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What Belmont races Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, September 21, 2024 First Race 12:14pm AWST Visit Dabble Belmont Park will host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday afternoon, with the first event scheduled to kick off at 12:14pm AWST. With warm weather and no rain forecast in the lead up to the meeting, the track is expected to remain a Good 4 throughout the day. The rail will move back into its true position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Belmont: Vast Art Vast Art drops back from three Listed contests to a Benchmark 84+ Handicap fourth-up for this preparation and appears very well placed to record his first win this time in. The Darren McAuliffe-trained gelding has been finishing off nicely over 1200m, 1300m and 1400m, indicating that a rise to 1600m will be ideal for him at peak fitness. The son of Flying Artie will also strike a firmer surface, and if Clint Johnston-Porter can settle on speed from barrier five, Vast Art should prove too classy. Best Bet Race 5 – #4 Vast Art (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Darren McAuliffe | J: Clint Johnston-Porter (58.5kg) +130 with Picklebet Next Best at Belmont: Otheroneson Otheroneson and Desert Nymph will meet again after they finished one-two a Benchmark 72+ Handicap on August 21 over 1300m; however, conditions will favour the former here, as he performs much better on Good ground. The Luke Fernie-trained galloper has been very good since returning from a 112-week spell, and now that he has two runs under his belt, he appears primed to win third-up. Brad Parnham will push forward from barrier seven, and if he settles outside the leader, Otheroneson will give them something to chase, turning for home. Next Best Race 4 – #3 Otheroneson (7) 6yo Gelding | T: Luke Fernie | J: Brad Parnham (58kg) +190 with Neds Best Value at Belmont: Megami Takahide Ikenushi and Jarrad Noske will combine with Megami, who will return from an 18-week spell in a much weaker grade than she contested last preparation. The daughter of Playing God owns a strong record at the Belmont 1600m (5:3-0-1), and even though she has only won once from five fresh starts, she gets a very good chance to return with a win. With $21 on offer with top horse racing bookmakers, Megami looks to be a great each-way bet in the second leg of the quaddie. Best Value Race 7 – #1 Megami (2) 5yo Mare | T: Takahide Ikenushi | J: Jarrad Noske (60kg) +2000 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Belmont races Belmont quadrella selections Saturday, September 21, 2024 1-2-4 1-2-4-5-10 2-8 1-5-6-7-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

The Phil Cole-trained Turnstar, with apprentice Erin Molloy in the saddle, jumping the shadow projecting from the winning post en route to victory at Bedourie in outback Queensland on Saturday Darwin trainer Phil Cole arrived back home on Tuesday after yet another successful Queensland sojourn where he featured during the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival. At meetings at Betoota (August 31), Birdsville (September 6-7) and Bouderie (September 14), Cole picked up two wins at each venue. Understandably, Cole is cooling his engines before saddling up four runners at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Injured jockey Wayne Davis, who has a long association with the stable, was running the show in Darwin in Cole’s absence. Three minor placings and a fourth on August 31 wasn’t a bad return for Davis before four-year-old mare Ny Kee saluted first up last Saturday in a 1200m maiden following her arrival from South Australia. Ny Kee ($20) backs up this weekend over 1200m (Class 2) and although she’s not without a chance, Yaki Ishi, Royal Signal and Debating will provide stiff competition. Tricky Mikki ($13), a last start second over 1000m three weeks ago, and Exceedingly Magic ($31), who has gone off the boil since toppling the fillies and mares over 1200m in July, will have their hands full over 1100m. Classy quartet Change Is Coming, American Jazz, Zoumist and Shecanmixit boast respectable form. Alfieri ($18) failed to run a place in his four Fannie Bay starts before finishing a narrow third over 1200m (BM54) on the last day of winter, so he could be decent each-way value over 1300m (0-58) against Extreme Emotion, Ariarne, Kessler and To The Point. With Davis indisposed, Cole is also missing the services of talented apprentice Emma Lines. There is speculation that Lines, who has been off the scene since Darwin Cup Day on August 5, may have severed ties with the Cole stable as the teenager is not expected to return to racing anytime soon. Visiting Victorian apprentice Hannah Le Blanc retains the ride on Ny Kee, Alice Springs apprentice Lek Maloney is booked aboard Tricky Mikki, Vanessa Arnott partners Exceedingly Magic and Aaron Sweeney accompanies Alfieri. Horse racing news View the full article

What 7 Stakes Day Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When September 21, 2024 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Dabble The $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) headlines the action at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a quality 10-part program served up for punters. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with no rainfall forecast in the lead-up, the surface should be in pristine Good 4 condition. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 11:50am local time. Race 1: BM 72 Midway Handicap (1600m) We kick things off with a competitive BM72 Midway, where the Anthony Cummings-trained El Castello appears perfectly placed second-up. The son of Castelvecchio drops 7kg after an impressive maiden success at Warwick Farm on September 4, sitting three-wide without cover throughout to claim victory. He shouldn’t have any issues slotting in from barrier two this time around, and provided he can handle the significant step-up in grade, El Castello will prove hard to hold out. Selections: 11 EL CASTILLO 1 HUMANITY 7 FLYING BANDIT 2 GOLD PATTERN Best Bet Race 1 – #11 El Castillo (2) 3yo Colt | T: Anthony Cummings | J: Tim Clark (54.5kg) +260 with Neds Race 2: Class 3 Highway Handicap (1000m) Perennial returns after a 122-day spell and brings an unblemished first-up record into this Class 3 Highway Handicap. The lightly raced four-year-old was a dominant all-the-way winner in a BM64 at Newcastle on February 3 and continued to be competitive in strong highway company throughout the Sydney autumn. Zac Lloyd takes the reins on the back of a soft barrier trial at Scone on September 11, and with Perennial likely to sit on the leaders back throughout, this guy should get every chance to make it a hat-trick of first-up successes. Selections: 2 PERENNIAL 5 SHE’S EXOTIC 6 KREON 9 SARATOGA POWER Next Best Race 2 – #2 Perennial (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Zac Lloyd (60kg) +400 with Playup Race 3: BM88 Handicap (1600m) Bear On The Loose gets the nod in what looks to be a wide-open BM88 Handicap. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained European import returns after a short 70-day stint on the sidelines, sent back to the trials to get him back on course after a disappointing performance at this track on July 13. Expect Nash Rawiller to put the foot down early and cross to the lead from barrier two, and provided he can replicate his Australian debut, Bear On The Loose will give a bold sight turning for home. Selections: 6 BEAR ON THE LOOSE 9 CLIFF HOUSE 2 ST LAWRENCE 1 GALERON Race 4: BM78 Handicap (1400m) Punters can be forgiving of the first-up performance by Congregation at this course on September 7. The Chris Waller-trained galloper was chasing on the worst part of the track and was unable to make any significant inroads along the inside running rail. Barrier six should allow James McDonald to slot into the ideal stalking position with cover throughout the 1400m, and with the rail back in the true position at Randwick, it should allow Congregation to get a fair crack at them in the final 400m. Selections: 17 CONGREGATION 10 WELL TIMED 14 PURE ALPHA 1 HOLLYWOOD HERO Best Value Race 4 – #17 Congregation (6) 4yo Horse | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) +1000 with Dabble Race 5: Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) Eliyass is on the verge of a hat-trick since arriving to the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott barn. The son of Le Havre hasn’t put a foot wrong, showing plenty of versatility in his two victories, including a relatively soft win in the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m) at this course and distance on August 24. He’s been kept up to the mark with a tick-over trial heading into this event, and with barrier one giving Tim Clark every conceivable option, Eliyass must be considered the one to beat in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m). Selections: 6 ELIYASS 11 CEOLWULF 8 ADELAIDE RIVER 14 VALIANT KING Kingston Town Stakes Race 5 – #6 Eliyass (1) 5yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Tim Clark (56kg) +280 with Bet365 Race 6: Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) The Chris Waller-trained Scarlet Oak was one of the breakout stars of the winter months, claiming victory in the Group 2 Roses (2000m) at Doomben before coming to the end of her preparation in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) on June 8. There was a suggestion from the camp she might be better held back in trip, and on the back of two impressive barrier trials, this appears to be an ideal setup to find out. She gets 53kg on her back, and provided the breaks fall her way from gate one, Scarlet Oak will look the winner at some stage. Selections: 14 SCARLET OAK 13 CAFE MILLENIUM 1 AMENABLE 8 GRINGOTTS Bill Ritchie Stakes Race 6 – #14 Scarlet Oak (1) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (53kg) +600 with Picklebet Race 7: Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) How do you go past Autumn Glow in the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m)? The simple answer is you don’t. She’s been phenomenal in her two wins this campaign, including a sensational victory in the Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on August 31. She was only getting warm as she passed the post, and