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This day 20th 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. Australia horse racing news 1 hour ago Major upgrades announced for Stony Creek and Moe Racecourses The Labor Government has announced major upgrades at Stony Creek and Moe Racecourses, enhancing race day facilities and supporting the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago Aspiring jockeys embark on apprenticeship journey with Racing WA Thirteen aspiring jockeys have joined Racing WA’s restructured Apprentice Jockey Training Program, embarking on a four-year journey to become senior … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 hours ago Today’s horse racing tips & free betting preview | Friday, 20/9 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, September 20. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 hours ago Stablemates lift the spirits of Darwin trainer Jason Manning Manning’s Bon’s Pride and Royal Signal are set to compete this Saturday at Darwin Turf Club. Both horses aim for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Ballarat racing tips & quaddie selections | Friday, September 22 The Gold Nugget headlines the eight-race program on Ballarat’s eight-race program. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and quaddie tips here … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Caulfield Guineas Prelude attracts 13 colts and geldings The Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) for the three-year-old colts and geldings is set to be run and won … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Chris Waller stable dominates Golden Pendant field Eight mares are set to line up in the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill on Saturday, with three of … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Alligator Blood vaults into Underwood Stakes favouritism The Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) has attracted an outstanding 16-horse field for Saturday’s $750,000 feature at Caulfield … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Skew Wiff hunting Golden Eagle riches Last-start Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) victor, Skew Wiff, has taken her last race in New Zealand for the foreseeable … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Prowess to be aimed towards Champions Stakes at Flemington Group One winner Prowess, who had faced a couple of setbacks recently, finally made her season debut in an exhibition … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Naturalism Stakes attracts capacity field The Group 3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m) has attracted a capacity field of 16 stayers vying for a spot in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Golden Rose betting preview & top tips | September 23, 2023 HorseBetting.com.au brings you form, betting tips and race analysis for the 2023 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday, September … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Melbourne Cup jockey quandary for Sharp ‘N’ Smart Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart come Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 20, 2023 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Bendigo racing tips & quaddie numbers | Wednesday, September 21 The week of racing in Victoria continues at Bendigo on Wednesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Clarke stable sweeps equine titles at Top End Racing Awards It was a clean sweep for the highly successful Gary Clarke stable as far as the equine titles were concerned … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 20, 2022 Two 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, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Anamoe’s Cox Plate hopes alive after weekend injury scare Godolphin trainer James Cummings has suggested Anamoe’s health has improved dramatically after his victory in the George Main Stakes at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Tough decision looming for Bosson Opie Bosson will have a tough decision to make in the coming months in the lead-up to the Group 1 … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Baker: Overpass on track for The Everest after the Shorts run Bjorn Baker believes an “announcement is imminent” regarding Overpass securing a slot for The Everest at Randwick on October 15 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Coupland’s target for Burnvue Lance Robinson has big plans at the Riccarton November carnival for Saturday’s New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m) winner Burnvue, but … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Better ground to suit Kiwi Group One hopes Andrew Forsman enjoyed a satisfying weekend in Melbourne with his classic contenders, with upcoming Group One aspirations to be further … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Canterbury best bets & quaddie | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s metropolitan meeting at Canterbury Park … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Flemington tips, value bets & quaddie picks | September 22 Flemington Racecourse will host an eight-race card on Wednesday, September 22, and HorseBetting.com.au has all the top tips, value bets, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago 2YO trials: Coolangatta & Drisana show Gimcrack Stakes potential Our Sydney form analyst has run his eye over Monday’s two-year-old trials at Randwick-Kensington in search of some potential contenders … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Vega One takes out Queensland Horse of the Year award The Queensland Thoroughbred Awards for the 2020/21 racing season were staged on Sunday night, with Tony Gollan claiming his eighth … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Verry Elleegant propels herself to legend status Punt Drunk takes a look back at the incredible victory by Verry Elleegant in the Group 1 George Main Stakes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 20, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees three meetings being held on this Monday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wyong racing tips & best value bets | Tuesday, September 21 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Wyong … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Kyneton betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 21/9/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Kyneton racing preview for Tuesday, September 21, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Shum steams to championship lead with Sha Tin double Danny Shum hopes to maintain a blistering start to the 2021/22 season, ultimately hopeful of a first Hong Kong trainers’ … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Eion sends warning to Great Northern rivals Lightly raced jumper Eion provided an ominous warning to his potential ARC Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) rivals when he took … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sakura Blossom sets tongues wagging with sensational Hastings victory While Callsign Mav was the star of the elite horses at Hastings with his Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) victory, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Riddell makes it lucky number 13 in Group One feature Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some, but for jockey Jonathan Riddell it marks another milestone in an amazing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Locals land massive upset in Tarzino Hastings trainer John Bary has saddled plenty of big-race winners on home soil, but none with the shock factor of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Miss Aotearoa too strong in Gold Trail Stakes Promising galloper Miss Aotearoa provided rider Craig Grylls and owner/breeder Tony Rider with a black type double at Hastings when … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Local first-starter sparkles in Trophy Hastings filly Shezzacatch was thrown in at the deep end for her debut in Saturday’s Listed El Roca-Sir Colin Meads … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago No mystery for Perry in Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase Local runner Perry Mason dished out a dashing display of steeplechasing as he led all the way to take out … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Kalgoorlie Boulder Cup Betting Preview & Tips The 18th running of the Boulder Cup is the feature race seven on an eight race card at Kalgoorlie, where … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Outsider takes Hurdle feature at Hastings Cambridge visitor The Midnight Shift upset the applecart when he strode clear to take out the Te Whangai Romneys Hawke’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sunny Coast races horse betting tips for Sunday 20th September 2020 We are racing at Corbould Park on Sunday afternoon for eight races out of the Sunshine Coast. The track is … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Ballarat races horse betting tips for Sunday 20th September 2020 A nine race card on Sunday afternoon for Gold Nugget Day at the Ballarat races feels like the ideal way … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Key facts on the George Main Stakes Some facts and figures on the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Marathon Man set for first Sydney start Trainer Mike Moroney believes a wet track and right-handed direction will suit Mr Marathon Man in the George