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Former jumps jockey Alan Browne can now add winning trainer to his resume after Captain Upham (NZ) (War Decree) broke through for his maiden win in the Palamountains Scientific Animal Nutrition Maiden 1600 at Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday. The five-year-old son of War Decree had three prior starts for Browne, for two placings, and he was rapt to get the win at the mid-week meeting. “We knew there was going to be a bit of pace on. Kin (Kwo) gave him a peach of a ride, he didn’t panic, and he knew they were going to come back to him,” Browne said. “It is good to get the monkey off the back. You are running seconds and thirds all the time and you are scratching your head. At the end of the day, you need quality animals around you to win races. I always knew this horse had a bit of quality about him and he will be alright over ground.” Browne said the win was an emotional one for the stable, with Captain Upham having been bred and raced by the late Helen Ferguson, whose son Alex is continuing to race her horses. “It is very emotional, I am rapt for the owners,” Browne said. “Helen Ferguson passed away in December. She bred a lot of horses out of a mare called Oxford Aunt (dam of Captain Upham), which she won the Guineas Trial with a few years back. She bred a horse called Son Of Zac (stakes performer) out of her, who they sold for $400,000 to Australia. He ended up getting travel sickness and he died unfortunately. “Helen Ferguson’s son Alex, who is up in North Canterbury, has taken the horses forward. He just wants to live out his mum’s dream. She always wanted to have quality horses running around and he wants to push on with her legacy to end the story.” Browne’s first training win furthers the expat Irishman’s New Zealand story, having moved across to the other side of the world 20 years ago to try and further his riding career after facing limited opportunities at home. “I went to the Irish Racing School when I was 15,” the 39-year-old horseman said. “I had about 10 to 15 rides in Ireland between flat racing and jumps racing and worked for some good trainers at home. “It is hard to get a ride over there and Tommy Hazlett and Pam Gerard invited me out in 2005 for three months to ride jumpers. I stayed with them in Methven and rode a few winners. I rode my first win on a horse called Penny Rose for John Parsons at Ashburton and then I shifted to Christchurch where I met my wife. “I ended up doing a bit of freelancing for Shane Kennedy at Riccarton and I rode a few winners, including Gargamel in the Grand National Hurdles in 2014.” In all, Browne rode for 12 seasons in New Zealand, scoring 14 wins, including his memorable Grand National triumph. Browne then elected to try his hand at training a small team before working outside the industry for a couple of years. “I trained horses about five years ago,” he said. “I had good owners but the horses were pretty limited. I thought there was no point beating around the bush, so I ended up getting a job at the meat works in Belfast where I stayed for three-and-a-half years.” Browne then felt the pull of racing once more and began working for Bruce Tapper out of Rangiora in January before taking over the barn in his own name at the start of the season. “Bruce is still happy to support me with horses,” Browne said. “I am mainly pre-training and breaking in at Rangiora and I have got three or four racehorses in work.” Captain Upham and his three-year-old unnamed full-brother make up half of his team, and he is excited about the future with the pair. “I have got a full-brother to this guy at home, a three-year-old, that will be at the trials in November,” Browne said. “The owner asked me to give them a crack and see what I think. “I took them to my stable in Rangiora, and between myself and the team I have got around me – chiropractors, vets, blacksmiths – we assessed them and rehabilitated them a wee bit and are getting the best out of them. “I would love to see him (Captain Upham) over a bit of ground. I always knew he had a maiden mile in him, so the plan was to win a maiden mile. I don’t think he has got enough speed for a 75 mile, I think he would be a bit out of his depth, so ideally, he will go over a bit of ground now, maybe 1800m or 2000m.” View the full article

What Manikato Stakes Night 2024 Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Friday, September 27, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) headlines what is a stacked eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday evening. Outside of the Manikato, four other Group races are programmed on a track which should be a Good 4 for the evening, despite persistent rain in Melbourne on Wednesday. The rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit, with the action commencing at 6:15pm AEST. Race 1: 3YO Open Handicap (1200m) Being a two-time Group 3 winner already, Dublin Down needs to give his rivals at least 2kg at the weights, but he is the obvious class runner in the field. As usual, his first-up run was only average, but with a win and a second from two second-up runs, we know he takes great benefit with a run under his belt. Harry Coffey will have Dublin Down close to the speed from barrier three, from where he should prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 1 DUBLIN DOWN 8 GALLANT SON 2 STAY FOCUSED 3 STANLEY EXPRESS Best Value Race 1 – #1 Dublin Down (3) 3yo Colt | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Jockey (59.5kg) +1200 with Unibet Race 2: BM84 Handicap (1200m) War Machine has not been seen since winning the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1600m) in April, but he should be raring to go after a couple of Flemington jumpouts. The four-year-old gelding strung together three straight wins last campaign, improving in each outing to suggest he may come back even better. With a well-timed sprint, War Machine should blow his rivals away. Selections: 10 WAR MACHINE 7 GUMDROPS 4 BARAQIEL 3 BARBER Next Best Race 2 – #10 War Machine (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Mike Moroney & Glen Thompson | J: Blake Shinn (57kg) +280 with Playup Race 3: BM84 Handicap (955m) The 955m track record may be in danger if Pharari is allowed to be a ‘fast horse’. The four-year-old mare dispatched her rivals with ease on firm ground when saluting by 2.8 lengths eased down at Sandown on September 4. Pharari is clearly a Group 1 horse in the making, and if Ethan Brown can land her one off the rail, she should prove too hard to overhaul. Selections: 12 PHARARI 11 PASSEGGIATA 2 MARBLE NINE 8 FRILLED Best Bet Race 3 – #12 Pharari (12) 4yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Ethan Brown (55kg) +160 with Neds Race 4: Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) Just four horses will line up in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m), with all eyes on the potential match race between Pride Of Jenni and our on top selection, Mr Brightside. Having overhauled his main rival in the shadows of the post to win the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes, Mr B returns to The Valley, where he has three wins and a runner-up effort behind Romantic Warrior in last year’s Cox Plate. The son of Bullbars will be hitting the line strongly, and with a bit of luck, he’ll wear down Pride Of Jenni once again. Selections: 1 MR BRIGHTSIDE 4 PRIDE OF JENNI 2 ANTINO 3 ATTRITION Feehan Stakes Race 4 – #1 Mr Brightside (3) 7yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (59kg) -111.11 with Dabble Race 5: Group 3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m) The Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Matisse was sent to Queensland in the winter for a soft maiden kill on the back of some handy runs in the Blue Diamond Series. She is armed with a strong turn of foot and will seemingly only get better as she steps out in trip this season. Matisse will be at the rear of the field upon settling, but look for her to be flying home late to win the Group 3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m). Selections: 6 MATISSE 4 GEEGEES MISTRUTH 1 ENEEZA 3 BELLATRIX STAR Scarborough Stakes Race 5 – #6 Matisse (11) 3yo Filly | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Tommy Berry (56kg) +1000 with Bet365 Race 6: Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) Detroit City caught the eye when hitting the line strongly behind Dawn Service and Daggers in the Listed Exford Plate (1400m), finishing 1.2 lengths off the front-running winner. He simply gave his rivals too much of a start, but as he steps up in distance in the Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m), he can turn the tables. From barrier three, Billy Egan can have Detroit City a touch closer this time, and it should prove to be the difference. Selections: 5 DETROIT CITY 2 EVAPORATE 3 DAWN SERVICE 1 RUE DE ROYALE Stutt Stakes Race 6 – #5 Detroit City (3) 3yo Gelding | T: Dominic Sutton | J: Billy Egan (57kg) +650 with Picklebet Race 7: Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) Sparks will fly in the 2024 Group 1 Manikato Stakes, and with $2 million on the line, it will be the