with the step-up to 1400m giving James McDonald more time to build the revs from the back of this nine-horse field, Autumn Glow should prove too strong in the third leg of the Princess Series. Selections: 6 AUTUMN GLOW 3 ERNO’S CUBE 1 MANAAL 2 AMEENA Tea Rose Stakes Race 7 – #6 Autumn Glow (8) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (56kg) +100 with Boombet Race 8: 7 Stakes (1600m) Nine horses are set to do battle in the $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m), with three-time Group 1 winning mare Fangirl heading the market. She deserves favouritism with online bookmakers after an eye-catching performance in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) on August 28, swooping down the outer part of the track to get within a half-length of Via Sistina. The only query must be barrier nine, however, with James McDonald likely to keep her within striking distance, Fangirl will prove a class above. Selections: 6 FANGIRL 7 ZOUGOTCHA 9 ZARDOZI 3 ROYAL PATRONAGE 7 Stakes Race 8 – #6 Fangirl (9) 6yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) +120 with Neds Race 9: Group 2 The Shorts (1100m) Lady Of Camelot was a shade disappointing first-up in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on September 7, however, we’re not convinced she handled the tight turning track. She never travelled under Zac Lloyd, and despite looking gone on multiple occasions, she still had the class to finish in the minor money. Tim Clark has the opportunity to take this race by the scruff of the neck from barrier nine, and provided Lady Of Camelot can return to her best, the $7.50 available with horse racing bookmakers will look too big. Selections: 7 LADY OF CAMELOT 3 STEFI MAGNETICA 10 OUR KOBISON 1 PRIVATE EYE The Shorts Race 9 – #7 Lady Of Camelot (9) 3yo Filly | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Tim Clark (55kg) +650 with Playup Race 10: BM88 Handicap (1200m) Whinchat returns after a 189-day spell and has been excellent at the trials heading into this BM88 contest. The David Pfieffer-trained gelding couldn’t have done more in his 2.7-length demolition job at Warwick Farm on August 27, storming through the wire under a stranglehold under Jay Ford. The only question mark is the 61kg on his back, but provided he can get a soft lead throughout, Whinchat can send punters home with a winner. Selections: 1 WHINCHAT 2 KIBOU 3 MORAVIA 12 MELODY AGAIN 7 Stakes Day quaddie tips for Randwick Randwick quadrella selections September 21, 2024 3-6 6 1-3-6-7-10-12 1-2-3 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Gold Coast races Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Racecourse Dr, Bundall QLD 4217 When Saturday, September 21, 2024 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Dabble Gold Coast Turf Club will host its first meeting on the course proper since March, with a very competitive nine-race program set down for decision. With no rain forecast for the remainder of the week, the track is expected to stay in the Good range after being rated as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with the first race scheduled to jump at 11:58am AEST. Best Bet at Gold Coast: Plundering Plundering proved too good for his rivals at Doomben on September 7, when the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibal-trained gelding won by 1.5 lengths over 1350m. This son of Shooting To Win doesn’t win often but considering the strength of his victory and with him dropping in class slightly, he is perfectly placed to salute here. Ron Stewart has retained the ride, and from barrier one, he can settle Plundering behind the speed before peeling off leaders heels to finish strongly. Best Bet Race 6 – #12 Plundering (1) 5yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Ron Stewart (52kg) +160 with Neds Next Best at Gold Coast: Barassi Barassi will return from a 21-week spell this Saturday afternoon, with the benefit of three barrier trials in readiness for only his fourth career start. The lightly raced son of I Am Invincible has been to this track for two trials and one race start, where he is undefeated with a combined winning margin of 13.5 lengths. It is clear that this six-year-old entire enjoys racing at the Gold Coast, and with little to no speed expected in this contest, Barassi should find the front on his own and prove hard to run down late. Next Best Race 7 – #12 Barassi (17) 6yo Horse | T: Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | J: James Orman (57kg) +320 with Picklebet Best Value at Gold Coast: Iverson On resumption from a 21-week spell, Iverson produced an impressive finish in the final 300m at Doomben to flash home for fifth place over 1350m on August 31. The Robert Heathcote-trained gelding settled at the rear of the field and picked his way through traffic early in the straight before smashing through the line late. Bailey Wheeler will have his work cut out for him from barrier 11, but if he can settle midfield with cover, Iverson will flying home down the middle of the track in the concluding stages. Best Value Race 9 – #15 Iverson (11) 7yo Gelding | T: Robert Heathcote | J: Bailey Wheeler (a1.5) (58kg) +700 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Gold Coast Gold Coast quadrella selections Saturday, September 21, 2024 9-12 1-4-12 1-2-3-6-8 2-8-14-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Our Kobison. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au An exhibition gallop by Our Kobison has jockey Dylan Gibbons feeling optimistic about the gelding’s chances ahead of his third start this campaign in The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday. Our Kobison has an impressive record of six wins from 11 starts, along with four placings, including a recent second-place finish behind Joliestar in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m). Gibbons partnered the Angela Davies-trained five-year-old in a solo workout at Rosehill last Saturday, giving a glowing report. “He felt terrific. He was in a great mindset, his manners were great, he relaxed and just lobbed along,” Gibbons said. “If I asked him to break another track record, he felt like he would have. He’s got a bit of a step up now, but he seems to be ticking all the boxes.” Saturday’s race will mark Gibbons’ first time riding Our Kobison, who has drawn barrier five. Horse racing news View the full article

The Chris Waller-trained Mergeila. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Regally-bred filly Mergeila secured her first victory on her second start at Canterbury on Wednesday. Connections have set their sights on the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) in November as her main spring target. Ridden by James McDonald, the $1.75 favourite with horse racing bookmakers improved on her debut third at Rosehill, winning by 1.15 lengths over Indecisive, with Espinho two lengths further back in third. A $750,000 purchase for Yulong Investments, Mergeila, is by Justify out of 2019 Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) winner Invincibella. Charlie Duckworth, representing trainer Chris Waller, said the stable had always rated the three-year-old highly. “Originally, she had a nomination for the Flight Stakes, but that’s going to come around too quick,” Duckworth explained. “But that’s the beauty of the Thousand Guineas being pushed back. I’d imagine Chris will plot a path working our way back from there. “It’s only a Wednesday win now, but it’s still great to get the job done.” Horse racing news View the full article

By Joshua Smith, Trackside.co.nz This spring, regally-bred trotter Father Barry will be looking to atone for a late blunder which cost him Group 1 success in autumn. The three-year-old son of Father Patrick looked to have his opposition covered when he turned for home with a length advantage in the Group 1 Breckon Farms Northern Trotting Derby (2700m) at Alexandra Park in May, but lost all chance when breaking with 150m to go. It was an untimely mistake by the promising youngster, who had won on debut at Alexandra Park in February before finishing runner-up in the Group 2 IRT NZ Sires’ Stakes 3YO Trotters Championship (2200m) in his only other race day outing. Trainer John Dickie was left frustrated following Father Barry’s indiscretion, however, put the mistake down to inexperience. “Unfortunately, he got a virus and he missed some racing,” Dickie said. “It’s a shame because I think he could have been competitive in the Derby, and he showed that it was only greenness that he galloped. “He was practically parked the whole way, and he has just jogged in the front and Josh (Dickie, driver) said he was just going easy and he got left in front and got gaga, he didn’t know what to do and galloped.” Father Barry went for a spell following his Derby disappointment and Dickie has been pleased with the way he has returned, winning his two workouts in the lead-up to his resumption in the Due Drop Events Centre Trot (2200m) at Alexandra Park on Friday night. “He has had a couple of trials and I am very pleased with him,” Dickie said. Father Barry will have a gear change on Friday, which Dickie is hoping will help keep his charge settled through the entirety of Friday’s journey. “He is so green, he is going to race with pulldowns (blinds) on. He has trialled really well with them on, so I am quietly confident,” he said. Father Barry is a sentimental favourite for Dickie, who bred him in partnership with his late friend Richard Bright, who sadly passed away in a boating accident two years ago. Father Barry is raced by his widow Brenda Bright, and Dickie would love to get a Group 1 for her. “I have known Richard since I was 18, I am now 64, so that is how far we go back,” Dickie said. Father Barry also hails from Dickie’s foundation broodmare Catherine The Great, who has proven to be an outstanding producer for Dickie, albeit from a very select number of progeny. The American-bred daughter of Royal Prestige won five of her 22 starts in New Zealand for trainer Geoff Small and was runner-up in the Group 2 Rosso Antico Trotting Stakes (2700m) before retiring to the broodmare paddock. David Phillips bred her first two foals under his National Bloodstock banner, including Group 1 winner Last Sunset and Galleons Dream, the dam of Group 1 Inter Dominion Trotters Grand Final hero Galleons Sunset. Dickie purchased Last Sunset as a yearling and was so taken by the son of Sundon during his early education that he couldn’t resist buying his dam when he saw her advertised for sale. “I bought Last Sunset as a yearling and he was the first foal out of her,” Dickie said. “He broke in so well and the following year, Dave Phillips advertised her (Catherine The Great) for sale in the Trotting Calendar. I ended up buying her for $25,000+GST in-foal to Britewell.” While Dickie enjoyed plenty of success with Last Sunset on the track, he didn’t have the same luck with Catherine The Great, who failed to produce a foal for Dickie for almost a decade. “She lost that (Britewell) foal and I couldn’t get her in-foal for nine years. It cost me a fortune,” Dickie said. “In desperation, I sent her down south to Bruce Taylor (vet), who is a friend of ours. Bruce was doing embryos and he missed the first year. I said to Bruce that it was costing me a fortune and I have just got to get out.” While Dickie was at the end of his tether with Catherine The Great, he was enticed to have one more go by Taylor, and he was glad he did. “Bruce said she was such a lovely mare and said ‘if I got an embryo for you would you give me a free embryo?’ which I agreed to after 10 years of trying,” Dickie said. “I got a colt, which was Real Deal Yankee. Bruce got the filly, which was Great Getaway.” Dickie’s initial disappointment in getting a colt was short lived, with Real Deal Yankee proving to be another standout trotter for Dickie, going on to win 11 races, including the Group 3 Hambletonian Classic (1609m), and placed in the Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Free-For-All (2600m), Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Derby (2600m) and Group 1 4YO Ruby (1609m). Many of the world’s problems have been solved over a pint at the local pub, and that proved to be the case for Dickie when ruing the loss of a filly out of his broodmare gem. “I went down to the pub one night, Richard (Bright) was the publican, and he said to give him (Taylor) a ring and see if he will sell that filly,” Dickie said. “I gave Bruce a ring and he said he didn’t really want to sell her, and then he rang back half an hour later. He and his wife were going on a trip around the world, so we bought her.” Bright swiftly agreed to purchase half of the filly, which the pair aptly named Great Getaway in honour of the trip that helped them secure her, and Dickie was delighted they did. “That was the last foal she (Catherine The Great) ever had,” he said. The daughter of Dream Vacation also proved to be a handy racehorse, winning 10 races, including the Group 3 New Zealand Northern Trotting Breeders’ Stakes (2700m), and placed in the Gr.1 4YO Ruby (1609m). “She was handy. She raced in a Rowe Cup and Inter Dominion Final. She was never a favourite and was never going to beat them,” Dickie said. “Her claim to fame was being the first mare home in the Inter Dominion, she ran sixth to I Can Doosit. She raced against some nice horses.” Dickie was rapt they were able to secure Great Getaway to continue on with the breed after he missed out on Catherine The Great’s only other filly foal, Galleons Dream, as a weanling. “She (Galleons Dream) went through the sales as a weanling, and I probably should have bought her,” Dickie said. “She went for $12,000, which was out of my budget at the time. She turned out to be a broodmare gem.” Great Getaway has also proven to be a handy broodmare, leaving the likes of multiple Group 1 performer Tricky Ric, who was third in the Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Derby (2600m). While he has placed in the New Zealand Trotting Derby with his own breed on a number of occasions, Dickie has taken out two editions of the three-year-old feature as a trainer with Paramount Geegee (2011) and Speeding Spur (2015), and he would love to etch Father Barry’s name on the trophy later this year. Dickie has every belief in his homebred gelding but said he needs ringcraft under his belt in order to book a southern trip. “He just needs some racing and we will just see how far we go,” Dickie said. “If his form is good enough then he will go down south for the Derby. We haven’t got a slot (in THE ASCENT on Show Day, Friday, November 15), so he will have to be going pretty well to attract any attention. “He will probably have three starts at Auckland and that way he will qualify for that $100,000 race at the end of November. We are open to all options at the moment, we’ll just see how he goes, but he is good enough to go down south.” Dickie will also head to Alexandra Park on Friday with another strong contender in Bolt For The Hill, who will contest the 100% Home Magness Benrow Handicap Trot (2200m) in the hands of part-owner Stephanie Burley. “He is a funny little horse,” Dickie said. “His biggest Achilles heel is getting away from a stand. If he goes away this week, he will be very hard to beat.” Meanwhile, former stable star Old Town Road is set to make his debut for new trainer Bob Butt. Dickie, who part-owns the six-year-old gelding, said the Group 1 performer has thrived working on Woodend Beach, and he is excited to see him step out at Addington Raceway next week following a pleasing trial win over 2600m at Rangiora last week. “His legs are the best they have ever been and he has got a lot of benefit from working on the beach in a straight line,” Dickie said. “He had a very good trial last week at Rangiora and he is going to go to the Canterbury Park Classic on Friday-week. He has had the one trial, but he doesn’t need any more, Bob said he is fit enough.” View the full article

Another Wil. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher is using Saturday’s Listed Testa Rossa Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield as a springboard for Another Wil run in next month’s Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). The Group 3-winning five-year-old impressed with a first-up victory in a Benchmark 100 (1400m) race at Caulfield last month and is currently the $3.40 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for the Toorak Handicap on October 12. “He was a bit fresh and well the other day but was super,” Maher told Racing.com. “You can see he raced that little bit fresh and made it harder on himself than he needed to. “It’s a nice stepping stone, hopefully all going well and timing anyway if he runs Saturday in the Toorak. “I thought handicap-wise that would still suit him, so that’s the plan.” Horse racing news View the full article

Underwood Stakes contender, Place Du Carrousel. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Group 1-winning French import Place Du Carrousel is expected to be sharp enough to perform well in Saturday’s Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m), according to co-trainer Sam Freedman. The mare, purchased by Portofino Bloodstock for €4.025 million at the end of her four-year-old season, now runs in the Yulong silks. She made a promising Australian debut in March, finishing second behind Via Sistina in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m), but was a disappointing eighth in her only other appearance since the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m). “I don’t want to say she’s been surprisingly sharp, because she’s a Group 1 winner obviously, but she’s showed good tactical speed and then we’ve also ridden her off the speed, and she’s shown a good turn of foot,” Freedman explained, who trains in partnership with his father Anthony. “She’s obviously got form out to a mile-and-a-half, but to start off her prep, it wouldn’t shock at all to see her sharp enough to be very competitive on Saturday. “We’d just be pleased to see her running into the first three or four.” 2024 Underwood Stakes Final Field 1. Vow And Declare (13) T: Danny O’Brien J: Billy Egan W: 59kg F: 5×140 Age: 9YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Declaration Of War (USA) Dam: Geblitzt +5000 +850 2. Pericles (11) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 59kg F: 13×27 Age: 5YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Accessories (GB) +200 -200 3. Munhamek (1) T: Nick Ryan J: Jamie Mott W: 59kg F: 54611 Age: 9YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Cadenza (FR) +2200 +400 4. Huetor (6) T: Peter Snowden J: Michael Dee W: 59kg F: x0451 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Archipenko (USA) Dam: Briviesca (GB) +4000 +700 5. Kovalica (12) T: Chris Waller J: Damian Lane W: 59kg F: 3×563 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +750 +160 6. Bois D’argent (4) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Ben Melham W: 59kg F: x3134 Age: 8YO Colour: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Toronado (IRE) Dam: Madonna Lily (IRE) +3300 +600 7. Fawkner Park (2) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Tyler Schiller W: 59kg F: x1311 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Zoffany (IRE) Dam: Za’Hara (IRE) +700 +150 8. Buckaroo (10) T: Chris Waller J: Joao Moreira W: 59kg F: 18×65 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Roheryn (IRE) +500 +110 9. Knight’s Choice (3) T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon J: Craig Williams W: 59kg F: x4324 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Midnight Pearl +5000 +850 10. Duke De Sessa (8) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 59kg F: 2557x Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Lope de Vega (IRE) Dam: Dark Crusader (IRE) +2000 +380 11. Place Du Carrousel (5) T: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Mark Zahra W: 57kg F: x72x0 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Lope de Vega (IRE) Dam: Traffic Jam (IRE) +350 -125 12. Deny Knowledge (9) T: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Jye McNeil W: 57kg F: x1204 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: The Paris Shrug (GB) +3300 +600 13. Coco Sun (7) T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy J: Jamie Kah W: 56kg F: 7×131 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: The Autumn Sun Dam: Miss Hufflepuff +1800 +340 Horse racing news View the full article

