts since returning for his third racing campaign, and with the strength of his finishing burst over 1400m, the 1600m should suit third-up. After drawing the ace barrier, William Pike will settle close to the speed and attempt to replicate last start by bursting through a gap late to savage the line. Best Bet Race 1 – #3 Pull The Trigger (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: William Pike (57.5kg) +170 with Neds Next Best at Ascot: Chollima Chollima was the flashing light run in a 1400m race at this track on October 19, when the Darren McAuliffe-trained mare worked home strongly between runners to finish third. Now that the daughter of Starspangledbanner strikes a weaker race over 1500m, she will appreciate a strong speed and should be hitting this contest at peak fitness third-up. Brad Parnham will settle worse than midfield on the outside of runners before peeling out wide to finish off strongly down the middle of the track. Next Best Race 3 – #2 Chollima (8) 4yo Mare | T: Darren McAuliffe | J: Brad Parnham (59.5kg) +210 with PlayUp Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot races Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, November 2, 2024 1-2-4 3-4-5-8 2-3-9-15 3-4-6-12-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

What Moonee Valley races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, November 1, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Moonee Valley Racing Club will host a competitive eight-race program this Friday evening. The track was rated as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, and with perfect weather forecast for Friday, expect the surface to remain in the Good range throughout the meeting. The rail will be in the +4m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 5:45pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Roadcone Roadcone has run two solid races in Benchmark 70 grade to kick off this preparation, but after failing to win, Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman have chosen to drop him back in grade here. This son of Almanzor settled behind the speed at Ballarat last start and battled on gamely on the inside of runners for fifth over 1400m. With Ryan Houston taking 3kg off his back along with a class and distance drop, Roadcone gets a great chance to record another win. Best Bet Race 8 – #2 Roadcone (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Ryan Houston (a3) (61.5kg) Bet with PlayUp Next Best at Moonee Valley: Farewell To Eire Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman will be looking to bookend the Moonee Valley card, with Farewell to Eire seeking to go one better after a second-place finish at Moe last start. The son of Vadamos had to sustain a long run before the home turn on a Heavy track, and after lunging on the line, he went down by a nose to Igotcha over 1600m. Although he meets that winner again, a firmer track and hot speed is expected to favour this lightly raced mare. If Luke Nolen can find a back to follow from the 400m mark, Farewell To Eire will go very close. Next Best Race 1 – #5 Farewell To Eire (1) 5yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Luke Nolen (58.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Value at Moonee Valley: Fiorenot Fiorenot has continued to go from strength to strength in his first racing campaign following a tough win over 1700m at Warrnambool last start, where he had to carry 62kg and still managed to win. As a son of Fiorente, this four-year-old gelding will appreciate another rise in trip and should have no worries with the 2040m. Jordan Childs will be legged aboard this guy for his third ride, and from barrier 12, Fiorenot will settle back in the field, tack onto the three-wide running line, and finish off strongly. Best Value Race 7 – #2 Fiorenot (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Tom Dabernig | J: Jordan Childs (61kg) Bet with Dabble Moonee Valley quaddie tips – 1/11/24 Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, November 1, 2024 2-3-5-8 2-3-6-8 1-4-5-6-11 2-7-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

After a midweek treble, the veteran handler turns his attention to Sunday’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m).View the full article

