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Rise At Dawn ridden by Michael Dee wins the The Elms Handicap at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Rise At Dawn has booked its place in the Group 1 All-Star Mile after a commanding victory in the Listed Elms Handicap at Flemington on Saturday, February 15. The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained four-year-old chestnut gelding, ridden by Michael Dee at 55.5kg, displayed tenacity and class to secure a strong win at $4.60 with the top online bookmakers. Buffalo River set a scorching tempo early, stretching the field, with Rise At Dawn positioned smartly behind the leaders. At the 350-metre mark, Buffalo River began to fade, and Rise At Dawn surged forward, rapidly closing the margin. Under the urgings of Dee, the son of Almanzor took control 100 metres from home, pulling clear to defeat Aztec Ruler by 1.25 lengths, with Just Folk finishing third. Click here for full Flemington race replays. Post-race, Dee praised the gelding’s toughness and ability to sustain pressure, highlighting the importance of positioning throughout the race. “He’s just so tough. “He tries hard, puts himself close to the speed, and always delivers a gutsy performance. “He was travelling beautifully, and once I got him off the fence, he let down really well,” Dee said. Co-trainer Will Hayes was equally impressed with the performance, noting the significant improvement in the horse’s development since the last preparation. “He’s gone unbelievable today. “He worked through the grades brilliantly last time, gaining 24 rating points in a single prep. “To return at open level over 1400m at Flemington and win like that speaks volumes,” Hayes stated. With a career record of 14 starts for nine wins and two seconds, Rise At Dawn has now amassed $700,000 in prizemoney. The gelding’s versatility across different track conditions and its ability to sustain high-pressure racing make it an exciting prospect for the All-Star Mile. Currently rated a $17 chance with Neds Bookmaker for the prestigious race, the Lindsay Park team is optimistic about its chances against elite company in the All-Star Mile. Horse racing news View the full article

Apprentice Jett Newman wins four wins at Ballina on Friday, February 15. Photo: Facebook Jett Newman produced a masterclass at Ballina, booting home four winners from five rides in a career-defining day at the track. The daughter of former professional jockey Mitch Newman is quickly making a name for herself, boasting 11 starts for five wins, two seconds, and a third. Newman showcased her growing talent in Race 1 aboard High Class Roller, dictating the pace from the front and kicking clear to score at $11 with the top online bookmakers. She followed that up in Race 3 with a last-gasp victory on Deep Stealth, nailing Spiehtacular in the final stride at a . In Race 4, she produced a perfectly-timed ride on Hollywood Epic, charging through the final 200m to overhaul the leaders and claim her third win of the day. But she wasn’t done yet, rounding out a sensational performance in Race 6 aboard Luvarchie, guiding the Billy Healey-trained galloper to a dominant victory, stamping herself as an apprentice to watch. 14/2/25 Ballina Race 6 – Luvarchie (Jett Newman) https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ballina-_-Race-6-BM58-Handicap-_-14022025-_-Luvarchie-_-Billy-Healey-_-Jett-Newman.mp4 Following her victory on Luvarchie, Newman shared her thoughts on the ride: “They jumped super, so I took up the lead and just travelled beautifully. He hit the line super, and I’m really happy with the win.” Reflecting on her career progression since her first race ride just a fortnight ago, Newman remains grounded yet ambitious: “I’ve waited for this day forever. It’s all I ever wanted to be. I’m just so grateful for the support from my family, Matt, and everyone who’s given me these opportunities.” Since making her debut on February 2, Newman has impressed with her poise and tactical awareness in the saddle. Her ability to rate front-runners and produce powerful finishes is already drawing praise from trainers and punters alike. With five wins from her first 11 rides, the sky appears to be the limit for this young gun. Newman’s remarkable day at Ballina cements her as one of the most exciting apprentice jockeys in the country. With her 4kg claim proving a valuable asset, expect to see plenty more winners from this rising star in the near future. Horse racing news View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Dual New Zealand Cup winner Swayzee is set to switch course and chase the Miracle Mile after his shock Albury Cup defeat last night. Driver Cam Hart said he struggled to steer Swayzee around the tight Albury track at top speed with