Lance Noble is keen to test the versatility of his well-performed sprinter-miler Habana this preparation. Cambridge Stud’s private trainer has the son of Zoustar in good order to resume at Ellerslie in Saturday’s open 1400m handicap, appropriately named in the honour of farm resident Almanzor. Noble will be hoping the smart debut victory of Flash Effect on the synthetic track at Cambridge on Wednesday can be a forerunner to further success in the coming days. “The (outside) draw wasn’t ideal but she has always showed a bit of speed out of the gates, we thought she could cross and it helps to be handy on the all-weather,” he said. “She showed a good turn of foot and tenacity to keep going, so it was good result.” Habana has won eight races up to 1600m, including the Gr.3 Rich Hill Mile and the Listed Fulton Family Mile and will be tested over more ground with a summer Group One goal in mind. “We are quite keen to see if he can stetch out to 2000m this time around and I think he will the way he races,” Noble said. “He does relax and has always hit the line well over a mile, so the main target will be the Zabeel Classic (Gr.1, 2000m). “We are conscious that he is a gelding and quite high up in the ratings so he’s always going to be carrying a lot of weight in handicap. The weight-for-age route might be a bit easier on him.” Habana hasn’t raced since he finished midfield in the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) and will, as usual be partnered by Warren Kennedy. “He’s very well and is another year older, but he’s had two trials and gone well in both of them,” Noble said. “He’s a big, strong horse and to me he has come back as well as ever. “He runs well fresh, whether he can win over 1400m first-up with 60kg is another story but I’m sure he’ll run well.” Stakes-performed stablemate Luberon will also make a fresh start at Ellerslie in the Sistema Handicap (1200m). “She has come up well and has gone really well in two trials,” Noble said. “She had a couple of hiccups at the end of last season, but she sees over them and I’m looking forward to seeing her back on the track.” Kennedy will be aboard Embellish mare Luberon and he will also guide the fortunes of barnmates Villarta (The Belle Family Handicap, 1100m) and Love Symbol (NZB Mega Maiden Series, 1200m). Per Incanto’s daughter Villarta is a genuine type with a win and four placings from seven appearances. “She didn’t do a lot wrong last season from limited starts and trialled up nicely,” Noble said. “She has won at Taupo before, she’s got a good draw and I expect her to be pretty competitive.” Well-bred Savabeel filly Love Symbol, a member of the famed Eight Carat family, and her unplaced effort on debut last season isn’t indicative of the ability she possesses. “I’ve got a bit of time for her, she has been a bit of a handful at the starting gates, but hopefully we are over that,” Noble said. “She has showed plenty at home, she just needs to put it all together on race day and she is getting better all the time.” View the full article

Bill Thurlow is looking forward to kicking off the campaigns of several exciting horses on Saturday at Wanganui, including Group One winner No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) in the Gr.3 Hunterville Vet Club Metric Mile (1600m). “It’s really nice to have three or four good horses around us, it’s what you look forward to and every trainer’s ideal to have a nice horse heading into the spring,” Thurlow said. “We’re very lucky to have a couple of nice ones, so I’m really looking forward to it.” Now an eight-year-old, No Compromise has spent time on both sides of the Tasman with plenty of success, highlighted by his triumph in the Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) in 2022 while in the care of Chris Waller. In the mid-stages of last year, he returned to his homeland and placed in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2050m), before two unplaced efforts at Group One level completed his season. “He’s coming along well, he’s had a jump-out and a trial and I’m really happy with him,” Thurlow said. “He’ll need the run obviously, but this isn’t his end goal. I’d say he’ll probably get back a little bit, he’s only got a reasonably short sprint on him so if he can be held up until late, hopefully he can find the line strongly, that’s the aim for Saturday.” Thurlow has also nominated the son of Pins for the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2050m) on October 12. The Waverley horseman was thrilled with the progress of his talented mare No Rain Ever during her three-year-old term, placing in the Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1200m) before travelling to Riccarton and winning the Listed Warstep Stakes (2000m). No Rain Ever was sighted finishing on strongly at the Foxton trials on August 22, setting her up for the H&T Agronomics/Agricom OPN 1200. “She’s got a lot of ability, we think that maybe this time around she may be more of a sprinter, but obviously it’s well-known that they can get away with going over ground against their own age group,” Thurlow said. “We think she’s possibly more of a 1400-1600m horse, but as we go into the season, she will tell us where she needs to be. “It’s not a bad wee field that she’s in, so as long as she’s running on well at the end, I’ll be happy. “She’s been effective over 1200m before fresh, but once again, there are a couple of really nice races for her later on the season so this is good starting point. “Physically, mentally and fitness-wise, she’s reasonably forward.” Already making his presence felt this term has been Battle Secret, the seven-year-old going back-to-back in Rating 75 contests through August. “He’s been going super, he’s another horse that can come back from injury and is in a really purple patch of form,” Thurlow said. “We couldn’t ask any more of him and he’s done well since he raced, he doesn’t mind a bit of water around so we’re really happy. “He’s got a bit of weight to carry and it’s a step-up from what he’s been racing against, but we can’t fault him.” To be ridden by Johnathan Parkes, Battle Secret will contest the Nufarm/Property Brokers 2040, while Kelly Myers will take the ride aboard progressive galloper Frank The Tank in the CR Grace LTD/Waterforce 1340m earlier on the card. An imposing son of Burgundy, Frank The Tank won three races in his opening season on the track as a four-year-old. “He had a really good season last year, it probably tapered off a little bit in his last couple of runs and we weren’t sure why,” Thurlow said. “But he’s had a nice break, come back, and had a nice jump-out and trial to prepare. He’s really pleased us with the way he’s performed in both. “He’s drawn wide, but he’s got a very good rider in Kelly, so he’ll probably get back and we expect him to be running on too. I think he can go a good race though. “He’s a horse that’s had a couple of wind issues, so whether he can get over ground I’m not sure. A mile will be his friend when he pushes on a bit, but we’re not sure whether he’ll get a 2000m, we could give that a try this time around.” Completing Thurlow’s contingent will be Crunchie Boy in the Manawatu Toyota/John Turkington Forestry 1200, and Wire Rope on debut in the Treadwell Gordon/Marsh Insurance Brokers MDN 3YO 1200. “Wire Rope trialled again today (Wednesday) because he was a bit naughty in his first start at Woodville, he was a bit like a little schoolboy,” Thurlow said. “We were really happy with him today, he was settled and he is a sensible horse. I’m not sure what happened to him in the first start, but that can happen with young horses and that’s just one of those things. “I’m looking forward to him running, he’s quite a progressive horse. “Crunchie Boy is a head-scratcher, we thought he was going to be a very good horse and he’s just been one of those types that hasn’t quite done it. “We’ve tried lots of different things with him, so you just have to see what version of him turns up on Saturday. I’ve stopped predicting what he may do at this point.” View the full article

Brave Star seals a Francis Lui three-timer at Happy Valley. Francis Lui accelerated his bid for successive Hong Kong trainers’ championships with a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as Lyle Hewitson and Karis Teetan slotted doubles. Lui’s title defence gathered impetus with Sweet Briar, Forever Glorious and Brave Star’s victories to vault into second place in the standings with four wins behind Danny Shum, who also has four wins but leads overall with more minor placings. “It’s surprised me, to have a few winners. Brave Star likes to run fresh, Sweet Briar was dropping in class and Forever Glorious is an honest horse, but he needs the situation to suit. Hopefully, I can keep going,” Lui said. While Lui took training honours, Michael Chang claimed the evening’s feature with Woodfire Bro, who was ridden brilliantly by Keith Yeung. “You cannot believe this, I did not think he could win,” Chang said after Yeung drove Woodfire Bro, now a six-time winner from 24 starts, past Flamingo Trillion and Red Hare King to give Chang and Yeung their first victories of the season. Lyle Hewitson attributes a solid start to the 2024/25 Hong Kong season to a brief riding stint in Australia during the summer break after the South African posted a double. Hewitson had 26 mounts in Australia, riding three winners in Victoria, before returning to Hong Kong, where last season he slotted 40 wins to finish eighth in the jockeys’ championship behind seven-time champion Zac Purton. With a race-to-race double aboard Manfred Man’s Golden Luck and Lui’s Sweet Briar, Hewitson’s off-season cameo is proving beneficial. “I had no stress coming back regards to my weight, so I had a clear mind getting back into track work and, of course, I had a base fitness there already,” Hewitson said of the Australian foray. “Having your eye in, too, really works. “I’m only on three winners so far but last meeting I had three seconds, a third and a fourth and was always in the money. So, it’s proving fruitful and hopefully a springboard for the rest of the season.” A HK$3.2 million purchase at the 2024 Hong Kong International Sale, Perfect General swept to victory for Caspar Fownes and Hugh Bowman. “He’s a nice horse, he showed that with his run getting beat down the straight 1000 (last season) and he came through the summer break very nicely and his work was good leading into this race,” Fownes said. By Zoustar out of Pins mare Honey Rider, Perfect General surged to the lead under Bowman and eventually fended off