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The Golden Scenery takes out the Group 3 feature at Sha Tin. Tony Cruz claimed the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) for the third time in four seasons when The Golden Scenery produced a career-best performance under Brenton Avdulla at Sha Tin on Sunday to win the first Group race of the 2024/25 Hong Kong season. Settling near the tail of the field before the seven runners bunched approaching the home turn, The Golden Scenery (121lb) stayed on the rail deep into the straight before cutting between Taj Dragon (135lb) and last season’s winner Healthy Happy (129lb) to continue Cruz and Avdulla’s partnership. A two-time winner in Australia as Dominant King, The Golden Scenery had twice been placed at Group 3 level in Hong Kong – running third in the Celebration Cup last year – and revelled in the rain-affected conditions to win by half a length in 1:22.74 to post his sixth Hong Kong victory. “The Golden Scenery has always been a very honest horse and he’s always good at the start of the season and wins a race. I planned this race for a while and today the give in the ground helped,” Cruz said. Cruz and Avdulla struck twice last season at Group 1 level with California Spangle and Cruz uses the Australian lightweight whenever possible. Cruz previously won the Celebration Cup with Buddies (2021) and California Spangle (2022). On an afternoon when Hong Kong racing celebrated Golden Sixty’s glittering career, apprentice Britney Wong snared her first Hong Kong win with Douglas Whyte-trained Cheval Valiant’s all-the-way victory in the race named after one of the city’s greatest champions – the Class 4 Golden Sixty Handicap (1000m). Wong, 25, is the first Hong Kong-born female jockey to ride a winner in the city since Kei Chiong in July, 2017, and is apprenticed to David Hall after spending two years in Australia where she rode 50 winners. “It panned out perfect for me, actually. To be fair, this horse has natural gate speed and he loves to lead and be left alone. Definitely, the 10-pound (allowance) helped a lot today and also the rain. Mr Whyte gave me very clear instructions before the race – just make sure he jumped clean and if he can get into his own rhythm, he will be happy,” Wong said. “We did everything right and the result came right. “It means a lot to mean and, at the same time, it’s a bit unreal because I’ve only ridden two years in Australia and a little bit of time in New Zealand and it’s such a big step up for me to ride in Hong Kong and also getting my first (Hong Kong) winner in just my third meeting here is really unreal.” Whyte said Wong’s tactical awareness on Cheval Valiant was a key factor. “He’s a good beginner, but he can go too hard sometimes and then he’s vulnerable at the end. Britney did a very good job allowing him not to run away too early. She held him back and from the 600m she started to let him go, which I asked her to do, and she put a gap on them. I think that was the winning move – they had to then chase her as opposed to her being run down,” Whyte said. “All in all, she held herself together very well under pressure, riding a favourite, beginning as best as she could and riding a very heady race. She was composed and she did a good job. “I’ve been impressed with that so it was just a matter of time for her to find the right opportunity and ride with confidence, which she did, and she deserved that.” John Size-trained Wunderbar made a successful return after knee surgery in May, winning under Zac Purton. “He looked good, didn’t he? It was a good effort after eight months off. He looked like he had a class on them so that’s all we can expect. I think that his record says that he’s going to improve,” Size said. “We’ll have a look and see what’s on for him next. Zac seemed happy as well.” Turin Starspangled earned a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million with success under Purton as trainer Pierre Ng indicated a tilt at the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on March 23 was a possibility. “He’s still got a lot to learn, but he needs more racing to get him settled and I hope I can do that. The owner bought him for the Derby, so hopefully I can achieve that,” Ng said. Formerly trained by Donnacha O’Brien when he raced as Devious, the gelding was placed at Group 2 level over 1429m in Ireland before export to Hong Kong. Master Mastermind, winner of the Class 4 Swallow Handicap (1400m) for David Hayes and Hugh Bowman, might also head to the Four-Year-Old Classic Series. “I want to see him go through the grades but I haven’t given up on him for the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m),” said Hayes, who also won the Class 2 Woodpecker Handicap (1200m) with veteran Harmony N Blessed under Keagan De Melo. Manfred Man’s progressive three-year-old Patch Of Cosmo extended Luke Ferraris’ fine start to the season with victory as Matthew Poon continued a brilliant start to the season, notching his fifth win of the campaign, when Floof broke through at his seventh Hong Kong start for Ricky Yiu. Hong Kong International Sale graduate Reliable Profit scored his first win at his 14th start for Danny Shum under Hugh Bowman before Sugar Ball became another first-time winner with success for Cody Mo under Derek Leung. Horse racing news View the full article

Antino ridden by Vlad Duric, winning the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm. Photo: Darren Winningham Antino has been crowned QLD Horse of the Year at the 2024 Queensland Thoroughbred Awards. The gelding, trained by Tony Gollan, enjoyed a breakout spring campaign in Melbourne during the 2023/24 season, with a win in the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m), followed up by a nail-biting second placing in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). The now six-year-old also finished second in the Group 2 Crystal Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley before returning to Eagle Farm to claim the Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) on the opening day of the 2024 Queensland Racing Carnival. Fittingly, he was also named Queensland 4YO and Older Horse of the Year at Sunday afternoon’s Awards ceremony. Meanwhile, Gollan extended his reign as the state’s premier trainer, claiming the Jim Atkins Trainer of the Year Award for the 11th straight season. Gollan saddled up 186 winners across the state, the most of any trainer, whilst also claiming the Metropolitan Trainers’ Premiership with 147 victories – a new benchmark for metropolitan wins. James Orman was rewarded for another exceptional season in the saddle with his third straight George Moore Queensland Jockey of the Year crown, adding to his Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership with 107.5 winners. Rising star Cejay Graham was named the Ipswich Turf Club Ken Russell Queensland Apprentice of the Year after a season that saw her notch 76 wins statewide, finishing second behind Orman in the Metropolitan Jockeys’ Premiership. Racing Minister Grace Grace was on hand to open the afternoon’s events and present the Racing Queensland Student of the Year Award to Corey Sutherland. “The Queensland Thoroughbred Awards is always a fantastic event for the industry, and a great opportunity to acknowledge the class and quality of both human and equine participants in our sport,” she said. “It has been another terrific season unearthing the next generation of stars both on and off the track, and it is fitting to see more than 400 people acknowledging those achievements. “Congratulations to all winners, and also those who were nominated, and I look forward to another standout Queensland thoroughbred racing season.” The Lawrie Mayfield-Smith-trained Zouna was crowned the 2YO Horse of the Year after a blistering start to his career with two wins and two placings from five starts, including finishing runner-up in the Group 2 Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) in June. The Rob Heathcote-trained Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) winner Abounding held out some strong competition from Cifrado and Miss Joelene to claim the 3YO Horse of the Year. The Magic Millions triumph was complemented by victory in the Listed Gold Edition Plate, as well as placing in the Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) and a fourth in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m). Abounding was also named the QTIS Horse of the Year. “Queensland racing continues to go from strength to strength, and this is again reflected in the quality of the winners and nominees at today’s event,” Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott said. “Antino’s Queensland Horse of the Year Award is thoroughly deserved following a strong showing in Melbourne during the spring. “Away from the track, it was great to be able to acknowledge the hard work of our QOTT Queensland Acknowledged Retrainer of the Year, Deziree Roos, and Jodie Schweida as our Stable Person of the Year.” Horse racing news View the full article