survival of the fittest. Will one of the three three-year-olds reign supreme? Or will someone like I Wish I Win remind the new kids on the block he is still the one to beat in this neck of the woods? Click here for our full preview of the 2024 Manikato Stakes Race 8: Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1514m) WA mare Alsephina was forced to run three wide with no cover on a Heavy 9 first-up in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes. She needs to overturn a 4.2-length deficit to Grinzinger Belle, who she now meets even better at the weights. Blake Shinn will need a touch of luck to slot in from barrier 10, but if the pair are afforded that luck, Alsephina will prove too hard to hold out this time in the Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1514m). Selections: 5 ALSEPHINA 3 MARACANA 1 GRINZINGER BELLE 4 SECOND TO NUN Stocks Stakes Race 8 – #5 Alsephina (10) 6yo Mare | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: Blake Shinn (55kg) +290 with Boombet Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, September 27, 2024 1-3-4-6 1-2-3-4-5 1-2-12-13 1-3-5 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Bellavinino (Get Stormy), a latest second in the $1-million Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies Stakes, brought a final bid of $170,000 from prominent owner/breeder Bill Heiligbrodt to top the Inglis Digital USA September Sale. Bred by Brian Burns's Mt Joy Stables Inc. the dark bay filly easily defeated $35,000 maiden claimers on Gulfstream Park debut July 28 ahead of a fourth in a $250,000 restricted allowance test at Kentucky Downs Aug. 29. Returned on 10 days' rest for the Juvenile Fillies, Bellavinino was always handy to the pace and overcame some traffic trouble to finish second. Bellavinino was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency on behalf of her previous owner C2 Racing Stable. She was made available for inspection at the barn of trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. “This filly was a win-win for me,” Heiligbrodt said. “She's a stakes-quality racehorse, so I can enjoy running her, but ultimately, she'll be a great fit with my new stallion Cogburn (Not This Time). I have horses with Saffie, so I was aware she was in the sale through my connections in that barn. The digital sales create convenient opportunities to buy a horse like this.” Cogburn is a leading candidate for this year's GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint and set a record of :59.80 in winning the 5 1/2-furlong GI Jaipur Stakes during the Belmont Racing Festival at Saratoga. “We maintained strong numbers in line with our first sale, supported by an expanded catalog, and were excited with the sale of Bellavinino for $170,000,” said Liza Hendriks, CEO of Inglis Digital USA. “Our digital sales are continuing to grow each month, and we are already having entries come in for our October Sale.” Entries for the Inglis Digital USA October Sale are now open through Monday, Oct. 21. The catalog will be released Friday, Oct. 25 and the horses will sell Oct. 29. To enter a horse in the October Sale or to register as a bidder, visit www.inglisdigitalusa.com. The post Stakes-Placed Bellavinino Tops Inglis Digital USA September Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

For owner Michael Lund Petersen, the announcement that his three-time grade 1-winning 5-year-old mare Adare Manor has been retired included some solace in knowing he enjoyed something special during her four years of racing.View the full article

QIPCO British Champions Series has named two of Europe's racing stars, Yorkshire-born trainer Jack Berry and the outstanding 14-time Group 1 winner Goldikova (Ire) (Anabaa), to be inducted into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame. Both inductees, together with the Hall of Fame's public vote winner Dubai Millennium (GB), will be recognised with a special presentation on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, October 19. Jack Berry MBE is just the third person to be recognised within the Special Contributor category, following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Khalid Abdullah. Berry has been a pioneer for the Injured Jockeys' Fund (IJF) since it was founded 60 years ago and it was his vision that led to Oaksey House, in Lambourn, Berkshire, and Jack Berry House, in Malton, Yorkshire, being established in 2009 and 2015, respectively. He remains the IJF's vice-president and has raised incalculable amounts of money with his initiatives. In 1996, he was awarded an MBE for charitable services and for services to horseracing. Berry said, “To be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a huge honour. I always knew I wanted to be a jockey from when I was five years old and now, at almost 87, to be added to such a list of horses and humans who have had such an impact on the sport is truly humbling. “I'm certainly in good company; to even be mentioned in the same breath as Prince Khalid Abdullah, Sir Henry Cecil, The Queen and my old pal Lester Piggott is some achievement and I couldn't be prouder. I am very much looking forward to being at Ascot for QIPCO British Champions Day next month.” Trained throughout her career by Freddy Head, Goldikova will always be remembered for winning three consecutive renewals of the GI Breeders' Cup Mile between 2008 and 2010, becoming the only horse in history to win the same race three times at America's biggest meeting. In Europe, Goldikova won a further 11 Group 1 races, including four straight editions of the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. Her overall tally of 14 wins at the top level remains a European record and is testament to the tremendous constitution she demonstrated in a career spanning 17 wins from 27 starts. She finished out of the first three places just once. Goldikova was owned and bred by the Wertheimer brothers, Alain and Gérard, who said, “We are very touched and honored by the upcoming induction of our champion Goldikova into the Hall of Fame and this mark of distinction reflects the value of her career. “The winner of 17 races, including 14 Group 1s, she is the only one who has managed to win the Breeders' Cup three times in a row. She also won two main English races on the mile in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket and, of course, a legendary Jacques Le Marois at Deauville in the summer of 2009. “Having her statue at our farm in France, a permanent photo at the main entrance of Deauville's racetrack, an induction to the American Hall of Fame a few years ago and now the valuable one at the English Hall of Fame represents a lot to us, our team and all of those involved in what she achieved.” Rod Street, CEO of British Champions Series, added, “Along with Aidan O'Brien, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the QIPCO Guineas Festival earlier this year, the three further inductees into the Hall of Fame this year represent some of the finest qualities to be found in horses and people. “Dubai Millennium, winner of the public vote for the Turn of the Century horse, was superb on the track and, despite a stud career that was tragically short, has stamped his mark on the breed as sire of Dubawi. “The brilliant mare Goldikova showed such durability in winning 14 Group 1s–among them three consecutive victories in the Breeders' Cup Mile, as well as her wins in the UK at Ascot and Newmarket. “And Jack Berry's contribution to our sport, as a trainer but even more significantly as one of the instigators of the Injured Jockeys' Fund, for which his fundraising efforts have been nothing short of staggering, must be one of the greatest of the past century. I am very much looking forward to their inaugurations on QIPCO British Champions Day.” The post Jack Berry and Goldikova to be Inducted into the Hall of Fame appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Superfecta King Stable's E J Won the Cup makes another journey to the Midwest in an attempt to add the title of graded stakes winner to his growing resume when he lines up for the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) Sept. 29 at Remington Park.View the full article

Undefeated Zulu Kingdom could be on his way to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) once he's crossed the finish line in the Sept. 28 Pilgrim Stakes (G2T) at Belmont at the Big A.View the full article

Just three weeks after a lucrative victory in the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies Stakes Sept. 8, May Day Ready is back in the starting gate as she faces an overflow field of 12 in the $200,000 Miss Grillo Stakes (G2T) at Aqueduct Racetrack Sept. 29.View the full article

Klaravich Stables' Ways and Means, fresh off her first graded victory in the Test Stakes (G1), will face elders for the first time Sept. 29 in the $250,000 Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.View the full article

