Wandering Eyes

Three-time Group 1 winner Militarize (Aus) (Dundeel {NZ}) has been retired from stud duties at Newgate Stud following low fertility, according to published reports. He is set to be gelded and will return to trainer Chris Waller. Militarize completed the G1 ATC Sires' Produce Stakes-Champagne Stakes double before returning at three to claim the G1 Golden Rose. The son of Dundeel raced previously for Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Trilogy, Newgate S F, Horse Ventures, Go Bloodstock Australia, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Carpe Diem, Aston Bloodstock, Nick Vass Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd. It was announced earlier this year that Militarize would stand for A$38,500 inc. GST during his debut season at stud. The post Fertility Issues For Militarize, Returns To Chris Waller appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A look at the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators report for the third quarter suggests that the rising tide of sports wagering is not lifting the pari-mutuel boat.View the full article

Golden Eagle. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The four-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the sixth renewal of the Golden Eagle (1500m) attracting an outstanding field of 20 set to do battle for the $10 million prize. Four internationals have made the trip down under to compete in the event, including the long-standing favourite with horse racing bookmakers, Ascoli Piceno, who will seemingly have it all to do after drawing out in barrier 17. The daughter of Daiwa Major has drifted slightly to $4.50 post-barrier draw and brings some formidable formlines from the land of the rising sun, boosted by the appointment of the ‘Magic Man’ Joao Moreira in the saddle. After a barnstorming effort in the Everest (1200m) on October 19, Joliestar is on the second line of betting as a $6.00 chance and will be piloted by Kerrin McEvoy, while European raider Lazzat has gained significant early support at the $7.00 quote. The Ciaron Maher-trained Southport Tycoon ($9.00) is the only other galloper in single digits and will disengage from stall 15, while the pair of Tom Kitten ($11.00) and Stefi Magnetica were big winners post-barrier draw, selecting gates two and four respectively. The Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) runner-up Craig ($17.00) heads up the highway to represent the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young barn and provides a strong form reference for this race in the past, with the likes of I’m Thunderstruck (2021) and I Wish I Win (2022) coming through the Caulfield feature to claim victory. The chances don’t end there in what should be a mouthwatering edition of the Golden Eagle at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. Horse racing news View the full article

Aidan O'Brien's Jan Brueghel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) has been ruled out of the G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup after failing a pre-race veterinary check. The unbeaten St Leger winner had been among the ante-post favourites in his quest to provide O'Brien with a first victory in 'the race that stops a nation' at Flemington next week, but Ballydoyle will now be without a runner in the race as a result of the ruling made by the Racing Victoria Stewards. A statement from Racing Victoria said, “Racing Victoria Stewards, acting on specialist veterinary advice, have today withdrawn Jan Brueghel from the entries for the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup to be run at Flemington next Tuesday, 5 November. “In accordance with the conditions of the race, Jan Brueghel was presented at the University of Melbourne Equine Centre in Werribee on Saturday, 26 October for compulsory CT scans of its distal limbs. “Reports received from an expert panel of internationally renowned equine surgeons and diagnostic imaging specialists, who reviewed Jan Brueghel's CT scan results, indicate that the horse is currently at heightened risk of injury. “Following advice from RV Veterinary Services in relation to the specialist opinions from the independent imaging panel, RV Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Jan Brueghel from the Melbourne Cup on the basis that he was unsuitable to compete.” Tom Magnier, representing owners Coolmore, told SEN Track, “We've learned this morning that Jan Brueghel won't be taking his place in the Melbourne Cup this year. “He went through all the protocols in Ireland before departing to come down here. The lads have been very happy with the horse–he's been bouncing out there in quarantine [at Werribee]. “But the vets have come up with the decision that has been made that he doesn't pass the veterinary inspection to run in the Melbourne Cup. “We're very disappointed. Obviously I'm extremely disappointed for the staff, all our team that have put in so much work both at home, travelling down and getting him here. I really feel for them because they were excited about this. “But at the end of the day at Coolmore the horse comes first. A decision has been made and that's that.” The post Jan Brueghel Forced to Miss Melbourne Cup after Failed Vet Check appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Fresh from snapping a long winning drought, young jockey has high hopes for former Australian galloper at city circuit.View the full article