Switzerland winning the Group 2 Todman Stakes at Randwick. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Switzerland is unlikely to line up in the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m), leaving Emirate as Chris Waller’s sole contender in this weekend’s Group 1 at Rosehill. Waller is instead considering a switch in plans, with Switzerland likely to target the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on October 12. Switzerland, the Group 2 Todman Stakes (200m) winner, disappointed in his first-up run, finishing last in the Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m). It was later revealed he had suffered a leg cut that required stitches. Although the wound has mostly healed, Waller is cautious about rushing him back into top-level competition. “It’s unlikely,” Waller said of Switzerland’s Golden Rose chances. “He got a pretty decent cut last start, so it’s likely he will go to the Roman Consul and then to the Coolmore (Stud Stakes) after that. “It needed a couple of staples, but it’s healed now. The staples come out Monday, and he’ll be galloping on Monday, but I’d rather give him a bit more confidence before taking on the big guns. “I think the Roman Consul fits well.” Horse racing news View the full article

Hurry Curry ridden by Jye McNeil wins the Oaks Preview at Flemington. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Danny O’Brien seems to have unearthed another promising staying filly in Hurry Curry, who claimed the Crown Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday. O’Brien is already eyeing a step up in distance and grade for Hurry Curry’s next start in the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield on October 19. Depending on her performance there, Hurry Curry could then proceed to the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on November 2, with the ultimate goal being the Group 1 Victoria Oaks (2500m) at Flemington on November 7. With Jye McNeil in the saddle, Hurry Curry ($3.80) secured a comfortable 1.5-length victory over Inevitable Truth, with Our Paramour finishing just 0.2 lengths further back in third. O’Brien was pleased with how the filly handled the 1800-metre trip at just her third race start. “The first time at 1200 metres was very much an education run, and her second start at Bairnsdale she won very convincingly,” O’Brien said. “She was having her third start today, and she’s probably won quite soft again. “It’s promising signs, and she’s a filly that will only get better in the autumn. But for now, we’ll give her a chance to push on into the spring,” he added. “She probably won’t race again for four weeks. She’ll go to the race on Caulfield Cup day, then onto the Wakeful, and if everything is going well, the Oaks. “She’s a typical middle-distance horse, and the first time you really get a good look at them is in a mile maiden, which is when they’re suited. If they can handle that, you can step up the pressure and distance. “She looks like she’s going to appreciate 2000 metres and beyond, and that’s the challenge with the Derby and Oaks—testing how quickly they can get to that sort of distance early in their three-year-old season. “She looks like that kind of horse.” Horse racing news View the full article

Luke Nolen returns to the mounting yard on Stylish Secret after winning the Victoria Derby Preview at Flemington. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Despite Stylish Secret’s impressive win in Sunday’s Victoria Derby Preview (1800m) at Flemington, trainer Mick Nolan is keeping his expectations in check for the gelding. Ridden by Luke Nolen, Stylish Secret secured a 0.4-length victory over Kingofwallstreet, with Politely Dun finishing the same margin behind in third. Nolan expressed pride in the win but remained cautious about future plans. “I’ll celebrate Sunday’s victory before deciding where to go next with Stylish Secret,” he said. “He’s the toughest little horse and the smartest little horse I’ve ever worked with in my entire life. T “his is his first prep. He’s 15.2 hands high, weighs 420 kilos, and this was his fifth start. It’s amazing what he’s achieved.” Among the horse’s owners is former Richmond captain Jeff Hogg, whom Nolan fondly mentioned. “I told them (all the owners) early on that he (Stylish Secret) reminds me of Tommy Hafey—he’s just so tough.” Having claimed the Derby Preview, Stylish Secret is now ballot-exempt from the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m), where he is a +1400 winning chance with horse racing bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article

Apprentice Britney Wong celebrated her first Hong Kong win on the Douglas Whyte trained Cheval Valiant (NZ) (Charm Spirit) in the Class 4 Golden Sixty Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday. Wong, 25, is the first Hong Kong-born female jockey to ride a winner in the city since Kei Chiong in July, 2017, and is apprenticed to David Hall after spending two years in Australia where she rode 50 winners. “It panned out perfect for me, actually. To be fair, this horse has natural gate speed and he loves to lead and be left alone. Definitely, the 10-pound (allowance) helped a lot today and also the rain. Mr Whyte gave me very clear instructions before the race – just make sure he jumped clean and if he can get into his own rhythm, he will be happy,” Wong said. “We did everything right and the result came right. “It means a lot to me and, at the same time, it’s a bit unreal because I’ve only ridden two years in Australia and a little bit of time in New Zealand and it’s such a big step up for me to ride in Hong Kong and also getting my first (Hong Kong) winner in just my third meeting here is really unreal.” Whyte said Wong’s tactical awareness on Cheval Valiant was a key factor. “He’s a good beginner, but he can go too hard sometimes and then he’s vulnerable at the end. Britney did a very good job allowing him not to run away too early. She held him back and from the 600m she started to let him go, which I asked her to do, and she put a gap on them. I think that was the winning move – they had to then chase her as opposed to her being run down,” Whyte said. “All in all, she held herself together very well under pressure, riding a favourite, beginning as best as she could and riding a very heady race. She was composed and she did a good job. “I’ve been impressed with that so it was just a matter of time for her to find the right opportunity and ride with confidence, which she did, and she deserved that.” Manfred Man’s progressive three-year-old Patch Of Cosmo (NZ) (Super Seth) extended Luke Ferraris’ fine start to the season with victory in the Class 4 Shrike Handicap (1200m). Matthew Poon continued a brilliant start to the season, notching his fifth win of the campaign, when Floof (NZ) (Tavistock) broke through at his seventh Hong Kong start for Ricky Yiu, landing the Class 4 Hwamei Handicap (1650, dirt). Hong Kong International Sale graduate Reliable Profit (NZ) (Reliable Man) scored his first win at his 14th start for Danny Shum, landing the Class 5 Magpie Handicap (1650m, dirt) under Hugh Bowman. Golden Sixty parading for fans at his farewell ceremony. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club Meanwhile the Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted a farewell ceremony for champion galloper Golden Sixty. The three-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year recently retired from racing, and made his final public appearance in Hong Kong on Sunday. An unmatched 26-time winner in Hong Kong, Golden Sixty’s accolades include: Horse of the Year (2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23), Most Popular Horse of the Year (2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23), Champion Miler (2020/21, 2021/22 & 2022/23), Champion Four-Year-Old (2019/20) and Champion Middle-Distance Horse (2020/21). Golden Sixty was sold by Riversley Park at the 2017 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale for NZ$300,000 to trainer Francis Lui. He then went under the early care of Matamata trainer Graham Richardson where he had three educational trials, winning the last of those at Te Teko in August 2018, before being sent up to Hong Kong. He will head to Australia initially before retiring permanently at Northern Farm in Hokkaido, Japan. View the full article