classy Victorian pacer Captain Hammerhead smashing the track record time in front. Swayzee was struggling rounding the final bend when Captain Hammerhead pinched a six-metre break, but Swayzee just kept coming and to get within a neck. They broke the track record by five seconds. “He was on one rein and really hard to steer at various times, but he just kept coming,” Hart said. Trainer Jason Grimson said if Swayzee pulled up well he would go to one of the Miracle Mile qualifying races at Menangle on March 1. Last night’s defeat ended Swayzee’s hopes of a $1 million bonus for winning all five legs of the NSW Carnival Of Cups. He is already assured of $250,000 for winning the first three legs and can boost that to $500,000 if he wins the fifth leg at Penrith on March 14. Captain Hammerhead’s owner Dom Martello was buzzing after the win. “I feel like we beat a champion tonight,” he said. “We came here with a point to prove after being stripped of the Shepparton Cup. “David Moran’s drive was superb and the horse went great. “I’ve won bigger races, but I’ve never had a bigger thrill.” Moran added: “It all came down to the start. I thought we’d make it a real race around a tight track like this if we could settle in front of Swayzee and beat him around to take the lead.” X X X Kiwi star Don’t Stop Dreaming headlined a stellar night for driver Kate Gath at Terang last night. Gath drove Don’t Stop Dreaming for the first time when a fantastic second to Leap To Fame in last week’s Cranbourne Cup, teamed with him again for a dominant Terang Cup win. She made a midrace move from a back row draw to sit parked and Don’t Stop Dreaming dashed away in a 54.7sec last half to win easily. “He’s just a lovely horse. He couldn’t go any better than he did at Cranbourne then ran right up to that again tonight. He did it really easily,” Gath said. The Mark and Nathan Purdon-trained star is back in peak form and confidence ahead of the Miracle Mile qualifiers on March 1 at Menangle. Earlier, Gath drove her own stable star and eight-time Group 1 winner Catch A Wave to a sparkling sprint win in a support race at Terang. Despite sitting outside former Victoria Cup winner Rock N Roll Doo for the last 1100m of the 1650m race, Catch A Wave zoomed away to win by 9.2m in a sharp 1min52.7sec mile rate. “He’s been great at home and felt terrific tonight,” Gath said. Catch A Wave, winner of the 2023 Miracle Mile, will join Don’t Stop Dreaming the qualifying sprints at Menangle. View the full article

By Michael Guerin What a night it was for one of harness racing’s great families at Addington last night. Robert Dunn picked up his 2100st training success with Dawn Till Dawn in Race 8, the Studholme Bloodstock “Join Our Winning Tradition” Handicap Pace, and then just three races later grandson Jacob Dunn registered his first driving winner with Sophia Bromac in the Gold Band Taxis Mobile Pace. “I just can’t get the smile off my face,” Jacob said post race. And the win did not come easy. Sophia Bromac was forced wide before launching a big run to just get up by a head from Sofia Rose and Melton Magnate who dead-heated for second. “It wasn’t looking too good down the back out wide but credit to this girl she stuck on and sustained her run,” Dunn told Harness Unhinged’s Nigel Armstrong. It was just Dunn’s fourth race day drive. “It’s always an honour to get someone started in their career,” said Sophia Bromac’s trainer Mark Smolenski. “He’s very dedicated and a helluva nice guy.” Jacob’s parents John and Jenna Dunn were not at Addington to witness the breakthrough victory. They are in Auckland for the NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales which start this afternoon. “They’ll be rapt up north,” Jacob said. Meanwhile Robert Dunn didn’t know about his “Happy 21st” century of wins milestone until training partner and daughter-in-law Jenna told him but was quick to deflect the glory. “It is a lot of wins but we have a lot of help,” he told HRNZ. “Obviously Johnny and Jenna run things down south and they have so much help with a great mixture of young people and some really experienced guys and I think that mix works. “And we have a really good team led by Rhys Fensom up here with the northern team. “Those staff combined with some wonderful owners, many of whom we have had for a long time, allow us to train all these horses.” While Dunn has always believed good staff make for a good stable it matters even more than ever now as he has been forced to reduced his physical workload. “I have a heart issue which means I can get tired and out of breath very easily,” explains Dunn. “I am hoping to get some drugs for it from the US but they are very expensive so I am really having to restrict my workload so it is even crucial than ever to have good staff.” Like John and Jenna, Robert will be shopping at the Yearling Sales at Karaka and again in Christchurch on Tuesday. “There are some lovely horses up here and some from families we have had success with so we will be active,” he says. View the full article