OBJECTIVE OF THE SYNTHETIC SURFACE REVIEW As we near the end of the 2023/ 2024 Synthetic Track season, and with the original track at Cambridge now having raced since May 2021, it is timely to update the industry on the performance of the respective tracks. This document includes injury and fatality statistics as provided by Massey University, and provides more information into the make up of all three tracks and the necessary maintenance to consistently deliver the highest quality surface. The synthetic tracks play an important role in the winter ecosystem of NZ Racing. They allow our turf tracks time to recover when they are at their wettest, therefore playing an important part in the continued improvement of our summer surfaces. They also provide for a wider pool of horses to stay in work through the winter period, allowing for more racing with which to grow the wagering market for Entain. We will continue to refine the programming for racemeetings on the synthetic tracks to ensure field size and opportunities for all. They have already proved their worth through the extremely wet winters we have experienced over the past couple of seasons, and will continue to provide another option for trainers and owners moving forward. WAGERING TURNOVER The comparison table below shows the turnover on synthetic vs. grass track meetings held over the last three seasons for industry winter meetings. Winter has been defined for this purpose as May through to September (inclusive), which is the period when racing on the synthetic tracks has generally been programmed. You can see that NZ turnover per start is very similar between track types and the only difference between the types of venues is the field limits that are smaller at the two North Island synthetic tracks. Australian turnover per start is positive on the synthetic tracks, perhaps an indication of a preference for betting on more consistent track conditions. INJURY AND FATALITY STATISTICS NZTR has a strong focus on animal welfare and thoroughly reviews all fatalities through the Equine Mortality Review Panel, which is comprised of representatives of NZTR and the RIB, veterinarians and retired trainers. All aspects of the incident are reviewed including (when available) necropsy results, veterinary records, track type and track condition, racing career and current preparation details, sales history, training regime and any other comments from the trainer or rider which may prove valuable. Through the Panel, NZTR is looking to identify trends or data that can assist us in reducing all racetrack fatalities across all surfaces. In view of the industry’s significant investment in the three synthetic tracks at Cambridge, Awapuni and Riccarton, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has monitored the performance of the tracks from an animal welfare perspective. As of the end of the 2023/24 racing season, we have now had sufficient starters on synthetics tracks to be able to compare the relative race day fracture rate between turf and synthetic tracks. In looking at this data, however, we must also be mindful of the relative low sample size for the three Synthetic Tracks, which can easily distort the statistics. KEY MS- Musculoskeletal TC- Track Rating Pene - Penetrometer v600 Mean - Last 600m speed metres/second The preliminary data based on the official race day records potentially underestimates race day events, but still indicates a higher injury rate on synthetic than turf tracks (3.22 [1.97-4.97] vs 2.21 [1.88 – 2.59] respectively). This data demonstrates that race day Stipendiary Stewards Reports are a relatively blunt tool to differentiate risk between different surfaces. Overall, the rate of fracture on synthetic tracks appears higher compared to turf tracks (0.81 [0.26-1.88] vs. 0.37 [0.24-0.54]). (Massey University) The synthetic track with the greatest data set is Cambridge, which is operating at around the same rate as a Turf Venue, at 0.52 per 1000 starters. When we compare this rate internationally, it is still relatively low with the USA synthetic track fatalities reported at 0.97 per 1000 starters and the United Kingdom synthetic fatalities reported at 0.90 per 1000 starters.* WHAT MAKES UP OUR SYNTHETIC TRACKS? NZTR is aware that there is some confusion within the industry regarding the design and profile of the synthetic tracks and, in particular, the depth and structure synthetic material layer of the tracks. The synthetic profile (or layer) and drainage profile (or layer) for each synthetic track were built in accordance with Martin Collins’ specifications and design. As part of the completion of each project, an independent engineer was required to certify that the synthetic profile and drainage profile had been built in accordance with Martin Collins’ specifications and design. The synthetic profile and depth at each synthetic track are, therefore, identical other than the type of sand used in construction which was, in each case, chosen by Martin Collins to meet their specifications. The constituent parts of the principally sand-based synthetic profile are bound together by wax, which adds cushioning and is water repellent. Accordingly, rain readily moves through the synthetic profile and into the drainage system. In principle, the Polytrack profile at each synthetic track should be thought of as having three layers with different levels of firmness. The lowest layer is, in effect, a “pad” that sits immediately above the porous asphalt shown in the diagram below. The middle layer provides a shock absorbent “cushion” and then there is a loose layer, which is generally around 50mm (or two inches) deep, above the “cushion” layer. The looser the cushion layer is made when grooming the track, the deeper or slower the track will be, and the opposite applies if the cushion is tighter or more consolidated. As shown in the diagram on page 5, the synthetic profile or layer at each synthetic track is 150mm (or around 6 inches) deep but its depth increases to around 170mm to 180mm once it is “fluffed up” or loosened for racing or training. *Rosanowski, S. M., Chang, Y. M., Stirk, A. J., & Verheyen, K. L. P. Risk factors for race-day fatality in flat racing Thoroughbreds in Great Britain (2000 to 2013). PloS one 13, 3 (2018) TRACK MAINTENANCE Maintenance of each synthetic track is carried out by the relevant club in accordance with a maintenance contract with Martin Collins and the maintenance schedule instructions provided by Martin Collins. If a club wishes to carry out maintenance outside of Martin Collins’ instructions, it needs to obtain the consent of Martin Collins before doing so. Martin Collins is required (amongst other things) to carry out inspections of each track, and to relevel and deep harrow each track, at quarterly intervals. Accordingly, each synthetic track ought to be prepared and presented for training and racing in substantially the same condition. That said, some differences have been made to the grooming regime at the tracks for training purposes to reflect the preference of local users e.g. providing a deeper soft layer of the synthetic track for training. NZTR readily acknowledges that with each track there has been a bit of a “bedding in” process as the club and track users better understand their preference for the synthetic tracks and how they work best in the different climates, with the tracks being susceptible to variations in temperature. In each case, any changes to the maintenance or grooming regime for racing and/or training need must be approved by Martin Collins to ensure that track performance and quality is not compromised. TRACK PERFORMANCE AND PREPARATION NZTR is committed to providing the best possible training and racing surfaces for the industry. All industry concerns with tracks and their preparation are taken seriously. We constantly review the way we operate when it comes to the preparation of tracks, including the three synthetic tracks, and are always looking at how the industry can improve in this area. In relation to the synthetic tracks, this includes working closely with Martin Collins and importantly utilising the experience gained by Cambridge over the past 4 years in managing the surface there. The lessons learned at Cambridge are conveyed to the other venues to assist with their track preparation techniques. We will continue to monitor data to ensure our venues remain among the safest in the world. We are also improving the transparency and communication of information about the synthetic tracks by moving to publish the Clegg hammer readings prior to raceday for all synthetic track meetings. Clegg hammer record the level of compaction of the synthetic profile. The publication of these readings will give comfort that the tracks are where they need to be and avoid speculation and misinformation filling the void. As noted above, the synthetic tracks are susceptible to variations in temperature and can become tighter with extremely cold weather. They do, therefore, require constant attention (just as turf tracks do) to ensure they remain in the best condition for racing and training, and are not (and have never been considered to be) a low maintenance solution, with their preparation depending on the proposed use (e.g. racing or training) and weather conditions. Accordingly, NZTR subsidises the extra cost of the maintenance of the synthetic tracks to ensure Clubs can maintain them to the level that is required.