All was well Sept. 22 with classic winner Seize the Grey after his 3 3/4-length win in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing the evening before. Both the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) and Dirt Mile (G1) are under consideration.View the full article

The catalogue for the inaugural Buckeye Classic Thoroughbred Sale, to be held Oct. 17 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, is now online at ohio-hbpa.com. Supported by the Ohio HBPA, the catalogue of 86 head includes 73 yearlings, as well as a selection of broodmares, weanlings and 2-year-olds. “From the beginning, this sale came together with people in the industry who volunteered on every level to make it work,” said owner-breeder Steven Chumney, one of the principles coordinating on the auction. “It's reflected by the positive response we've had from the Ohio breeders. We have over 20 breeders represented.” Chumney will offer four yearlings under his Smokin C banner. The sale will also offer online bidding at www.RES.bid. Early bidding will be available starting Oct. 7 through the sales day. Live bidding on-site begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 17. For additional information on the sale, email smokincllc@gmail.com. The post Buckeye Classic Catalogue Online appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

All was well Sept. 22 with classic winner Seize the Grey after his 3 3/4-length win in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing the evening before. Both the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) and Dirt Mile (G1) are under consideration.View the full article

Grade 1 winner Rattle N Roll is back in action at Churchill Downs Sept. 28 in the $500,000 Lukas Classic Stakes (G2), his first start since finishing fourth in the same race one year ago.View the full article