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, October 31, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Warrnambool Racing Club is set to host a competitive eight-race program this Wednesday afternoon, with the first event scheduled to jump at 1:30pm AEDT. Although there is some rain forecast for Thursday, it shouldn’t affect the track much at all, and a perfect Good 4 surface is expected throughout the meeting. The rail will be in the +4m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Warrnambool: El James El James ran home nicely on debut to finish second behind Alcoshare at this track over 1400m on October 21. The son of Wrote finished as strongly as any of his rivals, and a rise to 1700m second-up is expected to suit. Thomas Stockdale retains the ride and will look to push forward from barrier 12, and if El James shows a similar finish this time, he should prove too good. Best Bet Race 2 – #2 El James (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Symon Wilde | J: Thomas Stockdale (59.5kg) +150 with PlayUp Next Best at Warrnambool: Cora Lynn Cora Lynn has recorded two placings from three starts this preparation, and the winners in those races have gone on to run well in metropolitan grade. The Ciaron Maher-trained filly has raced on speed in most of her starts; however, she was forced back in the field at Mornington before running on strongly for third place. From barrier 10, Declan Bates will push forward on Cora Lynn to settle on speed and attempt to finish over the top. Next Best Race 4 – #10 Cora Lynn (10) 3yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Declan Bates (55kg) +320 with Dabble Best Value at Warrnambool: Marnoo Brady Cross and Jack Hill will combine for the second straight start with Marnoo, who is seeking back-to-back wins to begin this preparation. This son of Holler returned from a 25-week spell with a tough victory over 1200m at Mildura, where he settled behind a tearaway leader but quickly took over in the home straight and fought off Abdication to claim victory. With only one other speed influence engaged, Marnoo should prove hard to run down once again. Best Value Race 7 – #4 Marnoo (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Brady Cross | J: Jack Hill (60kg) +600 with Picklebet Warrnambool races quaddie tips – 31/10/24 Warrnambool quadrella selections Thursday, October 31, 2024 3-4-5-6 4-5-7-11 2-3-4-5-6 2-5-8-9-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Master trainer announces international day aim for Classic Mile and Classic Cup winner after impressive return.View the full article

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 7:10pm HKT (10:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-race program set to be run under the bright lights of the city circuit. The rail moves out to the C+3 position for the meeting, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, participants can expect a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the night. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 7:10pm local time. Best Bet at Happy Valley: Super Unicorn Super Unicorn couldn’t have been more impressive dismantling his rivals at this course and distance on October 9. The son of Savabeel pressed on to score by six lengths under Zac Purton, securing his maiden victory in stylish fashion to suggest the five-year-old still has plenty of upside. Barrier two should allow Purton to lob into the ideal stalking position throughout, and although he only drops 3.5kgs for the rise to Class 3 company, Super Unicorn should prove hard to hold out in his quest for back-to-back wins. Best Bet Race 7 – #11 Super Unicorn (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Frankie Lor | J: Zac Purton (54kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Happy Valley: Mighty Steed Mighty Steed should appreciate the drop into Class 4 company after a suffering 1.8-length defeat at the hands of Jumbo Legend. He got every chance on that occasion but couldn’t stick on with some handy types, fading in the final furlong. This contest lacks depth compared to what he faced last time out, and with Zac Purton hopping aboard to offset the hefty weight (61kg), Mighty Steed looks perfectly placed to secure his first Hong Kong win. Next Best Race 1 – #1 Mighty Steed (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Zac Purton (61kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Value at Happy Valley: Sixth Generation Sixth Generation peaked on his run second-up at Sha Tin on October 1. He was closing with vigour behind the likes of View Of The World and Jumbo Fortune, slowly building into this work when it was all over. Barrier one allows Andrea Atzeni to sit much closer aboard the son of Per Incanto, and provided he can get off the inside running rail at a crucial stage, Sixth Generation should give followers a bold sight at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 5 – #5 Sixth Generation (1) 6yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Andrea Atzeni (59kg) Bet with Dabble Wednesday quaddie tips for Happy Valley Happy Valley quadrella selections October 30, 2024 1-5-8 2-5-6-9-11 1-6-11 3-4-9-10 Horse racing tips View the full article

