Wandering Eyes

David Hayes is eager to test Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) in Sunday’s (20 October) HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin, although the dual Hong Kong Champion Trainer remains wary of an imposing California Spangle threat. The 119-rating Ka Ying Rising is one of Hong Kong’s hottest young sprinters. The four-year-old bossed rivals first-up with top-weight (135lb) in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) on rain affected ground at Sha Tin last month. The son of Shamexpress meets reigning Hong Kong Champion Sprinter California Spangle for the first time, among a glittering entry also featuring Invincible Sage, Taj Dragon, Encountered, Flying Ace, Howdeepisyourlove, Beauty Waves, Lucky With You, Majestic Knight, Helios Express, Packing Treadmill and Harmony N Blessed. “Tony Cruz’s horse California Spangle, as we all know, is very good – he’s a world-class horse. It’ll be a good test for my horse,” Hayes said. “It’s a better weight than last time (128lb before declarations), especially when he had top weight and a bad barrier (seven) last start.” Ka Ying Rising’s biggest win came in the HK$4.2 million Gr.3 Sha Tin Vase Handicap (1200m) last season. The bay has won his last five starts in a row and carried 20lb more than Beauty Waves when victorious in the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup. Trained by Pierre Ng, Beauty Waves has since won the HK$4.2 million Gr.3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) on 1 October under 115lb to now boast a rating of 103. Ng also saddles Taj Dragon. “Beauty Waves meets us worse, so it may not be as easy. He’s had the benefit of a run in between. There’ll be improvement in Ka Ying Rising, he’s a very competitive young horse,” Hayes said. Ka Ying Rising finished first in a recent trial at Conghua on 10 October under Zac Purton, clocking 1m 11.19s for the 1200m effort on turf. Last-start Class 2 winner Harmony N Blessed also represents Hayes in Sunday’s Premier Bowl, with Keagan De Melo engaged to ride. “He’s probably hit his peak form at the moment and he’s doing very well back at home. He’s going to have to step it up a little to be competitive but he’s definitely in the right space of mind to do so,” De Melo said. Matthew Chadwick rides featherweight chance Beauty Waves, the last-start Group 3 winner. He is hoping for a smooth run atop the Irish-bred by Starspangledbanner. “He gets in with another light weight and hopefully he gets a nice and easy draw, finds a nice position and hits the line again,” Chadwick said. Lucky With You has placed twice in Group 1s. After finishing sixth in the rain affected HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup, trainer Frankie Lor wants dry conditions this Sunday. “He’s good. Last time it was raining and that’s not good for him. Usually, a good or firm track is better for him,” Lor said. Andrea Atzeni reunites with Lucky With You – runner-up at odds of 36/1 in the 2023 HK$26 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) behind Lucky Sweynesse. Vincent Ho partners Taj Dragon for Ng. The combination teamed up to win last Sunday’s (13 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) with Galaxy Patch. Taj Dragon is a six-time 1400m winner at Sha Tin, including the HK$4.2 million Gr.3 Chinese Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1400m). The Mehmas gelding was second to The Golden Scenery in the HK$4.2 million Gr.3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m). “The blinkers will sharpen him up and we’ll see how he goes because his fitness is there. Last time he was beaten by the handicap,” Ho said. “There’s decent horses in the race – I’m looking forward to it.” Taj Dragon carried 135lb in defeat first-up, while The Golden Scenery won under 121lb. View the full article

A more suitable preparation has I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) co-trainer Peter Moody eagerly looking forward to his elite sprinter’s second shot at The Everest this Saturday in Sydney. I Wish I Win was beaten narrowly into second place in the race 12 months ago, but Moody explained in an interview with Southside Racing that the horse has enjoyed a strong lead-up this year to the A$20 million race after coming in in 2023. “The races were run to suit better this year,” Moody said. “He was able to run in the Moir (1000m) and then he went three weeks into the Manikato (1200m) as his final lead-in and last year we didn’t have those options. “He’s a horse that likes a 21-day break between races as he gets a few aches and pains when he has a hit-out. So that extra week enables him to get right over the race. “Last year, we went off six weeks from the Memsie (1400m) to The Everest and we failed by a head, so if we can find a head this year, we’ll be right in the mix. “Whether the preparation has made a significant difference, I don’t know, but I probably haven’t had to train him as hard and just allow him to race himself into condition and he’s thrived on that. “I thought he worked very nice. He had a hit-out on the course proper. He strode out nicely, his action was good and he seemed to pull up very well. “We’ve had a good preparation heading to The Everest on Saturday. We’ve been able to do all our work at home. He’s had two lead-in runs – without winning admittedly – but I thought he ran well on both occasions.” I Wish I Win will be ridden by Luke Nolen and is The Everest’s current $5.50 favourite. View the full article

Quality mare Islington Lass (NZ) (Proisir) sounded a warning to her rivals in next Sunday’s Gr.3 Gee and Hickton Funeral Directors Thompson Handicap (1600m) with a commanding performance at the Foxton trials on Tuesday. Guided by local apprentice Lily Sutherland, Islington Lass settled in the trailing position from her inside gate, cruising through the opening 800m before hitting the lead in the straight and pulling away comfortably in the finish to take out the 1200m heat. Allan Sharrock, who trains Islington Lass out of New Plymouth, had initially planned to have the mare starting in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Te Rapa after she won at the venue on September 15. In her final lead-in run two weeks later, an eighth-placed finish behind eventual Livamol winner Snazzytavi convinced Sharrock to change tact, opting to head to Trentham following the eye-catching trial. “It was a super trial,” he said. “We probably could’ve gone on to the Livamol after her last run, but I just didn’t think she raced well enough, so we opted to bail out and go to the Thompson next Sunday. “She’s got a very good strike rate, so I couldn’t really put her run there down to anything other than she wasn’t on that day, so I elected to back off her a wee bit and give her a trial today instead. “She’s only got one stumbling block in that race, and that is the stablemate Ladies Man.” Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) won last year’s Livamol Classic and subsequently placed in the Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) and Gr.1 Bonecrusher Stakes (2000m), but an interrupted preparation due to a number of abandonments ruled the son of Zed out of defending his crown last weekend. The talented seven-year-old showed plenty of fight when finishing second to fellow topweight Mustang Valley over a mile at Tauranga on October 5, his second run of the current campaign. “He’s a very good horse and they’ll go toe-to-toe in the Thompson, she (Islington Lass) will probably get four kilograms off him, so maybe that will be the difference, who knows,” Sharrock said. “He’s going pretty well too the big boy, so it will be a tight contest. “He’s strong up to a mile-and-a-half and she’s probably the same, she’s out of a Montjeu mare who goes back to Limitless’ family (Brisbane Cup winner), so you could easily see her getting past 2000m. “Safely through that race, we’ll make some plans towards Christmas.” Sharrock’s stable will have a sole representative at Otaki this Saturday, with well-performed mare Sumi (NZ) (Atlante) contesting the Open 1600m. The Atlante mare is a winner of seven races and has placed at Group Three and Listed level through her career. She finished fifth at her most recent start in the Gr.3 Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) a fortnight ago, two lengths behind The Hottie. “It was a good run, she probably needed something to drag her into the race at the 600,” Sharrock said. “Harry Grace (jockey) rode her well, she was a little bit tardily away but he gave her a nice run in transit. The run had merit and this looked a winnable race on Saturday, so I think she’ll be right in it up to her teeth.” View the full article