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Today 23rd 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 horse racing tips & quaddie selections | September 23 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Monday, September 23. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Alligator Blood claims Group 1 Underwood Stakes Damien Oliver has kicked-off his farewell tour with a bang, taking out the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) aboard Alligator … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Uncle Bryn recaptures his best in Group 3 Naturalism Stakes John Allen has taken out back-to-back Group 3 features at Caulfield, as Uncle Bryn ($31.00) proved too good in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Militarize blouses rivals in Group 1 Golden Rose The Chris Waller-trained Militarize has produced a stunning finishing burst to claim the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Steparty claims thrilling edition of Caulfield Guineas Prelude Steparty ($2.80) has produced a barnstorming effort to take out the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude on Saturday afternoon … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Cepheus a class above in Shannon Stakes Following an inch-perfect steer from Nash Rawiller, the Matthew Dunn-trained Cepheus managed to claim the Group 2 Shannon Stakes (1500m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Espiona leads home Waller quinella in Golden Pendant Chris Waller has managed to train the quinella of the Group 2 Golden Pendant (1400m) at Rosehill as Espiona saluted … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Athabascan claims Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality Aided by a perfect steer from Tom Sherry, the John O’Shea-trained Athabascan has stormed home late to claim the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Shock ‘Em Ova impresses at Caulfield Shock ‘Em Ova, the New Zealand-bred five-year-old, furthered his promising career by securing an impressive victory at Caulfield … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Danjuro to chase Karaka Million riches The connections of promising three-year-old Danjuro have their eyes on a $1.5 million prize following his impressive debut win at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Racing returns to Gore on Sunday Many Southland trainers were itching to get back racing at Gore on Friday, but they have had to be a … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Purton, Cruz search for more Group 3 Celebration Cup success Zac Purton believes Circuit Stellar’s barrier manners will be crucial to the outcome of the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Giga Kick ruled out of The Everest Reigning Everest champion Giga Kick has been sensationally ruled out of the $20million Everest (1200m) having picked up an injury … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 23, 2023 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing News 1 year ago Desert Lass continues to catch the eye in Alice Springs Desert Lass is set to make her return to Pioneer Park this Sunday, September 23. All eyes will be on … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Prebble guides Desert Icon to JRA Cup for Waller Desert Icon might’ve surprised many watching the JRA Cup at Moonee Valley with the way he took off at the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago King: Riduna can keep the good times rolling in Golden Pendant In fine form, Rachel King believes Riduna can help her keep the wins coming in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Tijuana wins G2 Stutt Stakes, eyes Caulfield Guineas He might’ve had winkers on, but Tijuana can now look ahead and believe in his chances for the Caulfield Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Queen Of The Ball claims Scarborough Stakes The Michael Freedman-trained Queen Of The Ball could not be caught in the Scarborough Stakes as she led throughout under … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Lismore Cup wipeout doesn’t dampen spirits | Punt Drunk On the eve of the Underwood Stakes Punt Drunk recalls our favourite running, plus a new NFT racing game, Lismore … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Pike banking on Slipper Island for Guineas Tony Pike’s bid to win a second Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) rests on the shoulders of Slipper … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 23, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago SA jockey Jade Doyle returns to Alice Springs Turf Club Sunday She has only ridden at two race meetings at Alice Springs since becoming an apprentice jockey, but for Jade Doyle … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Dark Destroyer ruled out of Arrowfield Stud Plate The hopes of securing the Hastings triple crown with Dark Destroyer this year are now over. 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nominate three for Group 1 WFA Moir Three-year-old filly Exhilarates has been entered for the Group One Moir Stakes along with older Godolphin stablemates Trekking and Viridine … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Empire Rose Stakes aim for Loving Gaby Having missed the early part of the spring carnival, talented filly Loving Gaby is being aimed towards the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bivouac assumes Golden Rose favouritism Godolphin colt Bivouac has assumed outright favouritism for the Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill over Exceedance … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gollan takes four horses to Melbourne Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has four horses he hopes can measure up to Melbourne spring carnival feature races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Underwood next step for Humidor, Kenenda Stablemates Humidor and Kenenda will be out to improve on their first couple of spring appearances when they step up … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Te Akau Shark to gallop at Canterbury New Zealander Te Akau Shark, the Epsom Handicap favourite, will have a race day gallop at Canterbury with James McDonald … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Group One Moir attracts 18 nominations The Group One Moir Stakes at The Valley has attracted 18 nominations including Sunlight, Nature Strip, The Bostonian, Trekking and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sunlight back in Melbourne for Group 1 Moir The Moir Stakes in Melbourne has been added to the spring program of Everest contender Sunlight after the mare was … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Quickie gets look at Valley in gallop Caulfield Cup favourite Mr Quickie has been given a look around The Valley in a gallop, with the Cox Plate … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago No Cups penalty for Brimham Rocks Brimham Rocks has not been given a penalty for the Caulfield or Melbourne Cups for his Naturalism Stakes win which … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Beyliks wins barrier trial for Godolphin Godolphin has taken out the first of the official two-year-old barrier trials at Randwick with Lonhro colt Beyliks … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Waller to have almost half Epsom field Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller will have seven of eight runners in the Epsom Handicap over the famous Randwick mile … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago New series for Queensland stayers Racing Queensland has introduced a new three-heat series with a final for three-year-old stayers … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ball Of Muscle out for Moir Stakes upset Trainer Joe Pride is looking to Ball Of Muscle to upset some big names in the Group One Moir Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Courseshewill takes first step to Millions Talented filly Courseshewill is headed to the Magic Millions carnival after winning the first Queensland two-year-old race of the new … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Melody Belle wins second consecutive G1 New Zealand mare Melody Belle will be given a short break after her second consecutive Group One win at Hastings … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blair House to step out in Underwood Blair House will be out to back up his stablemate Jungle Cat’s Group One win at Caulfield when he steps … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Everest lead up for Redzel in the Premiere The Premiere Stakes at Randwick will be a dress rehearsal for The Everest with Redzel set to be the headline … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kris Lees to increase Queensland presence Leading NSW trainer Kris Lees is keen to increase his presence in Queensland from a Gold Coast stable … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Blake Shinn, Josh Parr suspended from Rose Blake Shinn will miss the $10 million Everest but Josh Parr will be back in time from his ban after … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Oliver among three suspended at Caulfield Damien Oliver has been suspended for 14 meetings for careless riding at Caulfield while Nikita Beriman and Noel Callow have … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Quinton mares quinella G2 Golden Pendant Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms have finished one-two in the Golden Pendant for trainer Ron Quinton at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chris Meagher in dream start to training Savanna Amour has provided Chris Meagher with the perfect start to his training career in winning a stakes race at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Harlem books his spot in the Caulfield Cup Harlem has earned a ballot exemption into the $3 million Caulfield Cup with a convincing victory in the Group Three … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trapeze Artist wins Group One Golden Rose Trapeze Artist has beaten Champagne Cuddles and short-priced stablemate Menari to win the $1 million Golden Rose … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trapeze Artist swings in late to claim the Golden Rose TRAINER Gerald Ryan claimed Saturday’s Group One Golden Rose at Rosehill on Saturday, but it was the stablemate to the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hot hand for Ace High in Gloaming Stakes Ace High and Tye Angland have dealt a winning hand for trainer David Payne in the Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bons Away scores an upset win at Caulfield The Ciaron Maher-trained Bons Away has upstaged The Everest-bound Brave Smash in the Listed Testa Rossa Stakes at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Washington Heights earns Epsom Hcp start Washington Heights has earned a berth in the Epsom Handicap with his win in the Shannon Stakes, a temptation his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sircconi beats older horses at Caulfield Trainer Peter Morgan believes there’s improvement to come from three-year-old Sircconi after the colt beat older horses in a 1400m … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bons Away makes it four in a row in the Testa Rossa THE pathway to a weekend-grade win for Ciaron Maher-trained Bons Away has been an unconventional one, but the horse has … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller runners to the fore in Queensland Chris Waller has shown his team is ready to be a force in Queensland with a two-centre treble at Ipswich … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller urges cautious approach for Alward Alward has won two of his three Sydney starts but it might not be enough for the imported stayer backs … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago More to come for “85 percent” fit Sircconi TRAINER Peter Morgan believes his colt Sircconi has plenty of improvement left in it after a fantastic front-running finish in … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Gingernuts edges out Close Up in Group 1 Windsor Park Plate THE big money came late for Gingernuts in the Group 1 Windsor Park Plate, which closed in from $4.50 to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Egg Tart works out before Epsom Handicap Epsom Handicap second favourite Egg Tart has tuned up with gallop between races at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wide draw causes no concern for Bandipur Bandipur has been able to keep out of trouble on his way to recording a narrow victory in the Fight … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Don’t Give A Damn rewards Rosehill punters Country horse Don’t Give A Damn has lived up to punters’ expectations with a dominant win at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Zac Spain guides Anaheim to Caulfield win Apprentice Zac Spain has brought up his first city winner in Melbourne since moving on loan from South Australia, guiding … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Auvray claims G3 Colin Stephen on protest The Richard Freedman-trained Auvray won the Group Three Colin Stephen Quality after surviving a protest … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Dijon Bleu prevails in Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trail Stakes DIJON Bleu franked its last start win by recording another quality stakes win in the Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trail … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Beau Geste wins in tight Rosehill finish Godolphin colt Beau Geste has scored the second win of his three-start career, sneaking home at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fitter Cliff’s Edge scores at Caulfield The ability to back-up from a run the preceding week has seen a fitter Cliff’s Edge score in the Mirabel … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gollan celebrates on two fronts at Ipswich Tony Gollan has welcomed the birth of his first child and had an extra reason to smile when Charlie Boy … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Auvray continues stellar Australian form FRENCH import Aurvay took time to find its feet after arriving in Australia two years ago, but after breaking through … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Weir-trained Leather’n’lace scores again Three-year-old Leather’n’lace will chase a stakes win at her next start after taking the step to city company to make … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tears flow after Snitzkraft Ipswich win Tears have flowed after Snitzkraft scored an emotional win at Ipswich for his trainer Kelso Wood … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New tactics help Colosimo regain top form A change of race tactics have paid off for filly Colosimo in winning at Ipswich … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Haussmann scores stunning win in Windsor Park Stud 3YO HAUSSMANN will next run in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas after scoring an emphatic victory in the Windsor Park Plate 3YO … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Itellyouonething goes back-to-back during spring carnival FIVE-YEAR-OLD mare Itellyouonething has gone back-to-back on the first two days of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival when winning Saturday’s … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dylan Mouth in Melbourne Cup test Trainer Marco Botti is looking to Dylan Mouth to confirm his Melbourne Cup credentials when he races at Newbury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Irish trainer Colm Murphy to retire Irish trainer Colm Murphy, who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with Brave Inca and the Queen Mother Champion Chase … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Irish trainer Colm Murphy to retire Irish trainer Colm Murphy, who won the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with Brave Inca and the Queen Mother Champion Chase … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Newcastle trainer outed for six months Newcastle trainer Jeremy Smith has been banned for six months on two separate charges … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Yu Long Sheng Hui on notice in Prelude The performance of Yu Long Sheng Hui in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude could determine whether he remains a colt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Signoff scratched from Caulfield race The Darren Weir-trained Signoff has been scratched from the Harry White Classic at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Whispering Brook not always so quiet Weights don’t favour Whispering Brook in the Thousand Guineas Prelude but Perth trainer Simon Miller is excited at the condition … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago He Or She gets another chance in WFA G1 Stablemates He Or She and Jacquinot Bay performed admirably at Group One level last start and will be out to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Edmonds and Lloyd show to roll on The winning combination of trainer Toby Edmonds and jockey Jeff Lloyd will be back in action at Eagle Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller colts aiming to mirror Vanbrugh Jockey Glyn Schofield is hoping High Mist’s quality shines through in the Group Three Gloaming Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Yu Long Sheng Hui on notice in Prelude The performance of Yu Long Sheng Hui in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude could determine whether he remains a colt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Smerdon waits on Under The Louvre call Under The Louvre remains an unlikely runner in the Rupert Clarke Stakes but his trainer will wait until race morning … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago G2 Golden Pendant outsiders kept safe Zanbagh and Ammirata are the roughest hopes for the Group Two Golden Pendant but connections of both can see reasons … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chris Parnham chasing first Group One win Young jockey Chris Parnham will be chasing a first Group One victory when he rides in-form Voodoo Lad in the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Yankee Rose wins barrier trial Yankee Rose has shown 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Freshman sire Honest Mischief was represented by his first stakes winner Sept. 22 as Sacrosanct ran away from his competition to win the $125,000 Bertram F. Bongard Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack by 12 lengths.View the full article