by Steve Sherack & J.N. Campbell DEL MAR, CA — A stallion share (2.5% fractional interest) in undefeated 2022 Horse of the Year and GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner Flightline (Tapit) brought $2.5 million from Jane Lyon's Summer Wind Farm to top the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale held in Del Mar's paddock Wednesday evening. The final offering of the sale, the stallion share was consigned by Lane's End Farm as Hip 12. Flightline welcomed his first foals this year and will command a $150,000 stud fee at Lane's End in 2025. Flightline, of course, was bred by Summer Wind and brought $1 million as a Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling. He was campaigned in partnership by Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds and Woodford Racing, with Summer Wind Equine also staying in for a piece. A share in Flightline sold for $4.6 million at the 2022 Keeneland November sale, just two days after his jaw-dropping win in the Classic. “The foals that Flightline is producing are just different,” said consultant Dr. Steve Jackson, who signed the ticket on Lyon's behalf. “They're strong and their correct. Lots of class. They are just really, really nice foals, so it made sense to go after this share. This was the amount at the top end that we thought this share would go for and we hit the mark.” A stallion share in #BreedersCup champion Flightline sells for $2.5 million at tonight's @keeneland Championship Sale! pic.twitter.com/2EAgtjVPqe — Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) October 31, 2024 A stallion share in GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint 7-5 morning-line favorite Cogburn (Not This Time) (Hip 5) brought $475,000 from Richard and Connie Snyder. Cogburn set a North American-record time for 5 1/2 furlongs (:59.80) while capturing the GI Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga. He will be retired to WinStar Farm at the end of the year for the 2025 breeding season. Cogburn is campaigned in partnership by Clark Brewster and L. William and Corinne Heiligbrodt and trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. “We are happy and obviously excited about Cogburn and all that he has done this year,” said WinStar Farm's President/CEO & Racing Manager Elliott Walden. “The chance to offer this share came up and Keeneland did a fabulous job putting this on.” The GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint-bound Pandora's Gift (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) (Hip 11) brought $850,000 from Randy Sarf's LSU Stables. The Sarf family will also be represented by 'TDN Rising Star' Far Bridge (English Channel) in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Turf. Pandora's Gift, Group 3-placed in Ireland, finished third for owner/trainer Stuart C. Williams in the GII Franklin Stakes at Keeneland last time Oct. 13. “The idea was a simple one behind this [Keeneland Championship Sale] and that was to have a party with a sale, and not a sale with a party,” said Keeneland President Shannon Arvin. “That was really the intention and I think we are thrilled with the results. Anytime you introduce something new, it can take a little while for people to register what we are doing, and it was great that so many people came out who were willing to give it a shot.” Arvin continued, “We knew we wanted to offer different types of bloodstock, so definitely ones that had relevant updates or ones that were actually running in the World Championships. This is a game that takes complete patience, and how often do you have a chance to buy something on a Wednesday that is going to run at this level on a Friday or Saturday.” Keeneland's Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy added, “With something new it always takes time to gain real traction. We were really pleased with the ones that sold. The others that didn't sell got very, very close. We were appreciative of the people who supported the sale from the selling side. It is also important to remember that the horses that can go forward not only for the Breeders' Cup, but for the rest of the year. We had participation from the Middle East and again from the major breeders on the Flightline and Cogburn shares. We certainly learned from this experience and the feedback was really positive. It was something fun to do and we achieved that.” The post Stallion Share in Flightline Brings $2.5 Million, Tops Keeneland Championship Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

No Flightline or Cody’s Wish, instead a collection of very competitive races with a bunch of horses you may never have heard of.View the full article