Ciaron Maher says Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) could not be going any better as she returns to the scene of her most devastating win this weekend. The superstar mare heads to Randwick to contest the Gr.1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m), her first run in Sydney since her demolition win in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at the course in autumn. “It’s exciting,” trainer Ciaron Maher said. “It doesn’t matter where you run her, it’s exciting every time you take her to the races.” The seven-year-old daughter of Pride Of Dubai galloped at Cranbourne on Monday morning under regular hoop Declan Bates, who was once again pleased with the mare’s work at home. “She worked this morning and worked really well, pretty similar to what she did leading into Moonee Valley (Feehan Stakes),” Maher said. “She’ll travel up Wednesday. I’m pretty happy with her, she’s in a good spot, Dec (Bates) knows her really well and he was basically a passenger again today just holding her as quiet as he could.” Maher confirmed Pride Of Jenni would still be a likely starter in the Cox Plate on the back-up. “Wednesday and then Saturday. We’ll have a look at the Cox Plate after that,” Maher said. “This has been her target right from the time she went out.” A daughter of Pride Of Dubai, Pride Of Jenni was bred by Trelawney Stud and is out of the O’Reilly mare Sancerre. View the full article

Front-running galloper Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) indicated he is on track for another bold showing at Ellerslie when winning his trial comfortably at Avondale on Tuesday. The son of Shamexpress was among the better three-year-old’s of his year winning the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) and placing in the Gr.3 Waikato Guineas (2000m), and went on to place in the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) in the following season. At the recommendation of his former trainer Allan Sharrock, Shamus joined the Pukekohe stable of Moira and Kieran Murdoch early this year with the appeal of their renowned beach training, and since, the gelding has been back in the winner’s circle on two occasions. The first of these was in the Waipu Cup (1400m) at Ruakaka, before he defied punters with an impressive all-the-way win over 1400m at Ellerslie on September 21, defeating a quality field of Group-level horses. Moira Murdoch indicated the six-year-old will return to the Auckland course next Saturday, with Tuesday’s 1000m trial fitting in well prior to his next assignment. In the hands of Ace Lawson-Carroll, who partnered the gelding in both of those victories, Shamus went straight to the lead and was never headed, holding a strong gallop to the line under little pressure over Uderzo. “I was very happy with him, he needed a good hit-out as he will be racing on the 26th back at Ellerslie,” Murdoch said. “He does all of his work at the beach so he’s ticking over nicely out there.” During the week, the Murdochs will have five representatives at their local meeting on Wednesday, including Full Noise (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) in the Head To Trackside.co.nz 1200. The Turn Me Loose four-year-old made a strong account of himself finishing third on three occasions over the winter period at Ruakaka, twice in behind eye-catching local Dan Vegas. “He’s a nice horse resuming, he’s raced at Ruakaka so he’s still unknown on the softer track, but we’ll soon find out,” Murdoch said. “He’s fresh-up after a spell, but he’s done plenty of work and we’ve opted to race him over trialling today (Tuesday).” The likely Heavy surface also poses a question for three-year-old Horrie (NZ) (American Pharoah), who will have his second start in the Dunstan Horsefeeds 1400 under Jasmine Fawcett. “He got a little bit fazed down on the fence at Ruakaka (on debut), in both of his trials before that he had been off the fence, so he was just a little bit green,” Murdoch said. “He had a jump-out at Ellerslie and it’s the same for him here conditions-wise, we would’ve preferred a better track, so we’ll see how he goes.” View the full article