Apollo Stakes Day Replays 2025. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Apollo Stakes Day 2025 is here with a bumper 10-race meeting set down for decision at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) is set to jump at 4:35pm AEDT. As the Sydney Autumn Carnival kicks off, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Randwick free horse racing replays & results – February 15, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Midway Handicap (1000m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Randwick-Race-1-Midway-Handicap-15022025-Photographics-John-Sargent-Molly-Bourke.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 10 PHOTOGRAPHICS John Sargent Molly Bourke $9.00 $2.80 2nd 4 SHALL BE Mark Minervini William Stanley $1.90 3rd 2 EVERYONE’S A STAR Marc Chevalier Louis Beuzelin $6.00 4th 3 WINNING PROPOSAL Kristen Buchanan Kerrin McEvoy Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 10-4 $22.30 Exacta 10-4 $47.80 Duet 10-4 $8.50 Duet 10-2 $27.60 Duet 4-2 $20.10 Trifecta 10-4-2 $531.30 First Four 10-4-2-3 $3,442.80 Horse racing news View the full article

Black Caviar Lightning Day Replays. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Black Caviar Lightning Day 2025 is here with a bumper 10-race meeting set down for decision at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) is set to jump at 4:15pm AEDT. As the Melbourne Autumn Carnival heats up, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Flemington race replays – February 15, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – BM78 Handicap (2000m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Flemington-Race-1-BM78-Handicap-15022025-Revelare-Robert-Hickmott-Ryan-Hurdle.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 3 REVELARE Robert Hickmott Ryan Hurdle $3.00 $1.45 2nd 6 KINGS VALLEY Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown $1.80 3rd 12 FAM GORMAN Carlo Vidotto & Clay Beasy Michael Dee $10.00 4th 11 SHINY NEW DEEL Gavin Bedggood Logan Bates Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 3-6 $6.00 Exacta 3-6 $12.20 Duet 3-6 $2.80 Duet 3-12 $26.00 Duet 6-12 $26.70 Trifecta 3-6-12 $252.90 First Four 3-6-12-11 $1,418.90 Horse racing news View the full article

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6th-Santa Anita, $60,500, Msw, 2-14, 3yo, 1m, 1:37.84, ft, 4 3/4 lengths. BAEZA (c, 3, McKinzie–Puca {SW & GSP, $299,406}, by Big Brown) debuted over the grass at Del Mar Dec. 1 and finished a well-beaten ninth. Switching to the main track at Santa Anita Jan. 4, the pricey Keeneland September buy was the runner-up behind 'TDN Rising Star' Rodriguez (Authentic). Backed at the windows as the 2-1 second choice here, the bay came running out of the blocks to shadow a longshot into the first turn. The 3-year-old waited patiently for his cue and when the pacesetter began to lose steam around the far turn he took over the top spot. In control down the lane, Baeza sailed home to get his picture taken by 4 3/4 lengths over Mellencamp (Constitution). “We hope so,” trainer John Shirreffs said about Baeza joining the Derby trail. “It's that time of year where you try those things. We'll see how he comes out. I'll talk with [owner Lee Searing] and we'll make a decision.” The winner is a half-brother to Mage (Good Magic), GISW, $2,507,450, Dornoch (Good Magic), MGISW, $2,427,275, and Gunning (Gun Runner), MSP, $278,835. John Stewart purchased Puca for $2.9 million during the 2023 Keeneland November Sale while a colt by Good Magic was in-utero. The well-regarded dam was bred back to that same sire for this season. Baeza's stakes placed second dam is responsible for GI Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes hero and recently relocated sire Finnegans Wake (Powerscourt {GB}). Sales History: $1,200,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 3-1-1-0, $48,500. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine; B-Grandview Equine (KY); T-John A. Shirreffs. #5 BAEZA ($6.40), the half brother to MAGE and DORNOCH, breaks his maiden in the 6th race at @santaanitapark. The three-year-old colt by McKinzie (@Gainesway) was ridden by @HIBerrios for trainer John Shirreffs. pic.twitter.com/p1zRmv5Sc1 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) February 14, 2025 The post Mage And Dornoch’s Half-Brother Breaks Maiden At Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Slot race success is nothing new to Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker, and the expat Kiwi is excited to return to his homeland next month to contest the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie with his in-form filly Perfumist. A number of slot holders were keen to secure the filly’s services for the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race, but it was RACE INC who came out on top. “There are only five or six of us (Slot Holders) left now (to make our selection) and she is right at the top of the market,” RACE Inc General Manager of Racing Brad Taylor said. “It was a strong deal that we put together and I am glad that it has come off. “It is exciting for the Club. She is going to be a great chance in the race, she is in great form, and Bjorn is flying as well. We are really pleased to do a deal with him. “Bjorn is confident that she is going really well and our rating analyst thinks she is a really good chance in the race, so fingers-crossed she can bring that form across the Tasman.” The three-year-old daughter of El Roca has been in a purple patch of form in Sydney, carrying OTI Racing’s silks to four successive victories over summer. New Zealand has been a great source of racing talent for OTI Racing, and Taylor is looking forward to partnering with the Australian-based syndicator. “Terry (Henderson, OTI Racing principal) buys a lot of horses in New Zealand, and he is excited to partner with the club,” Taylor said. Bred by Westbury Stud principal Gerry Harvey, Perfumist was offered through the farm’s 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale draft where she was bought for $190,000 by the combination of Bjorn Baker Racing, bloodstock agents Phill Cataldo and Jim Clarke, and OTI Racing. She has gone on to win five and place in two of her nine starts to date, earning nearly A$240,000 in prizemoney, and she will be looking to extend that record at Randwick later today when she tackles the Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (1400m). Baker has been pleased with her progress since her last start victory and is confident of another winning result. “Her work has been really good so I am pretty confident that she can go five in a row,” he said. “If that is the case, we will head over with a bit of confidence. She is definitely a progressive filly, she has come a long way this preparation. “She is set to fly over on Sunday-week and we will probably stay in Cambridge at this stage.” Baker is no stranger to slot races, having been victorious in both editions of the A$5 million The Quokka (1200m), at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, with Overpass, and he has competed in the coveted A$20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick. “I have had a little bit of experience with them, particularly with the Quokka, which has been very good to me in Perth,” Baker said. “I have had a few runners in The Everest without being competitive. It is great to be involved (in the NZB Kiwi) and I am hoping we can go well.” View the full article

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NEXT GEN RACING BETTING Picklebet Australia is offering a stack of promotions, plus very competitive betting markets. Top Four Betting. Extra Place. Every Race Picklebet.com is making waves in the Australian horse racing scene, and they’re set to deliver standout promotions for Black Caviar Lightning Race Day at Flemington and Apollo Stakes Day at Randwick on Saturday, February 15. Picklebet has consistently provided unique promotions for major race days, and Saturday is no exception. This weekend, Picklebet is offering “25% Boosted Winnings” on all races at Flemington & Randwick. Enjoy a 25% boost on your winnings, paid in BONUS CASH. This offer applies to your first bet only in each race, with cash bets and fixed wins eligible. The maximum bonus you can receive is $250. Additionally, Picklebet will feature their signature Top Four Betting, available on every race at any time. This allows punters to bet on a horse finishing fourth instead of third, which could be particularly valuable on a highly competitive Saturday. Saturday racing promotions at Picklebet.com Picklebet is offering the following promotions throughout Saturday: 10 AGAIN! – Eagle Farm Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. Max bonus $100. First bet only. Paid in bonus cash. Cash Bets Only. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to Picklebet to Claim Promo 25% Boosted Winnings – Flemington & Randwick Get 25% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. Fixed win only. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in bet slip. Cash bet only. Max Bonus $250. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to Picklebet to Claim Promo What betting markets will Picklebet offer on Saturday? Picklebet provides a comprehensive range of betting markets, including their unique fourth-place betting feature, which is available at every horse racing meeting. Their odds are also highly competitive across all major race days. Picklebet bet types available for Saturday include: Top Four Betting Same race multis Win/Place Quinella Exacta Trifecta First Four Picklebet’s Saturday horse racing coverage will also feature detailed statistics on the runners, including betting fluctuations, speed maps, and race insights. Does Picklebet.com.au have a free bet offer for new customers? Picklebet does not offer free bets for new customers, as these types of new account incentives are banned under Australian law. Horse racing promotions View the full article