Main Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Oaks runner-up takes step to Metrop Dream Mark Newnham is banking on an improving Randwick track to give Scarlet Dream the chance to prove her Metropolitan credentials … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Steel Prince chasing Caulfield Cup spot Steel Prince already has a spot in the Melbourne Cup but could also book his place in the Caulfield Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Stuart Kendrick has faith in Don’t Waiver In-form trainer Stuart Kendrick is confident Don’t Waiver will not be out of place in a strong three-year-old race at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago In her Time unlikely to start in Shorts Trainer Kris Lees is not keen to run In Her Time first up on a wet track with the mare … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Madison County on target for Group One Dual New Zealand Group One winner Madison County gets his latest chance to snare an elite-level victory in Australia in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wet track a query for in-form Samadoubt Samadoubt will be out to maintain his unbeaten run this campaign in the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Beach life agrees with Vernanme Group 1 performer Vernanme has been lapping up the beach life at trainer Stephen Marsh’s satellite stable at Ruakaka during … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Abdon to lead Waller’s Eagle Farm charge Imported stayer Abdon will be one of the few horses who once had champion European jockey Frankie Dettori as his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tea for two as Sargent pair race Libertini Trainer John Sargent often produces Classic-type fillies at this time of year and his latest will be on show at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Key stats on Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes All you need to know ahead of the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Turnbull Stakes next for Mystic Journey Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey will run next in the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington after her shock defeat … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Two-pronged Windsor Park attack for Baker-Forsman Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will have two chances in the Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Compensation for loser in photo-finish The connections of a horse who was demoted to second two months after the race because of a photo-finish mix-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lindsay Park calls on Kah for So Si Bon In-form rider Jamie Kah will chase back-to-back Group One victories when she partners So Si Bon in the Sir Rupert … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago McDonald booked for Shark in Epsom Top jockey James McDonald will partner Epsom Handicap favourite Te Akau Shark in the Group One mile at Randwick … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Strong Gold Trail Stakes hand for Tony Pike Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is feeling double-happy leading into Saturday’s Group 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Django Freeman out of spring carnival German import Django Freeman will miss the Melbourne spring carnival because of a bone chip in a knee … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Te Akau stars set to shine Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Melody Belle may have caught TAB bookmakers off-guard when paying $5.60 after winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tiffani Brooker banned on drug charge Jockey Tiffani Brooker has been disqualified for nine months after giving a urine sample showing a mixture of prohibited drugs … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wet forces Sunlight out of Shorts Sunlight has been withdrawn from a major Everest lead-up, the Group Two Shorts at Randwick, because of the heavy track … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Smith winners test positive to cobalt Suspended trainer Ben Smith will face a stewards’ inquiry after two winners from his Newcastle stable returned elevated levels of … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Global Glamour ready for Caulfield return Sydney mare Global Glamour will be out to make it three wins from as many Caulfield starts when she makes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Figures show healthy state of racing: RV Racing Victoria has recorded increased wagering which it says underpins the healthy nature of racing in the state … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Key facts on G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes What you need to know about the $500,000 Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hayes expects trio to be competitive in G1 Co-trainer David Hayes believes luck in running will play a big part in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in which … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Carzoff out of G1 Metrop, sent to paddock The Chris Waller-trained Carzoff will miss the Group One Metropolitan, the premier staying test of the Sydney spring carnival for … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Quinton stars set for G2 Pendant showdown Dixie Blossoms will bid to push her prize money past $1 million when she takes on stablemate Daysee Doom in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago All you need to know about the Golden Rose All the facts, figures and history behind the $1 million Group One Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Everest entry Vega Magic pleases stable Trainer David Hayes was happy with what he saw from Vega Magic in a jumpout in blinkers as the sprinter … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Caulfield Cup spot on offer in Naturalism A look at where the horses entered for the MRC Foundation Cup (Naturalism Stakes) sit in the Caulfield Cup ballot … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rising Red to put Cup ambitions on show Rising Red will be among the stayers vying for a Caulfield Cup ballot exemption when he runs in the MRC … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Maturity a key factor for Heathcote stayer Time has helped Monaco Snob mend his ways to the point where the stayer is chasing a hat-trick of wins … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Cups quest continues for Sir Charles Road at Caulfield Matamata-trained stayer Sir Charles Road will step out at Caulfield on Saturday in the Group 3 East Malvern Bendigo Bank … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Golden chance for Lees in Group One Rose Renowned for his success with fillies and mares, Kris Lees is showing he has more strings to his bow with … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Caulfield distance test for Assertive Play Trainer Phillip Stokes is not convinced Assertive Play will run a strong mile but is happy to test her over … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gollan gives sprinter easier assignments A chance to take advantage of weight relief will see stakes-placed Hi I’m Back drop in class at the Sunshine … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Stakes race focus for Pike team Tony Pike had three starters in all of August. Over the next three days, he will have 20. The Cambridge … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hellyer poised to continue winning streak Jockey Michael Hellyer has a near-full book of mounts at the Sunshine Coast as he prepares for his first Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lloyd rides four, takes premiership lead Jeff Lloyd has ridden four winners at the Gold Coast to take the lead in the Brisbane metropolitan premiership for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Memento scores maiden win at Warwick Farm The Anthony and Edward Cummings-trained filly Memento has broken through for an overdue win at Warwick Farm … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Free form & racing tips for September 22 at Geelong THE synthetic track of Geelong rounds out our work week of racing as sleepy hollow hosts seven races to guide … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller unveils plans for Winx to go global Winx is almost certain to embark on a European campaign after the 2018 Sydney autumn carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Melbourne next for super mare Winx: Waller Winx is likely to have next start in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, trainer Chris Waller has revealed … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago I Did It Again on spring sprinting path Trainer Greg Eurell has decided on a sprinting campaign for talented three-year-old I Did It Again who won at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dixie Blossoms, Daysee Doom renew rivalry Dixie Blossoms and Daysee Doom go head-to-head in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill before potentially locking horns twice more during … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Meagher chasing perfect start with Savanna Chris Meagher has enjoyed training success with his father John but saddles runners in his own names for the first … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Star Of Africa on the rise after debut win The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained colt Star Of Africa has made a winning debut at Warwick Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Magnapal on mission to