Kim Reid has always seen something special in Hi Yo Sass Bomb (NZ) (Complacent), and the mare rewarded her trainer for persistence with an impressive runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Te Rapa last Saturday. A daughter of Complacent, Hi Yo Sass Bomb showed promise in her opening two starts before breaking her wither, keeping her away from the race track for over 12 months. When she returned in mid-2023, the mare flew through the grades, going from breaking her maiden to finishing second in the Gr.3 Taranaki Cup (1600m) and winning the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m), all in one preparation. A winning fresh-up effort in August gave Reid confidence to push on to the latter Group Ones during the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, the Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) and the Livamol, which were subsequently run at Matamata and Te Rapa respectively. Hi Yo Sass Bomb finished near the tail in the Arrowfield, placing her at odds of $71 in the middle-distance feature, but a well-executed ride by Courtney Barnes had the mare tracking strongly into the straight, where she powered home to finish 3 – ½ lengths adrift of race winner Snazzytavi. Now settled back at her base in New Plymouth, Reid couldn’t have been happier with the performance, made even more special with a horse she co-owns alongside her parents, who bred Hi Yo Sass Bomb. “It was just amazing, she’s a beautiful horse and I have so much respect for her,” she said. “I’ve always believed that trip would suit her and the Livamol was our goal from a long way out. She had only had one previous run over that distance, so it was great to see her do what I thought she was capable of. “Courtney gave her a beautiful ride, I was just watching the head-on shots and I thought it was amazing how she was able to get her to shift from where she was on the inside. She ran a similar race to Snazzytavi, but had to get out off the rail, so she did a great job and has always had a really good finish on her. “She’s back home in the paddock now, she’s pretty tough horse and just takes everything in her stride. She’s got a great attitude and has really come into herself, she’ll go into race-days as a relaxed horse, then comes home and eats up. “I ride her every day and she can be sassy in her trackwork, but once she’s at the races, she’s the complete professional and nothing really seems to faze her.” Reflecting on the rollercoaster career of Hi Yo Sass Bomb to date, where she has exceeded $300,000 in stakes earnings from 19 starts, Reid admitted the injury had been a tough blow for such a promising horse. “She’s always been sassy, but she’s been a standout since the day she was born. She was full of beans and had a real spark about her,” she said. “As a youngster, she showed plenty of ability, but when she broke her wither, I did wonder if I could do this anymore, because I’d had such a high opinion of her and I was pretty upset and gutted about the whole thing. “Now looking back, I think it was probably the making of her, because we can have a tendency to rush these horses and I think the time has worked in her favour. “I really thought she was something special so I didn’t want to give up on her, and once she came back, I did everything I could to do the best by her and see it through. “She’s grown into a lovely horse, so I just try to do everything I can to keep her happy.” Despite such a powerful display over the Livamol distance, Reid is considering options back in trip, with the Gr.2 Dunstan Horsefeeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) and the Gr.3 Cal Izuzu Stakes (1600m) on her radar over the coming months. “It’s a bit tricky, we’ll possibly head to the Breeders’ at Pukekohe then on to the Cal Izuzu Stakes back at Te Rapa,” she said. “In terms of getting back over 2000m, I think we’ll avoid Ellerslie in general as I don’t think that track will suit her, because she likes to sit back a bit more in her races. “We may look at other options further down the track at that range.” In the meantime, Reid hopes to have another home-bred star in the making in her care, with the mare’s full-brother, out of Hi Yo Soo (NZ) (Complacent), taking the next step towards a future racing career. “Her full-brother is just coming back into work now, he’s a three-year-old,” she said. “I haven’t been in any rush with him as I think time will be good for him as well. “I had Holly Dravitzki break him in and she did a beautiful job, so he’s just starting to do some water work, then will do some hill work before coming into the track. He’s quite a spunky little fella as well, he seems to have a great attitude so I’ll just try to keep him happy and mentally engaged.” View the full article

The stage is set for a thrilling edition of the time-honoured Group 1 $5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m) this weekend in Melbourne, with a stellar lineup of stayers confirmed to battle it out over the iconic mile and a half at Caulfield with many horses using the race as a springboard to the Melbourne Cup […] The post Caulfield Cup 2024 Field & Barriers Finalised: Buckaroo Favourite in Eight appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Warmonger. Photo: Darren Winningham Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr remains unfazed by Warmonger’s below-par performance in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) as the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) winner gears up for Saturday’s $5 million Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). After a strong fourth in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) first-up, Warmonger finished 11th in the Turnbull behind Via Sistina, a result Kent Jnr attributes to second-up fatigue. “The best example of a horse being second-up, having the edge off, and then rebounding was Via Sistina, who beat us in the Turnbull,” Kent Jnr told Racing.com. “Second-up off a hard run where he chased home Pride Of Jenni on a heavy track, he had the edge off him and was looking for 2400 metres. “We’ve trained him for the Caulfield Cup, and I certainly think he’s on track.” With Warmonger stepping up in distance and dropping in weight, Kent Jnr is optimistic about his chances. “He likes to get his toe into the ground, and there is rain forecast, so it won’t hurt his chances. “He has been vibrant at home, so all the signs are positive.” Connections plan to continue on to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) after the Caulfield Cup, with Warmonger currently rated a $15 chance with horse racing bookmakers for Saturday and an $18 chance for the Flemington showpiece on November 5. Horse racing news
 View the full article

Growing Empire. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Kerrin McEvoy is confident that Growing Empire can deliver him a record-breaking fourth win in Saturday’s The Everest (1200m). McEvoy, the only jockey to have competed in every edition of the $20 million sprint, will be riding Growing Empire for the first time this weekend. The Ciaron Maher-trained colt, racing in Yulong’s slot, had a strong run of four consecutive stakes victories before narrowly missing out on Group 1 success, finishing second to Southport Tycoon in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m). “He’s an improving colt, and he’s got a good amount of brilliance and class about him,” McEvoy told Racing NSW. “I had my first sit on him on Friday, and I was quite taken by him. He’s travelled up in good shape. It’s a great race, an open race, but one thing he’s shown the racing world already is he’s an exciting colt that’s on the improve. “He’s one of the least experienced in the race, but he was great against the older horses in the Manikato, chasing what I’d call an above-average speed. “He kicked off that and was only just collared.” McEvoy also highlighted the colt’s versatility: “You’d like to think he’s a little bit versatile, whether he’s in front or behind a couple. “One thing I know he has is a good turn of foot, so we’ll be trying to ride him to that advantage.” Horse racing news
 View the full article

This week, Michael sits down with John Messara, six years on from his own report into the racing industry here. So what does he think about the impact it’s had? They also chat about the state of the Aussie landscape, John’s career, and look ahead to the Everest. Guerin Report – Ep. 7, Ft. John Messara (youtube.com) View the full article

HBRI (Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc.) and NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing) Management have jointly announced today that due to continued concerns around the track’s performance, the decision has been made to bring forward a reconstruction of the track. As a result, racing will not resume at the venue in the immediate future. HBRI Chairman, Eliot Cooper commented, “While this news will be disappointing for the Hawke’s Bay community and racing enthusiasts, both parties believe that prioritising this project is essential for the long-term future of racing in the region.” NZTR Chief Operating Officer, Darin Balcombe reiterated this message. “The decision reflects a commitment to addressing the underlying track issues for participants and horses alike.” The HBRI and NZTR Board and Management will meet later in the month to discuss next steps. Further information will be provided to the industry following this meeting to ensure stakeholders remain informed of the progress and potential timelines moving forward. Replacement dates for upcoming scheduled Hastings racedays will be advised over the coming days. View the full article