Chateauneuf by a neck in 1:09.56. “I decided to run him at Happy Valley and bring him for some experience for a young horse, so it was good – I’m glad we got a winning result. He relaxed when he got to the front and he’s not a one-style horse,” he said. “We felt today’s race, looking at the competitors, we thought we had a chance to cross and get to the rail, so I used that for my advantage but, going forward, I think this horse can be ridden anywhere. He’s quite versatile and he’s quite nice.” Runner-up in last season’s jockeys’ championship to Purton (130) with 86 victories, Karis Teetan fired into action with a brace, landing his first win of this campaign with veteran Happy Tango’s narrow success for Me Tsui. “I can’t complain, to be honest – it’s just Hong Kong and I just had to keep my head high and just keep on working,” Teetan said of a frustrating start. “Happy Tango is a tough, old 1000-metre horse and I’m just grateful to Me Tsui and his owners for letting me ride the horse with topweight (135lb) and he dug in nicely, the horse, and got his head down at the right time.” The Mauritian quickly followed up with success on David Hayes-trained Star Contact. By Star Turn, Star Contact has won four times over the course and distance. Andrea Atzeni broke through for his win of the term with Forever Glorious’ short-head win for Lui. “It’s always nice to get the monkey off your back,” Atzeni said. “I had a few seconds tonight – I knew I had decent rides coming into the meeting tonight – but you need a bit of luck. It’s nice to get that first win.” Brave Star provided Lui with the third leg of his treble under Vincent Ho. Horse racing news View the full article

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A colt by Not This Time led the initial Book 5 session of the Keeneland September Sale in Lexington Wednesday. Consigned by his breeder Woods Edge Farm, Hip 3027 was purchased for $350,000 by bloodstock agent Justin Casse, purchasing on behalf of an undisclosed client. “He is a lovely colt,” said Casse. “He was spotted well in the latter part of the sale by one of the best consignors out there, Peter O'Callaghan. His pedigree stood out. You weren't going to run into many pedigree like that at this stage and the physical held its own. We were happy to give it a whirl.” As for the price, he added, “When you talk about a stallion who's last stud fee was $150,000, I think the price makes sense.” The Apr. 13 foal is out of the unraced Cape Town mare Running Creek, a half-sister to Grade III winner He Loves Me (Not For Love) and MSW and GSP For Kisses (Not For Love). The 20-year-old mare is already responsible for full-sibling Grade III winner Easy Time, dual stakes winner Softly Lit (Latent Heat), in addition to multiple stakes placed Venice Queen (Latent Heat). “Sometimes when you run into pedigrees like that this late in the sale, there are problems with vetting or physical,” explained Casse. “But this one was right on target with what we'd hope.” Through nine session of the September sale, three yearlings by Not This Time brought seven figures–Hip 286 ($1.3 million), Hip 324 ($1,150,000) and Hip 238 ($1 million). “Not This Time has always been on my radar,” said Casse. “I bought a few of them over the years and we've had a little bit of success with them. I was really happy with what I saw here. I thought he held is own in regards to what I saw in earlier books.” Late in the sale, a colt by Daredevil brought $200,000 from Pin Oak Stud. Consigned by Gainesway, Hip 3213 is out of unraced Come Follow Me (Eskendereya), a half-sister to Grade I winners Majestic Harbor (Rockport Harbor) and Danza (Street Boss). A pair of colts brought $190,000, the third highest price of the session. Hip 2833, by Jimmy Creed out of El Haseena, went to FMQ Stables, while Hip 3060, by Violence out of Starlite Starbrite, was purchased by agent Barry Berkelhammer. The former was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, while the latter was offered by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. “I think it's tough,” remarked Casse when asked about the yearling market. “If you're a buyer it's hard to get the ones you want. I brought three and sold all of them, but I think as a buyer, coveting the higher end stuff, or what I perceive to be the higher end, it's been a difficult task. But I think for what's left to sell, I think you'd feel good if you had something nice to sell.” On Wednesday's opening Book 5 session, a total of 308 yearlings were sold through the ring for gross receipts of $13,744,000, up 2.34% from 2023. Average dipped 1% to $44,623, while media ticked up 4.48% to $35,000 over one year ago. Gross through nine sessions rose 4.44% to $396,213,500 for 2048 sold, with average rising 7.24% to $193,464. Median increased 10% to $110,000. RNAs for Wednesday's session dropped significantly, down from 60 last year to 49 this term, while showing an 11.41% increase (674) from 2023 (605). The sale continues Thursday, with bidding commencing at 10a.m. The post Casse Lands $350K Not This Time Colt in Book 5 Opener at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Kirstin Green is due a change of trotting luck at Winton on Thursday. The trainer-driver links up with Emily in race 6, the Hospitality Options Available 021351499 Handicap Trot, after the mare went to the line hard held in her stable debut after shifting south over the winter. Green’s stable star Fiery Bandito copped even worse luck when wiped out on the first bend in his spring debut at Addington recently. So don’t be surprised if luck is taken out of the equation when Blair Orange takes the reins behind Emily in her second attempt for Green at Winton. “She was first up for us last start and I didn’t want to go out there and lead all of the way,” Green said. “She was unlucky but she’s fitter for that run and I have been happy with her work since.” “Being off the front, the race is set up pretty well for her.” “She should be able to step and run them in front this week, with that run under her belt.” Green takes the reins behind another of her team in the same race in Burning Love. Though the mare ran third in her last start, it was just a fair run and she is likely to need to bring more in Thursday’s harder field. “I thought she would win another one pretty quick but it is taking her a bit longer.” “I have kept her fresh this week to try to get a bit of her speed back, it is a bit of trial and error with her.” Green starts two horses in a strong maiden race, the Supporting Blue September Mobile Pace, in Miki Cohen and Jayar Mac. Both went excellent races in their latest outings at Ascot Park, though they look to be taking on stiffer competition this week. With Miki Cohen in barrier 1 and Jayar Mac also in a sweet spot in barrier 4, Green thinks there is little between the pair. “Miki Cohen has a better draw this week which should help, he has been a tricky horse so you can’t really be too confident with him.” “But if he goes as well as he did last week he would be a chance.” “I can’t really pick one of them, they are pretty even and I think it will come down to who gets the better run.” “Jayar Mac went super last week he would have to be a chance too.” “It does look like a handy field, so it won’t be easy.” Northview Sweet looks a realistic hope for Green in race 1, the Monica Toretto Photography Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace, despite an early error in her stable debut at Ascot Park last week. The trainer has made gear changes and is expecting an improved performance at Winton. As for Green’s stable star in Fiery Bandito, the trotter will be seen in handicap races at Addington in the near future. Fiery Bandito returned to Southland after his luckless fresh up run, but will soon be heading north again. View the full article

by Tim Wilkin, courtesy Wednesday's Pennsylvania Derby & Cotillion News The echoes that bounced off the rafters at Saratoga Race Course last month are still fresh in the mind of Brian Hernandez, Jr. The 38-year-old jockey can still hear the noise as he rode Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) to a heart-pounding second–beaten by a head–behind Fierceness (City of Light) in the GI Travers Stakes. Thorpedo Anna's bid to become the first filly to win the Travers in 109 years came up just short. Now, the page has turned to Parx Racing and Thorpedo Anna will be the headliner in the $1-million GI Cotillion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Hernandez is more than happy to be along for the ride again. “She gave me a lot (in the Travers)” Hernandez said, “but I don't think we got to the bottom of her. She wasn't tired after that race. She still thinks she won. That's encouraging.” Thorpedo Anna, trained by Kenny McPeek and owned by Nader Alaali, Mark Edwards, Judy Hicks and Sherri McPeek's Magdalena Racing was made the 4-5 morning-line favorite in the Cotillion by Parx Director of Racing and Racing Secretary David Osojnak. She is undefeated in four starts this year against fillies, winning those by a combined 18 3/4 lengths. Hernandez has been aboard for all of them, three of the races being Grade 1s. Earlier this year, Hernandez became the ninth jockey in history to win the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Kentucky Oaks in the same year. He won the Derby with Mystik Dan (Goldencents), who is also trained by McPeek. “She has gotten so popular after her summer at Saratoga,” Hernandez said. “The crazy thing about this year is that I rode the Kentucky Derby winner, and no one is talking about him. It's all about Thorpedo Anna. She has taken the spotlight.” She will certainly have the spotlight at Parx. Hernandez, who rides regularly in Kentucky, won the 2004 Eclipse Award for outstanding apprentice jockey. He is the all-time leading rider at Kentucky Downs and is annually near the top of the list at Churchill Downs. In 2012, he won the GI Breeders' Cup Classic with Fort Larned, but it wasn't until this spring that he was vaulted into the national spotlight. And he has embraced that. “Winning the Breeders' Cup is a huge, huge accomplishment,” he said. “And we have had some good years, but it goes to a different stratosphere when you win the Kentucky Derby. It definitely puts you on the radar.” Having the best filly in the land as a partner sure doesn't hurt, either. Hernandez expects that Thorpedo Anna will be just as regaled at Parx as she was in Saratoga this summer and Kentucky this spring. “That has made this so much more fun,” Hernandez said. “Over the summer, she had the fan base and there were hats and posters. She knows she is special. She is the big horse in the barn. When horses get good like she has, they understand how good they are. She doesn't know she's a filly. She just knows she is all racehorse. We are really looking forward to the rest of the year.” The post Hernandez Enjoying the Ride with Cotillion Favorite Thorpedo Anna appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