upset Cup hopefuls After returning to winning form at Moonee Valley last start, eight-year-old Magnapal has his next start in a Group Three … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Group 1 Golden Rose free tips, form and odds, September 23 THE Group 1 $1 million Golden Rose is one of the early spring features in Sydney and 14 of the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gold Standard thriving ahead of Gr 1 Rose Gold Standard will be out to give Tulloch Lodge its first win in the Golden Rose after a strong win … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Lizzie L’Amour sweating on Caulfield Cup berth THE Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Lizzie L’Amour will need a little luck on its side if the mare is … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago McMahon set to start big week for Schweida Ric McMahon’s decision to take an early suspension has freed him to ride Outraged for Kelly Schweida at Ipswich in … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Browns’ biding time with Belle du Nord TRAINING pair Emma-Lee and David Browne have not gotten as much work into group performer Belle du Nord as they … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Melham relinquishes $10 mill Everest ride Melbourne-based jockey Ben Melham has been forced to abandon his quest to ride She Will Reign in The Everest as … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chris Munce new Queensland ATA President Former champion jockey and now trainer Chris Munce is the new Queensland President of the Australian Trainers Association … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Belle du Nord on track for Gold Trail Stakes at Hastings THERE’S plenty of hype surrounding three-year-old filly Belle du Nord as it lines up in the Group 3 Gold Trail … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Metropolitan start beckons for Adelaide filly Miss Belisa TALENTED filly Miss Belisa exceeded expectations when winning at Morphettville last start and it now gets its chance in Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Zarak given green light for Arc Zarak has been given the go-ahead for a crack at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after pleasing connections in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Irish pair banned for cobalt offence Irish trainer Stephen McConville and his son Michael have been disqualified for three years in the first cobalt case heard … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer to face two charges at RAD Board Victorian trainer Kelvin Bourke has been charged after Can’t Refuse returned a pre-race and post-race test to an anti-inflammatory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Melbourne spring beckons for More To Gain Trainer Amanda Turner is confident More To Gain will be competitive in a stakes race, but is unsure whether he … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Gear change for Tarzino in G1 Underwood Dual Group One winner will have a gear change for the Underwood Stakes, with trainer Mick Price to take blinkers … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Trainer Con Karakatsanis charged Con Karakatsanis is free to train pending an inquiry into two charges levelled against him after the scratching of Howmuchdoyouloveme … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ride up for grabs on Jameka at Caulfield Jameka is guaranteed a start in the Caulfield Cup after her Naturalism Stakes win but just who rides is still … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Barrier draw crucial for Revolving Door Clinton McDonald is hoping Revolving Door can draw well for the Caulfield Guineas Prelude so that he can settle closer … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Grade drop expected to suit Mossin’ Around With the unavailability of grass gallops for Mossin’ Around trainer Grahame Begg has taken advantage of a barrier trial at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Last Highway jump for trainer Robert Price A stalwart of the Highway Handicap, Robert Price will watch his last horse jump in the country-only race on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Melbourne preference for Legless Veuve The Thousand Guineas Prelude at Caulfield is Stuart Webb’ preference for Legless Veuve, but he has also nominated her for … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hugh Bowman free to ride on Epsom Day Hugh Bowman has won his bid to ride on Epsom day after he successfully appealed the severity of a careless … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lankan Rupee on track for Caulfield Sprint Mick Price says multiple Group One winner Lankan Rupee is on track to resume in the Caulfield Sprint on his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Bon Aurum chasing same G1 success as sire Bon Hoffa won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield and his son Bon Aurum will be trying to add … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Van Tonder working towards training dream Warwick Farm trainer Andre Van Tonder will have a rare runner when Typeface lines up at Warwick Farm on Wednesday … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Astern out of Caulfield Guineas Golden Rose winner Astern is the notable omission from the Caulfield Guineas second declarations … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jake Noonan to make return at Mornington Group One-winning jockey Jake Noonan is ready to make his race return at Mornington almost four months after breaking his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Godolphin holding aces for Epsom, Metrop Godolphin horses Hauraki and Hartnell are the early favourites for the two biggest races of the Sydney spring carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Gear change for Tarzino in G1 Underwood Dual Group One winner will have a gear change for the Underwood Stakes, with trainer Mick Price to take blinkers … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Blake Shinn injured in Randwick fall Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Blake Shinn has suffered a knee injury after a fall at Randwick barrier trials … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jake Noonan to make return at Mornington Group One-winning jockey Jake Noonan is ready to make his race return at Mornington almost four months after breaking his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Trainer Con Karakatsanis charged Trainer Con Karakatsanis’ trainer’s licence has been suspended after he was handed two charges by NSW stewards … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Richard Collett to have Warwick Farm base New Zealand trainer Richard Collett is to have a satellite stable at Warwick Farm after testing the Sydney waters during … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago New NSW rule for dual acceptors Connections of dual acceptors in NSW will have to decide on acceptance day which race their horses run in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sydney visitor well supported at Caulfield Early betting suggests a wide -pen Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes although the 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Thirteen hopeful jockeys have started their training as apprentices in the revamped Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) by Racing WA. Eleven trainees completed Racing WA’s 12-month Trackwork Rider Training Program (TWTP), which provides industry participants with nationally accredited training and helps them earn their Certificate III in Racing. The graduates of TWTP are now moving forward to pursue a Certificate IV in AJTP, which provides a pathway for riders to enhance their expertise and understanding. Sharyn Lancaster, the training manager for Racing WA, mentioned that the program offers support for up-and-coming jockeys. “The newly refined four-year apprentice jockey training program provides the perfect pathway and support for young riders on their journey to becoming senior jockeys,” she said. “The program allows the apprentices more time to ride with a claim, while they learn the practical and theoretical side of horse racing with a cohort of their fellow apprentices.” Peter Hall, from Racing WA Jockey Coach, mentioned that the first-year TWTP participants are thoroughly equipped for their apprenticeship journey. “We’ve seen success over the past few years from our apprentice program and look forward to growing the next generation of jockeys on the back of the track work riders’ program,” he said. Coach John Claite from Racing WA highlighted the range of career paths for the incoming apprentices. “It’s a big step for these young people, embarking on a new and diverse career in racing, and we all look forward to helping them grow on the road to success in the industry and in life,” he said. The latest group of trainees known as the AJTP cohort began their program in October, aiming to offer apprentices an organised and encouraging setting for enhancing their abilities and expertise. Apprentice Jockey Training Program new members Bailey Webster Brooke Hall Ella Primrose Gian O’Donnell Holly Nottle Sharni Webster Emily Anderson Kaitlyn Wells Mackenzie Wallrodt Natika Riordan Shyane Marlborough Tessa Fernie Tiana Murray Horse racing news View the full article