By Mike Love Timaru trainer Graeme Telfer heads to the grass at Methven on Friday looking to add more success to his week – after Szybka Lane won impressively at Ashburton on Labour Day. He will line up three runners on the grass at Mt Harding although success in Race 1, the Speight’s Trot over 1700m, may be defined as “just doing things right” when it comes to maiden trotter Silvester. “He’s a work in progress. If he trotted all the way he would be a chance,” said Graeme Telfer. The four-year-old gelding by The Pres initially went away well on debut at Oamaru two weeks ago before rolling into a gallop. “We will have to see if he gets through the race without breaking. At this stage he’s a risky proposition.” Since then Silvester returned to the trials where he made another mistake but trotted well thereafter suggesting there is something under the bonnet. “There’s definitely ability there – it’s just a matter of time and learning the ropes.” A quick turnaround for Telfer will see Usa having her first start in Race 2, the Pendene Farms (Fillies and Mares) Mobile Pace. The three-year-old Artsplace filly qualified in March before being tipped out for a spell. Since then she has trialled at Ashburton within the last couple of weeks and will look to keep improving. “She’s another that’s a work in progress. But being a small field and drawn okay will help her. She should get an economical run.” “She’s well bred. I think it’s the second last Artsplace ever.” Prince Rainer lines up in Race 6, the Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton Mobile Trot. Drawn two, the seven-year-old Monarchy gelding returns to his beloved Methven track – having won two of his three career wins, and placing a further eight times from 18 attempts. “He goes well and loves the track. This is his second run in a week, and he’s been finishing off his races well lately.” “If he handles the mobile he should go well.” Prince Rainer has also placed twice from five attempts over the mile. Telfer is optimistic overall about his runners’ chances, and is especially so with the engagement of driver John Dunn who is booked to drive all three. “I think the best part of it is John Dunn driving them.” Telfer’s win with Szybka Lane earlier in the week ticked his tally as a trainer over to 60 career wins. He trains a team of six. Szybka Lane is next likely to race at Oamaru on November 7 followed by a date at stud. “She is going to Captain Crunch.” Racing commences this afternoon from 3:12pm. View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, November 2, 2024 First Race 12:23pm AEST Visit Dabble Brisbane Racing Club will host a nine-race program at Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon, where the first of those races will kick off at 12:23pm AEST. With rain forecast on Thursday and Friday, there is a chance that the track will be downgraded from the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in the +1m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Cartwheels Cartwheels is yet to finish outside the placings from six starts in her career, and she maintained that record with an unlucky third-place finish at this track over 1400m first-up. The Matthew Hoysted-trained mare settled midfield before working off the rail to find a gap in between runners and burst through with a strong finish. Rising to 1600m will suit second-up, and if Andrew Mallyon can get her to the outside of runners on the home turn, Cartwheels will prove hard to hold out. Best Bet Race 3 – #8 Cartwheels (11) 4yo Mare | T: Matthew Hoysted | J: Andrew Mallyon (57.5kg) +300 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Transatlantic Following an impressive trial victory at Deagon over 1050m, Tony Gollan will bring Transatlantic to the races off a 26-week spell, when he will return as a gelding. The son of Snitzel led the field up in his trial and worked his way to the line nicely under no riding, showing that he may have come back better than ever this time in. With the aid of Emily Lang’s 2kg claim, expect Trasatlantic to push forward, settle on speed and prove hard to run down late. Next Best Race 6 – #2 Transatlantic (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Tony Gollan | J: Emily Lang (a2) (60kg) +260 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Propose Propose will drop back in trip from 1820m to 1500m, following her strong victory at this track on October 12. The Matt Kropp-trained filly was stuck by a wall of horses turning for home, but once she got into clear, she let down with a strong turn of foot in the final 200m. Although she steps back in distance, the daughter of Rothesay won over 1350m three starts back, and if she shows a similar finishing burst here, Propose can win again at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 4 – #6 Propose (8) 3yo Filly | T: Matt Kropp | J: Mark Du Plessis (56.5kg) +850 with PlayUp Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, November 2, 2024 1-2-3 2-3-5-10 2-4-6-9-10 3-6-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

King Of Thunder. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) It’s been over eight years since trainer John O’Shea and jockey James McDonald last secured a top-level victory together, but the pair will join forces again when King Of Thunder takes on Saturday’s $2 million Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m). “We’re due to have another nice race win,” O’Shea, who co-trains with Tom Charlton, told Racing.com. “We’re pleased to get him (McDonald) as I think he was holding out for the Godolphin horse (Broadsiding), and when it was announced he wouldn’t run, we picked him up. “We ran the gauntlet a bit, but it all turned out well.” McDonald got his first feel for King Of Thunder during a fast-finishing third place in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase (2040m) last Saturday. “He’s a genuine mile-and-a-half horse that would be best suited by a good tempo,” O’Shea added. “That run was that last step towards the Derby, and he performed really well. “We’ll have no problems with the trip, so you’d expect him to go well.” Set to break from the inside barrier, King Of Thunder currently holds the third line of betting at $7.50 with horse betting sites for the Victoria Derby. Horse racing news View the full article

Derby Day. The first of the four-day Flemington Spring carnival and for the punting purist, it’s akin to Christmas. View the full article

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Trainer Kevin Attard has been one of the most successful trainers in Canadian racing over the last decade, but one of the boxes on his résumé remains unchecked: a Breeders' Cup victory.View the full article

The Melbourne Cup — the race that stops the nation — is here again with a field of 24 local and international horses racing over 3200m for a whopping $8 million in prizemoney. View the full article

