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What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 1:37pm ACST Visit Dabble The Alice Springs Turf Club farewells 2024 when it hosts its Christmas meeting this Saturday, with 50 horses accepting for the six-event program. It will be sunny on Saturday with a top temperature of 41C. Pioneer Park will be a dry dirt surface and the rail will be in the true position. BEST BET AT ALICE SPRINGS: CHIEF WHITE SOCK Chief White Sock has returned in fine form this campaign, finding the podium in four consecutive runs since October. That includes two big wins — one over 1000m in BM54 grade, the other over 1100m in 0-58 ranks. Although he faded late to finish third last time out, the five-year-old gelding will take some stopping on Saturday. Best Bet Race 5 – #2 Chief White Sock (7) 5yo Gelding | T: Barry Cooke | J: Stan Tsaikos (58.5kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST AT ALICE SPRINGS: STARTON Starton has had two starts at Pioneer Park for two wins, finishing strongly both times. The son of Tosen Stardom impressed from 1100-1200m before and during the Darwin Cup Carnival, although he struggled over the longer trips and was 11th in the Darwin Guineas (1600m). Stepping up to 1200m should prove ideal. Next Best Race 1 – #1 Starton (8) 4yo Gelding | T: Kerry Petrick | J: Paul Denton (60.5kg) Bet with Neds BEST VALUE AT ALICE SPRINGS: CALIPARI Calipari debuted in the Red Centre on November 2 over 1000m in 0-64 grade and pushed the favourite Talent Quest before finishing two lengths adrift in second place. A week later, the nine-year-old gelding did little wrong when finishing fourth behind Chief White Sock over 1100m at 0-58 level. The son of Written Tycoon ran well once again when finishing 2.5 lengths adrift of Starton in fifth place two weeks ago. Best Value Race 4 – #1 Calipari (6) 9yo Gelding | T: Ray Viney | J: Brendon Newport (59kg) Bet with PlayUp Alice Springs quaddie tips – 21/12/2024 Pioneer Park quadrella selections Saturday, December 21, 2024 1-2-3-4 1-2-3 1-2-4 1-2-3-4-5 Horse racing tips View the full article

Red Centre trainer Barry Cooke has Chief White Sock in fine form this campaign. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) With the Alice Springs Turf Club hosting its final meeting for 2024 on Saturday, the form guide suggests that the Barry Cooke-trained Chief White Sock is one to keep an eye on. The five-year-old gelding has notched two wins and two minor placings since returning from a spell in October, and online bookmakers have him as an early $2 favourite to salute in 0-58 company over 1000m this weekend. That form marks a stark change of fortune for Chief White Sock, who had stints in Victoria with the Hawkes team and in New South Wales with Mark Jones before heading north. He had three starts at Pioneer Park and featured on Tennant Creek Cup Day during May and June and flopped, with his rating slipping to 46. Regardless of whether it took time to adapt to his new surrounds, adjust to the dirt surface, or Cooke devised a new training strategy, Chief White Sock found his mojo after three months in the paddock. “He was a bit dusty when he got here, he was behind the eight ball,” Cooke said. “He had a break, I did a bit more ground work with him without the saddle to get him going and he sort of just clicked. “He’s been going alright ever since and pulled up alright after his last start, but this will be his last run this weekend.” It’s tipped to be 41C on Saturday, but Cooke has faith in his horse despite lumping 58.5kg and drawing barrier seven in the eight-horse field. With the Alice Springs Cup Carnival starting in March, Cooke has eyed The Soldier Lightning (1000m) with Chief White Sock. “I’m playing it by ear, the Lightning is an open handicap and at the moment Chief White Sock only has a rating of 55,” Cooke said. “His times and the way he has been running, he’s telling me he’s capable of going through the grades.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:13pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing returns to Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon for a bumper 10-race card as the Magic Millions Carnival looms large. The Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes (1200m) headlines a strong program that kicks off at 12:13pm AEST. The track was a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, but with clear skies and warm days forecast leading into raceday, a Soft surface is more than likely. The rail comes out 4.5m for the Eagle Farm races on December 21, 2024. B.J. McLachlan Stakes Tip: Icarian Dream Icarian Dram looks like she is desperate to get to 1200m, which she gets in the 2024 B.J. McLachlan Stakes. She hit the line strongly when finishing a head off The Playwright over 1100m at Rosehill on November 30 and arguably was going better than her rival, whom she meets again. Jason Collett will have this girl towards the rear of the field from barrier 13, but her turn of foot should be too good this time. B.J. McLachlan Stakes Race 7 – #9 Icarian Dream (13) 2yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Jason Collett (55kg) Bet with Picklebet Members Mile Tip: Tannhauser Tannhauser comes to the Listed Members Mile (1600m) on the back of an average first-up run in the Group 3 Festival Stakes (1500m), but this is considerably