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18th September 2024 Introduction: On behalf of many owners who have approached me with grave concerns about the safety of our 3 poly tracks in NZ, namely Riccarton, Awapuni & Cambridge, I have been asked to carry out a private investigation, detailed below. In essence we are concerned about the carnage that has been exposed by way of inviting owner feedback through a Social Media Facebook page called Thoroughbred Chat NZ. For clarity, as the author of this report, I own 70 Thoroughbred horses located in the Hawkes Bay, Canterbury, Victoria and in NSW. 35 of them now two and three year olds in their racing development phase. Like most of those who contributed to this investigation, nearly all of us are supporters of poly track surfaces for winter racing, training and trial/jumpout education but only if they are safe and FIT FOR PURPOSE. We thank Winston Peters for his support of racing in bringing about outsourced funding to enable us to have this wet weather option for our high value horses. As part of the investigation I have spoken with horse ambulance staff, re-homers, track maintenance people with decades of experience, jockeys, trainers and the owners who have supported us in this investigation … but more particularly I have referred this matter to offshore & local experts [concussion tests included] and have received reports that have confirmed the concerns that were easily arrived at. The most concerning aspect of my inquiries is that nearly all contributors to my inquiry wanted to remain confidential because they fear authoritative reprisals for speaking out about the harm that these tracks have brought to our Jockeys and our horses. For them, I will respect their wishes in holding back numerous communications I have had with them to protect them because I have identified a number of actions that could be described as bullying and blame shedding, in one case a licence holder being threatened to have his licence withdrawn. In short, this is a serious issue of human and animal welfare. SUMMARY FINDINGS: There are a multitude of factors that we would like to bring to the attention of those responsible for the accumulative deaths and injuries to riders and our horses this last 2 years since the 3 poly tracks were installed. For the sake of simplicity, the primary concern is the growing number of horses that have broken their legs [various complications] on Raceday through lack of cushion and consistency on these tracks, many resulting in the horses being put down. The actual numbers are difficult to ‘finite’ because while the recorded deaths might say 7 for Riccarton that have occurred shortly after a racing, jumpout or trials event, many have returned to their stables to be found days later with debilitating injuries that, in some cases, make them unsuitable for re-homing and have had to be humanely destroyed. Other injuries are less sinister and result in our horses being referred to veterinary care, or spelled for long periods to allow suspected hairline fractures or injuries to heal. To put it more plainly, one Polytrack Manager in Ireland said that if their Irish bred horses were to run on a track like Riccarton, which I have now assessed, there would likely be 5 deaths per meeting. Much because their horses have lighter bone and aren’t trained on “concrete” surfaces to build up bone density. It was the growing number of these deaths and injuries that have underwritten the need for this investigation. Owners have been asking why their valuable horses are still falling victim to these unforgiving surfaces. In summary, the depth and consistency of the poly surfaces is grossly inadequate. On Sunday the 15th of September I undertook my own assessment of the Riccarton track having already heard of similar carnage at Awapuni and Cambridge tracks with their growing death & injury lists. What I found was shocking. Part qualified to have an opinion on this subject, I completed a unit in Soil Science at Lincoln University, I have completed many subdivisions requiring hard base roading [similar to the road mat used for polytracks] .. and I am a well accomplished rider myself who is familiar with the need for cushioned surfaces on which to gallop our horses at half pace and beyond, beach training my greatest preference in terms of ‘best’ surface conditions for cushion, consistency and sideway movement which is kind to a horses joints and fine bone structures. Particularly with young stock. I’m an animal lover as are most of the people who contributed to this investigation. As owners we have a close relationship with our riders, and their welfare is just as important to us. This is what I found at Riccarton to my horror. Using a pointed measuring stick with white markers at 50mm, 100mm and 200mm I walked the entire track which was 18 metres wide and nearly 1900 metres in circumference. I had a witness and ‘Secretary’ with me taking notes as I zig-zagged around the entire track taking up to 1000 measurements from inside out. The average depth or thickness of the poly overlay [on top of a rock hard road mat] was just 50mm, in old terms, 2 inches. If that wasn’t enough to set the bells ringing [now knowing why we have horse & jockey carnage], along the back straight I counted close to 30 patches per 100 metres where there was absolutely no poly cover to protect the horse from smashing its foot into that hard road mat surface. It improved into the front straight but then deteriorated again thereafter. Not much more needs to be said. This finding can only be reasonably described in conclusion as a SUICIDE TRACK, almost like playing Russian roulette with your horse, whether knowing its dangers or not prior to racing on it or galloping at speed during training, trial or jump-out events. This report in no way criticises the Track Manager at Riccarton or those at Cambridge & Awapuni because they can only work with the materials and machinery they’ve been given. Looking at these photos above it is patently clear that 50mm of cover is probably only a THIRD of what we need as a minimum when comparing poly tracks in Ireland, England and Australia. Polytracks in Ireland and England are on average 175mm in depth. In Australia, ranging from 100mm to 150mm with the better ones in that higher range or better. In fact, Alan Chapman at Riccarton has probably done a remarkable job with what he has been given. In conclusion of the summary findings, it is not difficult to arrive at a rough estimate that deaths and injuries on these poly surfaces compared to our grass surfaces [often poorly prepared too] is likely in the region of 400% higher with Darin Balcombe suggesting to me at the recent Roadshow that it was 200% up .. which this report doesn’t intend to argue over other than to say that in the authors opinion this is the biggest cover-up I’ve seen in racing in my 40 years of participating here in New Zealand. I’m ashamed of what I’ve found and my greatest sympathy goes out to the family of Taiki Yanagida who lost his life at Cambridge where the undersurface was so hard that it ripped his helmet clean off. I also pass on my sympathy to our top rider Lisa Allpress whose horse broke its leg underneath her after passing the line at Riccarton. Lisa sustained a broken back when hitting the hard rock track and spent time in hospital. The sub 1.22 times for mid grade horses on this track over 1400 metres tell us that the track is lightning hard. Putting concussion injuries & deaths aside, the other aspect that concerns us owners is now understanding why our Track Managers are unable to irrigate pre race meeting or even on exercise days because it will soften and compromise the road mat with the shallow depth of poly not able to stop it from permeating its way through. The significance of this is that the dust fibres and kickback can ultimately affect the respiratory system of our valuable horses, perhaps not a lot different to asbestos poisoning. Watering of poly tracks in Australia and Europe is often standardised to avoid this. SYSTEMIC FAILINGS: Given the serious nature of the findings it is not easy to point the finger at anyone in particular. For the purpose of this investigation I will kindly list those who may wish to share some responsibility for what has occurred this last two years in regard to human and horse losses, with injury occurrences inflated well beyond an acceptable SAFETY level. Racing Industry Board It is the authors understanding that Chief Stipendiary Steward John Oatham and his staff are responsible for checking racing surfaces before the start of each meeting, whether it’s grass or poly surface. What I saw and witnessed during my assessment on Sunday was a track most definitely NOT fit for purpose and it shocks me that Stipendiary control have not concluded the same. The photos above [of which I have many more] show a serious shortage of poly cover across the entire track and multiple areas of rock hard bare patches. On evidence, racing, trials or jump-outs should never have proceeded on this track. 2. Martin Collins .. polytrack installers [approx. $50 million project] These are dual hemisphere contractors in the construction of poly track racing venues. For them there is a DUTY OF CARE that they engineer, design and build a surface that is SAFE and fit for purpose for both horse and rider. 