Harry Eustace is plotting a two-pronged assault on some of Australia's biggest races with Docklands (GB) (Massaat {Ire}) and Sea King (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). Being owned by Australian-based syndication company OTI Racing, Docklands was always slated for a trip to the Southern Hemisphere. Last year's Britannia Stakes winner has performed with credit in some high-class contests this season, notably when returning to Royal Ascot to fill the runner-up spot behind Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) in the G1 Queen Anne Stakes. Sea King was last seen finishing a staying-on sixth in the Ebor under the care of Sir Mark Prescott, but the five-time scorer has since switched to Park Lodge Stables. Eustace told Grosvenor Sport, “Docklands is heading to Australia in a weeks' time, where he'll go into quarantine in preparation for his run in the Cox Plate. “We've just got to mind him now and keep him happy and healthy before the race on October 26. He'll be quarantined at Werribee, where they have a training facility for the international horses. “Moonee Valley is a tough course, but Docklands has always been a strong-travelling horse and usually if you travel around tracks like that then you can handle it. We're hopeful it won't be a problem. He added, “Sea King will travel over to Australia with Docklands. He's a horse that is relatively new to us having come from Sir Mark Prescott's. “It was an encouraging run from him in the Ebor last time and he shaped there as though he'd stay further–he was keeping on all the time and I think he galloped out well to the line. Being a good, strong stayer will make him competitive down under. “He's fit and ready to go after his run at York and we're just keeping him ticking over now. He'll run in something like the Geelong Cup or the Werribee Cup, which are win-and-you're-in races for the Melbourne Cup and that will dictate where he ends up. “He's been bought to stay in Australia once he's run for us a couple of times, whereas the plan is to come home with Docklands.” The post Harry Eustace Dreaming of Success in Australia with Docklands and Sea King appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Grade 1 winner Rattle N Roll is back in action at Churchill Downs Sept. 28 in the $500,000 Lukas Classic Stakes (G2), his first start since finishing four in the same race one year ago.View the full article

Grade 1 winner Rattle N Roll is back in action at Churchill Downs Sept. 28 in the $500,000 Lukas Classic Stakes (G2), his first start since finishing four in the same race one year ago.View the full article

After Next (Not This Time) romped in Saturday's GIII Greenwood Cup at Parx, trainer Chief Stipe Cowans said Sunday he will consider both the GI Breeders' Cup Classic and the GI Breeders' Cup Turf for the marathon specialist's next start. “We're going to get the horse home,” Cowans said. “He's on his way back right now from Philadelphia to Kentucky. We will let him get back to his routine and get through the first breeze, which will take place 15 to 17 days from now. From there, we'll see how the horse is and make a plan, whatever that is.” Since winning the 2022 Cape Henlopen S. at Delaware Park, a 1 5/8-mile race that came off the turf, Next has proven to be nearly unbeatable in dirt races run at 1 1/2 miles or longer. He won the 1 1/2-mile Greenwood Cup by 10 lengths and it was his seventh straight win. He won the seven races by an average margin of 13.39 lengths. Through most of the winning streak, Cowans said he was not eager to start the 6-year-old gelding in shorter but tougher races like the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup. But he may no longer have that option as the Greenwood Cup was the last dirt stakes race on the 2024 calendar run at 1 1/2 miles or longer. The Breeders' Cup Classic is run at a 1 1/4 miles, a distance that may be too short for Next. The Turf is run at 1 1/2 miles, but Next's best races have been on the dirt. He has a record of 3-0-0 in seven tries on the turf, and none of the turf wins came in stakes races. “I'm taking the Breeders' Cup very seriously,” Cowans said. “I'm going to let the horse tell me what to do with him and see how it goes over the next couple of weeks. Once we breeze him, we'll know more. The horse will determine things. If he shows us he wants to go to the Breeders' Cup, we will go. If not, we will move on to something else.” The Turf or the Classic? “I don't know which way we would go,” Cowans said. “My gut tells me I'd rather run in the Turf because of the distance. There are some other people that have a say. We'll kick it down the road until it's time to make a decision.” Next, who paid $2.10 to win, ran his typical race Saturday. He stalked the early pace, took over when ready and then drew clear from his overmatched opponents. “The race played just as I thought it would,” Cowans said. “He broke from the outside post. There would be a little bit of speed that would go and he was able to sit off of them. When he gets into his rhythm he just kind of attacks the competition as he needs to. I'm super excited about this horse and am so glad I am a part of this. It's something special.” This was Next's second straight win in the Greenwood Cup. In 2023, he won the race by 25 lengths. Cowans claimed the horse from Wesley Ward for $62,500 on April 16, 2022. The post Connections Will Consider Both Breeders’ Cup Classic and Turf for Marathon Specialist Next appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Talented import Buckaroo showed he is going to be a force to be reckoned with this spring when demolishing his rivals in the Underwood Stakes (G1) at Caulfield Sept. 21.View the full article

Rebel's Romance regained the Preis von Europa (G1) at Cologne by narrowly holding off Straight to triumph for the sixth time at group 1/grade 1 level.View the full article