Melbourne Cup contender, Vauban. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) William Buick is set to ride the Willie Mullins-trained Vauban in the upcoming Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), while Kerrin McEvoy has secured the ride on stablemate Absurde (Fastnet Rock) for the Flemington showcase. Buick previously guided Vauban to victory in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup (3319m) at York in August and more recently to a runner-up finish in the Group 1 Irish St Leger (2816m) last month. “They seemed to travel very well, they’ve been here before and know what it’s like,” Mullins’ assistant David Casey told Racing.com. “Since they’ve arrived in Werribee, they’ve been very good. Vauban has put back on everything he lost, and Absurde has regained most of it. “They’ve done a bit of a hack and a canter, and we’re delighted with them.” Casey also shared insight into the stable’s approach for Vauban: “We went a different route last year because he had to qualify, and he did that after Ascot in Naas. We wanted to make sure we could get him here.” Regarding Absurde, Casey explained, “We were initially considering the Caulfield Cup, but after his win at Chester, we decided to go straight to the Melbourne Cup.” Horse racing news
 View the full article

Alice Springs trainer Paul Gardner, with former Darwin-based jockey Casey Hunter following a win at Pioneer Park, has at least one horse nominated in all three categories in the 2024 Red Centre Racing Awards. Finalists have been revealed for the 2024 Red Centre Racing Awards in the Northern Territory. The presentation ceremony will take place following the Alice Springs race meeting at Pioneer Park on November 9. Apart from the Alice Springs Turf Club, the Tennant Creek Racing Club – which hosts its annual Cup Day meeting in May – helps form the Alice Springs and Provincial premiership. The equine awards include the Middle Distance/Stayer of the Year above 1400m, Sprinter of the Year up to 1200m, and Three-Year-Old of the Year. A judging panel will vote on each category, with the winner in each group in line to become Horse of the Year. That same judging panel will then cast their vote to determine the Horse of the Year. The voting period is from August 1, 2023 until July 31, 2024, with the finalists in each category having at least four starts in the Red Centre. Finalists will be assessed only on performances within the category being judged; however, intrastate and interstate performances will also be considered. Horses nominated in their respective category are as follows. Middle Distance/Stayer: Paul Gardner’s Better Not Fuss, Terry Gillett’s Altar Boy, Carol Hunter’s Desert Lass, Kerry Petrick’s Venting, and Ray Viney’s Duty and Quizzle. As winner of the Alice Springs Cup (2050m) in April, Venting will no doubt come under strong consideration. Sprinter: Gardner’s Red Wraith, Gillett’s Great Buy, Morgan’s Don’t Be Dramatic and Garrucha, and Petrick’s Throw At Da Stumps. Red Wraith had six wins and six minor placings from 17 starts, while Garrucha, formerly trained by Russell Bell, picked up five wins and two minor placings from 11 starts. Three-Year-Old: Gardner’s Better Not Fuss and Hey Bull, Kevin Lamprecht’s Beyond Ready, Morgan’s Don’t Be Dramatic, and Petrick’s Prancingintherain. Better Not Fuss not only won the NT Guineas (1600m) in Alice Springs, but finished fourth in the Darwin Guineas (1600m) and NT Derby (2050m) in the Top End. Beyond Ready – runner-up in the NT Guineas – had four Alice Springs starts and made two Darwin appearances for three wins, two wins and a third from 1200-1600m. Gillett ended the 2023/24 campaign as the leading trainer with 25 wins from Gardner (23), Paul Denton was the leading jockey with 24 wins from Sonja Logan (19.5), and Dakota Gillett was the leading apprentice with 16 wins from Emma Lines (14). Horse racing news
 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. Tuesday's Observations features a half-brother to a Classic heroine. 2.45 Yarmouth, Novice, £9,950, 2yo, 7f 3y (SWT) SALLAAL (IRE) (Frankel {GB}) is a significant newcomer at a track his trainer Roger Varian has used for several of his better prospects, being a half-brother to this year's G1 1,000 Guineas heroine Elmalka (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and the multiple group 1-winning globetrotter Benbatl (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). Among the rivals of Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum's homebred is Wicked (Fr) (Kingman {GB}), Wathnan Racing's half-brother to the Classic-winning duo St Mark's Basilica (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Magna Grecia (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) from the John and Thady Gosden stable. 6.00 Newcastle, Novice, £6,300, 2yo, c/g, 7f 14y (AWT) WAR HAWK (IRE) (Mehmas {Ire}) is a full-brother to the GI Del Mar Oaks and multiple grade II winner Going Global (Ire) and half to the dual group scorer Mitbaahy (Ire) (Profitable {Ire}) who represents Rabbah Racing having cost 180,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. Simon and Ed Crisford have charge of the newcomer, whose rivals include Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum's similarly-unraced Archie Watson trainee L'Karama (GB) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), another who cost that amount at that auction and who is a half-brother to the dual group winner Greenland (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}). The post Frankel Half to Elmalka Debuts at Yarmouth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lingering hurricane waters throughout the stable area and damage to several barn roofs have forced Tampa Bay Downs officials to reschedule the opening of the backstretch to Nov. 4.View the full article

BH Interview: Chris BakerView the full article

Graded stakes winner Copper Bullet (More Than Ready–Allegory, by Unbridled's Song) has been acquired by Marjorie Farms and will stand the 2025 season at the Fredericksburg, Texas farm for a fee of $4,000. The 9-year-old, winner of the 2017 GII Saratoga Special, previously stood at Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky. Copper Bullet is the sire of multiple stakes winner Copper Tax and stakes winner Ponce de Leon. “Copper Bullet's on-track success with both speed and at distance fits a wide range of breeders. Texas and the Southwest will be well served adding him to the region,” said the farm's bloodstock manager Jimmy Clanin The post Copper Bullet to Marjorie Farms in Texas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Michael Guerin It worked so well last Tuesday that Team Hughes will try to double down on taking juveniles to Cambridge for confidence-boosting wins tonight. Trainers Brian and Gareth Hughes took their stable star Captain Sampson to Cambridge last Tuesday to keep him ticking over for the Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes at Addington on Cup Day and he duly won beating older horses. Captain Sampson won’t be returning today as he heads to Alex Park this Friday but co-trainer Gareth Hughes hopes the same recipe works for Crumsy (R3, No.1) and Hot And Dangerous (R5, No.6). Both are two-year-olds maidens so find perfect juvenile non-winners races today but they have different immediate futures planned. Hot And Dangerous has only had three starts for two huge seconds and an unlucky unplaced effort when she never got clear in the Caduceus Club Final. She is already qualified for the Sires’ Stakes Final at Addington on Show Day so like Captain Sampson did last week she is using tonight’s race for fitness and to gain some experience left-handed before he trip south. While she opened the $1.70 favourite the race looks no pushover as she meets Amazing Captain (No.2) who she had to work hard to get past in their latest Alexandra Park clash so tactics and early tempo will be crucial. “Our filly is a lovely horse still improving but the other horse has the draw advantage so it should be a good race,” says Hughes. Crumsy is less exposed than Hot And Dangerous but is red hot in Race 3 which has few horses who should threaten him if he is able to lead “I think he can lead,” says Hughes. “Matty [White, driver] said he felt like he had good gate speed last start so I think we will use him early and he will be hard to beat around Cambridge in front. “He is a big horse who might end up taking more time than our other two-year-olds so after a couple more runs he might go for a spell and I think he will come back an even better horse.” The stable also has Inlouof (R7, No.2) in tonight and while he has not finished winning yet he meets some decent older horses in the last race. Tonight’s twilight meeting hosts the first two legs of the McMillan Equine Feeds NZ Junior Driver’s Championships, one trotting leg and one pacing. Both are very even as are the quality of drives allotted but local junior Emily Johnson looks to have a handy book with Ordained and Caulfield as does Carter Dalgety with Aradne and Conrad H. The series continues at Addington on Wednesday and back there on Friday. View the full article