By Jonny Turner The path to the Group 3 Dark Horse Trot starts at Gore on Thursday for Del’s Creation. The towering trotter is back in action from a well-earned freshen-up in Race 5, the Udy’s Grain and Feed Limited/ Regional Ford Gore Handicap Trot (3.19pm), after making giant strides in the autumn and winter for trainer Lyndon Bond. Bond is hoping Del’s Creation can make even more progress as her first attempt in Group race company approaches. The inaugural running of The Dark Horse will be run at Ascot Park in Invercargill on Sunday, October 20. “We know there will be some nice horses there and we hope she can measure up with him.” “She’s starting at Gore on Thursday, it is a fresh up run for her, she has to start somewhere and she will take good benefit from it.” “But I have been happy with her.” Bond starts a three-horse team at the Gore meeting, with The Wulver looking a strong winning threat in Race 6. While the trainer is hopeful he can pick up a cheque in the race he sponsors – the Bond Racing / Stratford Racing Stables Mobile Pace – he has one query over The Wulver. And it’s his barrier 1 draw. “He hasn’t shown great gate speed and there are a couple in there that have.” “With his early speed and the sprint trip, I thought Sagwitch might be hard to beat.” “Even Mataura B B drawn beside us gets out pretty good.” “So that is the question, whether we might be in the trail or three-deep.” “If he ends up three-deep, he should get a good enough run.” “He hasn’t been going bad at all, he could get a bit of money from there.” Bond also starts Step It Up A Notch in race 9, the Kubala Seeds Mobile pace. He would be a serious winning threat with his best effort but the pacer comes into the event on the back of a disappointing effort at Winton. “I thought he would go well last start, but I thought he should have stuck on a bit better.” “He is a strange horse at times, but his work has been good.” “Ollie (Kite) is on him again and he will have to make his own luck from the wide draw.” “He will have to come up with a bit of a plan.” As well as lining up his own team, Bond is also the caretaker trainer of several runners at Gore. They include two strong winning hopes in Shezza Vinny and Remission. View the full article

Report attached. Synthetic surface Review 2021-24.pdf

Synthetic Surface Review Released As we near the end of the 2023/2024 synthetic track season, it is timely to update the industry on the performance of the respective tracks given the Cambridge synthetic track has now raced for three consecutive seasons. The below Synthetic Surface Review includes injury and fatality statistics, as provided by Massey University, and gives further insight into the make-up of all three tracks and the necessary maintenance involved to consistently deliver the highest quality surface. NZTR has a strong focus on animal welfare and, in view of the industry’s significant investment in the three synthetic tracks at Cambridge, Awapuni and Riccarton, has monitored the performance of the tracks from an animal welfare perspective. NZTR constantly reviews the way we operate when it comes to the preparation of tracks, including the three synthetic tracks, and are always looking at how we can improve in this area. In relation to the synthetic tracks, this includes working closely with Martin Collins and importantly utilising the experience gained by Cambridge over the past four years in managing the surface. The lessons learned at Cambridge are conveyed to the other venues to assist with their track preparation techniques. We will continue to monitor data to ensure our venues remain among the safest in the world. We are also improving the transparency and communication of information about the synthetic tracks by moving to publish the Clegg hammer readings prior to raceday for all synthetic track meetings. Clegg hammers record the level of compaction of the synthetic profile. The publication of these readings will give comfort that the tracks are where they need to be and avoid speculation and misinformation filling the void. View Full Synthetic Surface Review Here Corporate Communications New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Contact: Catlyn Calder +64 27 252 2803 nztrcommunications@nztr.co.nz

Peter Rotundo picked a good time to go to work for 1/ST Racing. The company's new Senior Vice President of Racing and Wagering joined a team who is ready to put on an extravaganza this weekend at Santa Anita. It's called the California Crown and consists of three races, the GII $750,000 John Henry Turf Cup, the Grade II $750,000 Eddie D. Stakes and the $1 million GI California Crown Stakes. Meant to be Santa Anita's version of the Pegasus World Cup, the day will also include entertainment meant for the Gen Z set with several musicians set to take the stage. To talk about the California Crown and a new betting menu at Santa Anita, Rotondo joined this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keenenland. He was the Guest of the Week. “This was always in the back of our minds,” Rotondo said. “California deserves a huge marquee event. There are some other big events. But not like this one. This year is the kickoff and we're coming in strong.” When asked by Randy Moss if the day was about more than racing, Rotondo replied. “It is and that's the whole point,” he said. “That's what the Pegasus is. I'll talk about the Pegasus to some of the most cranky and hardened people I know and they tell me that the Pegasus is the most fun event. And now the racing has gotten up to a certain level. It's got a spot on the calendar in late January, not only in racing, but in Miami lifestyle. This is basically a run at that. It's about fusing both together, lifestyle, the entertainment and the races.” Another new twist at Santa Anita at the fall meet is a new betting menu, highlighted by a return of the traditional $2 Pick Six. There will also be a $5 late double and a $3 late Pick Three. “We have tweaked the autumn racing menu,” Rotondo said. “The Pick Six is now a $2 Pick Six. They started with the jackpot Pick Six, then went back to the traditional format, but it was a $1 wager. That will be for the whole meet. On California Crown day you have three great races in a row. There will be some special wagers on the day, including an all stakes Pick Five. These are player friendly bets with a 15 percent takeout. Look at what is happening with sports betting and their apps. There's all types of wagers, including prop bets. We have to make our wagering menu a little bigger.” In our breeding spotlight section, we examined WinStar stallion Constiution. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com and Hubbard Feeds, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley, reviewed the major races from last week, zeroing in on the GI Cotillion Stakes and the GI Pennsylvania Derby, as well as the problems with the Parx turf course. They also reviewed the latest victory by super marathoner Next (Not This Time) and debated whether or not he should go to the Breeders' Cup. Moss and Cadman said no. Finley was a resounding yes. The trio also handicapped the three California Crown races as well as the GII Woodward Stakes, a race that will have only four starters, and the GI Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. Moss was very confident that Silver Knott (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) would win the race named for the former columnist of the Daily Racing Form. Click here to watch the Writers' Room and here to listen the show as a podcast. The post 1/ST Racing’s Peter Rotondo Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Two people were shot and one person stabbed when violence broke out at La Plata Racecourse in Argentina Tuesday, Racing Post reported. Approximately 30 people were involved in the incident at the coastal track, located around 30 miles from Buenos Aires, and two people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. A third sustained a knife injury. Footage of the incident posted on social media showed a gunman running toward the group and producing a gun before a shot rings out. Other video shows a male being treated for a knee injury. The incident is said to have stemmed from a dispute between the racetrack and jockeys over the payment of prize money as well as working conditions. There was meant to be a meeting between racecourse officials and the jockeys' union, but some of its members had decided to strike, prompting the cancellation of the race meeting. According to Racing Post, the gunman was apprehended and arrested. Race meetings at La Plata were canceled until further notice. The post Violence Breaks Out At Argentina’s La Plata Racecourse appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jaber Abdullah marked his trip to this year's September Yearling Sale at Tattersalls Ireland by spending €586,000 on 10 horses, including €180,000 and €120,000 on fillies by Mehmas (Ire) and Starman (GB) respectively. The Rabbah Bloodstock investment played an important role in the sale achieving turnover of €12,433,500, which was down 1% on last year's trade despite the bigger offering of horses, while the clearance rate stood at 84%–also down 1% on last year. The average fell by 7% to €28,781 and the median by 14% to €24,000. The Rabbah colours have already been carried by a talented filly by the Tally-Ho Stud-based stallion, the 97-rated Listed winner Star Of Mehmas, and connections were visibly delighted to have secured the most expensive yearling of the sale. Offered by Castledillon Stud, the Mehmas filly [lot 321] hails from the Showcasing (GB) mare Show Me Off (GB), herself a proven producer with American Lady (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) achieving black-type for trainer Fozzy Stack. David Ryan, manager of Abdullah's