3. NZ Thoroughbred Racing [NZTR] As our code body there is a duty of care to protect our valuable horses and assure the safety of our riders through their incorporated club members who own and operate these poly track racing venues at Riccarton, Awapuni and Cambridge. Months ago I raised this serious issue of horse and rider carnage with both the CEO Bruce Sharrock and with Animal Welfare appointee Justine Slater, often copying in Darin Balcombe, or vice versa. In 3 of those written correspondences I received no response. I twice asked for the email contacts of our representative Board members at NZTR and, again, was ignored and not responded to. 4. Polytrack Clubs [Riccarton, Awapuni & Cambridge] I’m referring here to the Canterbury Jockey Club, RACE consortium and to the Cambridge Jockey Club who are now part of Waikato Racing. Again, they have a DUTY OF CARE to provide and prepare a track surface that is safe for horses and rider. This duty is part of their track maintenance program and the obvious challenges that come with that if resourcing Track Managers with an appropriate quantity of poly and the appropriate machinery to maintain it. During my investigation I received a claim that Tim Mills, CEO, reduced the quantity of poly supplied under contract at Riccarton so that the total spend would come under budget to please the CJC board members, something I hope is not true. 5. Trainers Representatives This investigation raised serious concerns that our representative trainers in each region hadn’t alerted their owners to the major problems resulting from these tracks with horse wastage [injuries & deaths] so high. When asking this question of why our South Island Trainers Representative hadn’t wanted to take this as an issue through to the Association and/or directly onto NZTR, it became clear that the trainer involved liked the small fields to run his ‘end of life’ horses on with less regard for animal welfare than perhaps other trainers. Money being the overriding factor in keeping his stable viable. 6. Programming Committees. The tragedy of the investigation findings is that the Programming Committees were clearly not aware of the poly track carnage where, in the main, they forced many trainers into racing their clients horses on the poly track because the program didn’t allow adequate opportunity for racing on the safer grass surfaces during the winter months. In Canterbury here, as an example, my understanding is that the secreted Programming Committee is made up of Tim Mills as Chair and Michael Pitman who is a big supporter of poly track racing according to feedback I got from him last Saturday through one of my 5 trainers here in Canterbury. Michael was unhappy that I had undertaken this investigation. OWNER REQUESTS: Cease racing on the 3 poly tracks in NZ immediately. Find solutions that will restore these valuable tracks to being safe & fit for purpose. Compensate victims for their losses. If the facts provided above are not already obvious to those responsible for safety in racing, I am happy to further contribute to any inquiry that might be aimed at starting the track rehabilitation process as soon as possible. As the author of this report I only but wish that we have 3 very good poly tracks here in NZ to enhance the opportunities to ALL stakeholders and trust that the views and evidences above are treated with the respect they deserve. Yours Sincerely, Colin Wightman RD 7, Rangiora 7477

Unless you've been under a rock recently, you are well aware Darley's Nyquist has been the buzz horse the last few weeks. It's for good reason. Just two Grade I races for 2-year-old fillies on dirt have been contested in North America so far this year, the Aug. 31 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga and the Sept. 7 Del Mar Debutante Stakes in California. Daughters of Nyquist–Immersive and Tenma–won both. Logically, success on the track should beget success in the sales ring. No where was that more evident than at the first few days of Keeneland's September sale last week, where Nyquist had not only his first career million-dollar yearling, but followed it up with another pair. Three millionaires in one sale is heady territory, indeed. Only Curlin, Gun Runner, and Into Mischief–all mainstays at that level–had more last week. “It's been gratifying to see, but it's been an amazing ride for sure,” said Darley's Darren Fox. “For us, he's the future. There's no two ways about it.” The leading freshman sire of 2020, the same year he got his first two 2-year-old Grade I winners, Nyquist has been among the top two spots in his sire crop ever since. He's held his own amongst all active sires as well, with an Eclipse champion, a Sovereign champion, a Breeders' Cup winner, 15 graded winners, and 26 black-type winners thus far. In 2024 alone, he's tied with Gun Runner for the top spot among all North American sires by number of Grade I winners for the current year. In addition to juvenile fillies Immersive and Tenma, he also has GI Ogden Phipps Stakes winner Randomized and GI Shoemaker Mile Stakes winner Johannes this year. For those keeping track, that's winners at the top level from ages two to four, seven to nine furlongs, on both dirt and turf, just in 2024. Click to see Nyquist at Darley Fox said the bay, a member of the first crop of stellar sire Uncle Mo, had his best book to date produce the 2-year-olds of this year. They were conceived following his breakout year as a freshman sire. “Nyquist is somewhat of a unicorn in terms of his demand,” said Fox. “In years two, three, and four, the market almost got stronger on him. It's very rare for a stallion to hold that performance every year. We've never sold a season for less than that original fee [$40,000]. His book for what are now 2-year-olds had 14 Grade I winners, 31 graded stakes winners, and 72 black-type fillies or mares in a book of 160. He had a lot of quality and we've had faith in him and certainly had high expectations. It's exciting to see that starting to play out.” In addition to breeders, Darley has supported Nyquist as well, with about 8-10 mares from the home band each year, said Fox. The aforementioned Immersive is a Godolphin homebred, as is 'TDN Rising Star' Knightsbridge. The latter is an undefeated 3-year-old, who won each of his two starts by open daylight and is back in training with Hall of Famer Bill Mott after turnout to recover from what was reported as bone bruising. Fox said the team is extremely optimistic about his future. There's also the anticipation of what other delights might be awaiting among the other juveniles, not to mention the younger crops. “It goes without saying Nyquist certainly represents the future lynchpin of our stallion roster,” said Fox. “He's been so good to us and we're certainly hugely excited as we have high hopes for him going forward. He's made an amazing start for us thus far. “He is a horse that has always experienced extraordinary demand. He's the bull's-eye in that there's nothing we have to compensate for or add to with him, so he fits a wide range of physicals.” Like his own sire, Nyquist was an undefeated Breeders' Cup winner at two and was named 2-year-old champion. But unlike his sire, who had to contend with a serious liver disease that kept him out of the Classics, Nyquist marched through the next spring unbeaten and went on to win the GI Kentucky Derby. “A champion 2-year-old stays undefeated through the Derby; the last time a horse did that, it was Seattle Slew in 1977! Nyquist's race record set incredible milestones. His sire line is an outcross and physically he fits a large pool of mares. He stamps them, gets nice horses that keep improving. They're rarely the finished articles–they're always improving and developing. They continue to race on. “He hits that sweet spot: they're precocious and yet they train on at three.” Immersive wins the first Grade I race of 2024 for 2-year-old fillies | Sarah Andrew Darley secured the breeding rights to Nyquist at the end of his juvenile season. Bred in Kentucky by Summerhill Farm, the now-11-year-old was picked up by Dennis O'Neill at the 2015 Fasig-Tipton Florida March 2-year-olds in training sale for $400,000. Reddam Racing LLC campaigned him throughout his entire career with trainer Chief Stipe O'Neill. Fox said Darley now owns the horse outright. “He's a horse that works great with our broodmare band and he fits a large cross section of the mare population. We probably could have filled [his book] twice over this year at $85,000, and now he's hit a new stratosphere.” Jonabell Farm, home of the Darley stallions in America, has long held court among the upper echelon of top stallion farms in the U.S. and has masterfully incorporated generations of sire lines. Fox pointed to the legacy of the farm's brilliant Street Cry (Ire), a son of Machiavellian, who stood at Darley's Dalham Hall Stud near Newmarket. Street Cry plied his trade primarily in America and now Street Sense, his Derby-winning son, is currently in the Darley stallion barn, as are two of his sons, Maxfield and Speaker's Corner. It's not often four sire generations stand for the same organization. “There's a lot of pride and satisfaction about cultivating sire lines. We hope Nyquist continues that, mirrors what Street Cry has done,” said Fox. “Putting a son of Nyquist's in our stallion barn would be the dream. The sire line has shown how potent it is, how good it is with American racing. We're very keen to have some colt who hits the mark to come back home and take up duties.” The post Saturday Sires: Nyquist appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Upland Flats Racing's Freddy Flintshire notched his first graded stakes victory in the $150,000 Lonesome Glory (NSA-G1), a 2 1/2-mile steeplechase handicap for older horses, at Aqueduct Racetrack Sept. 19.View the full article

Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's grade 1 winner Mullikin will train up to the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 2, according to trainer Rodolphe Brisset.View the full article