Bob Baffert has no qualms about admitting that Adare Manor (Uncle Mo) is going to be a difficult horse to part with. The three-time Grade I winner and $2 million earner has been a steady presence in Baffert's barn for the past three years. “When you have them for that long, you actually get emotionally attached to them,” said Baffert. “She's such a sweetheart. She never gets worked up, never turns a hair and is just so professional. I've had some really good horses, but if they don't have the right mind, you don't see their full potential. She handled everything in stride. She's a superstar and when you have these superstars in your barn, you just love seeing them in the mornings.” After earning eight graded stakes wins over her four-year career, Adare Manor retired in September and is now set to sell at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale on Nov. 4. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, the 5-year-old will be the third consecutive Grade I-winning mare campaigned by owner Michael Lund Petersen to be offered at the 'Night of the Stars' Sale. Champion sprinter Gamine (Into Mischief) brought $7 million in 2022 and Grade I victress Faiza (Girvin) sold for $4 million last year. “We've had the privilege and honestly the honor of selling some wonderful horses for Michael Lund,” said Fasig-Tipton's Boyd Browning. “We feel very fortunate this year to have the honor to do it again with Adare Manor. She fits in the same quality of those other horses that he's sold with us–great physicals, hand-picked by Bob and Donato Lanni and raced at the very highest level.” Baffert said he can still remember getting the call from agent Donato Lanni about an Uncle Mo filly that looked promising at the 2021 OBS June Sale. They purchased Adare Manor for Petersen for $375,000 and as soon as the filly arrived at Baffert's barn, the Hall of Fame trainer was impressed by what he saw. “She was a big, tall filly and we knew she was not going to be a sprinter,” he recalled. “We knew that once we stretched her out, that was going to be her game. It took her a while to really fill out because she's got this beautiful top line and frame and a beautiful neck and shoulder. We knew that the older she got, she was just going to become the beautiful, picturesque mare that she is now.” In her 3-year-old debut in her third career start, Adare Manor broke her maiden by 12 lengths. From there it was strictly graded stakes company for the remainder of her sophomore season. She earned a win in the GIII Las Virgenes Stakes and was runner-up in the GII Santa Anita Oaks and GII Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. Adare Manor earns her first of eight graded stakes scores in the 2022 GIII Las Virgenes Stakes | Benoit The dark bay upped her game the following year, claiming four straight graded wins including the GI Clement Hirsch Stakes over a field that also featured Grade I winner Fun to Dream (Arrogate) and multiple graded stakes winner Desert Dawn (Cupid). “Her best trait is her stride,” explained Baffert. “She's got an enormous stride and as a matter of fact, a lot of the riders felt that she probably could have run on grass with the way she moves. She takes one stride for her competitor's two. You can tell when horses are chasing her, they give up because they just can't keep up with her once she gets in that long, moving stride. And she's quick. She's very light on her feet for a big mare.” This year, Adare Manor stamped herself as one of the leaders of the Distaff division. Second in her 5-year-old debut against Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca) in the GI Beholder Mile, it was all wins from there as she earned a 100 Beyer Speed Figure on the road at Oaklawn Park in her 5 1/2-length domination of the GI Apple Blossom Handicap and then returned to California to reel off scores in the GII Santa Margarita and GI Clement Hirsch. It was that last win in the Clement Hirsch, over a field that featured champion Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief) and the highly regarded Bill Mott trainee Scylla (Tapit), that Baffert said he will remember as her most impressive victory. Normally one to be first out of the gate and win from the lead, Adare Manor broke a touch slow and had to stalk from the inside. “They sent some horses out there and had her in a tough spot,” Baffert recalled. “Juan Hernandez, her jockey, didn't panic. She's the kind of filly that you don't want to just get her going, stop and then go again. She's so big. He got in a nice, relaxed mode. She was in tight the whole way. Turning for home, it looked like maybe she wasn't going to do it. Then all of a sudden he tipped her out and she got into that big, long stride and just motored them down.” “She showed a different dimension that we'd never seen before and I wish I had known about it before,” Baffert said with a laugh. “It would have helped her out in other races. Sometimes when you're the heavy favorite, you don't want to be too cute and try something different, but that day he was sort of forced to do that and it worked out.” Adare Manor wins the 2024 Clement Hirsch | Benoit With 10 wins from 18 career starts, Adare Manor retired as the highest-earning daughter of Uncle Mo and the sire's leading performer by graded stakes victories. Recently, Uncle Mo has made a statement as a broodmare sire with the likes of GI Kentucky Oaks victress and leading 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) and fellow Grade I winners Muth (Good Magic) and Geaux Rocket Ride (Candy Ride {Arg}). Selling at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale as Hip 214, Adare Manor is the first foal out of Brooklynsway (Giant Gizmo), a granddaughter of Giant's Causeway who claimed six stakes wins including the 2016 GIII Doubledogdare Stakes over multiple Grade I winner I'm a Chatterbox (Munnings). “Adare Manor possesses some of the most influential stallions and influential names in our stud book with Uncle Mo and Giant's Causeway,” said Browning. “A Grade I performer and superb physical, she's the complete package and offers unlimited opportunity and unlimited potential to whoever happens to buy her.” While Baffert and the rest of Adare Manor's connections had high hopes that their talented mare could go out a winner at the Breeders' Cup before going through the ring at Fasig-Tipton, Baffert said that he is grateful to Petersen for keeping Adare Manor in training as a 5-year-old this year so that he could share one last season with his stable star. “Michael Lund has been fortunate and blessed to have mares like her, but he knows how hard it is to get a good horse,” said Baffert. “I'm happy he let us run for one more year. It really helped her and we had a lot of fun with her. We're going to really miss her. She has become like a pet in the barn now. I'm just blessed and lucky that she got to fulfill her talents. That's the thing about racing. Sometimes you have them and they don't get to do that, but she got to fulfill all of her talents.” The post ‘She’s A Superstar’ – Adare Manor Will Be Missed at Baffert Barn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