Zardozi. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Zardozi is set to make her return to Flemington, the scene of her Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) victory last year, when she competes in Tuesday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Trained by James Cummings, the four-year-old will make her sixth start of the season after placing second in the Group 1 Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick and fourth in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in her latest outings. “Her run in The Metropolitan was outstanding against Land Legend,” Cummings told Racing.com. “Her fourth in the Caulfield Cup wasn’t as good as I hoped, but she still beat most of the field home. It was a gallant fourth in her first look around Caulfield. “I would imagine that [her] form is going to read a lot better at Flemington. “She’s a better horse at Flemington than Randwick and she’s probably a better horse at Flemington than Caulfield.” Cummings is confident Zardozi’s Melbourne Cup prospects are strong, particularly with Andrea Atzeni set to ride her at 51 kilograms. “There’s a lot to be said for getting her back to the scene where she was an exhilarating winner of the VRC Oaks 12 months ago. “She’s got the turn of foot that Melbourne Cup winners in more recent years have needed to win the race.” Zardozi is currently rated a $23 chance with horse racing bookmakers for the Melbourne Cup. Horse racing news View the full article

Joao Moreira. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Joao Moreira, the celebrated Brazilian-born jockey, has expressed his interest in making Australia a more permanent base—if he can secure his family’s approval. In recent months, Moreira has been frequently traveling between Brazil, Australia, and Japan. After working with his Golden Eagle (1500m) ride, Ascoli Piceno, at Canterbury on Wednesday, he shared his enthusiasm for a possible move to Australia but noted that his family’s consent remains uncertain. “If I was going to make the call right away, I’d be making Australia my home by now,” Moreira stated. “Don’t forget, I’ve got a family and I’ve got to make sure I can convince them this would be the best place for them to live. “I have been trying and so far, it is just conversations and discussions, but nothing has been confirmed so far.” Horse racing news View the full article

Following another hugely successful edition of The Everest at Randwick a fortnight ago, it’s now Rosehill’s time to shine this spring, with Sydney’s second biggest racetrack to hold the $10 million Golden Eagle on Saturday. View the full article