Earning his first group tally earlier this March, 3-year-old Meisho Tabaru (Jpn) (Gold Ship {Jpn}) went to the front and never looked back while adding his second career group score in Sunday's G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai (Japanese St. Leger Trial at Chukyo. Striding purposefully to the front soon after the start, the free-wheeling 5-1 chance held a clear advantage down the backstretch and through the far turn. Still in front by open lengths straightening for home, Meisho Tabaru started to feel the effects of his early efforts as June Take (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) broke clear from the pack and bore down on the pacesetter down the stretch, however, the frontrunner had just enough left in the tank to fend off the G2 Kyoto Shimbun Hai victor by a half-length at the wire. Shonan la Punta (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) was a clear third. The winner of one of three starts at two, recorded in a 2000-meter test at Hanshin in December, the Meisho Tabaru won the 1800-meter Tsubaki Sho at Kyoto in February before adding a victory in Mar. 23 G3 Mainichi Hai over the soft turf. Most recently, he was a well-beaten 17th while stepping into Group 1 company for the Apr. 14 Satsuki Sho at Nakayama. Pedigree Notes: By Japanese champion 3-year-old and Classic winner Gold Ship, Meisho Tabaru is out of Meisho Tsubakuro, a half-sister to Group 2 scorer Meisho Kamaku (Jpn) (Grass Wonder). The 10-year-old daughter of French Deputy is responsible for three foals, all of them winners, with Meisho Tabaru standing out as the most accomplished. Sunday, Chukyo, Japan KOBE SHIMBUN HAI-G2, ¥105,020,000, Chukyo, 9-22, 3yo, 2200mT, 2:11.80, gd. 1–MEISHO TABARU (JPN), 126, c, 3, Gold Ship (Jpn) 1st Dam: Meisho Tsubakuro (Jpn), by French Deputy 2nd Dam: Dancing Happiness (Jpn), by Dance in the Dark (Jpn) 3rd Dam: Meisho Sachikaze (Jpn), by Crystal Glitters O-Yoshio Matsumoto; B-Mishima Bokujo (Jpn); T-Mamoru Ishibashi; J-Suguru Hamanaka; ¥55,064,000. Lifetime Record: 7-4-0-0, ¥114,481,000. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–June Take (Jpn), 126, c, 3, Kizuna (Jpn)–Admire Sabrina (Jpn), by Symboli Kris S. O-Jun Yoshikawa; B-Hidaka Farm (Jpn); ¥22,304,000. 3–Shonan la Punta (Jpn), 126, c, 3, Kizuna (Jpn)–Furia Azteca (Arz), by Zensational. (¥94,000,000 Ylg '22 JRHAJUL). O-Tetsuhide Kunimoto; B-Shadai Farm (Jpn); ¥14,152,000. Margins: HF, 2, 1 3/4. Odds: 5.40, 5.90, 8.20. Also ran: All Saints (Jpn), Meliorem (Jpn), Byzantine Dream (Jpn), Baddeleyte (Jpn), Yamanin Stellata (Jpn), Willem (Jpn), Mr G T (Jpn), West Now (Jpn), Trust Boss (Jpn), Go Johnny Go (Jpn), Integrate (Jpn). Scratched: Submariner (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. The post Gold Ship’s Meisho Tabaru Wires Kobe Shimbun Hai appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After a horse named Causes Trouble (Creative Cause) broke down in the Aug. 24 Parx Dash at Parx Race Course and had to be euthanized, a video circulated that showed that the turf course was in abysmal condition. The video showed that there were numerous holes in the turf course and that the grass itself looked like something you might see in a vacant lot. Just without the broken bottles. There were as many weeds as there were blades of grass. “It's always been known as a bad course, but if I knew it was that bad, I never would have put my horse on that surface,” John Fanelli, the co-owner of Creative Cause, said. “I was really upset about the condition of the course and when I saw it myself, I was in shock.” At the time Parx did the right thing and announced that turf racing had been halted pending a review of the turf course. HISA/HIWU was called in to investigate. To the surprise of many, it gave the course a passing grade, finding the holes had been filled, and some problems with the irrigation. Parx was given the green light to resume turf racing, which it did with the Monday, Sept. 16 card. Two turf races were run, one on the 16th and the other in the 17th, without incident. They couldn't even get to three in a row when it comes to safety. The Sept. 21 card featuring the GI Pennsylvania Derby and the GI Cotillion S., included two grass races, the Alphabet Soup S. for Pennsylvania-breds and the GIII Turf Monster S. The first of the two was the Alphabet Soup, run as the third race. Tragically, it was here that another horse broke down. Over the span of just four turf races, two horses died. A few strides into the race, the naked eye told you there was something wrong. The field was kicking up clouds of dirt and not grass. Then it happened. Midway down the backstretch, a horse named Freedom Eagle (Hoppertunity) broke down, and, according to a source, had to be euthanized. The race was won by the Tim Wooley-trained Crisper (Tapiture). This time it was Wooley that provided evidence that the turf course was an accident waiting to happen. He tweeted, on X, a picture of the turf course that showed that it was primarily a mixture of dirt and weeds. I'm very thankful that our horse won and came home safe but this is what we ran on today at Parx. These tracks need to do better considering the purse money available today. pic.twitter.com/DnS3TIeMri — Tim Woolley (@timwoolleyracin) September 21, 2024 “I'm very thankful that our horse won and came home safe, but this is what we ran on today at Parx,” he tweeted. “These tracks need to do better considering the purse money available.” Shortly thereafter, Parx announced that the Turf Monster would be run on the dirt. “Management moved Saturday's GIII Turf Monster Stakes from the turf course to the main track out of an abundance of caution,” read a brief press release sent out by track officials. It was a day in which this racetrack should have enjoyed its finest hour. The grizzly bear (a.k.a. Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) scored a narrow, but game victory in the Cotillion. One race later, the youngest 89 year-old on the planet, D. Wayne Lukas, won the Pennsylvania Derby with GI Preakness S. winner Seize The Grey (Arrogate). It's always a great story whenever Lukas wins a big stakes. But after another horse died on the Parx turf course, it was hard to enjoy anything. Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's President Bob Hutt was highly critical of Parx management following the Aug. 24 breakdown. He said the reason why the course is in such poor shape is that management refuses to spend the money it would take to repair it. He contends that all that really matters to Parx management is the casino. “[PARX COO] Joe Wilson, who the casino put in to feed us bread and water, is not cooperative and doesn't spend money on anything,” Hutt said. “The turf course had been a problem for 10 years. I call it durf, D-U-R-F. I sent a polite email to Joe Wilson asking him to not have any further turf racing because it's dangerous to the horses that are entrusted to our care and the jockeys. I begged him to stop. He didn't answer me. He never does.” (That's par for the course. Wilson does not talk to the media. I have called him over the years at least 25 times and he has yet to return a phone call or answer an email). The TDN reached out to HISA for comment on the Parx situation and was told by spokesperson Mandy Minger that they would withhold comment until Monday. Considering the time of year, it would seem highly unlikely that they will run any more turf races in 2024. At some point, though they have to deal with this, and the only two solutions are that they spend the money needed to fix the course or they simply stop using it for good. If they want to continue, status quo, with the turf course then HISA needs to step in and be a lot more forceful this time. The right answer would be to tell them the course cannot be