easier. The four-year-old gelding finished 8.6 lengths off Private Eye, but he was held up for a run at a crucial point and should have finished a bit closer. He gets better as he gets deeper into his campaign, but second-up looks ideal this time in. Tannhauser has two wins and two other placings on wet ground, so he should handle the going nicely. Members Mile Race 6 – #1 Tannhauser (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Ryan Maloney (58kg) Bet with Playup Falvelon Tip: Garza Blanca Garza Blanca was a smart winner of the Listed Doveton Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on November 30. He overhauled It’sourtime relatively easily and managed to put six lengths on I Am Unstoppable back in third, suggesting he has returned in fine fettle. Garza Blanca has three wins and a second from five runs on Soft ground, so the track will not be an issue in The Falvelon (1200m). Falvelon Tip Race 8 – #10 Garza Blanca (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Ashley Morgan (53.5kg) Bet with Dabble Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Bezique Returning from a five-month spell, the Tony Gollan-trained Bezique only has to hold her form of last campaign to return a winner. The five-year-old mare chased home the likes of Wollombi and Chinny Boom, which reads perfectly for this Class 6 1000m scamper. With just 58kg on her back after Emily Lang’s claim, Bezique should be adding a third fresh win from five attempts. Best Bet Race 3 – #2 Bezique (4) 5yo Mare | T: Tony Gollan | J: Emily Lang (a2) (60kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Eagle Farm: Miss Joelene Miss Joelene is yet to miss the top three in her first three runs this time in, albeit without winning. The Russian Revolution mare chased home the classy Navyonthehighway first-up before finishing second to Tranatlantic and Poetic Drama on Heavy going. She will handle these conditions with no issue, and as long as Ryan Maloney doesn’t get caught wide from barrier 10, the $2.80 on offer with horse racing bookmakers looks a great price. Next Best Race 2 – #8 Miss Joelene (10) 4yo Mare | T: Kelly Schweida | J: Ryan Maloney (58kg) Bet with BlondeBet Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, December 21, 2024 8-9-10 2-3-10 3-4-8-10-16 1-5-6-11-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Pakenham Cup Day 2024 Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Saturday, December 21, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble This Saturday, the $300,000 Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) and The Supernova (1400m) worth $1 million headline what is arguably the best day of racing Pakenham has ever seen. A perfect Good 4 track is expected, with the rail in the true position. The action on Pakenham Cup Day 2024 commences at 12:15pm AEDT. Pakenham Cup Tip: Goldman Goldman was never going to bridge the seven-length margin behind Floating in the Listed ATC Cup (2000m) at Rosehill, but he certainly deserved to finish closer than he did. The one-time Melbourne Cup fancy comes to the 2024 Pakenham Cup third-up, and with little petrol being spent last time out, he should be ready to peak. From barrier four, it’s likely Beau Mertens will look to dictate terms throughout, and with very little pressure expected, Goldman should prove too hard to run down in Saturday’s feature. Pakenham Cup Race 9 – #5 Goldman (4) 6yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Beau Mertens (56kg) Bet with Picklebet The Supernova Top Tip: Nadal Nadal was simply breathtaking when winning The Meteorite (1200m) at Cranbourne. The four-year-old gelding was ridden cold and launched a withering turn of foot to win by 2.8 lengths. The Pakenham home straight will suit him perfectly, and with a similar finish, Nadal should be good enough to win The Supernova and clinch the Southside Racing Series double. The Supernova Race 8 – #6 Nadal (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Ethan Brown (58.5kg) Bet with Dabble Best Bet at Pakenham: Oh Too Good Oh Too Good doesn’t know how to run a poor race, winning four times from seven starts and finishing second on her other outings. The five-year-old mare was a gritty winner over 1500m at Cranbourne on November 23 when arguably peaking on her run late, so the step back to 1400m looks ideal. With Private Jumbo drawn directly outside her, Oh Too Good should gain the run of the race. Best Bet Race 6 – #7 Oh Too Good (3) 5yo Mare | T: Kevin Daffy | J: Daniel Stackhouse (56kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Pakenham: Samangu Samangu has been dominant in both her starts this time in, winning by a combined 5.3 lengths at Ballarat and Caulfield Heath on December 4. She managed to lead throughout under a well-rated Jordan Childs steer, and from barrier two, the recipe for success looks to be the same. If Samangu delivers anything like what she put forward previously, she will not be for catching over 1200m. Next Best Race 3 – #10 Samangu (2) 4yo Mare | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (55kg) Bet with BlondeBet Saturday quaddie tips for Pakenham Pakenham quadrella selections Saturday, December 21, 2024 2-3-7-9-14-15-16 3-6 1-2-3-4-5 3-5-7-8-12-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Mornington Glory ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on September 07, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mornington Glory, fresh off a successful spring campaign that included a Group 1 Moir Stakes victory, is poised for an ambitious international journey in 2025 under trainer Gavin Bedggood. The sprinter’s itinerary includes two major races in Dubai, potentially followed by a shot at the prestigious King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. “He’s been invited to go and race in Dubai, and at this stage, that’s the plan,” Bedggood told Racing.com. “He’s been back in work for two-and-a-half weeks and he’s had his first inoculation.” 