Kilfrush Stud, commented, “Mr Abdullah has a lovely Mehmas filly called Star Of Mehmas, who broke the track record when winning the Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr. She is a super filly and we have great plans for her.” He added, “This is one of the nicest fillies in the sale and we have been lucky with Mehmas. Mr Abdullah has bought fillies and colts–we are not only looking for fillies. If a horse is nice and looks like a racing prospect, it does not matter as we want to have some fun on the racecourse.” Meanwhile, lot 381, the Starman half-sister to Group 3-placed Perotto (GB) (New Bay {GB}), was sold by Baroda Stud. Mohamad Al Kaabi did the bidding on behalf of the Rabbah team. He said, “We like the pedigree, she is a nice individual, vetted well and is by Starman, whose stock looks very promising. The mare's first foal Perotto is a six-time winner and is Listed-placed and her two-year-old by Australia (GB) is a winner.” Tattersalls Ireland boss Simon Kerins praised ITM's efforts in attracting the foreign buyers to the sale and stated that such a healthy level of trade had not been posted at any other yearling sale in Europe this year. He said, “The trade at the September Yearling Sale over the last two days has been excellent, reflected in a strong clearance rate of 84% and an impressive turnover of €12,433,500-the third best in the sale's history. This sale has once again proven itself as a progressive and popular sale, with buyers at every level engaging in competition not witnessed anywhere else this year. “The profile of the September Yearling Sale has grown significantly in recent years, with graduates making their mark on the track which has further strengthened buyer confidence. This year's key indicators remain strong, nine lots sold for six figures, and a record number of lots sold for over €60,000 highlights the remarkable strength of the middle market. Surpassing the strong 2023 figures is a real achievement for us.” He added, “We've welcomed clients from all over the world and to witness the footfall on site this week has been phenomenal to say the least. The level of competition from our UK, Irish and European buyers has been tremendous and there has been a real positive feel to this sale from the weekend through to the sale. Flat racing is a sport of international appeal, and seeing significant sums spent on yearlings destined for top European jurisdictions speaks volumes. Credit must go to the team at Tattersalls Ireland, our overseas agents and to Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, whose efforts have been essential to the success of this sale. “I would like to extend my thanks to the vendors, and without their support it would not have been possible to compile a catalogue of such depth and quality. Their confidence has been key to the success of this sale.” Brother To Spirit d'Or Doesn't Disappoint The Irish National Stud-drafted brother to the Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes winner Spirit d'Or (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) was billed as one of the highlights this week and he didn't disappoint when knocked down to Joey Logan along with Alan and Roderick Harte for €100,000. Spirit D'Or made light work of her rivals at the Curragh 10 days ago and looks capable of mixing it in black-type races. She was sourced by Colin and Ausra Bargary of Drummona House for €55,000 at this sale 12 months ago before turning a tidy profit when selling to her current connections for €145,000 at the breeze-ups. What path her little brother goes down remains somewhat undecided, according to Logan, who has been busy at Tattersalls Ireland this week having added “seven or eight” horses to his haul. Speaking about lot 417, Logan said, “He is by the right sire and his full-sister was very good at the Curragh. I thought she was very impressive. He is a beautiful, attractive colt, very well prepared by the Irish National Stud and with the big update. If he is as good as his sister we will be happy. It is a lovely family. No trainer is planned for him yet.” He added, “I have bought seven or eight so far. The stock is fantastic and it is very hard to buy the nice horse as there are so many people here from all around the world. In fairness to ITM and Tattersalls, they have done a great job getting people here. The stock is good but the people are here, too-the numbers following in a nice horse are unbelievable.” King Con Too Hot To Handle Few people are as infectiously positive as Con Marnane and, after enduring a frustrating time of it in filling the role as underbidder more times than he'd have liked to, the Bansha boss finally got one of his big picks over the line when going to €115,000 to secure a Too Darn Hot (GB) colt from Limekiln Stud. “I'm a big fan of the sire but sure everybody else is as well,” Marnane said shortly after the hammer dropped. “It's incredible what Too Darn Hot is doing. To me, this colt was the nicest horse in the sale and he looks as though he'll make up into a cracking two-year-old, which is exactly what I want. Every time I looked at him, he put his head down and walked and really wanted to please everyone.” Marnane added, “He was getting expensive for me but luckily enough we won three or four of those IRE incentive bonuses this year and we can put that up against the price of him. We have to complement the Irish government in helping the Irish racing industry and that is a fantastic scheme that helps the smaller owner-breeders to go back to the sales. “There has been an incredible turnout for this sale–a large turnout from English and foreign buyers. When you compare that to the yearling sales so far this year in Britain, where there were not as many buyers, you have to think that Brexit is really, really hurting the British racing industry. That's such a shame.” The Too Darn Hot colt was pinhooked by Gerry Ross of Limekiln Stud who snapped up the colt out of unraced New Approach (Ire) mare Biblic (Ire) from the family of Group 1 performer Dubawi Gold (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) for 40,000gns at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. Marnane continued, “I've been the underbidder on five or six horses this week and the ball didn't bounce my way. But I am delighted to get the Too Darn Hot. He'll go back to the Craven and will form part of a small and select team of breeze-up horses for next year. We have consistently produced high-quality breeze-up horses and, just last week, our homebred Powerful Glory (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) won the Mill Reef Stakes and we're very proud of that. Producing good horses is all that we want to do.” Talking points News filtered through to breeze-up vendors this week that the proposed Goresbridge Breeze-Up Sale will not be going ahead in 2025. This comes shortly after Goffs firmed up plans for a new sale at Naas next year. There have been many contrasting views about whether two new sales would have saturated an already finite breeze-up market but this week's announcement will have at least provided handlers with some clarity regardless of what side of the fence they sit. Sioux Nation was the sire of the sale. The Coolmore resident cleared €1 million on 27 yearlings who sold for an average of €41,222. Eight of those sold for €50,000 or more. Razza Latina has become synonymous with this sale and the Italian buyer featured prominently on the list of buyers' with at least 10 yearlings bought for €372,000. On a day when Gavin Cromwell's Flooring Porter gave a front-running masterclass to win the Kerry National at Listowel by a street, the multiple Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot-winning handler continued his recruitment drive on the Flat by adding a Mehmas colt for €60,000, a Space Blues (Ire) filly for €45,000 and a Coulsty (Ire) colt for €35,000 to his squad for next year through Kevin and Anna Ross. Golden touch It takes some doing to double or treble your money as a pinhooker, especially in the current climate. But to get 10 times your outlet, now that beats all. Take a bow Kevin Quinn, who turned his €3,000 King Of Change foal into a €30,000 yearling [lot 375] with Ross Doyle holding off some notable opposition on the big-walking colt. “I am absolutely over the moon,” the master of Ladytown Stables said, “He was a big foal but he always had a lovely walk. For me,that pendulum movement is what I look for in a horse and he had that. He has impressed us all the time and you could do anything with him. He really has a lovely brain. Because he was a three grand foal, a lot of people thought he would be bought for 10 or 15 grand.” He added, “There was a good bit of interest but I thought he might even make more. We've sold good horses before and, when you're buying them to pinhook, you can buy what you like. When you breed them, it's just as John Magnier famously said, 'you're given what God gives you'. We've had some good results here and sold Beautiful Aisling (GB) (Havana Gold {Ire}) and Dandalla (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}) at Tattersalls Ireland. They turned out to be classy fillies on the track but we actually didn't get paid for them. We're thrilled with today.” Buy of the day The King Of Change was a belter and it would be a surprise if he didn't turn out to be value at €30,000 in the long-run. But for the sake of putting forward something at the opposite end of the spectrum, the Coulsty (Ire) colt [lot 530] that Barry Lynch stuck around for could well be a value buy at €36,000. While the King Of Change might only be making his debut this time next year, the Coulsty should be up to making his debut in the early parts of the new season. He is a lovely, precocious type with an exaggerated action. And who knows, if he were to win a maiden before Royal Ascot, the top hats could be needed. Thought for the day It's hard to know what the barometer is when judging whether a sale is a success or not, especially in the current market where the lack of an underbelly has been there for all to see at the yearling sales in France and Britain already this year, but no vendor was heard complaining at Tattersalls Ireland. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Between buyers and vendors, Tattersalls Ireland and ITM were praised for their efforts in getting the international buyers on the sale ground. It was a well-attended sale and that told in what were respectable results in the current climate. The post Respectable Trade At Tattersalls Ireland As 180k Mehmas Leads The Way appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 26th September in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 58 mins ago Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | September 26, 2024 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, September 26. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Australian Racehorse of the Year nominees announced Racing and Wagering Western Australia and Racing Australia has unveiled the nominees for the highly esteemed 2022/2023 Australian Racehorse of … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Godolphin duo announced as Everest contenders On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Godolphin duo Cylinder and In Secret have been snapped up by slot holders … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 26, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Guineas hopeful Radiant Reach signals intent at Gore Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler revealed another potential hope for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Gore on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Sharrock trio impress in heavy Awapuni condtions It’s onwards and upwards for a trio of Allan Sharrock’s gallopers following their placings at Awapuni under torrential rain on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Emanon impresses at Gore Emanon may live in the shadow of her multiple Group One-winning sibling Legarto, but she’s doing her bit to try … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Wednesday’s Cranbourne racing tips & quaddie | September 28, 2022 Victoria’s metropolitan Wednesday meeting will return to Cranbourne Turf Club for what promises to be a competitive eight-race card. See … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Cognac tastes success in Bathurst Cup Cognac has gained eligibility for The Big Dance after a dominant win in the Bathurst Cup (1800m) on Sunday for … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago California Spangle on track for Group 1 Hong Kong Mile after Group 3 romp Tony Cruz will cast California Spangle into a potential Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) showdown with Golden Sixty … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Echuca racing tips & quaddie numbers | Tuesday, September 27 Echuca Racecourse will host an eight-race card on Tuesday as the solitary Victorian meeting for the day. See HorseBetting’s best … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Group Three target for Cole’s new addition The Steven Cole-trained New Arrangement provided his connections with a quick return on investment when defeating a strong line-up in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago 2000 Guineas pipe-dream alive and well for Denby Road Three-year-old gelding Denby Road is yet another example to never judge a book by its cover. Prepared by Shelley Hale, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Desleigh Forster wins Weetwood Handicap with star four year old After running second in the Weetwood Handicap 12 months ago with Red Chase, trainer Desleigh Forster went one better this … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Zaaki makes it five in a row after securing 2021 Underwood Stakes Zaaki further staked his claim as a deserving Cox Plate favourite after another dominant win, claiming his second Australian Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago In The Congo surprise win over Anamoe in the 2021 Golden Rose It was an upset victory in the Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday, as In The Congo led all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 26, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees nine meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Swan Hill betting preview, tips & quaddie | Monday 27/9/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Swan Hill races on Saturday, September 27. See all the top tips, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller Sets Golden Target For Subpoenaed Talented mare Subpoenaed has claimed an overdue stakes win at Rosehill to put herself on a path towards the rich … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rising Star Russian Camelot Earns Praise Russian Camelot has rocketed to the top of markets for the two biggest races of the Melbourne spring with a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hawkes Colts Fight Out Golden Rose Finish Superbly bred colt Ole Kirk has narrowly staved off his Hawkes Racing stablemate North Pacific to score an upset win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Exciting Filly Makes It Four From Four Instant Celebrity had her first start away from Adelaide but showed she could handle the class rise with a smart … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago State Switch Lands Coruscate Another Win Sean Keogh, Godolphin’s Melbourne foreman, says Caulfield Listed winner Coruscate is relishing being switched between the Sydney and Melbourne stables … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Roman Consul Next Stop For Wild Ruler Wild Ruler’s new-found maturity was on display at Rosehill when he settled beautifully for James McDonald before racing away with … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Headstrong Mare Makes It Successive Wins Jim Conlan trains a handful of horses these days and he’s thankful that Pinyin has improved her racing manners, a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Attorney Chance To Back Up In Metropolitan Trainer Matthew Smith will let the dust settle before deciding whether to press on to the Group One Metropolitan Handicap … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Gold Coast races horse bettng tips for Saturday 26th September 2020 Seven races will be run and won at the Gold Coast on Saturday. The track is rated a good 4, … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Golden Sixty ready for Beauty Generation in Sunday’s Group 3 Celebration Cup Golden Sixty returns to action at Sha Tin on Sunday (27 September) with jockey Vincent Ho buoyed by his star … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Pippie Leads Throughout To Win Moir Stakes In a sustained show of speed, Pippie has led from start to finish to land her second Group One win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ryan colt a Standout in Heritage With stakes placegetter Villami running in Melbourne, Gerald Ryan will rely on lightly raced colt Standout at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Improvement expected from Princess Jenni A fitter and better weighted Princess Jenni is on target for a return to winning form in the Stocks Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waller duo on trial for Metropolitan Trainer Chris Waller will chase his second Colin Stephen Quality with up-and-coming pair Gayatri and Dabiyr … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Banned racemare Azkadellia sold at auction Group One-winning mare and banned racehorse Azkadellia has been sold at public auction realising $615,000 at Echuca … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Helene Charisma times it right It wasn’t the Grand Prix de Paris but the Heung Yip Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley last night (Wednesday, 25 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Moir Stakes facts and figures Some facts and figures on the Group One Moir Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Key facts on the Golden Rose Some facts and figures on the Group One Golden Rose race to be held at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Faatinah ready for third crack at Group 1 Moir Recent McEwen Stakes winner Faatinah is set for his third attempt to win the Group One Moir Stakes having finished … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hartnell on song for latest WFA Group 1 race Godolphin star Hartnell gets his latest chance to add to his impressive record when he runs as one of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Group One goal for Con Te Partiro Imported mare Con Te Partiro can book an Epsom Handicap start with victory in the Shannon Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lyre out to stamp her Guineas credentials Blue Diamond Stakes winner Lyre steps up to 1400m for the first time in the Thousand Guineas Prelude in which … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Golden opportunity for Castelvecchio team Trainer Richard Litt will be out to upstage some of racing’s biggest names with top colt Castelvecchio in the Golden … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Banned racehorse Azkadellia up for auction Group One-winning mare and banned racehorse Azkadellia is being offered for sale at Echuca having not raced since 2016 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney Striker poised to come out on Top Trainer Greg Hickman is confident Top Striker can make his presence felt in his Queensland debut at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winter