used until the problems are fixed. This wasn't the only thing that Parx management seemed overwhelmed by. They dragged the races out to the point that the 14th and final race was run at 7:19 PM ET, 39 minutes after the scheduled post time. Sunset Saturday in Philadelphia was at 6:59 and the race was run as darkness was descending on Bensalem, Pennsylvania. There were some delays during the running of the card, but it apparently never dawned on anyone that they needed to start running the races more quickly. The Pennsylvania Derby was run 48 minutes after the Cotillion and there were 58 minutes between the running of the GII Gallant Bob S. and the Cotillion. Why? Parx, and the sport, need to do better. Lukas Deserves Credit for Sticking with Torres It came as a surprise when Wayne Lukas named Jaime Torres to ride Seize the Grey in the GII Pat Day Mile. He not only won that day, but came back to win the Preakness. But things went south in a hurry after that. Seize the Grey was a badly beaten seventh in the GI Belmont S. and a bad fourth in the GII Jim Dandy S. At that point most trainers would have made a switch to a more accomplished jockey than Torres, who has been riding only since 2022. But Lukas stood by the young jockey. “After we lost in the Jim Dandy, I had seven agents call me and say 'You're not going to put Jaime Torrres back on, are you?'” Lukas said. “He's a really, smart, classy young guy who has great hands and a lot of trainers overlook that. He gets a horse to relax very well. He is too tall. I wish he could shrink by a foot. When I first started riding him, I told him I probably wouldn't give him many mounts because he was too tall and I could only ride him on big horses. Yet, I've been so impressed with how he has handled himself. He's handled himself very well and he's appreciative of what we have done for him. I just like the guy a lot.” The post The Week in Review: Parx Didn’t Close Down its Turf Course and a Horse Paid the Price appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With the Angels (Omaha Beach) earned a 'TDN Rising Star' tag with her 11 1/2-length maiden romp at Saratoga going six furlongs Aug. 22. Hammered down to 1-9 in her stakes debut with one extra furlong to race Sunday, the $350,000 OBS April grad struck the front shortly after the break and showed the way ahead of Valtellina (Complexity) through fractions of :23.40 and :47.17. Given her head off the far turn, With the Angels responded well to a shake of the reins and opened up under a hand ride to come home with authority by nearly double digits. “She was fit and ready to roll [after her debut], I knew when we ran her at Saratoga that it wasn't a prep, she was going to show up and she was brilliant,” said winning trainer Linda Rice. “She was brilliant in the morning and I had no reservations that it wouldn't turn out well. She certainly delivered.” Of the upcoming GI Frizette Stakes, Rice said: “Obviously we could've passed today and gone straight to the Frizette. The door is open for the Frizette. We are just going to see how she comes out of it, if she's eating well, if she's sharp, that type of thing. We are going to consider the Frizette, but if we decide to back up and go to the Maid of the Mist that is an option as well.” The 10th stakes winner for Omaha Beach, With the Angels has a weanling half-brother by Twirling Candy while Sister Margaret is due to Street Sense for next year. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. WITH THE ANGELS, 2YO daughter of @spendthriftfarm stallion Omaha Beach, wins the Joseph A. Gimma Stakes impressively under @jose93_ortiz for @LindaRiceRacing! pic.twitter.com/aeZdDm3YEt — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 22, 2024 JOSEPH A. GIMMA S., $121,250, Belmont The Big A, 9-22, (S), 2yo, f, 7f, 1:24.04, ft. 1–WITH THE ANGELS, 120, f, 2, by Omaha Beach 1st Dam: Sister Margaret, by Pulpit 2nd Dam: Dance Gal Dance, by Disco Rico 3rd Dam: Dr Margaret, by Dr. Blum ($65,000 Ylg '23 SARAUG; $350,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Winning Move Stable, John C. Oxley, Lady Sheila Stable, Rideau Racers LLC and Sanford H. Robbins LLC; B-Joseph DeRico (NY); T-Linda Rice; J-Jose L. Ortiz. $68,750. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $118,250. 2–Valtellina, 120, f, 2, Complexity–Take Charge Sue, by Take Charge Indy. ($67,000 Ylg '23 SARAUG). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Pavilion Racing; B-Thorostock, LLC (NY); T-Raymond Handal. $25,000. 3–Carmen's Candy Jar, 120, f, 2, Vino Rosso–No Mo Shopping, by Uncle Mo. ($37,000 RNA Ylg '23 KEESEP). O/B-Repole Stable, Inc. (NY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. $15,000. Margins: 9 3/4, 1, 4 1/4. Odds: 0.10, 8.00, 7.70. Also Ran: Trail of Gold, She's Our Tiz. The post ‘TDN Rising Star’ With The Angels Clearly Best In Stakes Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tattersalls Ireland has rightly earned a reputation as being a place where the younger brigade can prosper and Conor Mahon could well be the latest to play a star role at the September Yearling Sale this week. Under his own Archersgrove Bloodstock, one of the newest consignments on the sales circuit, the 30-year-old will offer a Space Blues (Ire) filly and a Make Believe (GB) colt who were purchased as foals for €26,000 and €10,000 respectively. Archersgrove Bloodstock is already up and running for the year. A combined £46,000 was netted at the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale on colts by Earthlight (Ire) and Dark Angel (Ire) and a filly by Acclamation (GB). Nothing to pop the champagne about just yet, but that has been very much the theme of the year thus far for pinhookers young and old, and better is expected from the three-pronged pinhooking team of Mahon and the Irish National Stud's Conor Hyland and Stan Begley at Fairyhouse this week. “Along with Conor and Stan, I have been pinhooking for the past three years and had always consigned the yearlings through other people but, with the way things worked out this year, we said why not be on the door ourselves this week and build relationships with people,” Mahon said. “This year has been a good learning experience to say the least! It's very much been sink or swim at the yearling sales in Britain so far and hopefully that will change this week. It's not a case of just turning up and selling your horses–there's a bit more work involved in getting people down to look at your horses and it has been tough work at times.” Luckily Mahon is not afraid of hard work. A full-time pharmacist, the Kilkenny native spends his days off either working the sales or tending to the yearlings at home at the team's base in Kildare. However, if it hadn't been for a moment of enlightenment at Tattersalls a few years ago, Mahon's working life would have revolved solely around horses. He explained, “I came to a crossroads about three or four years ago. I had planned on working full-time in this industry, but I had a moment of realisation at Book 1 that convinced me to go down another path. A lot of the big vendors–Chasemore Farm, Cheveley Pak, Hascombe and Valiant, Staffordstown and Croom House Studs–have incomes and therefore some security outside of the industry. Because of that, they can afford to take bigger risks when it comes to sourcing horses. I just felt that I was in a fortunate position to be able to gain employment outside of the industry which has allowed me to pinhook horses on the side and, thankfully, both things seem to be complimenting each other at the moment at least.” He added, “After qualifying in pharmacy, I wanted to have a proper crack at working in this industry and I was given the opportunity to work for BBA Ireland. It was unfortunate timing as, not long after taking up the role, Covid hit and I suppose