2024 Moir Stakes Race Replay – Mornington Glory https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Moonee-Valley-07092024-Moir-Stakes-Mornington-Glory-Gavin-Bedggood-Ethan-Brown.mp4 Mornington Glory’s Dubai campaign is set to kick off with the $1.2 million Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (1000m) on March 1, followed by the $2.37 million Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) on April 5, both at Meydan. “If his form in Dubai warrants it, then we will press on to Europe,” Bedggood added. The journey could culminate at Royal Ascot, with the King’s Stand Stakes (1000m) in June being the ultimate goal. Bedggood, however, emphasised that the European leg of the campaign would depend on Mornington Glory’s performance in Dubai. Australian sprinters have a strong history in the Al Quoz Sprint, with notable victories by Ortensia in 2012 and Buffering in 2016. More recently, The Astrologist secured a second-place finish in 2023, demonstrating the competitiveness of Australian-trained horses on the international stage. Mornington Glory’s overseas aspirations mark an exciting new chapter for the sprinter and his connections, who will look to build on his recent domestic successes. Horse racing news View the full article

Trainer Ben Hayes after his horse Independent Road won the Global Turf BM84 Handicap at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on December 09, 2023 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Global Harmony is set to make his Australian racing return in the Benchmark 84 over 1400m at Pakenham on Saturday as the $3.70 bookmaker favourite at Picklebet. Trained by Will Hayes in partnership with brothers Ben and JD Hayes, the ex-Hong Kong galloper has undergone a notable transformation since his tumultuous time overseas. Under David Hayes’ training in Hong Kong, Global Harmony earned a ban from racing earlier this year after refusing to jump from the barriers twice and skipping a trial at Happy Valley. Dubbed the ‘Chautauqua of Hong Kong’ due to his antics, the gelding has since been retrained under a disciplined program at Lindsay Park. “We’ve kept him at a very strict routine at the farm… he thrives getting out in the day paddock and just being a horse,” Will Hayes told racing.com. A crucial part of his rehabilitation involved barrier training with renowned horseman Shaun Nolen. “We sent him to Shaun…he said he was good to go,” Hayes added. Global Harmony has not raced since February but has undergone three trials and extensive preparation leading up to his Australian debut. “We don’t think the 1400m first-up will be an issue,” Hayes said, expressing cautious optimism about the gelding’s chances. If he manages the race day conditions well, Global Harmony could prove to be a strong contender. Horse racing news View the full article

Luke Currie returns to the mounting yard on Zoffala after winning BM64 Handicap at Sale Racecourse on September 24, 2020 in Sale, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have announced that the Jarrod Robinson-trained racehorse, Zoffala, has tested positive for prohibited substances following a pre-trial blood sample collected on September 30, 2024, at Ararat Racecourse. The Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) report confirmed the presence of Frusemide, Phenylbutazone, Oxyphenbutazone, and Gamma-Hydroxyphenylbutazone in the sample. These findings were independently verified by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory, which tested a reserve sample and confirmed the same substances. Frusemide is a diuretic used to reduce fluid retention. Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing properties. Oxyphenbutazone and Gamma-Hydroxyphenylbutazone are metabolites of Phenylbutazone that share similar effects. While these substances are registered for veterinary use in horses by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), their detection in samples taken at races, official trials, or jump-outs for race permit purposes is strictly prohibited under the Australian Rules of Racing. On September 30, 2024, a blood sample was collected from Zoffala prior to its scheduled trial at Ararat. RV Stewards notified Jarrod Robinson of the initial findings on November 13, 2024. Reserve sample testing confirmed the presence of the prohibited substances. RV Stewards are continuing their investigation into the irregularities. Further actions will be determined based on the outcome of this inquiry. Horse racing news View the full article