BH Interview: Chris BakerView the full article

Old Friends will host a week-long celebration of GI Kentucky Derby Big Brown from Oct. 14-18. The event begins with an online silent auction which opened Monday and concludes Friday with a party at the farm with the silent auction closing and a live auction. Visitors will be able to meet the 2008 Kentucky Derby winners, as well as two other new arrivals to the farm: Cozmic One, first-born foal of Zenyatta; and multiple grade winner Mission Impazible. The silent auction ends Friday at 5:15 p.m. EST. All bidders, whether at the event or not, will have to register to bid. To register and bid on the online auction, go to: https://givebutter.com/c/jib8Qw/auction. The live auction will include halters worn by Big Brown, Cozmic One, Lava Man, I'll Have Another, Channel Maker, Silver Charm, and Unbridled's Song. Each halter has a Certificate of Authenticity. To obtain absentee bidding information, email horses@oldfriendsequine.org. Friday's activities also include Line Dancing (and lessons) with the Harrison County Boot Stompers, mini tours of the farm, and a photo booth. Trindy's Food Truck will be on site with food available for purchase. For more information, call (502) 863-1775. The post Old Friends to Host Big Brown Barn Bash appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

There are three horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, October 15. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Kilmore. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 15, 2024 Kilmore Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on October 15, 2024 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. Neds Code GETON 1 Take It To The Neds Level Neds Only orange bookie! Check Out Neds Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you prepared to lose today? Full terms. 2 It Pays To Play PlayUp Aussie-owned horse racing specialists! Check Out PlayUp Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. Imagine what you could be buying instead. Full terms. Dabble Signup Code AUSRACING 3 Say Hey to the social bet! Dabble Have a Dabble with friends! Join Dabble Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? Full terms. Recommended! Bet365 Signup Code GETON 4 Never Ordinary Bet365 World Favourite! Visit Bet365 Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. GETON is not a bonus code. bet365 does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. What’s gambling really costing you? Full terms. 5 Next Gen Racing Betting PickleBet Top 4 Betting. Extra Place. Every Race. Join Picklebet Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? Full terms. 6 Bet With A Boom BoomBet Daily Racing Promotions – Login to view! Join Boombet Review 18+ Gamble responsibly. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place. Full terms. Horse racing tips View the full article

Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Tuesday, October 15. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for October 15, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Any Australian Racing 3+ Leg Multi | If 1 Leg Fails Bonus Back Up To $50 Place a 3+ leg Fixed Win/Place Multi across Australian Thoroughbred, Harness or Greyhound racing this week and if 1 leg of your multi fails, get up to $50 back in Bonus Cash. Available once daily. Neds T&Cs apply. Login to Neds to Claim Promo Owners Bonus – Win a bet on your horse & receive an extra 15% of winnings in cash Account holder must be registered as an official owner of the nominated horse. Fixed odds only. PlayUp T&Cs Apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Top 4 Betting! Bet & win up to 4th place. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to PickleBet to Claim Promo Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we will pay you out at the bigger odds Eligible customers. T&C’s apply. Login to Bet365 to Claim Promo Daily Multi Insurance Any race. Any Runner. Any Odds. Get a Bonus Back if your multi loses. Check your Vault for eligibility Login to UniBet to Claim Promo BoomBet Daily Race Returns Use your daily Race Returns to back a runner in ANY RACE you want* and if your horse doesn’t win but finishes in the specified positions, you get your stake back as a bonus bet. 18+ Gamble responsibly. Can be used across any race and code unless specified in customer’s BoomBox. Fix odds, win bets only. Max bonus $50. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo How does horsebetting.com.au source its racing bonus offers? HorseBetting.com.au meticulously assesses leading Australian horse racing bookmakers, revealing exclusive thoroughbred bonus promotions for October 15, 2024. These ongoing offers underscore the dedication of top horse racing bookmakers. In the realm of horse racing betting, when one bookmaker isn’t featuring a promotion, another is stepping up. Count on HorseBetting.com.au as your go-to source for daily rewarding horse racing bookmaker bonuses. Enhance your value with competitive odds and exclusive promotions tailored for existing customers. Easily access these offers by logging in to each online bookmaker’s platform. For valuable insights into races and horses to optimise your bonus bets, trust HorseBetting’s daily free racing tips. More horse racing promotions View the full article

Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale piggybacked off last week's bonanza at Book 1 with Godolphin once again flexing its muscle for a 875,000gns Sea The Stars (Ire) colt on a day when all of the key figures were up on last year. Monday's trade carried on from the trends set at Book 1, with Godolphin accounting for two of the three top lots with the newly-formed Amo Racing and Al Shaqab partnership accounting for the other–a 600,000gns filly by St Mark's Basilica (Fr). But lot 597, the Sea The Stars colt out of black-type mare Bighearted (GB) (Farhh {GB}), who was consigned by Staffordstown Stud, was out on his own as the day's top lot. “The mare is actually catalogued in the December Sale and that will freshen things up,” said Staffordstown's Richard Frisby. “This colt was accepted for Book 1, but we felt that if we dropped him in here he would be a stand-out, and I think that is what has happened.” Frisby added, “He is a fine first foal. Obviously he is a horse who will need a bit of time, but he has been bred to be a Classic horse. It is a family that has been very kind to us. Bighearted is in foal to Modern Games.” Once again it was Anthony Stroud, the leading buyer on the day with 17 yearlings added to his haul-including two Sea The Stars colts on behalf of Godolphin-who came out best of a strong battle for the day one showstopper. It was Blandofrd's Richard Brown who pushed him furthest. “He is a very strong, well-made horse from Staffordstown,” Stroud said. “It's a wonderful family and he looks a nice staying horse for the future. For all of those reasons, he fitted the bill as a nice horse for Godolphin and he will go to Charlie Appleby, as will the Sea The Stars colt we bought from Norelands. He was a very nice horse as well. Two standout horses, really.” Similar to Frisby, Norelands boss Harry McCalmont admitted that the decision to send the farm's Sea The Stars colt [542] to Book 2 was done in an attempt to stand out from the crowd. “We loved the horse,” McCalmont said. “He's a horse who could have been put in anywhere-he could have went to Goffs or he could have gone to Book 1. We decided to put him in here and we thank Mrs Tsui for sending us the mare. Delighted to get another good result for her and she's had a very good year. Sea The Stars goes from strength to strength.” He added, “We had horses to split up. We usually bring very few to Book 1 because it's normally so selective. I wish I had 30 yearlings selling at Book 1 this year, though! But that's the decision we've made and it's worked out very well.” The clearance rate stood at an impressive 90% [up 2% on last year] while the turnover climbed 3,066,000 million gns to 21,596,500gns. The average was up 18% to 103,829gns while the median dipped 6% to 65,000gns. Amo And Al Shaqab Bag 600k St Mark's Basilica Filly Alex Elliott revealed that Royal Ascot will be the dream for 600,000gns St Mark's Basilica filly whom the ace agent purchased on behalf of Al Shaqab and Amo Racing from Yeomanstown Stud. That partnership took Book 1 by storm last week and the powerful duo showed no signs of slowing down on Monday with a 840,000gns spend on two yearlings. But it was the Yeomanstown Stud homebred by St Mark's Basilica, out of Dark Angel (Ire) mare Angelic Light (Ire), herself a Listed winner, who stole the show. Elliott said, “She is an exceptional filly out of a Dark Angel mare, who is having more and more of an influence as a broodmare sire. She was one we very much honed in on. She's an early foal and I'd like to think that we can be thinking of Royal Ascot. It's a very good pedigree. St Mark's Basilica is obviously the unknown but he was a very good racehorse and he's got to have every chance at stud. If he keeps producing horses like that, I'm sure they are going to make big prices and have a big impact on the track as well.” Yeomanstown Stud sold five horses between 400,000gns and 475,000gns but Monday's result put the cherry on top of what has been a profitable 10 days or so at Park Paddocks. Rob O'Callaghan commented, “It's a savage result. We knew she was a good filly but we weren't sure what to expect. If you asked me what she'd have made last week, I'd have said two or three hundred, but, since she started showing, she's just been a pure queen. She's been flat out the past free days and had a lot of vettings. It's just a great result. I haven't seen many horses by St Mark's Basilica but we sent the mare back to him on the strength of this filly. We've loved this filly since the day she was born.” Shadwell Swoops For Too Darn Hot Sister To Group 1 Favourite Kalpana There was a time when Shadwell made Book 2 its own and, while a return to those levels of spending may not be in the pipeline, the legendary operation went to 425,000gns to secure a Too Darn Hot (GB) half-sister to the highly-promising Group 3 winner Kalpana (GB) (Study Of Man {GB}). That outlay would look very good value come Saturday afternoon, with Juddmonte's Kalpana as short as 7-4 to win the G1 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot on Sunday. Shadwell's Angus Gold commented, “The dam [Zero Gravity (GB) (Dansili {GB})] has done well with slightly lesser stallions but, when she went to a good stallion [Study Of Man], she came up with the goods. Obviously if Kalpana could win a Group 1 on Saturday that would be a huge update. Too Darn Hot is doing very well and we had a nice horse Alyanaabi (Ire) by him last year who finished second in the Dewhurst.” It was Richard Brown who sourced Zero Gravity on behalf of Whatton Manor Stud, who cleared over 1 million gns on Monday, for just 35,000gns at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale in 2021. Whatton Manor's Ed Player said, “Richard helps us buy mares and he picked this one-at the time there was a very good half-sister in Dermot Weld's yard. Apparently she had been working incredibly well and we bought her on the back of that. But she got injured and never ran so we thought we were in trouble.” He added, “But thankfully Kalpana has come out and with the amazing update, so the mare has proved she can do it. Kalpana has got a very good chance on Saturday, but I think next year, when she strengthens up, she could be a very nice filly. It is a dream to get a nice update like this and it helps.” Talking points Prominent breeze-up handler Eddie Linehan put his name in lights this year with Hotazhell (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), who he sold to Jessica Harrington on behalf of the Silverton Hill Partnership at the Craven Sale for 200,000gns, won the G2 Beresford Stakes. It was no surprise to see the County Cork native pledge allegiance to the stallion and snap up another Too Darn Hot colt for 105,000gns from Baroda Stud. Study Of Man (Ire) has just 57 yearlings in his current crop and those who hit the market on Monday weren't missed. Joseph O'Brien went to 210,000gns to buy a fantastic model of a colt by the stallion, bred by Anthony and Victoria Pakenham, deep into the session from Jenny Norris, while Anthony Stroud bought another colt from Staffordstown earlier in the sale for 140,000gns. Johnston Racing, Andrew Balding and Billy Jackson-Stops were other noteworthy figures to sign for yearlings by Study Of Man on a day where he averaged 88,200gns for five lots sold. Due recognition for one of the best young stallions in Europe. The American buyers played a massive part in the record-breaking trade at Book 1 but there were a couple of new international names on the buyers' sheet on Monday, including US-based trainer Kenny McPeek, who bought an Ardad (Ire) filly from Kilmoney Cottage Stud for 150,000gns. Ben