Orchestral is set to contest Saturday’s A$1 million Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. Photo: Natasha Wood (Race Images) Orchestral had her name up in lights during the autumn in Sydney, and on Saturday she will step out on the big stage at Flemington as a key hope in the A$1 million Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). The daughter of Savabeel had an incredible three-year-old campaign with highlighted victories in the $1.5 million Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) and Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) before asserting herself among the top fillies in Australasia when capturing the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood emphasised their focus on the autumn in her four-year-old year with a light spring campaign on the cards, and in her first start in Victoria on October 12 she pleased with a sixth placed finish in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). “We were very happy, she just lacked any room or luck when we needed,” Wellwood said. “When she did get clear air, she really rushed at the line and closed well late. Caufield was probably always going to be a hard track for her, so we’re really looking forward to seeing her at Flemington.” Having settled well into life across the Tasman, Orchestral had an opportunity to take a look around the iconic racecourse prior to her elite-level assignment. “She’s a pretty fit mare now, she galloped on the course proper at Flemington and had easy work, running 1.11,” Wellwood said. “Declan Bates rode her and was very pleased with her and how she pulled up. “She’s really thriving now, licking the bin and ticking every box you want to see ticked.” The Empire Rose has a glowing recent history for Kiwi-bred mares and Orchestral will aim to join the likes of Icebath, Melody Belle, Shillelagh and I Am A Star as victors in Saturday’s contest, where she will be ridden by Mark Zahra. In the early New Zealand market, Orchestral is a $5 second-favourite for the Empire Rose, with fellow Savabeel mare Atishu on top at $4.50. Closer to home on Wednesday, Wellwood will head to Te Aroha with Osteria, aiming to better a quartet of placings so far in his career in the Donaghy’s Uddermax 1200. The Ribchester three-year-old started his career in the care of Peter and Dawn Williams and was a part of the talented Barneswood Farm-raced contingent that transferred to James and Wellwood upon their retirement. “We were very fortunate to get the Barneswood horses from Peter and Dawn, they really liked him and he showed nice ability in the few starts they had him as a two-year-old,” Wellwood said. “They probably had the same opinion that he was a bit green and needed a bit of ringcraft, but he’s come in lovely order. “He’s a horse that has done a couple of things wrong, but he’s getting there and has matured a lot physically. “Apart from a niggly wide draw (9), I really like his chances tomorrow.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 2:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface for race-day. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 2:15pm local time. Best Bet at Kensington: Briasa The argument can be made Briasa should be undefeated heading into start six after a luckless performance at Randwick on October 5. The son of Smart Missile was cast wide without cover the entire journey, showing plenty of fight to get within a half-length of Ostraka. This BM88 contest is a significant drop in grade, and with this field of seven lacking depth, Briasa should have no issues returning to winning ways. Best Bet Race 3 – #3 Briasa (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (57kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Kensington: Tajanis The Chris Waller-trained Tajanis was a good thing licked at Warwick Farm on October 16 and appears primed to make amends. He never got clear when chasing home Newfoundland on that occasion, with the son of Australia doing his best work when it was all over. Joao Moreira gets legged aboard this time around, and with barrier four allowing the ‘Magic Man’ take a positive position early, watch for this guy to bolt clear when asked the ultimate question turning for home. Next Best Race 2 – #5 Tajanis (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Joao Moreira (55.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Value at Kensington: Premise Premise looks ready to peak third-up into the campaign after closing impressively behind Tavi Time at Warwick Farm on October 16. The John O’Shea & Tom Charlton-trained mare should relish stepping out to the 1800m for the first time in the preparation and gets the opportunity to land in the one-one from gate five. There should be a strong tempo to bolster her chances, and with even luck in transit, Premise should prove hard to hold out. Best Value Race 4 – #2 Premise (5) 5yo Mare | T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | J: Tom Sherry (57.5kg) Bet with Dabble Wednesday quaddie tips for Kensington Kensington quadrella selections October 30, 2024 2-5 2-5-6 2-3-6-10 2-8-9-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Bendigo Cup Day 2024 Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Wednesday, October 30, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2400m) will headline Bendigo’s marquee meeting this Wednesday afternoon, where the first of nine races will kick off at 12:40pm AEDT. With perfect spring weather forecast throughout the week, the track is expected to stay in the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit. Bendigo Cup tip: Berkeley Square Although he doesn’t hold a nomination for the 2024 Melbourne Cup, Berkeley Square has been racing in very good form this preparation and looks to be one of the key chances in the Bendigo Cup. The Dan O’Sullivan-trained gelding won back-to-back starts over 1700m and 1800m before finishing off strongly for second in the Coongy Cup last start. This son of Territories hasn’t raced over 2400m or further since his VRC Derby run two years ago, but given the strength of his previous start over 2000m, Berkeley Square represents great value in the feature. Bendigo Cup Race 7 – #2 Berkeley Square (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Dan O’Sullivan | J: Jaylah Kennedy (58.5kg) +600 with Bet365 Best Bet at Bendigo: Sure Sure returned with an encouraging third-place finish at this track and trip on October 6, where the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding ran home from worse than midfield to finish 1.3 lengths off Sunsource. This son of So You Think will stay in Benchmark 70 grade and clash again with Gin O’Clock; however, with a run under his belt and a better barrier (1), this race sets up much better for him. Beau Mertens has retained the ride, and if he can get off the rail rounding the home turn, Sure can return to the winners circle second-up. Best Bet Race 6 – #3 Sure (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Beau Mertens (60.5kg) +150 with Picklebet Next Best at Bendigo: Yellow Sam The form guide reads a ninth-place finish over 1200m first-up at Caulfield for Yellow Sam; however, she was competing in Group 3 grade, and the Lindsey Smith-trained mare rattled home in the fastest last 400m and 200m sections of the meeting. This daughter of Ready For Victory will drop significantly in grade to a Benchmark 78 on Wednesday, which should prove pivotal to her winning chances. Luke Cartwright will take 2kg off her back, and from barrier seven, Yellow Sam can settle midfield, get into clear on the home turn, and run home strongly down the middle of the track. Next Best Race 9 – #1 Yellow Sam (7) 5yo Mare | T: Lindsey Smith | J: Luke Cartwright (a2) (62kg) +280 with Dabble Bendigo Cup Day quaddie tips – 30/10/24 Bendigo quadrella selections Wednesday, October 30, 2024 1-2-3 2-4-6-7-9-13 2-4-5-10 1-8-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