things grinded to a halt on the trading front so I decided to do the Irish National Stud course. I met some great people on that course–friends for life–and, in actual fact, that's where I met Stan and Conor.” Begley, who is the assistant breeding manager at the Irish National Stud, and Hyland, who fulfills the role as nominations manager there, do a lot of the practical work with the yearlings on a daily basis. With both men usually required at sales by the stud, as they are this week, it's Mahon who is on the door with the Space Blues and the Make Believe. Explaining how the operation works, he said, “We all muck in together. John Heffernan, who is a neighbour of Conor's, has kindly allowed us the use of his yard this year on the proviso that we prep some of his yearlings for the sales. That has been a big help to us. Credit to Stan and Conor, they have done a lot of the hands-on work with the horses but, the beauty of the role that I am in at the moment means that I can pick and choose what days I work purely around the sales.” The Space Blues and the Make Believe very much fit the Archersgrove brief. Along with Begley and Hyland, Mahon strives to source horses that are bred to stay seven furlongs or more and, in the case of the Space Blues filly, the three men achieved what every pinhooker strives for with the half-sister [Convo (Ire) (Kodiac {GB})] achieving black-type since her purchase. Mahon said, “We try to buy horses that have resale value and aim to buy horses who are bred to run over seven furlongs plus. The Space Blues and the Make Believe fit that bill. We really wanted the Make Believe because the sire is one who lands on a lot of people's lists and comes within budget for a lot of yearling buyers. Physically, he was a forward foal and we just liked him a lot. “There's a bit of a funny story behind the Space Blues in that we liked her a lot and were bidding on her in the ring but she went beyond budget. When she didn't sell, we decided that we didn't want to leave her behind and bought her outside of the ring for. Thankfully, there has been a very good pedigree update with her half-sister [Convo] getting black-type for Amy Murphy so we're quietly optimistic.” He added, “At the moment, the focus is purely on consigning our own horses and there is no real push to get outside clients. In terms of building our own brand, we'd definitely like to build it and grow the quality of the operation every year. It's a bit of a cliche but the three of us just want to produce nice racehorses.” The post ‘We Want To Produce Nice Horses’ – Mahon Set For Debut Tattersalls Ireland Draft appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If the first half of the Flat season is for graduation ceremonies, this is the bit where Masters and PhDs are handed out. To see Ryan Moore sit so beautifully on City Of Troy – and this year's best horse race round Southwell so fluidly – was to feel a surge of anticipation greater than before his seasonal reappearance for the 2,000 Guineas. We all love spring and the history-laden game of labelling three-year-olds 'Classic' winners. But sorry, late summer and autumn is when we really get ready to rumble. Economics, Calandagan, Sosie, Look De Vega, Japan's Shin Emperor and of course City Of Troy all face defining tests. As the old joke goes, if you designed a British racing calendar from scratch you wouldn't start from here. It remains a heresy to challenge the positioning of the Classics in racing's ancient cycle. Yet an impresario observing racing from the outside would view the Guineas, Derby and Oaks as private parties, prematurely held. A “disrupter” might be tempted to flip the calendar – and plonk the Classics in the second-half. I can hear the howls from here – many from the grave. The Classics date back to the 18th Century and are the sport's foundation stones. But York in August, Newmarket's big late-season showdowns, the Arc, Breeders' Cup, Japan Cup and Champions Day at Ascot (which, many argue, falls too late) are Flat racing's true box office. They are inter-generational and shape our recollections of the year. Traditionally in elite sport the climax comes at the end, not the beginning. Yet the first wave of coronations – for Newmarket and Epsom Classic winners – is overtaken by more universal anointments at the business end. To move the Classics by more than a week or two would send bloodstock valuations haywire and traditionalists into apoplexy. But let's face it: unless the early Classic winners are exceptional, as, say, Frankel was in the 2,000 Guineas, those contests are a fading memory by the time the stalls slam open for the Arc or Breeders' Cup. Globalisation was bound to eat away at the sanctity of the Guineas, Derby, Oaks and St Leger, as has today's preoccupation with speed over stamina. Over the last three seasons William Haggas has trained two outstanding horses who never went near a Classic. One, Baaeed, was the highest-rated horse in Europe since Frankel, with six Group 1 wins, five over a mile, and the sixth over the 10 furlongs of the Juddmonte International – his grandest victory. The other, Economics, was taken out of the Derby before his six-length win in the Dante Stakes – just about the best Derby trial. Haggas had already decided that Economics needed to be handled patiently. “It's a shame these races come up so quickly and he just needs some more time, that's my view,” Haggas said at York. Criticised at the time for turning his back on Epsom, Haggas has since been vindicated. Economics has won the Prix Guillaume d'Ornano and the Irish Champion Stakes. He's now on track for a showdown with Calandagan in Ascot's Champion Stakes. If he wins that too, no breeder will mark him down as the horse who said no to the Derby; only as a late-maturing 10-furlong star who embellished his status by staying in his lane. Frankel won the 2,000 Guineas in revolutionary style, but weirdly that romp is not the first thing you think of when recalling his career. It's the pulsating later wins against older horses and his triumphant step up to 10 furlongs that pop up first in the memory. The defence of the Classics are that they are stepping stones, properly arranged, over centuries. The problem is, today's racing industry has many other routes, alternative temptations. A Guineas, Derby or Oaks winner is guaranteed historical permanence – but not always the immortality bestowed by multiple triumphs across age ranges, seasons and race distances. City Of Troy's last mission couldn't be more compelling. His brief is to land one of the few big trophies to have eluded Aidan O'Brien and Coolmore's aim. In a throwback to an age when the great Flat racers were folk heroes, more than a thousand turned out at Southwell on Friday to see him grab the Tapeta surface in a trial to replicate – as far as possible, in Nottinghamshire – the pizzaz of California on Breeders' Cup day. Much of this may not feel new, but I sense a shift, borne of global change, and logic. Owners and trainers are likely to think it more and more acceptable to regard the Classics as glittering targets but not the whole point of it all. There will be no moral obligation to try to win the Derby when so much lustre can be loaded onto a horse later in the season, in the big box office phase we're entering now. A comparison with the somewhat diminished FA Cup lurks in my mind, but that might be overstating it. The lure of the Classics will endure. Their status as the pinnacle of Flat racing feels slightly less secure. Four of the five are over by the first week of June. Things change – even the most sacred ones. Autumn brings a vast harvest of delights. Enjoy the feast. The post Heresy, Maybe, but Autumn’s Defining Tests Outdo the Classics appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article