What 2024 Victoria Derby Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, November 2, 2024 Prizemoney $2,000,000 Distance 2500m Conditions Set Weights | Three-Year-Olds 2023 winner Riff Rocket (5) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) headlines the opening day of the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington on Saturday, with a capacity field of 16 set to duke it out for the $2 million prize. Can El Castello complete the Spring Champion Stakes and VRC Derby double? Or will there be another three-year-old who claims Group 1 glory for the first time? 2024 VRC Derby odds On the back of a smart win in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes, the Anthony Cummings-trained El Castello has opened as the $3.60 favourite with horse racing bookmakers. On the quick backup after winning the Moonee Valley Vase (2040m) last weekend, Nick Ryan’s Red Aces ($6.50) holds the second line of betting, just in front of King Of Thunder ($7.50), who finished third in the same race. Outside of those three, $10 or better is available for every other runner in 2024 VRC Derby betting markets. 2024 Victoria Derby speed map Traditionally in the VRC Derby, the speed is on early — especially for those drawn wide looking to hold a spot approaching the first turn — but then the race tends to be a real sit-and-sprint affair after the first 600m. This year should be no different, with runners like El Castello, Hot Too Go, Oxford Blue and West Indies all looking to hold a prominent position from a wide barrier. A horse like Red Aces may kick up from barrier four, but expect the likes of Politely Dun, King Of Thunder and Saint Emilion to be in the second half of the field before making their runs late. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 VRC Derby. Recommended! The Better Bettors! Australian-owned and operated bookmaker! Join MarantelliBet 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? Victoria Derby 2024 preview & form Politely Dun may have been beaten by three lengths in the Moonee Valley Vase a week ago, but that race was really set up for those up on speed. The son of Dundeel made a mess of maiden company the start prior over 2000m, and everything this bloke has shown in his career thus far suggests 2500m will be right up his alley. Damian Lane will need to navigate a few speed humps from the rear of the field when entering the home straight, but if the breaks go Politely Dun’s way, the $15 on offer with horse betting sites seems ludicrous. King Of Thunder was massive in defeat in the Moonee Valley Vase, finishing third despite being forced to sustain a long run from about 600m out. From barrier one, James McDonald will need to be at his world-class best to avoid any of those vulnerable at the staying trip, considering this bloke likes to get back and run on in recent times. Should the gaps come, however, King Of Thunder cannot be taken lightly. El Castello is obviously the one to beat, but he will need to do some work from barrier 18 to find the speed and could be vulnerable late. The three-year-old colt held out Henlein in last weekend’s Spring Champion Stakes to bring up a fourth straight win this campaign. Josh Parr makes the trip to ride the son on Castelvecchio, and if the pair are afforded any luck early, El Castello may just put a space on his rivals. At $3.60, however, he is a favourite punters can take on. From there, pick your poison for the back end of your exotics. Red Aces draws to gain an economical run in transit, Saint Emilion was impressive when winning the Geelong Classic (2200m), and Keeneland cannot be dismissed — especially with Hugh Bowman on board. VRC Derby 2024 selections & best bets Selections: 7 POLITELY DUN 8 KING OF THUNDER 1 EL CASTELLO 2 RED ACES $100 betting strategy $50 each way Politely Dun (#7) @ +1400 / +260 with Neds VRC Derby 2024 final field 1. El Castello (18) T: Anthony Cummings J: Joshua Parr W: 57kg F: 1111x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Castelvecchio Dam: Word Games +250 -142.86 2. Red Aces (4) T: Nick Ryan J: Jamie Mott W: 57kg F: 120×1 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Cardiac +600 +140 3. Keeneland (11) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Hugh Bowman W: 57kg F: 31124 Age: 3YO Colour: Black Sex: Gelding Sire: Almanzor (FR) Dam: Savabeel Star (NZ) +900 +188 4. Goldrush Guru (15) T: Andrew Gluyas J: Jamie Kah W: 57kg F: 12211 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: American Pharaoh Dam: Glam Guru +1200 +260 5. Saint Emilion (6) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 57kg F: 1173x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Snitzel Dam: Kylikwong +1300 +260 6. Kingofwallstreet (10) T: Matt Cumani J: Michael Dee W: 57kg F: 127 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Our Girl Raquie +1700 +320 7. Politely Dun (5) T: Danny O’Brien J: Damian Lane W: 57kg F: 41332 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Politeness +1600 +300 8. King Of Thunder (1) T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 37132 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tivaci Dam: Sheezababe (NZ) +650 +160 9. Tenbury Wells (14) T: Tenbury Wells J: Blake Shinn W: 57kg F: 51162 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Dowager Queen (NZ) +1700 +320 10. Peru (2) T: Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson J: Declan Bates W: 57kg F: 66638 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Brazen Beau Dam: Salamati (GER) +12500 +2025 11. China Sea (7) T: John Sargent J: Mark Zahra W: 57kg F: 269×0 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Rippled (GB) +1500 +275 12. Hot Too Go (13) T: Danny O’Brien J: Jordan Childs W: 57kg F: 2227x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB) Dam: Gogo Grace +4500 +775 13. Scary (8) T: Emma-Lee & David Browne J: Luke Nolen W: 57kg F: 53120 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Shocking Dam: Never Ever (NZ) +3400 +600 14. Oxford Blue (16) T: Julius Sandhu J: Ethan Brown W: 57kg F: 313 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fiorente (IRE) Dam: Stockpin (NZ) +2500 +475 15. West Indies (17) T: Mark Walker J: Craig Newitt W: 57kg F: 414x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Anchovy (IRE) +8000 +1250 16. Autumnheat (12) T: Matt Cumani J: Eoin Walsh W: 57kg F: 53944 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB) Dam: Autumn (NZ) +10000 +1550 17 (1E). War Ribbon (3) T: David Payne J: John Allen W: 57kg F: 1223x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Calyx (GB) Dam: Motion of Power +1900 +350 18 (2E). Cecchetti (9) T: Matt Cumani J: Daniel Stackhouse W: 57kg F: 437x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Fiorente (IRE) Dam: Vandancer (NZ) +10000 +1550 Horse racing tips View the full article