Bride in order for Group 1 Moir assault Winter Bride begins her spring campaign in the Moir Stakes with co-trainer Toby Edmonds looking for a Group One victory … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Platinum Dubai wins eventful 2YO race The Lisa Latta-trained filly Platinum Dubai showed professionalism to take out the Otaki Mail (800m) for two-year-olds on Thursday, leading … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Anderson/Heathcote to dissolve partnership The high-profile partnership between Brisbane trainers Robert Heathcote and Chris Anderson is to be dissolved … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bendigo quaddie tips and specials for Thursday, September 28 THE Thursday quaddie returns to rural Victoria after an unfortunate set of circumstances shafted us on back-to-back quaddies last week … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx headlines Cox Plate second acceptors Numbers for some of Melbourne’s spring carnival features have been culled following first and second acceptances for Group One races … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Cups hope Admire Deus arrives from Japan Caulfield and Melbourne Cups hope Admire Deus, who joins the Darren Weir stable, has arrived from Japan and is settling … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Broadside ready to fire in Metropolitan A heavy workload has Broadside fighting fit for The Metropolitan Handicap as trainer Gai Waterhouse aims for a ninth win … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago McEvoy expects 1600m to suit Azazel Trainer Tony McEvoy is looking forward to trying Azazel over 1600m for the first time in the Stutt Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Happy Clapper ready to snap Group One jinx Jockey Blake Shinn is confident Happy Clapper can finally deliver at Group One level in the $1 million Epsom Handicap … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Super Cash ready for MV but start doubtful Trainer Andrew Noblet has planned a first-up assault on the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley but is fearful she will … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chautauqua to make strides towards Everest Brenton Avdulla expects Chautauqua to improve on his first-up run in The Shorts when the world’s highest rated sprinter continues … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Oscietra favourite for Flemington race Three-year-old filly Oscietra, a daughter of champion Black Caviar, is set to have her third career start in a midweek … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago BRC loses money on its tote Brisbane Racing Club has made a loss on its on-course totalisator in an overall loss of more than $800,000 it … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Flight Stakes then Oaks for Legal Girl Clarry Conners will set Legal Girl on the same path he took with champion Research who claimed the Flight Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hartnell gets another look at Caulfield Hartnell and three of his Godolphin stablemates have galloped on the course proper at Caulfield ahead of the Underwood Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Egg Tart still on track for Epsom Chris Waller’s racing manager Charlie Duckworth cannot see any reason why Egg Tart will not be fit to run in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Victoria Derby aim for Weather With You Weather With You will be among the three-year-olds vying for a ballot exemption to the Victoria Derby when he runs … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Start Wondering to stick to successful spring plan THE pathway for Start Wondering’s upcoming campaign is not going to deviate too far from the successful season the horse … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pride to gauge Passage Of Time’s promise Joe Pride will assess the former James Cummings-trained Passage Of Time when he makes his debut for the Warwick Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer’s Hiflyer plans yet to be Locked in TRAINER Peter Lock is re-thinking the path Hiflyer will take to Trentham for next month’s Group Three Thompson Handicap. 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Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Following a full hearing in Cleveland between April 23 and April 25 before HISA's anti-doping and medication control program arbitration panel, Ohio veterinarian Scott Shell has been suspended for 21 months and fined $20,000 for possessing four banned substances on Sept. 28 last year at Thistledown Racetrack. The four substances in question were two jars of Carolina Gold/GABA (an amino acid that can be used as a calming agent), one tub of Isoxsuprine powder, two boxes of Bisphosphonate (“Osphos”), and one bottle of Sarapin (“Pitcher Plant”). According to the final decision, Shell's defence essentially centered around his contention that the four substances were intended for use in his practice outside of HISA's remit, including in West Virginia, which currently conducts horse racing beyond oversight of the federal law. Shell also contended that HIWU chief of science Dr. Mary Scollay had previously given him reason to believe possession of banned substances was permitted on HISA's covered grounds as long as the veterinarian had an outside practice, according to the final decision. “Dr. Shell has compelling justification to possess the four charged Banned Substances because he proved that he used and intended to use these legal medications in a non-Covered horse practice, on a regular basis. Dr. Roberts testified the charged Banned Substance are something that you would want to have at your fingertips to prescribe on any given day, and that it is good veterinary practice to carry a few doses of these medications for use in rural areas,” the final decision states. Arbitrator Barbara Reeves ultimately disagreed with these contentions, essentially arguing that Shell hadn't adequately justified his possession of the banned substances. Among her reasonings, Reeves stated that Shell's interpretation of Scollay's statements is “unreasonable and not supported,” and that “taken as a whole, Dr. Scollay's statements explain that where there are veterinarians whose practice also includes Non-Covered horses, they are able to explain or justify the Possession based on the Non-Covered horse practice,” according to the final decision. “Dr. Shell is a Covered Person, and he was in Possession of Banned Substances in Ohio where he is clearly and unequivocally subject to the ADMC Program. Arguing that he is not subject to the Program when he is in West Virginia is entirely beside the point. He needs a compelling justification for possessing Banned Substances in Ohio,” the final decision state. “His explanation that he is flouting the ADMC Program by selling Banned Substances in West Virginia–where some of the same substances are also banned–does not justify his Possession in a Covered state,” the final decision adds. Shell's suspension, which began on Oct. 5, 2023, corresponds with his two-year period of suspension previously issued for administering Hemo 15, a banned Substance, 228 times to 37 Covered Horses between May 29, 2023 and October 19, 2023. That suspension period began on Jan. 8 this year. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/24/2024 Licensee: Dawn Fontenot, 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. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Molly's Little Lue, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/10/24. Date: 09/20/2024 Licensee: Joseph Davis, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on September 21, 2024, 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 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mr Discount, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/6/24. Date: 09/20/2024 Licensee: Dr. Scott Shell, veterinarian Penalty: 21-month period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on Oct. 5, 2023; a fine of $20,000. Final decision of arbitral body. Explainer: For the possession of four banned substances–Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), Isoxsuprine, Pitcher Plant Extract, Clodronate (Clodronic acid)–in an event dated 9/28/23. Read more on the story here. Pending ADMC Violations 09/25/2024, Emma Jimenez Sanchez, trainer: Provisional suspension for possession of Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP)–a banned substance–for an event dated 7/30/24. 09/24/2024, Joaquin Lopez, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Flunixin–a controlled substance (class C)–in a sample taken from She's an Angel on 8/28/24. 09/24/2024, Miguel Hernandez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a controlled substance (class C)–in a sample taken from Cajun Treasure, who finished fourth at Emerald Downs on 8/17/24. 09/24/2024, Miguel Hernandez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–a controlled substance (class C)–in a sample taken from Dennard, who won at Emerald Downs on 8/17/24. 09/23/2024, Chief Stipe O'Neill, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Furosemide–a controlled substance (class C)–in a sample taken from What a Dude, who won at Santa Rosa on 8/16/24. 09/23/2024, Rodney Faulkner, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone–a controlled substance (class C)–in a sample taken from Moontap on 8/15/24. 09/20/2024, Francisco Ramos, trainer: Provisional suspension for the use of “prohibited substance methods” for an event dated 9/6/24. 09/20/2024, Thomas Bell, trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Metformin–a banned substance–in a sample taken from Summer Solstice, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/4/24. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Horseshoe Indianapolis Angel Serpa–violation date September 19; One-day suspension, $250 fine Los Alamitos Ricardo Ramirez–violation date Sept. 20; One-day suspension, $250 fine, one strike over limit Tyler Baze–violation date Sept. 20; Two-day suspension, $500 fine, one strike over limit Harvey Barrington–violation date Sept. 22; Three-day suspension, $500 fine, six strikes over limit Cesar Ortega–violation date Sept. 22; One-day suspension, $250 fine, one strike over limit The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. California Los Alamitos Date: 09/20/24 Licensee: Louis Neve, owner Penalty: Owner Louis Neve, having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sept. 19, is suspended for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1547 (Failure to Appear), pending an appearance at a hearing before the Board of Stewards to answer to charges alleging violation of CHRB rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility $3,064.96 to Veterinarian Melinda Blue). Suspension to commence Sept. 27. Los Alamitos Date: 09/20/24 Licensee: Karl Pergola, owner Penalty: Owner Karl Pergola, having failed to respond to written notice to appear before the Board of Stewards at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sept. 19, is suspended for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1547 (Failure to Appear), pending an appearance at a hearing before the Board of Stewards to answer to charges alleging violation of CHRB rule #1876 (Financial Responsibility $2,465.82 to Veterinarian Melinda Blue). Suspension to commence Sept. 27. Los Alamitos Adrian Escobedo–violation date September 21; Three-day suspension for careless riding Kentucky Churchill Downs Walter Rodriquez–violation date Sept. 19; Three-day suspension for careless riding Churchill Downs Date: 09/20/24 Licensee: Gregory Foley, trainer Penalty: After waiving his right to a formal hearing before the Board of Stewards, Gregory D. Foley is hereby fined $500 for the Prohibited electronic treatment (use of magna wave) of Appeal Denied within 24 hours prior to post time of race one at Churchill Downs on Sept. 18 in violation of 810 KAR 8:010 Section 3 (7), which necessitated a late scratch. The post Weekly Rulings: Stewards And Commissions Rulings, Sept. 19-25 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Leading 3-year-old sprinter Book'em Danno (Bucchero), a latest third in a cracking renewal of the GI H. Allen Jerkens Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 24, is likely to make his next start in the seven-furlong GIII Perryville Stakes at Keeneland Oct. 19, according to Jay Briscione of the Atlantic Six Racing partnership. Briscione confirmed that the partners and trainer Derek Ryan have ruled out an appearance at the Breeders' Cup. The New Jersey-bred has had a pair of works at Monmouth Park since the Jerkens, a best-of-108 half-mile in :46.60 on Sept. 15 followed by an easy five-eighths in 1:02 Sept. 22. “He is doing very well,” Briscione said of the GI Woody Stephens Stakes hero. “That race was a tough race for him, giving weight to most of the competition. The day after he was tired, but bounced back quickly. Derek has him where he wants him.” Book'em Danno was tasting defeat for the first time over the seven-furlong distance in the Jerkens, having won the Jan. 13 Pasco Stakes by over a dozen lengths in his other attempt prior to the Stephens. He is three-for-three at six furlongs and in two tries going a one-turn mile, he was second in last year's Nashua Stakes and was just touched off by future GI Kentucky Derby third Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) in this year's G3 Saudi Derby. The Perryville trip hits Book'em Danno right between the eyes, Briscione said. “We are of the mindset that if it's not broke, don't fix it,” he said. “At three-quarters and seven he's been very tough. His two route races, both one-turn miles, he just missed, so at least as a 3-year-old, we're inclined to stay within his wheelhouse.” With a trip to Del Mar already ruled out, Briscione said the partners will let Book'em Danno dictate the rest of the season. “The only two races we would consider after the Breeders' Cup–if we didn't give him time–are the [GII] Cigar Mile and the [GI] Malibu [Stakes].” Briscione said that Book'em Danno could return to the Middle East this coming winter to contest some of the region's rich events, including the G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint and G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. But the partners are not completely ruling out a try at the world's richest horse race. “Derek is pretty confident he could get him to run [the nine furlongs] in the Saudi Cup,” Briscione said. “He proved he could travel, doesn't need to take his racetrack with him and he didn't have any ill effects from the travel, so we'll see what happens.” For the time being, Briscione and his partners are enjoying the ride with Book'em Danno, who is within $30,000 of breaching the seven-figure threshold in earnings. “We're happy with the way he's progressing, but more importantly, we are taking it one race at a time,” he said. “He pretty much runs his race every time, but don't we don't want to go to the well too many times. But we're having the time of our lives, we'll never have another one like him.” The post Book’em Danno Headed To Perryville, Will Skip Breeders’ Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a son of Kingman (GB). 15.20 Newmarket, Group 3, £60,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT MONUMENTAL (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) returns to Britain 12 days after his G2 Champagne Stakes second as he flies the flag for Ballydoyle in the G3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes. From the Urban Sea family of Galileo (Ire) and Sea The Stars (Ire), he is taken on by Godolphin's Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes runner-up Symbol Of Honour (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) and Wathnan Racing's unbeaten Diego Ventura (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) from the Hamad Al Jehani stable. 13.35 Newmarket, Mdn, £8,500, 2yo, c/g, 8fT NAVAL COMMAND (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) kicks off the three day Cambridgeshire meeting for Charlie Appleby and the half-brother to the G1 St Leger hero Eldar Eldarov (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a potential Classic type who cost 360,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. Another intriguing newcomer is The Gredley Family's Hallelujah U (GB) (Pinatubo {Ire}), a James Owen-trained half-brother to Exceed And Excel's dual group-winning sire James Garfield (Ire). The post Monumental In Pole Position For Somerville Tattersall appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 12th annual Sporting Art Collection, presented by Keeneland in partnership with the Cross Gate Gallery of Lexington, will take place Friday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion. A total of 203 lots will be offered showcasing a wide range of fine Sporting art and American painting as well as sculptures by masters of their genre. Among the offering are works by Sir Alfred J. Munnings, the official 2024 Breeders' Cup program-cover artwork by Charles Church, a group of quality LeRoy Neimans, New Western paintings and a number of works by the late Peter Howell. Most notable perhaps is Sir Alfred J. Munnings's 'Lady Munnings on Magnolia', one of several portraits depicting Lady Munnings on a casual ride on her hunter, Magnolia. This mare by Ascot Gold Cup winner Happy Man is featured as the stunning dappled grey throughout Munnings's celebrated Epsom paintings of 1931. The Sporting Art collection is open to the public for viewing. In keeping with its mission, Keeneland's portion of the auction proceeds will benefit its non-profit initiatives. Visit thesportingauction.com to view the catalogue. The post Keeneland To Host 12th Annual Sporting Art Auction appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a three-time Grade I-winning five-year-old mare who has won 10 of 18 starts over a four-year campaign which included eight graded stakes wins, will skip a date with the Breeders' Cup Distaff and be retired and sold at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale on November 4, according to her trainer, Bob Baffert. “She is retiring healthy,” said Baffert. “It's more a matter of timing than anything else.” Adare Manor won three of her four starts in 2024: the GI Apple Blossom, GII Santa Margarita, and GI Clement L. Hirsch last out at Del Mar on August 3. She was in training for a start in the Distaff when Baffert made the decision to retire her. “She has earned over $2 million,” said Baffert. “She doesn't owe us anything. She's lightened up on me a little bit, and I feel she would need a little more time than we have before the Distaff.” Donato Lanni picked Adare Manor out of the 2021 OBS June Sale, going to $375,000 to acquire her for Baffert and owner Michael Lund Petersen. She made two starts at two, and won the GIII Las Virgenes at three. She blossomed at four, winning the GII Santa Maria, GII Santa Margarita, GI Clement L. Hirsch, and GII Zenyatta Stakes. “I have had her around the barn for so long,” said Baffert. “She's just the nicest, sweetest horse and I'm really going to miss having her when she goes.” Adare Manor will remain in light training until the sale. The post Adare Manor Retires, To Sell at Fasig-Tipton Night of the Stars appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Heading trainer Phil D'Amato's formidable foursome is John Henry Turf Championship (G2T) highweight Gold Phoenix, who won his third straight Del Mar Handicap (G2T) last time out.View the full article