Glen Hill Farm's Ocean Club has encountered rough seas in four of her six starts this year, and with smooth sailing, the Curlin filly could anchor down her first graded victory in the Sept. 21 Noble Damsel Stakes (G3T).View the full article

Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's GISW Mullikin (Violence) will train up and point to the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, according to trainer Rodolphe Brisset. The 4-year-old dark bay is 4-for-4 this year, including his biggest score to date last-out in the GI Forego Stakes at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 24. Since returning from upstate to Brisset's base at Keeneland, Mullikin had his first breeze back on Thursday morning, covering a half-mile in 49 flat. “He's doing very good. We are just going to go straight to the Breeders' Cup,” said Brisset. “I wanted to take my time and see how he was doing and if he needed an extra week before breezing. Looking at the past couple of winners, there's been a couple of different approaches in the last couple of years. “I decided we are going straight. It may be the best plan,” Brisset continued. The Forego triumph earned a career-best 105 Beyer Speed Figure and was his trainer's first Grade I win of his career. The post Mullikin To Point Towards Breeders’ Cup Sprint Confirms Brisset appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It’s Friday night and the big guns, including Merlin, are back at Alexandra Park tonight while top trotting filly Empire City returns at Addington as she plots her way to THE ASCENT later in November. Merlin and strong Purdon/Phelan team fronting up at Alexandra Park By Michael Guerin Scott Phelan finds himself in the unusual position of holding the key to beating his favourite horse in tonight’s $40,000 IRT Spring Cup at Alexandra Park tonight (8.49pm). Phelan and senior training partner Barry Purdon have a huge team at tonight’s meeting as spring racing in the north steps up several notches, much of it aimed at the upcoming Harness Million and then IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup week in Christchurch. The stable has winning chances in all three major races tonight but it is the return of open class superstars Merlin, Mach Shard and Sooner The Better in the Spring Cup that creates most interest. They all had wonderful first halves of 2024, Merlin winning the $1million Race by Grins, Mach Shard causing two stunning upsets in the Taylor Mile and Messenger and Sooner The Better pushing Leap To Fame close when second in the Miracle Mile. It means the Purdon/Phelan stable go into the spring with the most powerful open class pacing team in the country, with Merlin the biggest of the big names. His racetrack performances have mirrored his physical development, the four-year-old turning into a beast and probably the best pacer in the country. But that far from guarantees him victory in his comeback race tonight as he and Mach Shard start on 20m handicaps while Sooner The Better, with Phelan driving, starts on the front line with some hard-running speedsters for company. Fresh up races for elite pacers are often fraught with danger for punters as few trainers want their horses having a gut buster to start a campaign. There is little doubt Merlin is the best horse in tonight’s race and give him the right drag into it over the last 800m and he might blow them away. But if the field gets into single file, a leader like Sooner The Better or Fernleigh Cash ticks them over at a steady rate and then powers home over the last 800m in 55 seconds, those coming wide and trying to make ground might be on a hiding to nothing. “That is why these are tricky races and to be honest I don’t think we should be asked to start horses off 20m handicaps fresh up,” says Phelan. “I am not saying either of them can’t win because we know how good Merlin is and Mach Shard has been working great and if they got dragged up into the one-one then they could win. “And Merlin is in the great position that if we go too slow he can come sit parked because he relaxes so well there, but it is still hard to win doing that. “So if I had to opt for one of our three it would be Sooner The Better only because of the 20m head start.” The stable won’t have things all their own way though with Fernleigh Cash a good beginner and race fit while Jolimont is on his way to open class and Lady Of The Light is a big, rolling mare who could be hard to get around if she finds the markers. Phelan says their unassuming filly Won And Only (R7, No.3) could take catching in tonight’s $107,000 Caduceus Club 2YO Classic, with her last-start win over many of these better than it looked as she burned through the hectic first half of the race yet still held out the swoopers. That Group 1, like the Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes 2YO Colts and Geldings Heat, are both big fields full of chances so sectionals and early pressure could be crucial factors. Earlier in the night the Purdon/Phelan stable has two high-class three-year-olds in the Auckland Co-op Taxis 300-3000 Northern Stakes and while Derby winner Cold Chisel is the more proven Bare Knuckle Up’s race fitness might give him and edge as the stable goes head to head with Arna Donnelly’s four reps. For all the class of those feature race contenders, Jeremiah (R2, No.6) is probably their best winning chance tonight, in the 100% Home Albany Extreme Mobile Pace, as he drops down in class. Empire City is on the ASCENT at Addington tonight By Michael Guerin Don’t let Empire City’s lack of trials put you off her in tonight’s $60,000 Macca Lodge Sires’ Stakes Classique at Addington (6.48pm). The high class three-year-old filly hasn’t been seen since Alexandra Park in May but trainer Phil Williamson says she is ready to go. The country’s highest-rated young trotter faces starting from the outside of the front line in the 1980m mobile, something which irks Williamson who doesn’t think group races for young trotters should have preferential draws. But he can’t control that. What he can control is how ready Empire City is and he says he devised a “meticulous plan” to have her fit. “We are lucky that we have horses she can work with at home to get her ready enough without trials,” says Williamson. “So I worked on that plan and believe me, she is good enough to work with any of my best trotters. “So she is ready. She is fit and I won’t be using that as an excuse.” Williamson says it is now up to Empire City to prove she is still the best three-year-old trotter in the country, a title which is no gimme as other smart youngsters start to emerge. “There are some really nice horses around and a filly in this race (Four Wise Women) who is unbeaten in three starts. “And then looking further down the track to the slot race we could have Keayang Zahara come over from Australia and she might be at another level.” The first ever $500,000 THE ASCENT slot race for the three-year-old trotters will be held at Addington on Show day, November 15, with the connections of boom Victorian filly Keayang Zahara indicating they could be keen on heading across the Tasman. The daughter of Volstead was stunning winning the $100,000 Group 1 Vicbred final for three-year-old trotting fillies at Melton on Saturday night. It was her sixth win from as many starts as she did all the work and cruised away to win by 13m in a stunning 1min56.8sec mile rate for 2240m. “So they will all have to keep improving, including our filly,” says Williamson. The best indication that Williamson thinks Empire City is ready for tonight’s challenge is that he would be comfortable if driver Ricky May chooses to go forward at the start, a nice change from the many trainers who like their horses driven conservatively to start their campaigns. Of course, with the lion’s share of $60,000 up for grabs and most inside her nowhere near Empire City’s class yet it would make sense to put most of them behind her before starting the last lap. Trotters also start the night with some exciting youngsters in the IRT Sires’ Stakes Prelude for the juveniles, where Habibti Pat has opened favourite up against Frazzled, who was really good in her comeback race last Friday. Frazzled’s pacing stablemate Got The Chocolates returns in the Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes Colts and Geldings Heat but faces last-start winners Party Central (1) and The Con Artist (9). View the full article