DEL MAR, CA – The 'Grizzly' is sitting on go. After a light training session on Tuesday, 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) turned in her first local gallop in the pre-dawn hours at Del Mar on a brisk Wednesday morning. The GI Kentucky Oaks heroine and GI Breeders' Cup Distaff 4-5 morning-line favorite displayed her typical high energy and was an absolute handful beneath exercise rider Danny Ramsey throughout her powerful 1 1/2-mile gallop. “Good?,” trainer Kenny McPeek asked Ramsey as Thorpedo Anna was heading off the track. “Better than good,” Ramsey replied. “She looked great. She looked like she owned it out there,” McPeek said in return. Thorpedo Anna took to the @delmarracing track early this morning! #BC24 pic.twitter.com/xPW3VNuc79 — Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) October 30, 2024 With temperatures hovering in the low 50s and the sun now shining brightly over the main track, there were plenty of 'Future Stars' in action after the break. Hall of Famer Bob Baffert's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile trio of GI American Pharoah Stakes one-two Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) and 'TDN Rising Star' Getaway Car (Curlin) and unbeaten GI Del Mar Futurity winner Gaming (Game Winner) were among the first to catch the eye. Baffert won't have the favorite for this year's race, however, while seeking a record sixth victory. The morning-line maker thinks it will be unbeaten 'TDN Rising Star' East Avenue (Medaglia d'Oro) (and so does this writer), who made it a perfect two-for-two with a spectacular victory over 'TDN Rising Star' Ferocious (Flatter) in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland. The Godolphin homebred has won his two career starts for Brendan Walsh by a combined 13 1/4 lengths and has been giving every indication (what a treat to watch him train this week) that something special may be coming Friday. East Avenue ready to roll for ⁦@brenpwalsh⁩ pic.twitter.com/blU08nl00W — Steve Sherack (@SteveSherackTDN) October 30, 2024 You can certainly see why they spent $1.3 million at OBS March on the previously mentioned Claiborne Breeders' Futurity runner-up Ferocious after watching him gallop just for a few strides. He was also second-best behind the three-for-three 'TDN Rising Star' Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie) (he's also made quite a nice impression in the a.m. like so many of the Chad Brown-trained runners) in the GI Hopeful Stakes. 'TDN Rising Star' Jonathan's Way (Vekoma), a fantastic winner of the GIII Iroquois Stakes and one of five entered in the Juvenile with unblemished records, has also made his presence felt amidst the chaos ahead of his two-turn debut. We can't sign off without mentioning last year's Juvenile winner and 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light), who has also been training smartly during this same window ahead of his showdown with City of Troy (Justify) in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Classic. This weekend can't get here soon enough. The post Wednesday’s Breeders’ Cup Report: Thorpedo Anna ‘Owned it Out There’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Officials outlined procedures Oct. 30 that have led to increased equine safety and explained why Breeders' Cup provides limited or no health information when horses are announced as scratched or withdrawn for physical reasons.View the full article

The Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar will be run in accordance with the industry's most comprehensive safety and integrity protocols, developed in conjunction with leading experts in the field. View the full article

Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses the Breeders' Cup Distaff and his two runners in the race, Honor D Lady and Batucada. The latter eventually was scratched from the race.View the full article