8th-Churchill Downs, $134,000, Alw (NW2X), Opt. Clm ($125,000), 9-18, 3yo, 6f, 1:08.98, ft, 3/4 length. BILLAL (c, 3, Street Sense–Bambalina, by Bernardini), third in a June 8 Saratoga allowance that produced three next-out winners, filled the same spot, but was well-beaten behind future GI H. Allen Jerkens Stakes hero Domestic Product (Practical Joke) in the July 6 GIII Dwyer Stakes. Most recently runner-up in Spa allowance company Aug. 4, Billal was nominated to this Saturday's GII Gallant Bob Stakes, but connections opted for this softer test and he was sent off as the 9-5 pick to snap a four-race skid. One of the first away, the $725,000 Keeneland September yearling was content to drift back through the field to sit in the second flight of horses into the turn. Traveling sweetly on the back of the leaders nearing the stretch, he muscled his way into daylight about three-sixteenths from home, opened a clear advantage and held off 25-1 Banjo Chris (Constitution) by three-parts of a length. Save the Trees (Preservationist), fourth in the Dwyer and an Ellis allowance winner Aug. 19, rounded out the triple. A daughter of Eclipse Award winner Perfect Sting (Red Ransom)–dam of GSW Smart Sting (Smart Strike)–Bambalina was purchased by Repole Stable for $270,000 with this colt in utero at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale and visited Repole's Uncle Mo on three straight occasions. The mare produced a colt in 2022, while her yearling colt just sold to Harold Lerner for $160,000 at KEESEP. She delivered yet another colt this term and was sent to Curlin for her 2025 produce. The cross of Street Sense over Bernardini is responsible for 32 winners from 41 starters, including the fifth stakes winner bred on the cross, GIII Pocahontas Stakes heroine La Cara. Sales history: $725,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: GSP, 11-3-1-4, $298,793. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Kaleem Shah Inc; B-Repole Stables (KY); T-William I Mott. —ALC #7 Billal scores in R8 at @churchilldowns for trainer Bill Mott with @tyler_gaff aboard! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/RSXYJs0RHQ — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 18, 2024 The post Street Sense’s Billal An Impressive Allowance Winner at Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Southwell, England, is expecting an outbreak of City of Troy fever Sept. 20 when more than 1,500 racing fans are expected to take advantage of the free entry to catch a glimpse of the highest-rated turf horse in the world.View the full article

Superstar filly Thorpedo Anna, fresh off her near triumph against the boys in the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1), is back against females Sept. 21 in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a Tattersalls October Book 1 topper. 17.40 Naas, Debutantes, €18,000, 2yo, 7fT GALVESTON (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is a big deal debuting at a track that Aidan O'Brien favours, being the Coolmore partners and Peter Brant's 2million gns Tattersalls October Book 1 topper. Out of a full-sister to Lemon Drop Kid's class acts Cannock Chase and Pisco Sour and half to the G1 Irish Oaks, G1 Prix Vermeille and G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes heroine Star Catcher (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), he encounters Mark Dobbin's Washington Street (Ire) (Earthlight {Ire}), the Ger Lyons-trained €300,000 top-priced colt at the Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up, and the Niarchos Family's Edge Of Seventeen (Ire) (Circus Maximus {Ire}), a Jessica Harrington-trained half-sister to the same connections' G1 Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Albigna (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}). 14.55 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, c/g, 5f 205yT MISSISSIPPI RIVER (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is another significant runner for Ballydoyle on this informative card, being their 850,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 investment owned by the Coolmore partners and Peter Brant. He is the sixth foal out of the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Cursory Glance (Distorted Humor) whose two black-type performers so far include the listed-winning and group-placed filly Voodoo Queen (GB) (Frankel {GB}). The post Ballydoyle’s 2-Million Frankel Book 1 Topper Starts At Naas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Today 19th September in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 58 mins ago Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | September 19, 2024 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, September 19. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Danny Shum has a BMW Hong Kong Derby Feeling with Helene Helene Feeling has swiftly garnered a strong set of Hong Kong Derby credentials and trainer Danny Shum is hopeful he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Cork chasing overdue Stakes success Talented mare Cork will return to stakes company on Saturday afternoon in the Group 3 Metric Mile (1600m) at Awapuni … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Lucrative bonus announced for 2000 Guineas A $100,000 bonus will be rewarded to the owners of the first three placegetters in the Group 1 New Zealand … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Lismore Cup Day tips, odds & quaddie | Thursday, September 21 HorseBetting brings you free tips and value picks for Lismore Cup Day, which kicks off at 12:50pm AEST on Thursday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Cranbourne Thursday racing tips & quaddie | September 21, 2023 Racing heads to Cranbourne on Thursday afternoon for a nine-race card. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and free quaddie tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Gold Trip assigned top weight for Melbourne, Caulfield Cups On Tuesday morning, Racing Victoria’s Head of Handicapping David Hegan revealed the weights for the 2023 Melbourne Cup and 2023 … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Golden Rose favourite draws tricky barrier A field of 13 three-year-olds are set to do battle in Saturday afternoon’s Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Dick Leech cleans up at Top End Racing Awards 2023 Not only did Write Your Name claim the Horse of the Year award, but the Darwin Cup winner was also … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 19, 2023 Three 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 Warracknabeal betting tips & quaddie | Tuesday, September 20 Horsham Racecourse is scheduled to host an eight-race program on Tuesday afternoon. Horsebetting’s Victorian form expert presents his best bets … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Dryden won’t leave ACT, takes aim at “economic terrorists” Greens Canberra trainer Keith Dryden has promised to fight the ACT Greens until his last breath, as the community he cherishes … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Angus Chung posts first Hong Kong win as Purton and Teetan shine Angus Chung extended Hong Kong’s recent chapter of breakthrough success, delivering on the reputation he built during a successful Australian … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Famous colours in upset Great Northern Hurdle victory An aggressive Hamish McNeill ride laid the platform for an upset as shot Abu Dhabi carried a set of famous … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Never say die Kiddo wins Great Northern Kiddo, a horse written off all of four years ago and recently on the verge of retirement, completed what can … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 19, 2022 Two horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bary savours Mav’s Aussie Group One success Hawke’s Bay trainer John Bary was proud as punch watching on from afar as his former three-time Group One winning … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Horsham betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 20/09/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Horsham racing preview for Monday, September 20, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 19, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees seven meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sunshine Coast tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Sunday, 19/9/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Sunshine Coast races held on Sunday, September 19 2021. See all the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, September 19 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the Ballarat meeting on Sunday, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Art De Triomphe caps magical hour for Go Racing syndicates Albert Bosma’s Go Racing syndicates enjoyed one of their finest hours on Saturday when they celebrated three separate victories including … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Atishu books Epsom berth Former New Zealander Atishu will attempt to follow the path blazed by Probabeel last year and claim the Bill Ritchie-Epsom … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Rails run aids Bellacontte to land Gold Trail Rider Sarah Macnab produced a gem of a ride as she guided under-rated filly Bellacontte to a thrilling victory in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Callsign Mav defends Group One title Gritty local galloper Callsign Mav had to call on all his undoubted talent as he took out his second Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Wakari upsets favourites at Hastings Awapuni galloper Wakari upset all predictions when he held out