Unbeaten 'TDN Rising Star' Knightsbridge (c, 3, Nyquist–Tyburn Brook, by Bernardini), a jaw-dropping winner of his first two starts by a combined 19 1/2 lengths, has begun gearing up for a potential return to action this fall at Keeneland. The Godolphin homebred posted a double-digit victory going seven furlongs on debut at Churchill Downs Nov. 4, then fired fresh off the bench with another dominating decision in an optional claimer going a one-turn mile at Gulfstream Park last out Mar. 28. The latter performance earned him a 96 Beyer Speed Figure. Knightsbridge has posted three workouts at Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott's Saratoga base this summer, most recently breezing four furlongs in :49.77 (23/71) over the Oklahoma training track Sept. 15. “We're delighted that he's in full training and doing well,” Godolphin USA Director of Bloodstock Michael Banahan said. “Bill's very happy with him, slowly making progress. There was nothing structurally wrong–nothing surgical or anything–just a minor sort of juvenile-type issues and he just needed a little bit of time. We're hoping that if all goes well, maybe we can get a start into him in October towards the end of the Keeneland meet. If he makes it great, there's no real pressure. If he doesn't, he'll maybe have something a little bit later, Churchill in the fall or something like that.” Banahan added, “We're excited to get him back. He's a horse that we're all looking forward to seeing again.” Knightsbridge is a half-brother to young Darley stallion Speaker's Corner (Street Sense), winner of the 2022 GI Carter Handicap. Knightsbridge's second dam is GI Breeders' Cup Distaff heroine Round Pond (Awesome Again), who brought $5.75 million from Sheikh Mohammed's global operation at the 2007 Fasig-Tipton November sale. Knightsbridge's unraced dam is a half-sister to this summer's GI Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Highland Falls (Curlin) and G1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 winner Long River (A.P. Indy). The Nyquist x Bernardini cross is also responsible for GISWs Gretzky the Great and Immersive and unbeaten 'Rising Star' and MGSW Nysos. #6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ($2.20) wins impressively at Gulfstream Park with @JuniorandKellyA in the irons for trainer Bill Mott. The 3YO colt by @DarleyAmerica's Nyquist is owned and bred by @godolphin. pic.twitter.com/Pqg4Axbcfx — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) March 28, 2024 The post Unbeaten ‘Rising Star’ Knightsbridge Aiming for a Fall Return appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Defence Missile (Ire) (Sottsass {Fr}) (lot 33), a half-brother to group winners Speak Of The Devil (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) and Morando (Fr) (Kendargent {Fr}), topped the Tattersalls Online September Sale for 41,000gns on Thursday. Consigned by Dullingham Park and purchased by Paul Corrigan, the bay placed in three starts this season and is out of the winner Moranda (Fr) (Indian Rocket {GB}). Paul Corrigan said of the 78-rated colt, “Sam [Haggas, bloodstock agent] said the time of his run at Salisbury was pretty quick so he could be rated higher than he is. I spoke to Eve, the trainer, and she didn't want to lose him and he looks like he'll be better as a 3-year-old from his pedigree. He'll go to Linda Perret and I'll try to get a run into him with cut in the ground in October, before gelding him and putting him away for the winter.” Mohammad Al Owaimar shelled out 35,000gns for Mighty Nebula (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}) (lot 67) from Roger Varian's Carlburg Stables. A winner on the all-weather, he is a grandson of star racemare and blue hen Serena's Song (Rahy). Malbay Madness (Ire) (Wings Of Eagles {Fr}) (lot 65) also found a new home, selling from Friars Lough Stables to Alan Smith for 20,000gns. The sale's top-priced yearling was a daughter of Starman (GB) and Single Thought (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 142), who was knocked down for 14,500 to Green Road Bloodstock from the draft of Riverside Bloodstock, Ltd. A total of 70 horses were marked as sold for a gross of 386,700gns. The average was 5,524gns and the median was 2,700gns. The post Sottsass Juvenile Colt Tops Tattersalls Online appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Having confessed my love for one dual Nunthorpe winner, Borderlescott (GB), in a TDN feature published during York's Ebor Festival, it now seems only fair to revisit the story of another, the force of nature that was Mecca's Angel (Ire), successful on the Knavesmire in 2015 and 2016 and now one of the most exciting young broodmares on the planet through the exploits of her daughters, Content (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). For former owner David Metcalfe it's the story that just keeps on giving, even if his own direct involvement with the daughter of Dark Angel (Ire) came to an end when her private sale to Coolmore was announced on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Fittingly, it was the same date on which she was bought by trainer Michael Dods for just 16,000gns at Book 2 of Tattersalls October Yearling Sale four years earlier. “Michael knows I like sprinters and he had an order from me for a nice filly,” Metcalfe says of that initial purchase. “I was flying back from somewhere and motoring down to Newmarket, but I wasn't going to be there in time to see her go through the ring. “I went to see her as soon as I got to the sales and there was no argument that I'd take her. I just loved the look of her. As for how much, they laugh about it because I said I only wanted to spend 15 grand, so Michael came in as a partner. But we got on very well and were pals, so that didn't bother me.” It didn't take long for that to prove money very well spent, but first the filly had to be given a name by Metcalfe–better known as 'Mecca' to those closest to him. “I used to go down to Shropshire and the Welsh Borders buying cattle,” he continues. “The people down there would ask me to ring them when my horses were running, but I knew I'd forget so I told them I'd do something better. “From then on I christened all of the horses 'Mecca's' something. Then if they looked on the index and saw a 'Mecca's' running, it was likely to be mine. We decided to do it with all of the horses and then we just kept it going because it was lucky.” Mecca's Angel, a daughter of the Atraf (GB) mare Folga (GB), a six-time winner over sprint trips for James Given, made her first racecourse appearance at Thirsk in May of her two-year-old season, by which stage Metcalfe already knew he had a proper horse on his hands. “She was that good I could see it for myself,” he replies when asked about the reports of her ability from Dods. “We saw it before she ever ran. I remember telling somebody at one market I was at that you want to watch this horse because she's like nothing I've ever had before. And she ended up winning by 12 lengths at Southwell as a two-year-old.” That Southwell demolition job was the second of Mecca's Angel's two wins as a juvenile when she was also runner-up in Listed races at York and Ayr. At three she was beaten just once in five starts, with Friday marking the 10-year anniversary of her first Group-race success in the G3 World Trophy at Newbury. Having been carefully managed in those early years, avoiding fast ground–“We had to protect her a bit because her joints weren't the best in the world,” says Metcalfe–Mecca's Angel was finally unleashed at the top table as a four-year-old when she contested the Nunthorpe for the first time. The result was an emphatic two-length defeat of Wesley Ward's two-year-old rocket Acapulco (Scat Daddy), while her success in 2016, when beating the G1 July Cup winner Limato (Ire) (Tagula {Ire}) by the same distance, was arguably better still, coming very close to breaking Dayjur's long-standing course record. “We definitely appreciated the second one a lot,” Metcalfe remembers. “I was on cloud nine–it's just something that you don't expect to happen. I'm pleased that we managed to do it. “A lot of people don't even get a winner and we've had a lot of success over the years. Now, thank god, she's breeding good ones for Coolmore. “We didn't want people to know what we got for her,” he adds of the decision to sell Mecca's Angel privately, at the end of a career in which she won 10 of her 20 starts and earned £679,941 in total prize-money. “We thought we probably could make more at the sales, but it wasn't about how much we got for her. She'd done us proud and we wanted her to go somewhere where we knew she'd be looked after well. We've been over to see her at Coolmore and it's like being at The Ritz.” Now the dam of three winners from as many runners, Mecca's Angel has certainly rewarded the five-star care given to her by the Coolmore team. Her three-year-old daughter Content was last seen making the breakthrough at the top level in the Yorkshire Oaks, at the scene of her dam's Nunthorpe heroics, while her two-year-old Bedtime Story was unbeaten in four starts–including a nine-length win in the Listed Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot–before her odds-on defeat in Sunday's G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh. “I'm so pleased that she's got Content and Bedtime Story,” says Metcalfe, who still has three horses in training at the Dods yard near Darlington. “The more success they have, the happier I am for Coolmore and the team. “Content running was the reason we went to York [the day she won the Yorkshire Oaks], because we hadn't seen her in the flesh. And Bedtime Story looked out of the ordinary until her last run, but I read in the paper that the vet said she was lame after the race. They say she has a bit of Mecca's Angel's temperament. She likes to go fast and has to be anchored a bit. “It sent a cold shiver down my back when she won at Ascot. You'd think we had shares in her. We don't, but you feel involved even though you're on the sidelines because Mecca's Angel was ours once–she's always been my mare.” The post From Sprinting Sensation to Brilliant Broodmare for Mecca’s Angel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Keith Asmussen is set for his return to the saddle Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs following more than three months on the sidelines because of a fractured femur and broken ribs, the track said in a press release Thursday. The rider began getting back on horses in early August, and continued to regularly gallop and breeze horses for his father, Steve Asmussen. The native Texan is named aboard Payne (Paynter) in the third race on Saturday and Vittorio (Ghostzapper) in the ninth on Sunday. Asmussen's riding career began in 2020 and