Juveniles with form as good as La Bellota (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), a fine winner of a Listed contest at Doncaster less than a week ago, don't come around very often and it was Blandford Bloodstock agent Tom Biggs who landed the gelding for a session-topping 425,000gns on Wednesday at Tattersalls. Biggs was bidding on behalf of fellow Blandford agent Richard Brown, who, by the time La Bellota went through the ring on Wednesday evening, was halfway across the Atlantic Ocean en route to the Breeders' Cup. Of course, La Bellota is a horse that Brown knows well, given the John Ryan-trained runner accounted for Wathnan Racing's Diego Ventura (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) at Doncaster. Like Diego Ventura, La Bellota was brought through the ranks by Tally-Ho Stud, with Ryan sourcing the horse at the Guineas Breeze-Up Sale earlier in the season for 52,000gns. “He is the best freelance two-year-old on the market at the moment and is 105 rated,” the trainer said. “He has performed better than most out there. To be honest, it is bitter-sweet to lose him. But, at the end of the day, we bought him well and have sold him well.” Ryan added, “He is a superstar-a lovely horse to train and anyone would love to have this horse in their yard. But he will carry the name La Bellota and we can follow him. I think he is a very special horse. I hope he goes on to be what I think he could be.” Overall, the Wednesday session failed to live up to what has been otherwise another very strong sale at Park Paddocks. Wildcard Square d'Alboni (Fr) Zarak {Fr}), a recent Listed scorer offered by Alex Elliott's Imperium Sales, failed to find a suitor at 950,000gns on a day when some of the key figures took a hit. Despite a slightly bigger catalogue, turnover dipped by 16% to 9,935,000gns while the average dropped by 22% to 37,633gns and the median dropped by 6% to 22,000gns. The clearance rate dropped by 1% to 90%. Boman Bags Hawk Power For Annabel Neasham One of the more interesting bidding wars of the day took place between Ryan McElligott and Stuart Boman over Hawk Power (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who went the way of the Blandford Bloodstock agent for 300,000gns. Like a lot of the bigger lots this week, Hawk Power was purchased by Boman to continue his career Down Under, with Annabel Neasham set to take charge of the Listed-placed Godolphin runner. Boman said, “Lovely horse. When buying off Godolphin, obviously there is no reserve and that attracts quite a lot of people initially. Very consistent horse and was the one horse I wanted to buy when I went through everything. He's been bought for Annabel Neasham and we bought a couple of others along the way. I think he's going to be better on top of the ground.” The agent continued, “He has been running on soft ground and ran in a bog when third to Fast Tracker, who was sent off favourite for the French Derby, on his last start in the Listed race at Chantilly. It was bottomless ground that day and he had had a long year. He is a very well-bred horse from a pedigree that has worked in Australia. And he is out of a Street Cry mare, which was attractive, too.” Najd Stud Corners Juddmonte Draft Whether it's the December Mares Sale or horses-in-training, the Juddmonte drafts always attract huge attention. It was no different on Wednesday when Najd Stud and bloodstock agent Nico Archdale spent 640,000gns on highly-rated performers Amphius (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and Task Force (GB) (Frankel {GB}). A brother to three black-type runners, including Group 3 scorer Sangarius (GB) (Kingman {GB}), the 95-rated Amphius landed a Beverley maiden on his penultimate start and was last seen finishing second in a Newmbury handicap. He fetched 380,000gns while Task Force, who boasts a rating of 109, was knocked down for 260,000gns. “They are lovely horses,” said Saud Al Qahtani. “It was more than we expected to pay, but when you buy quality you have to stretch. They have both been bought with the King's Cup in mind.” Mullins Big On Golden Horn Dominant National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins doubled down on Golden Horn's progeny when snapping up his second son of the dual Derby winner in as many days for a six-figure sum. Poniros (GB), who won over an extended mile on debut as a two-year-old and boasts rock solid handicap form at three, was sold for 200,000gns. Mullins had already added Too Bossy For Us (Ire) (Golden Horn {GB}) to the stable 24 hours previously for 330,000gns through his right hand man Harold Kirk. “I am collecting them now,” Kirk joked. “This lad has a bit more class than yesterday's horse and he could even be a sort to drop back in trip. He is very light on his feet, a good mover and he has again been bought as a dual-purpose type.” Mullins and Kirk also went to 200,000gns to secure Pappano (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), bringing the total spend this week to 730,000gns. Buy of the day In his role buying for Lady Bamford and Tony Elliott of the Rogue's Gallery, bloodstock agent Henry Lascelles has been making waves at some of the major sales in recent times. But Lascelles may have sniffed out a bit of a bargain on Wednesday in the shape of 1,000gns buy Nartaji (GB). The daughter of Iffraaj (GB) has not shown much ability in two starts for Roger Varian, but she is a half-sister to impressive maiden scorer Waardah (Ire) (Postponed {Ire}), who does not look out of place in Saturday's Montrose Stakes at Newmarket. If that 1,000gns entrant can get black-type, the 1,000gns Lascelles parted with for Nartaji will look very shrewd indeed. Thought for the day A quick scan through the list of horses that made around 200,000gns or more this week, and some trends stick out a mile. For starters, there's no law to it at times, with some obscure sires well able to get a good one. But most interestingly, it seemed to be the mile-plus horses who made the most money in the ring. The reality is, at any yearling sale in Britain and Ireland, it's the earlier, sharper types that prove most popular around that 200,000gns marker compared to the horses that take a bit of time. This week's results could provide food for thought for buyers—and even breeders—that have a bit of patience. Quote of the day “Who is Mohammad?” On a much lighter note, there was reportedly some comedy in the Tattersalls office on Wednesday when one of the buyers simply signed the docket as Mohammad. Given the huge amount of Middle Eastern buyers who shop the horses-in-training sales, you can imagine the confusion that ensued at Tattersalls when the clipboard landed back at the office. The post Recent Listed Winner La Bellota Highlights Trade At Tattersalls appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The "Future Stars Friday" card at Del Mar offers racing fans a glimpse of the next generation of Thoroughbreds and the gravity of the $2 million grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) extends beyond race day.View the full article