hot favourite I Wish I Win to take out the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Drops Of God return fuels Moreira optimism Joao Moreira is confident Drops Of God, leading contender in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1200m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Behemoth Carries Big Weight To Group 1 Victory South Australian Behemoth made it successive Group One wins when he took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, prompting connections … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bridge Says Legend The Best He Has Trained Les Bridge has trained several star horses during his 60-year career but he regards Classique Legend as the best of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Caulfield Cup On Order For Emerging Stayer Lightly-raced stayer Orderofthegarter has won his way into the Caulfield Cup with an impressive performance in the Naturalism Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago By George, Kolding Back In Winner’s Stall Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his epic record in Group One mile races at Randwick, winning the George Main … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Walker Not Surprised By Odeum’s Victory Michael Walker said Mick Price didn’t take him seriously when he said Odeum could have won her previous start bar … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kerrin McEvoy Breaks Duck Aboard Probabeel New Zealand mare Probabeel has booked her spot in the Group One Epsom Handicap with a polished victory in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Counsel Victoria Derby-Bound After Win The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable hope they have unveiled a Victoria Derby contender in Wise Counsel, who took … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Unbeaten It’s Me New Kosciuszko Favourite The Brett Cavanough-trained It’s Me has maintained her perfect record with a brilliant win at Randwick to firm into favouritism … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Lakeshore Eagle shoots for four in hot Sha Tin feature Lakeshore Eagle soared to a hat-trick of wins at the end of last season and this Sunday (20 September) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Extending wins for Bruce Purcell at Sale Extending has given Bruce Purcell his first winner since the trainer was in a coma following an accident at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Morendi ride caps busy week for Cahill Jockey Michael Cahill will cap a busy week when he rides veteran Morendi in the Makers Mark Handicap at Eagle … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Long Jack out to press Derby claims Long Jack gets the chance to press his Victoria Derby claims when he has his second Australian start in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Precautionary scope rules out Self Sense Self Sense will miss the MRC Foundation Cup but trainer David Brideoake does not expect it to interfere with his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Spring racing fashion trends back to 80s Eighties-inspired looks including puffy sleeves and bright colours are set to trend this spring racing season … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Qld trainers upset at photo decision Queensland trainers have asked for a compensation system to cover decisions such as overturning a photo finish months after the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Clark happy to Flit in for Tea Rose ride Jockey Tim Clark believes Libertini is vulnerable in the Tea Rose Stakes and his pick-up ride Flit could be the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Beauty Bolt ready for Caulfield challenge Unbeaten Beauty Bolt rises from restricted country grade races to stakes level in her city debut at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Everest Carnival launches in Sydney style The Everest Carnival has officially launched at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse in the new Pony Palms precinct before it opens to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Santa Ana Lane scratched from The Shorts Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane has been scratched from The Shorts because of a heavy track … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ex-apprentice remains in coma after fall Stephen Brown Jr has cracked ribs, a crack in his neck and a punctured lung along with head injuries following … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Another Group 1 chance for Avilius in George Main Avilius gets his chance for another Group One win when he runs in the George Main Stakes on what will … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Track to determine if Pierata runs Sydney’s weather could have a significant impact on The Shorts with several key Everest horses in doubt, including Pierata … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Godolphin with two Rupert Clarke chances Deprive will face his first Group One test in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in which one of his rivals … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sir Rupert Clarke first-up for Madison County The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Madison County will have his first hit-out of the spring when he steps out … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Trifolium on a trail for gold Marton trainer Fraser Auret has a lot of time for three-year-old filly Trifolium and is looking forward to watching her … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Campbell Rawiller set for his riding debut Apprentice Campbell Rawiller, son of multiple Group One-winning jockey Nash Rawiller, is set to make his race riding debut at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Charles Road set to relish step up in distance A return to middle distance racing has Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott confident that Charles Road can produce … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney weather casts a cloud of doubt over Te Akau runners Torrential rain in Sydney has put doubts over whether trainer Jamie Richards will start quality gallopers Probabeel and Avantage in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Reckless Choice on Magic Millions path Improving gelding Reckless Choice can justify a Magic Millions Trophy campaign when he steps up to 1800m at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ex-apprentice seriously ill after fall Stephen Brown Jr has cracked ribs, a crack in his neck and a punctured lung following a Wangaratta trackwork fall … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Numbers favour Lees breaking Cup hoodoo In-form stayer Our Candidate will lead the charge for local trainer Kris Lees when he chases an elusive Newcastle Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Team Edmonds solving problems The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership seems to have found the key to one problem and are now keen … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pippie bids for four straight at Caulfield The Chris and John Meagher-trained Pippie will bid to extend her winning sequence to four when she runs in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Melbourne trip off for two Japanese horses Japanese horses Meiner Wunsch and Meiner Fanrong will not make the trip to Melbourne for the spring carnival … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Richard Litt after first Eagle Farm winner Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt is chasing his first Brisbane winner with former Godolphin horse Morton’s Fork at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dunn still has hopes of Kosciuszko place Trainer Matt Dunn hopes either of his Eagle Farm runners La Scopa or Snitz can still get a place in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Santa Ana Lane in doubt for Shorts Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is doubtful to run in The Shorts at Randwick because of a heavy … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Premier trainer Darren Weir fined $5000 Trainer Darren Weir has been fined $5000 after stewards found seven horses who ran in jump-outs at Ballarat were not … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ex-UK jumper stays unbeaten in Australia English import High Bridge has added to a promising start to his Australian career with another impressive win at Warwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tavirun follows a well-worn stable path Victorian-trained three-year-old Tavirun is scheduled to head north to Sydney for the Gloaming Stakes on a path towards Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gollan’s Doomben double sparks title chase Trainer Tony Gollan has had an early Doomben double as he climbs back up the premiership ladder chasing his sixth … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago NZ mare to make Aussie debut at Caulfield Carnival, a new addition to the Russell and Scott Cameron stable, is set to have her first outing for the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brenton Avdulla chases a Group One return Brenton Avdulla makes his return to Sydney Saturday racing at Rosehill where his rides include the speedy Jonker in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Strong hand for Godolphin in Rupert Clarke Godolphin will have three chances in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes with Home Of The Brave, Osborne Bulls and international … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Otaki pair to relish Hastings mile Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will have two strong chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chautauqua entered for Flemington jump-out A bid to have Chautauqua return to racing is expected to take another step in a Flemington jump-out … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brave Smash unlikely for Premiere Stakes The Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley is looming as the most likely short-term target for Brave Smash as he prepares … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kris Lees duo impress in Newcastle trial In Her Time has rounded out preparations for her return in the Premiere Stakes with a