A battle of the "ages," an international showdown of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds vs. older horses, takes place over 1 1/4 miles on the Del Mar main track Nov. 2 in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

It’s time to put your money where your mouth is. On Friday November 15, Addington Raceway will host a TAB Show Day Punter of the Year Challenge. Teams of up to four people will battle it out for the ultimate betting bragging rights. Entry for each team is $600, which will go towards your betting funds, with first prize being $4000. A total of $1000 will go to second, and a $500 food and beverage voucher from Spectators Bar and Bistro at Addington will go to third. All prizes will be in addition to any betting funds won. Teams must outlay a minimum of $50 per race throughout the day with no maximum apart from the entry pool of $600 on race 1. All bets must be placed through the tote – there are no fixed odds or specials allowed. There will be a maximum of 75 entities (between one and four people), with the winning team from the Punters Club competition at Methven on October 6 having already qualified. Any individual can be involved in more than one syndicate. The POTY competition will be based on the second floor of the temporary marquee adjacent to the main stand. Entries close on November 14. To enter teams must pay their $600 directly to NZ Metropolitan Trotting Inc. 01-0798-0110283-00 Please use your ‘Nom de plume’ and ‘POTY’ as reference. A receipt will be issued upon payment on request. Any queries, please email emma.williams@addington.co.nz or click here View the full article