Dabble.com.au is Australia’s social betting app, and they’re rolling out key promotions for Black Caviar Lightning Race Day at Flemington and Apollo Stakes Day at Randwick on Saturday, February 15. With Black Caviar Lightning Stakes and Apollo Stakes betting shaping up as competitive affairs, getting the best odds and shopping around is essential. Dabble’s promotions for the big day at Flemington include their “Copy Any Bet” feature, where if your horse runs 2nd or 3rd in Flemington Race 1 or Race 2, you’ll receive cash back up to $25. Another highlight is their COPYCASH offer, where users get paid $0.10 every time someone uses the Copy Bet function to replicate any of their bets on the Dabble app. Dabble is a mobile-only Australian-owned bookmaker that has quickly gained traction among punters looking for a more interactive betting experience. Dabble racing promotions for Saturday, February 15, 2025 Dabble.com.au is giving customers the following on Saturday: Flemington Race 1 & 2 – Copy Any Bet AND If Your Horse Runs 2nd OR 3rd – Real Cash Back Up To $25 Max refund of $25 for your first copied bet only. Eligible customers only. Dabbles T&Cs apply. Login to Dabble to Claim Promo COPYCASH. GET COPIED. GET PAID – Get paid $0.10 every time someone uses copy bet to copy your bets Earn $0.10 per unique Copy Bet. Max $1000 per week. Copy Cash is real money into your account. Dabble T&Cs apply. Login to Dabble to Claim Promo What betting markets will Dabble offer on Saturday? Dabble offers a solid range of betting markets on major race days, and Saturday at Flemington and Randwick is no exception. Dabble bet types available on Saturday include: Same race multis Win/Place Trifecta Quinella Exacta First Four Does Dabble have a free bet offer for new customers? While Dabble has several Saturday promotions, they are unable to offer free bets to new customers due to Australian laws prohibiting new account incentives. More horse racing promotions View the full article

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The Texas Thoroughbred Association is pleased to roll out a new program for the current meet at Sam Houston Race Park designed to reward the hardworking horses that compete in allowance and claiming races. View the full article

Angelenos In Action in partnership with Santa Anita Park are staging a donation drive to aid in fire relief efforts on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the racetrack. Those who choose to donate will be treated to a complimentary day at the races with free admission, free parking and a free racing program. Donations will be accepted between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Santa Anita parking lot. Access can be gained via Gate 5 off Huntington Drive or Gate 8 off Baldwin Avenue. Non-perishable food, water, paper products, toiletries and diapers will be accepted. During that day's live racing program, Santa Anita will be honoring first responders with a free lunch, track admission, open seating in the box seats and VIP tours. Following last month's wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County, including the nearby Eaton Fire that affected many in the Santa Anita community, Santa Anita has been at the forefront of relief efforts. A donation center established at Santa Anita in the aftermath of the fires drew more than 100,000 people to pick up or drop-off needed supplies. Portions of Santa Anita's parking lots continue to serve as a base camp for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and a staging ground for Southern California Edison utility company. Due to its ongoing relief efforts, Santa Anita was recently recognized as one of nine “Eaton Fire Community Heroes” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The post Santa Anita Donation Drive For Fire Relief Set For Feb. 23 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Four-time Group 1 winner Tahiyra (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}) delivered her first foal last week, a Justify filly, according to a post by the Aga Khan Studs on X. The chestnut is “'already quite a character' according