McElroy was another US-based buyer keen to get in on the action at Book 2. Having acquired four yearlings at Book 1 on behalf of Stonestreet Stables, McElroy added fillies by Zoustar (Aus) and Blue Point (Ire) to the team for 115,000gns and 200,000gns early doors. He said, “We said we'd strike early as we expect things to be strong. Like a lot of people, we found the competition tough last week so we're happy to get two on the board already. Hopefully they will look good value later.” McElroy went on to add another Blue Point filly to his shopping cart for 220,000gns from Barton Stud later in the evening. Blandford Bloodstock's Richard Brown went to 425,000gns earlier in the session to secure a Night Of Thunder filly consigned by Highclere Stud on behalf of Saeed Suhail. “I am a big fan of the stallion and he had a great weekend,” the agent said. “He [Suhail] bought two fillies here last year and they both ran on the same day at Haydock and won impressively. Saeed is here today. I showed him the filly out in the parade ring and he fell in love with her. She is an outstanding individual and out of a Shamardal mare. We were keen to buy a Night Of Thunder.” For all of the millions MV Magnier has spent at the sales, he had never bought a horse by Mehmas (Ire). That was until Monday when Coolmore bought a colt by the Tally-Ho Stud-based sire for 350,000gns. Magnier confirmed the colt would be joining trainer Roger Varian. He said, “Roger O'Callaghan has been telling us for a very long time how good a stallion he is. You have to listen to him sometimes!” Golden touch This is not Alex and Shane Power's first mention in this section and it certainly won't be their last. The brothers behind Tradewinds Stud enjoyed another big day in the sun when selling a Cotai Glory (GB) colt, bought as a foal for €52,000, to Anthony Stroud for 280,000gns. “The great thing about this industry is that the buyers give young people a chance. Without that, we'd be goosed,” Alex opened up afterwards. “So a big thanks goes to Anthony Stroud. We've been lucky to get a few touches this year and it's important. This was one of our best results to date and he was just a very well-reared foal when we bought him. I think the breeder was from Cork and you can't beat the land down there. We're delighted.” Lot 501 is a half-brother to three individual winners, including Thanks Monica (Ire (Teofilo {Ire}), who placed in the Oyster Stakes for Ralph Beckett. Special mention must go to John Foley of Ballyvolane Stud, who himself is no stranger to this section either. The word was out that he was expected to get many multitudes of the €28,000 he spent on lot 625, a belter of a Gleneagles colt, and in the end the gavel fell on a whopping 280,000gns to Amanda Skiffington on behalf of MV Magnier. Some shooting. Buy of the Day There was plenty of six-figure action during a strong start to Book 2 but one yearling who may well look to have been a value buy in the years to come is Newsells Park Stud's filly by Camelot (GB) out of an Oasis Dream (GB) half-sister to Enable (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}). She was sold as Lot 599 to agent Billy Jackson-Stops and trainer Tom Clover for 70,000gns. While that price certainly does not constitute a cheap buy, it was was some way below the day's average. Enable being on the page naturally points to this being a Juddmonte family, which has recently been enhanced by the G3 Prix de Penelope winner Agave (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), who is out of another of the dam's half-sisters, Contribution (GB) (Champs Elysees). Under the third dam Apogee (GB) (Shirley Heights {GB}) can be found another raft of black-type winners including the G1 Grand Prix de Paris winner Flintshire (GB) (Dansili {GB}). That's a deep pedigree to have behind a filly whose sire has provided this year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Bluestocking (GB) from another Juddmonte family – and a little bit of Sadler's Wells inbreeding certainly didn't hurt Enable. Furthermore, Tom Clover has already proved that he is more than capable of honing the career of a classy filly granted the ammunition. Thought for the day One leading Newmarket-based trainer summed up trade on Monday evening pretty well. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked if he had had any luck in the ring. “Nothing but bad luck,” came the reply. It was another good day to be a vendor at Park Paddocks. Pinhooking Fortunes on Monday Of the 258 horses catalogued during Monday's session, 59 were pinhooks, and after one withdrawal, 58 horses visited the ring. A total of nine did not meet their reserves and were buy-backs, leaving 49 yearlings marked as sold. Of the latter group, 30 made a profit ranging from 4,000gns to 243,567gns. Ballyvolane Stud offered lot 625, a son of Gleneagles (Ire) who sold to Amanda Skiffington on behalf of M V Magnier for 280,000gns, realising the highest return (243,567gns) among the lots sold for a profit. The colt was a €28,000 Goffs November foal. Nineteen lots lost money. The 49 pinhooks marked as sold were acquired for 3,380,461gns as foals and made 5,021,000gns on Monday representing a 48.5% return. We have multiplied the price of the foal by 1.1 and added a running cost of 12,000gns (for foals bought in guineas) or €15,000 (for foals bought in euros) for keep, feed, veterinary, shoeing, sales prep and sales entry fees. Depending on whether someone has their own farm, or where they choose to board a horse, will obviously mean that costs for each individual can vary significantly. It is worth noting that sometimes a horse can appear to be bought and sold by different names but have actually not changed ownership at all. The post Good Day For The Vendors As Sea The Stars Colt Highlights Book 2 Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hronis Racing's Full Serrano (Arg) (Full Mast), most recently second in the GI FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic, worked five furlongs in :59.80 (3/32) at Santa Anita Monday. Trainer John Sadler said the 5-year-old is targeting the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, rather than the 1 1/4-miles GI Breeders' Cup Classic. “He got sick and missed some time when he came back up from Del Mar,” Sadler said Monday. “He wasn't able to run in the [Sept. 28] California Crown and I'm not sure if he'd be ready to go a mile-and-a-quarter.” Full Serrano won an allowance at Del Mar in his U.S. debut in August and was making his second start in the country when he came up half-length short of Mixto (Good Magic) in the Pacific Classic. Trainer Bob Baffert sent a pair of GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders to work in company at Santa Anita Monday. GI Del Mar Futurity winner Gaming (Game Winner) and GI American Pharoah Stakes winner Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) both went five furlongs in :59.00 (1/32). In addition to his Juvenile prospects, Baffert also worked Breeders' Cup Classic contender Newgate (Into Mischief) (5f, 1:00.00, 4/32) and Breeders' Cup Mile contenders Fort Bragg (Tapit) (4f, :49.40, 24/46) and Muth (Good Magic) (4f, :47.40, 5/46) Monday in Arcadia. Stronghold (Ghostzapper), winner of the GI Santa Anita Derby in April, worked three furlongs in :39.80 (25/25) Monday in Arcadia for trainer Phil D'Amato. It was the sophomore's first work since finishing second in the Sept. 21 GI Pennsylvania Derby. Over the weekend, D'Amato said Stronghold is possible for the Dirt Mile or he could wait for the Dec. 26 GI Malibu Stakes. The post Full Serrano on Track for Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article