Ryan Moore will ride the Ireland-bred horse from the No 3 post at Del Mar on Saturday.View the full article

Thomas Doyle has suffered two head injuries as a result of race falls this year. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Victorian jockey Thomas Doyle is on the road to recovery after falling from the Chloe Baxter-trained Aplomado at Fannie Bay on July 13 during the Darwin Cup Carnival. Aplomado, running third at the time, clipped heels after veering outwards leaving the back straight at the 650m, dislodging Doyle. The backmarkers avoided the 25-year-old, who landed heavily on the dirt surface, but he was knocked out and received ambulance treatment before being transported to Royal Darwin Hospital. It was Doyle’s second fall in just over three months, having been dislodged from the Helen Burns-trained National Diamond at Stawell on March 31. He was sidelined for two months with concussion. The Ballarat rider suffered concussion and several bleeds to the brain following his Darwin ordeal and spent a few days recuperating in hospital. “The follow up scans I had in Darwin showed that it was a little bit worse than what they initially thought,” Doyle said. “I also ended up getting a mild traumatic brain injury, known as a diffuse axonal injury.” Getting back home then proved an issue for Doyle and his dog, as he couldn’t fly or drive. Kyneton-based trainer Neil Dyer, who had booked Doyle for the Darwin Cup Carnival, came to the rescue when he took horses back to Victoria in his truck. “My car is still in Darwin — I was looked after by pretty much everyone up there, which was great,” Doyle added. “After I got back to Victoria, I ended up getting admitted to Epworth Hospital in Melbourne. “I’m getting treatment four days a week — physio and I’m on a neuro rehab program — and I’m now living in Melbourne. “It’s been going for a while and I finish the program just before Christmas. “After the falls at Stawell and Darwin, I’ve had too many head knocks close together. “Just got to complete the one-percenters every day and keep going. “It has been an eventful couple of months, that’s for sure.” Doyle, who started riding in Queensland in 2018, enjoyed his NT experience and would welcome the opportunity to ride in Darwin and Alice Springs again. “It didn’t go the way I was hoping, but I still had a great time up there and met a lot of great people,” he said. “As far as returning to riding, hopefully that may occur at some point next year. “Obviously, we don’t have a time frame or a date set at this stage.” Horse racing news View the full article

Switzerland winning the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au After staking a last-minute claim for a slot in the Group 1 Everest (1200m) with an impressive win in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m), Coolmore’s colt Switzerland will instead head to the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. “If it wasn’t a seven-day back-up, he would have run in The Everest; it’s as simple as that,” his trainer Chris Waller explained to Racing.com. Waller, who has won the Coolmore Stud Stakes five times with stars like Zoustar and Brazen Beau, is confident that Switzerland—by Snitzel—has what it takes. “He’s right up there with the best of them,” Waller said. “A lot of the other colts announced themselves in the race, where he’s shown that he’s certainly got some pretty good talent. “He’s quick, but he does things right, he can settle, so he’s pretty versatile. He’s good enough to win the race.” Switzerland, who has exclusively raced in Sydney across his six-start career, impressed with a solid jumpout at Flemington on Friday under James McDonald. Waller will also saddle Gatsby’s in the Coolmore, who completed the same jumpout as his stablemate. Horse racing news View the full article

The $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 2 is again an international affair as nine of the 13 entrants were bred outside the United States, but Kentucky-bred War Like Goddess is the 5-2 morning-line favorite.View the full article

Sunday’s annual day fixture at the city circuit went off a treat and it should be a more regular occurrence.View the full article

Seize the Grey may end up being one of the most photographed racehorses in history because besides being a classic winner, he has more than 2,500 partners through MyRacehorse, people who have followed his every move since he was a yearling.View the full article