What Gold Coast Races Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Racecourse Dr, Bundall QLD 4217 When Friday, December 20, 2024 First Race 5:10pm AEST Visit Dabble For the first time, racing will be held under lights on the Gold Coast, where an eight-race meeting is set down for decision on Friday. The $250,000 Magic Millions The Debut (1000m) headlines proceedings on a track that is expected to be in the Heavy range following plenty of rain at the start of the week, before clearing conditions on Thursday and Friday. The rail will be out 2m the entire circuit, with action getting underway at 5:10pm AEDT. Magic Millions The Debut Tip: Vein Girl A field of 10 juveniles will duke it out for the $250,000 in The Debut, and the Chris & Corey Munce-trained Vein Girl looks the one to beat. The Blue Point filly has two trial wins to her name leading into this assignment, with those coming on a Heavy 8 and Soft 7 respectively. In both of those efforts, she has shown exceptional early speed to lead, and from barrier two, she gets the ideal draw to help kick off her career in style. The Debut Race 5 – #9 Vein Girl (2) 2yo Filly | T: Chris & Corey Munce | J: Cejay Graham (55kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Bet at Gold Coast: Stellar Lady The way Stellar Lady won first-up on the Sunshine Coast suggests the four-year-old mare is ready to go to another level this campaign. The Star Turn progeny managed to stalk the speed throughout and, when asked to quicken, did so nicely and put the race away 200m out. She was not pushed out fully, so the one-length margin may be a touch deceiving on paper. Boris Thornton will likely gain a similar run in transit from barrier six, and with a wet track record of 3: 2-1-0, Stellar Lady should prove too slick for her rivals in the conditions. Best Bet Race 4 – #12 Stellar Lady (6) 4yo Mare | T: Matthew Hoysted | J: Boris Thornton (59kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Gold Coast: Arabian Summer Arabian Summer will have her first start as a three-year-old when she returns from a seven-month spell. Already placed at Group and Listed level as a juvenile, the Too Darn Hot filly brings an element of class to the second leg of the quaddie. She is proven on wet ground and fresh from a spell, and with a trial win at this course and distance under her belt, Arabian Summer will likely be too hard to hold out. Next Best Race 6 – #7 Arabian Summer (4) 3yo Filly | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Harry Coffey (55kg) Bet with BlondeBet Friday quaddie tips for Gold Coast Gold Coast quadrella selections Friday, December 20, 2024 2-5-7-8-9 6-7 3-4-5-6-8-11-13-17-18 2-4-7-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, December 20, 2024 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to the bright lights of Canterbury Park Racecourse on Friday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +4m the entire circuit, and with sunny skies predicted on race-day punters can expect the track to firming from the current Soft 5 rating. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 6pm local time. Best Bet at Canterbury: Madame Instrife Madam Instrife beat home all but one returning at Newcastle on December 7 and appears set to peak second-up. The daughter of Russian Revolution attempted to make every post a winner on that occasion, only being headed in the shadows of the post by a promising filly, Magical Moments. Tyler Schiller will likely adopt similar tactics drawn in barrier four, and provided he can tick over a soft sectional in the middle stages, expect Madam Instrife to extend clear when asked for the ultimate effort. Best Bet Race 2 – #7 Madame Instrife (4) 4yo Mare | T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (57kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Canterbury: Endure The Chris Waller-trained Endure caught the eye debuting at Newcastle on December 1, closing to within a half-length of Burj in a highly competitive maiden contest. The Yes Yes Yes filly was the only one cutting into the margin, suggesting the quinella pair may have plenty of upside as the preparation goes on. Tommy Berry will need to navigate a passage from barrier eight, but with even luck, Endure should have no issues despatching this lot and justifying favouritism with BlondeBet. Next Best Race 1 – #4 Endure (8) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Tommy Berry (57.5kg) Bet with BlondeBet Best Value at Canterbury: Salisano Salisano returns after 208-day spell and will be looking to improve after an unsatisfactory campaign. The daughter of Shalaa was unplaced in her last two starts before being sent to the paddock, however, looks to be returning in supreme order after securing a barrier trial victory at Newcastle on December 4. Braith Nock gets legged aboard from the awkward draw (10), and provided he can get an ounce of luck when trying to circle the field, Salisano should give followers a bold sight at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 7 – #4 Salisano (10) 5yo Mare | T: Nathan Doyle | J: Braith Nock (a3kg) (60.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Friday quaddie tips for Canterbury Canterbury quadrella selections December 20, 2024 1-2-3-4 1-2-7-8 3-4-5-7-8 2-6-7-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

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Harness Racing New Zealand has released its schedule for Nominations and Acceptances over the Christmas – New Year period. To see more click here View the full article