he's amassed 131 wins from 946 starts with $8.8 million in purse earnings. The post Injured Jockey Asmussen Set For Return At Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this Saturday running at Nakayama Racecourse: Saturday, September 21, 2024 9th-NKY, ¥30,400,000 ($213k), Allowance, 2yo, 1200mT ECORO SIEG (c, 2, Twirling Candy–Lily Pod, by Bernstein), whose Grade III-placed dam is also responsible for SP She's Got a Way (Tonalist), cost $95,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale and was knocked down to Hideyuki Mori on behalf of 'Ecoro' owner Mastatoshi Haramura for $250,000 at this year's OBS March Sale. The dark bay colt was all the rage at 2-5 for his 1200-meter debut at Niigata Aug. 17 and made light work of his rivals en route to a front-running, five-length success (see below, SC 4). Bred on a variant of the very successful cross of Candy Ride (Arg) over Storm Cat-line dams, Ecoro Sieg once again gets the services of Christophe Lemaire on Saturday. Ecoro Sieg's yearling half-sister by Connect sold for $9,000 at KEESEP on Wednesday. B-Caldara Farm Inc & William R Hilliard Jr (KY) The post Twirling Candy’s Ecoro Sieg Chasing Another ‘Victory’ in Japan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 4-year-old, owned by John Stewart's Resolute Racing and Gestut Schlenderhan's Baron Philip von Ullmann, was found to be suffering with a foot abscess the morning of Sept. 19 and will not travel to Germany. View the full article

The emotion in the winner's circle after Ramon Moya Jr. won the Pinot Grigio Handicap at Monmouth Park Sept. 15 aboard Bel Pensiero—and the absence of any dry eyes there—was 10 years in the making for the 36-year-old jockey.View the full article

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Jean-Louis Bouchard's Group 1 winner Feed The Flame (GB) (Kingman {GB}) has been retired for stallion duty trainer Pascal Bary confirmed to Paris Turf on Thursday. Stud plans are pending for the 4-year-old. Out of Knyazhna (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}), the bay was bred by Monceaux, Lordship Stud and Clear Light SAS. Offered by Monceaux during the 2021 Arqana August Yearling Sale, he brought €270,000 from SAS Larrieu Gerard. A winner of his first two starts last spring with the former effort good for 'TDN Rising Star' status, Feed The Flame was fourth in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club prior to winning the G1 Grand Prix de Paris last July. He was second in the G2 Prix Niel, prior to running eighth in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. This term, he placed three times at the highest level–third-place finishes in the Prix Ganay, and Coronation Cup–and a runner-up effort in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in June from six starts. Fourth in the G3 Prix Gontaut-Biron at Deauville in August, he was pulled up in the G2 Prix Foy won by Iresine (Fr) (Manduro {Ger}) on Sept. 15. His records stands at 12-3-2-2 and $746,820 in earnings. Feed The Flame is a half-brother to multiple group/graded winner Sacred Life (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), third in both the GI Arlington Million Stakes and GI Maker's Mark Mile Stakes, as well as the multiple group placed Khagan (Ire) (Le Havre {Ire}). G1 St Leger hero and sire Rule Of Law (Kingmambo) is a member of this clan. The post Group 1 Winner Feed The Flame Retired appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Jason Manning-trained Bon’s Pride, with Vanessa Arnott in the saddle, wins the $50,000 Magic Millions Top End Classic (1300m) at Fannie Bay on Darwin Cup Day on August 5. Picture: Darwin Turf Club It was only a few weeks ago that Darwin-based Jason Manning decided to retire the best horse he has ever trained, and naturally he was despondent. Noir De Rue, a 10-year-old gelding by Blackfriars, farewelled racing after eight years when he finished 10th in the Darwin Cup on August 5. Arriving from WA in 2021, Noir De Rue, in 76 career starts, raced 24 times for Manning for six wins and eight minor placings. The recent form of five-year-old gelding Bon’s Pride and five-year-old mare Royal Signal has certainly lifted Manning’s spirits with the pair in action on Saturday at Darwin Turf Club. When Noir De Rue made his final Fannie Bay appearance, Bon’s Pride and Royal Signal saluted on Cup Day. Bon’s Pride won the $50,000 Magic Millions Top End Classic (1300m), while Royal Signal won first up over 1200m (0-58) after arriving from Victoria. The stablemates, who will be ridden by Manning’s partner Vanessa Arnott this weekend, face stiff opposition over 1200m with Bon’s Pride and Royal Signal appearing at BM76 and Class 2 level. “It was four months planning for the Magic Millions with Bon’s Pride coming out of the Darwin Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale last year,” Manning said. “His two seconds before Cup Day were super – we thought he was a great chance and he delivered with 62kg. “He gets a 4.5kg drop in weight on Saturday and although up in grade he’s fit and well, I’m expecting another forward showing. “There’s only six runners, but it shapes as a competitive race and I think he’ll be hard to beat again. “He’s had a couple of weeks in the paddock to freshen up, he’s bouncing and ready to go again.” Ken King Thoroughbreds, based at Euroa, sent Royal Signal to the Top End after identifying her as a horse capable of having success on Cup Day. “Royal Signal delivered, which was a great result for everybody,” Manning said. “She performed creditably the other day when second over 1100m, which was an unsuitable distance. “She’s back to the 1200m and will probably be hard to beat against Class 2 opposition. “Yaki Ishi and Debating won’t be easy, they’re both last start winners.” Yaki Ishi was second in the Magic Millions behind Bon’s Pride and Debating was second behind Royal Signal on Cup Day. Meanwhile, Manning said that Noir De Rue has left him with a lifetime of memories. “It took probably two weeks after the Darwin Cup before we decided to retire him,” he said. “With his rating being so high there wasn’t a great deal of options in the off-season. “He did a fantastic job for us, he was ultra consistent. “He just got to a stage last preparation where he wasn’t too far off them, he just wasn’t winning. “He was sound and happy, he’s now at home on the farm happily retired.” Horse racing news View the full article

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, Ron Paolucci, once among the winningest owners in the sport, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $38.9 million in restitution to the IRS. The story was first reported by the Blood-Horse. Paolucci, the 55-year-old co-founder of American Management Staffing (AMS), was charged by felony information in January 2023 and pleaded guilty a month later to conspiracy to defraud the United States and making and subscribing a false tax return. He was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Sam A, Lindsay. The prosecution alleged that–over a seven-year period–Paolucci failed to turn over more than $13 million to the Treasury Department that came from withholdings he took from employees for taxes, Medicare and Social Security taxes. Paolucci's employees allegedly received false W-2 statements from Paolucci's companies that showed that taxes had been withheld from their pay and sent to the IRS. Instead, Paolucci pocketed the money. “We are proud to partner with IRS-CI on this important case,” said U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton. “We stand ready to prosecute any employer who pockets employees' payroll taxes and those who otherwise refuse to meet their tax obligations.” According to court documents, AMS provided temporary staffing services to business clients. Paolucci was employed by AMS from approximately 2011 through 2020 and had control over the business's affairs, including, approving payments and controlling AMS bank accounts. “Nearly 70% of total U.S. revenues collected by the IRS are collected through employment taxes. When the employer withholds the payroll taxes but fails to pay the taxes over to the IRS, they may be criminally investigated and prosecuted for failing to withhold, collect, and pay over the tax. This was the case with Mr. Paolucci, his failure to remit withheld taxes is not only a breach of trust but a serious crime with severe consequences,” said Christopher J. Altemus Jr., special agent in charge, IRS Criminal Investigation, Dallas Field Office. “In addition to failing to meet payroll tax obligations, Mr. Paolucci failed to report his personal compensation and was ordered to pay approximately $10 million in restitution for his personal tax obligations. Let this sentence serve as a stark reminder: tax compliance is not optional; it is the law.” In February 2023, Paolucci pled guilty to two counts of tax fraud and tax evasion in a federal court in Texas. He could have been sentenced to as many as eight years in prison. Paolucci's Loooch Racing Stables finished second nationally in wins in 2017 and 2018. The outfit operated from 2011 to 2018 and piled up hundreds of wins, many of them on the Ohio racing circuit. He had 160 victories in 2017 and 215 in 2018. Loooch won a total of 871 races. At times, Paolucci branched out and was a partner on a handful of top horses, among them Ria Antonia (Rockport Harbor), the winner via disqualification of the 2013 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. The post Former Owner Ron Paolucci Sentenced To 52 Months For Tax Fraud And Evasion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article