to the Irish stud team,” the stud posted on X. A half-sister to the standout three-time Group 1 winner and G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Tarnawa (Ire) (Shamardal), Tahiyra won the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at two, and a trio of top-flight races at three–the Irish 1000 Guineas, the Coronation Stakes, and the Matron Stakes. She was also third in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. Tarnawa's first foal is a yearling filly by Siyouni, and she visited Wootton Bassett (GB) for 2025. Their dam is the multiple listed winner and group-placed Tarana (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}), who has a yearling filly by Dubawi and was covered by Siyouni last spring. The post Classic Heroine Tahiyra’s First Foal Is A Justify Filly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), who defended his title in the GI Bing Crosby Stakes and won five of his six outings in 2024, has been named the champion California-bred older male and champion Cal-bred sprinter. He will be recognized along with the other divisional champions during ceremonies to be held Monday, Mar. 3, at the Le Meridien Hotel located across the street from Santa Anita. Trained by Eric Kruljac for a partnership that includes himself, Sondereker Racing LLC, Robert S. Fetkin and Richard Thornburgh, the chestnut gelding also added the open-company GIII San Carlos Stakes and Kona Gold Stakes prior to the Bing Crosby and he was last seen finishing a close runner-up in the GII Pat O'Brien Stakes Aug. 24. To date, The Chosen Vron has a sterling record of 19-2-2 from 25 starts and earnings in excess of $1.7 million. The Chosen Vron is one of three finalists for Cal-bred Horse of the Year alongside Big City Lights (Mr. Big) and champion older Cal-bred female Chismosa (Clubhouse Ride). The other divisional champions include: 2YO Male–Speedy Wilson (Tough Sunday) 2YO Filly–In the Air Tonight (Stay Thirsty) 3YO Male–Shady Tiger (Smiling Tiger) 3YO Filly–Grand Slam Smile (Smiling Tiger) Turf Horse–Kings River Knight (Acclamation) Among California stallions, Grazen was the leader by earnings for California-conceived foals and by number of winners among California-conceived horses. Stay Thirsty was the leading sire in turf earnings by California-conceived foals and 2-year-old earnings by California-conceived foals. The post The Chosen Vron Tops 2024 Cal-Bred Champions appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-Tampa Bay Downs, $32,000, Msw, 2-14, 3yo, f, 7f, 1:22.97, ft, 4 lengths. FONDLY (f, 3, Upstart–Lifetime Memory, by Istan), who made her debut with Lasix and as a 7-1 shot here, tracked just behind the leaders from the rail up the backstretch. The filly looked like a loaded pistol heading into the far turn, but she nearly clipped the heels of pacesetter Sunset Express (Khozan), which forced her to steady. Unwilling to sign off, Fondly spun to the three path for the drive down the lane, collared the frontrunners at the eighth pole as she found her best stride en route to a four-length cap and gown ceremony. Fellow first-time starter Crawford (McKinzie) was the runner-up. The 'Insighted' Meursault (Tapit) was third and Smoothly (Nyquist) finished sixth. The winner is a half-sister to Antiquarian (Preservationist), GSW, $233,000, who was purchased for $250,000 during the 2022 Keeneland September Sale by Centennial Farms. Lifetime Memory is responsible for a 2-year-old colt named Final War (Divisidero) and a yearling colt by Happy Saver last year. She visited Mage for this term. Fondly's second dam, GSW Silver Reunion (Harlan's Holiday), produced SW Proud Reunion (Proud Citizen) and GSW Speaktomeofsummer (Summer Front). Sales History: $50,000 Ylg '23 FTKOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $19,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Brereton C. Jones (KY); T-H. Graham Motion. #1 FONDLY ($17.20) pulls the upset in the 3rd race at @TampaBayDownsFL. The three-year-old Upstart (@AirdrieStud) filly broke her maiden on debut for trainer @GrahamMotion and owners @EclipseTBP. @JOCKEYSMARIN was in the irons. pic.twitter.com/YGfdQPGgep — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) February 14, 2025 The post Upstart’s Fondly Signs Off On Debut Score At Tampa Bay Downs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Race 3 POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT 1600m CLUEDO LANE (B Murray) – Trainer Ms. K Hodgson advised Stewards, CLUDEO LANE, underwent a veterinary examination on Monday 11 February which revealed the gelding to be showing signs of jarring up. K Hodgson further advised CLUDEO LANE has been sent for a brief spell. The post Otago Racing Club @ Wingatui, Saturday 8 February 2025 appeared first on RIB. View the full article