The catalog for the 2025 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale is now online. The sale will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 12 noon at Hinds Pavilion at Fairplex in Pomona. A total of 143 horses have been cataloged for the sale. Of that total, 25 are yearlings, 75 are 2-year-olds and 24 are pregnant mares. Online bidding will be available. The post CTBA Winter Mixed Sale Catalog Available appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Dual Group One winner La Crique(NZ) (Vadamos) will bid to add another elite level scalp to her record when she heads to Ellerslie on Boxing Day to tackle the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m). The daughter of Vadamos came close to adding a third Group One title to her record at Trentham earlier this month but was denied a neck by Ladies Man(NZ) (Zed) in the Mufhasa Classic (1600m). Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander were pleased with her performance but said they could put their finger on the reasons for her short margin defeat. “There were probably three factors in that race,” Katrina Alexander said. “The wide draw (13) when we had to make a call on what we planned to do, Michael (McNab) rode her exactly as we had discussed. We both said afterwards that we probably wouldn’t have changed that call. “I think maybe the downfall of her run in particular was that she just didn’t get dragged into the straight for long enough. She got left exposed very early on and he (McNab) had to go. “I think she got caught out with Ladies Man coming so wide in the field that she didn’t really know he was there. She is normally a mare that picks up on that pretty quickly and you can see her fight and pin her ears back. He may have taken her a little bit by surprise on the day and she possibly thought she had it in the bag and then had to rally again late. “But she has done her usual and tried really hard to the line all the way through and I really can’t fault the performance.” Alexander said La Crique has come through the trip well and has enjoyed a couple of days in the paddock to recuperate. “She has done really well. She has come back from Trentham in pretty good order,” she said. “It was a very firm track down there, so she had a few quiet days following that, just by choice. She is bright in herself.” It’s been a pleasing preparation to date for La Crique, who was victorious in the Gr.2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe last month, and Alexander is hoping she can finish the campaign on a high at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. “This will be her last run for this time in,” Alexander said. “She is gradually fittening up quite nicely. “I can’t fault her, she is doing very well and in particular copped her trip to Trentham and she is in really good order. She will be boxing on towards Boxing Day.” Meanwhile, Alexander will head to Te Rapa on Saturday with two in-form chances. Both Chuckle’s Daughter(NZ) (Reliable Man) and Si Exquis(NZ) (Vadamos) have finished runner-up in their last two outings and will be seeking to shed their bridesmaids’ tags in the Nationwide Livestock Mile (1600m) and Lodge Commercial Mile (1600m) respectively. “Chuckle’s Daughter has been knocking on the door,” Alexander said. “She is fairly light on racing miles for her age, so she is still learning a little bit and we are still trying to get her up to a distance that suits. “Vinnie (Colgan, jockey) thought after her last run that we keep her at a mile for one last time and hopefully she can pull it off. She is proving to be a very genuine mare and has trained on really well.” While Chuckle’s Daughter will definitely head to Te Rapa on Saturday, Alexander said stablemate Si Exquis may be saved for another day after drawing barrier 14. “I think she is going to be very interesting horse for the future. I am just a little concerned about her at this time of the year on the firmer tracks, and she hasn’t drawn particularly well,” she said. “I see that we have got a little bit of moisture forecast for Saturday. I am happy with the horse in every other respect, she galloped nicely during the week, but I am just mindful of her on the firmer tracks. “We had an idea of trying to get her to Trentham for the Remutaka Classic ($350,000, 2100m), but whether that is going to work out for her I am not too sure. At this stage, she will remain in the field, and we will see how she goes over the next few days.” View the full article

Horse Racing Alberta will add over $400,000 into the Breed Improvement pools bringing the total to $2,829,990 which signals a record level of support for the industry, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society said in Wednesday press release. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the competitive edge of Alberta-bred horses both locally and on larger stages. For the first time in history, the Alberta Fall Classic races will see an increase in stakes purses from $50,000 to $60,000. Additionally, a new North American bonus will offer a 20% payout for Alberta-bred horses that win races with purses over $40,000 for allowance and $50,000 for stakes outside of Alberta. The post Horse Racing Alberta Boosts Breed Improvement Programs For 2025 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

1/ST announces a partnership with Fasig-Tipton as the title sponsor of the Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series. This collaboration will spotlight the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) and the Santa Anita Oaks (G2). View the full article