The dream team of Godolphin, Charlie Appleby, and William Buick will vie for a fourth consecutive victory in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) Nov. 2 with budding star Notable Speech. View the full article

If recent form is any tout at all, the 41st running of the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) Nov. 2 at Del Mar will come down to an East vs. Midwest confrontation between two talented speedballs with all of five starts between them in 2024.View the full article

Despite never having raced on the dirt in his two seasons at the races, Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith's champion City of Troy (Justify) was assigned gate three as the 5-2 morning-line selection in a full field of 14 and will be ridden by Ryan Moore in Saturday's $7-million GI Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. Deemed by trainer Aidan O'Brien–a two-time runner-up in the Classic (Giant's Causeway, Declaration of War)–'the best he's ever trained,' the son of G1SW Together Forever (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was well-beaten on seasonal debut in the G1 English 2000 Guineas in May, but has been untouchable since, with victories in the G1 Betfred Derby, the G1 Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown and G1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York. He was given a hit-out over the all-weather at Southwell last month, sitting in behind stablemates before inhaling them and striding clear with confident strides beneath Moore. The obstacles are not insignificant, as the kickback could prove a serious hindrance should he not leave running from the low draw. He could be ridden in such a way as to mitigate that factor, and a victory would prove his trainer prescient in his analysis. 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light) looks to become the first horse to complete the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile/Classic double and the Todd Pletcher trainee will depart barrier nine as the 3-1 morning line second choice with John Velazquez. Brilliant winner of the GI Curlin Florida Derby, he was well-beaten in the GI Kentucky Derby, and connections subsequently fought any urge to contest the final two legs of the Triple Crown. Instead, he returned with a battling victory over fellow 'Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes and followed suit with a narrow success over Distaff favorite and 'Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in the GI Travers Stakes when last seen Aug. 24. Sierra Leone, winner of the GI Toyota Blue Grass Stakes in April, is a 12-1 chance. Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}), a bang-up third in the GI Kentucky Derby, most recently overcame the one hole to win the Listed Japan Dirt Classic at Ohi outside of Tokyo and will have to do the same if he is to add the Classic. He will be partnered by his regular jockey Ryusei Sakai and starts at a relatively generous opening quote of 6-1. The field for the GI Breeders' Cup Classic: Saturday, Del Mar, post time: 5:41 p.m. ET LONGINES BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC-GI, $7,000,000, 3yo/up, 1 1/4m 1 Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}), Sakai, Yahagi, 6-1 2 Highland Falls (Curlin), Saez, Cox, 20-1 3 City of Troy (Justify), Moore, A O'Brien, 5-2 4 Mixto (Good Magic), Frey, O'Neill, 30-1 5 Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), Rosario, Fincher, 30-1 6 Derma Sotogake (Jpn) (Mind Your Biscuits), Lemaire, Otonashi, 20-1 7 Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), Kawada, Takagi, 12-1 8 Pyrenees (Into Mischief), Hernandez Jr, DeVaux, 30-1 9 Fierceness (City of Light), Velazquez, Pletcher, 3-1 10 Tapit Trice (Tapit), Ortiz Jr, Pletcher, 30-1 11 Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), Prat, Brown, 12-1 12 Arthur's Ride (Tapit), Alvarado, Mott, 15-1 13 Newgate (Into Mischief), Dettori, 20-1 14 Next (Not This Time), Machado, Cowans, 8-1 Also Eligible: 15 Rattle N Roll (Connect), No Rider, McPeek This story will be updated The post City of Troy Draws Three, Made 5-2 Choice For Breeders’ Cup Classic appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The $2 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 2 will serve as a host to another classic America vs. Europe showdown as both sides are represented by strong contenders.View the full article

A battle of the "ages"—an international showdown of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds vs. older horses—takes place over 1 1/4 miles on the Del Mar main track Nov. 2 in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Entered Oct. 28 among the horses in the main body of the 1 1/2-mile BC Turf (G1T), 2022 Turf winner Rebel's Romance appears to be back in top form as he returns to the World Championships after a year's absence with four wins in five 2024 starts.View the full article