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1/ST, the ownership group behind Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park, is partnering with auction company Fasig-Tipton, who will be their title sponsor for the new Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old Filly Series, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. The collaboration will spotlight the GII Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks and the GII Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks, which are the final preps at both tracks for the GI Kentucky Oaks. The new series will debut Jan. 1 at Gulfstream Park with the Fasig-Tipton Cash Run Stakes and will conclude with the Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks on Florida Derby Day, Mar. 29. Similarly, the Santa Anita Park segment of the series will start with the GIII Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez Stakes Jan. 5 and culminate in the Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks Apr. 5. “We're excited to highlight the fillies on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and Black-Eyed Susan with the support of Fasig-Tipton, a longstanding partner of 1/ST, said 1/ST President Aidan Butler. “We look forward to launching this new initiative together.” “Fasig-Tipton is proud to partner with 1/ST to sponsor the 3-Year-Old Filly Series at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park on the road to the Kentucky Oaks,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “Many of the sport's top female racehorses have made their first steps towards greatness during these prestigious races. Fasig-Tipton prides itself on having sold many of the great female champions in American racing–at both the beginning of their careers as yearlings and 2-year-olds–as well as at the conclusion of their racing days at our marquee November Sale. We are pleased to further our association with top racing females through the sponsorship of these important series coast-to-coast.” The Fasig-Tipton 3-Year-Old-Filly Series will include televised coverage as part of the 1/ST RACING Tour produced by NBC Sports. The series includes: At Gulfstream Park: Fasig-Tipton Cash Run Stakes-Jan. 1 GIII Fasig-Tipton Forward Gal Stakes-Feb. 1 GII Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale Stakes-Mar. 1 GII Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks-Mar. 29 At Santa Anita Park: GIII Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez Stakes-Jan. 5 GIII Fasig-Tipton Las Virgenes Stakes-Feb. 2 GIII Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel Stakes-Mar. 2 GII Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita Oaks-Apr. 5 The post 1/ST Teams With Fasig-Tipton For 3-Year-Old Filly Series At Gulfstream, Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Amo Racing supremo Kia Joorabchian is hoping the purchase of Sir Michael Stoute's Freemason Lodge and his recent sales spree can improve the health of British racing.View the full article

The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association presented its listing of United States Graded and Listed Stakes Races for calendar year 2025, the results of its annual grading session conducted Dec. 16-17.View the full article

Uncle Phil (Ire) (Walk In The Park {Ire}), the winner of the G3 Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse in January, topped Wednesday's ThoroughBid Christmas Sale when fetching £38,000 from Gordon Miller. Consigned by trainer Willie Mullins, Uncle Phil won five of his 18 starts in his time at Closutton when in the ownership of Joe and Marie Donnelly. The seven-year-old is out of the Saint des Saints (Fr) mare Synthe Davis (Fr), making him a full-brother to this year's Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle winner Helnwein (Ire). Of the 45 lots offered, 29 sold for an aggregate of £177,800 and at an average of £6,131. The four-year-old Five Bar Gate (Ire), who was added to the sale as a wildcard after his victory in a point-to-point bumper at Larkhill on Sunday, was the pick of the other lots as he sold to trainer Neil Mulholland for £28,000. The post Uncle Phil Headlines the ThoroughBid Christmas Sale at £38,000 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Mike Puype, provisionally suspended by HIWU this summer after the currently banned substances isoxsuprine and levothyroxine were found in his Santa Anita barn, was fined $1,000 by arbitrator Barbara Reeves and credited for time served.View the full article

The first group stakes of the 2024-25 Dubai World Cup Carnival go the post Dec. 20 with Godolphin's Measured Time as the featured attraction.View the full article

Last seen finishing an even fifth behind 'TDN Rising Star' Locked (Gun Runner) in the GII Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct on Dec. 7, Atlantic Six Racing's Book'em Danno (Bucchero) has emerged from the effort none the worse for wear and has arrived at trainer Derek Ryan's winter base at Tampa Bay Downs, the partnership's Jay Briscione said Wednesday. “He came out of it good,” Briscione said. “I think we were planning on backing off a little bit. We gave him a complete exam and, knock on wood, he's good. It's just a question of how much time we give him and where we go next.” The Cigar Mile marked Book'em Danno's lone unplaced effort from seven starts in 2024, which included a half-length success in the GI Woody Stephens Stakes at Saratoga in June and victories in the Pasco Stakes and Jersey Shore Stakes, Even in the races he didn't win, Book'em Danno covered himself in glory when third in the GI H. Allen Jerkens Stakes and when narrowly runner-up to Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) in the G3 Saudi Derby. With a return to Riyadh for the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup in the back of their minds entering the Cigar Mile, the gelding's connections were left scratching their heads and now face a bit of a conundrum as they try to chart a course for 2025. “On his best he's going to be right there, but Locked ran a giant number and we might not have beaten him anyways,” Briscione said, referring to the Cigar Mile. “But I don't think he ran his best, whether that was a function of him being down inside or maybe a tough campaign beginning to take a toll a bit. “He hasn't missed a dance. He shows up every race and he didn't get beat by all that much, but he just didn't show that same sort of run, just don't think he really got a chance to run. He hasn't had the best trips the last three races, but that's racing luck and that's something you have to deal with.” The riches in the desert over the coming months are obviously motivation enough to consider a Saudi and/or Dubai program for Book'em Danno. But there is a longer-view and more conservative approach that must also be considered from the perspective of Briscione and his partners. “From the standpoint of Saudi, it's going to depend on how much of a break he's going to need right now and then, thinking out loud, do we really want to run [in Saudi] and come back and give him three months, like we did after the Saudi Derby?” he said. “It's about risk versus reward. There's a lot of money out there, but everyone has their eyes open to those races now. So, based on the horses that look like they might be going, my thinking would be no [for the Saudi Cup].” Were they to opt out of the world's richest race, there are contests over trips Book'em Danno has already proven himself–seven-figure events going six furlongs in Saudi [$2-million G2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint] and at Meydan [$2-million G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen]–or the $1-million G2 Godolphin Mile on the World Cup undercard. “He's won at three-quarters and he's going to make a run from out of it, so I wouldn't rule [the Riyadh Dirt Sprint] out,” Briscione said. “If we were to go over, maybe we'd stay for the Dubai race [Golden Shaheen] or the Mile. The question becomes do you take the shot against tough competition and travel–and he's proved he can do it–but is it maybe better to start him off here in April sometime and run through the season? That's a decision we'll have to make. I think within a couple of weeks we'll have to decide. From a physical standpoint, I don't know that he's going to need a lot of time.” Book'em Danno has taken the Atlantic Six partners and trainer Derek Ryan on the ride of a lifetime and no one would begrudge the team if a path of lesser resistance is ultimately selected. “In the long run, he's a gelding, these Grade Is and Grade IIs don't mean a lot to him and there's a lot of other races throughout the year that would suit him fine,” Briscione said. “We'd like to keep him going, we've never been in this position and it's very exciting.” The post Book’em Danno Resting In Florida, Return To Middle East Not A Given appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among this week's rulings, following a Nov. 22 hearing an independent arbitrator issued trainer Mike Puype a three-month and 17-day suspension (time served) along with a $1,000 fine after two bottles of Isoxsuprine tablets and two containers of Levothyroxine (ThyroL) powder were found in his barn during a routine search on April 24. The Isoxuprine tablets expired in 2012 and 2013, while the Levothyroxine powders expired in 2016 and 2021. The arbitrator determined that both substances were likely prescribed by veterinarian Jeff Blea-now the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) equine medical director-back when the substances (now banned under HISA) were legal for use in the state. The tablets were found in a former employee's cooler, and the levothyroxine powders were in a locked cabinet, the combination to which was known by Puype's assistant but not the trainer, according to the arbitrator's final decision. Puype insisted that he had not administered the expired medications, nor did the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) allege that he had. Arbitrator Barbara Reeves critiqued Puype for not properly searching and removing from his barn these banned substances. But in a rare move, she took pointed aim at HIWU's punitive approach against Puype. The agency had initially sought penalties against the trainer totalling a maximum four-year ban and $50,000 fine. Reeves described such penalties as “career ending,” while at the same time calling the trainer's “fault” as at the lowest end of the “light” range. “There was no indication of any intention or wrongdoing by Mr. Puype, other than an imperfect “search and purge,” wrote Reeves. “Further, it is not clear to the Arbitrator what HIWU was attempting to accomplish in the way it prosecuted this matter. Although the facts established nothing more than an imperfect search, HIWU filed its standard “Possession” charges and brief (labeled “HIWU's Pre- Hearing Brief (Possession)”) and negligently failed to remove the name of the prior trainer against whom the brief had been filed (“Trainer Valery,”) from the text. HIWU further sought the maximum punishment, two consecutive periods of ineligibility for seventeen to twenty-four (17-24) months each, a career ending sanction,” Reeves wrote. According to thoroughbredrulings.com, Puype has had two minor medication positives over the last 18 years. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 12/17/2024 Licensee: Stuart Williams, trainer Penalty: Seven-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning Dec. 18; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Gabapentin–a controlled substance (Class B)–in a sample taken from Pandora's Gift, who finished third in the G2 Franklin Stakes at Keeneland Oct. 13. Date: 12/17/2024 Licensee: Shane Meyers, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Medication violation for the use or attempted use of a Class C controlled medication on Andy Cant during the race period. Date: 12/16/2024 Licensee: Mike Puype, trainer Penalty: Three-month and 17-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on July 18, 2024; a fine of $1,000. A final decision by the arbitral body. Explainer: Possession of Isoxsuprine and Levothyroxine–banned substances–during a barn search dated 4/24/24. Date: 12/13/2024 Licensee: Emma Gaffney, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Triamcinolone–a controlled substance (Class C)–in a sample taken from Fight Til Dawn on 11/6/24. Date: 12/12/2024 Licensee: Carla Gaines, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by internal adjudication panel. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Flunixin–a controlled substance (Class C)–in a sample taken from Big Summer, who won at Del Mar on 8/1/24. Pending ADMC Violations 12/16/2024, Guillermo Preciado, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a controlled substance (Class C)–in a sample taken from Gordy's Boy, who finished third at Pleasanton on 11/1/24. Violations of Crop Rule The HISA rulings website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, a possible fix for which could come in December, according to a HISA spokesperson. The post Weekly National Regulatory Rulings, Dec. 12-18 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance elected new officers and five new directors at its meeting on Dec. 16. Beginning January 1, 2025, Walter S. Robertson, Jr. will assume the role as President of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Robertson, a member of the law firm Stites & Harbison, PLLC, has been involved with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since 2018. Robertson's legal practice focuses on equine law, commercial finance, corporate finance and securities, corporate general services, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his legal career, he has experience in multiple breeds of the equine industry and previously worked as a bloodstock agent. “I am honored the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board of Directors has entrusted me to step into the role of President and lead this organization,” said Robertson, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance President-Elect. “It is a privilege to work alongside so many passionate individuals who are committed to ensuring a bright future for Thoroughbreds after their racing careers through accredited aftercare, and I endeavor to build upon the incredible work of those who have come before me.” Robertson succeeds Jeffrey Bloom, managing partner of Bloom Racing Stable, who served as president of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance from 2022 through 2024 and will remain on the Executive Committee as immediate past president. Melissa Hicks of Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC, and Madeline Auerbach, founder and former Chairperson of CARMA, will remain in their roles as Treasurer and Vice President, respectively. Mark Simendinger, former Development Manager and General Manager of Kentucky Speedway and former President of Turfway Park, has been elected to serve as Secretary for 2025. Newly elected to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board of Directors are Tony Allevato (NYRA), Donna Brothers (NBC and StarLadies Racing), Craig Bandoroff (Denali Stud), Boyd Browning (Fasig Tipton), and Larry Connolly, racehorse owner. Brothers, Bandoroff, and Browning are returning to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for a second term after each previously served on the Board. The recently appointed directors will join the current board, which is comprised of Madeline Auerbach, Laura Barillaro, Price Bell, Dr. Jeffrey Berk, Christina Blacker, Aidan Butler, Tom Cannell, Dr. Bonnie Comerford, Jack Damico, Joe De Francis, Georganne Hale, Melissa Hicks, Jay Privman, Walt Robertson, Dean Roethemeier, Yvonne Schwabe, Mark Simendinger, Barbara Vanlangendonck, and Ric Waldman. The post TAA Elects New Officers, Directors appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article