barrier trial against stablemate … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Price trying to beat ballot in Naturalism The winner of the Naturalism Stakes at Caulfield will earn an exemption from the Caulfield Cup ballot … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Murphy to ring the Bel at Sunshine Coast Bel Burgess will be out to maintain trainer David Murphy’s purple patch of form at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ef Troop set to continue spring campaign Talented Ef Troop is set to continue his spring campaign but stablemate Outback Barbie is in the spelling paddock … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Carnival to make Australian debut Group 3-winning mare Carnival has recently joined the Flemington stable of Russell and Scott Cameron and is set to make … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alexander close to a return at Caulfield Having had his stables quarantined following a strangles outbreak, trainer Archie Alexander nears a racing return after accepting with two … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Capacity field for G1 Rupert Clarke Stakes International visitor Jungle Cat is among a capacity field of 15 plus four emergencies for the Group One Sir Rupert … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Poet’s Word sidelined by injury Dual Group One winner Poet’s Word has suffered an injury setback and will not be seen in action again this … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Get Ya Kicks delivers remarkable form reversal at Wangaratta A STUNNING “accidental” performance from six-year-old Get Ya Kicks has boosted the hopes of trainer James Fraser that a return … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bjorn Baker ponders Bonny O’Reilly options Trainer Bjorn Baker will make a call on which race classy mare Bonny O’Reilly attempts at Rosehill after the barrier … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Pakenham quaddie tips and specials for Thursday, September 21 TWO quaddies in a week? 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To complement our Tuesday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Brave Smash likely to start at Caulfield The ATC’s Everest representative Brave Smash is likely to have his final lead-up to the $10 million sprint in a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainers warned of cobalt levels in feed Racing NSW stewards have issued a warning to trainers about excessive levels of cobalt in some horse feed … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Patient approach awaits in-form Madam Stryker TRAINER Mick Sell is set to take a “wait and see” approach after his four-year-old Madam Stryker made it two … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Newitt prepared for trip home to Tasmania Craig Newitt is looking forward to returning to Tasmania after spending his adult life in Melbourne as one of Victoria’s … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Champagne Cuddles fast-tracked to Rose Champagne Cuddles’ Group One debut has been brought forward and she will back up in the Golden Rose seven days … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Super Snob’s sights on the city after commanding win TRAINER Peter Morgan believes there is improvement to come from promising filly Super Snob after a strong win in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Armidale meeting called off An irrigation malfunction has forced officials to call off racing at Armidale with a section of the track unsafe … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Abbey Marie chases Cup start in Naturalism Abbey Marie will be trying to gain a guaranteed berth in the Caulfield Cup when she lines up in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Memento out to win maiden at Warwick Farm Group-placed three-year-old filly Memento will line up at Warwick Farm trying to shed her maiden status … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Can Chocante keep G1 glory all in the family? AUSTRALIAN jockey Corey Brown enjoyed one of his finest moments in racing when he guided Shocking to victory in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Menari draws barrier 11 of 14 in Rose Favourite Menari has drawn barrier 11 of 14 in the $1 million Golden Rose at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Caulfield Cup berth up for grabs A guaranteed start in the Caulfield Cup is up for grabs for the winner of the Naturalism Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago First Seal on Golden comeback Trainer John Thompson is looking to First Seal to re-assert herself in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago ATC chairman Michael Crismale retires Australian Turf Club chairman Michael Crismale will step down from his duties at the club to concentrate on other interests … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tough test for The Bandit in Underwood A track gallop will determine which race The Bandit contests at Caulfield with trainer John Sadler favouring the Underwood Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chaquinta gets chance for black-type glory From picnic winner to dominant midweek performer, Chaquinta now gets the chance to add black-type to her meteoric rise … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jameka penalised following Naturalism win Racing Victoria handicapper Greg Carpenter has taken the chance to re-handicap Jameka following her Naturalism Stakes win at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vet has to give evidence at cobalt appeals A vet has lost a bid to avoid being a witness at Victorian trainers’ Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh’s cobalt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chauffeur drives to line in 2yo trials Some expensive horse flesh has been on display in the first official two-year-old trials of the season at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Unwell vet to appear at cobalt appeal A vet who denies supplying bottles containing a substance called vitamin complex has been called to give evidence in two … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago First Seal on Golden comeback Trainer John Thompson is looking to First Seal to re-assert herself in the Golden Pendant at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Warwick Farm quaddie form and tips, Wednesday September 19 THE recent rain throughout the Sydney area has done wonders for the Warwick Farm meeting this Wednesday as the abandonment … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tendon injury ends Berisha’s Cup quest Berisha’s Caulfield Cup hopes are over with the gelding suffering a tendon injury which will keep him off the track … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Xtravagant heading to Sir Rupert Clarke After pleasing co-trainer Stephen Autridge and jockey Damien Oliver in a Cranbourne barrier trial Xtravagant is set to run in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago The Quarterback wins Cranbourne trial The Quarterback has scored an easy win in a Cranbourne barrier trial as he prepares for his spring return at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Brisbane trainer looking at Sydney money Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster is looking to Sydney with her stable stars, attracted by the increased prize money … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Xtravagant back for Group One at Caulfield Despite finishing out of the placings in a trial at Cranbourne plans are for Xtravagant to press ahead to Sir … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago TAB suspends Caulfield Guineas market The TAB has suspended its market on the Caulfield Guineas with favourite Astern ruled out of the Prelude … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Unwell vet in spotlight at cobalt appeal Victorian trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh will testify as they appeal against their cobalt disqualifications … Read More View the full article

It's early, but maybe not too early to start dreaming of the GI Kentucky Derby. At least it's not for owner Richard Rigney. Rigney is the owner of 'TDN Rising Star' Jonathan's Way (Vekoma), the winner of last Saturday's GIII Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs, the first of many races that award Derby points to the top five finishers. Making his second career start after overcoming trouble to win a maiden at Saratoga, Jonathan's Way was an impressive winner, suggesting there could be bigger and better triumphs in his future. To discuss Jonathan's Way and the recent success his stable has had, Rigney was this week's guest on the TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented by Keeneland. So does he already have a case of Derby Fever? “Absolutely,” he said. “I had Derby Fever about a year ago with this horse. So I'm real excited about him. He's quite a horse. The horse was purchased as a weanling by John Moynihan in the November sale at Keeneland. While we've always liked the horse, we were at one time considering maybe doing some pinhooking, selling him as a yearling or maybe at a 2-year-old sale. But this was such a nice physical for us that we decided that there was no way that we were going to put the horse up for sale, which is actually kind of unusual for us.” Rigney did not get off to a good start in this business. With Phil Bauer as his private trainer, he launched Rigney Racing LLC in 2013. In the first four years of its existence Rigney won only 17 races. In 2023, Rigney won 33 races with earnings of $3,924,319, and now the stable includes one of the most highly-regarded 2-year-olds in the game. Rigney said the turnaround came when he hired bloodstock agent John Moynihan to pick out his horses at the sales. “John's made a world of a difference,” Rigney said. “When I was starting in this business and when Phil and I went out together, I figured I was a successful business man, with a successful business. I make flavors [for liquor] and I've done well. I've been doing this for 30-some-odd-years and I've never had a salesperson working for my business. I figured I could do just as well in the racing business. But Phil and I were just miserable about picking horses. We were terrible. “When it comes to adding John to the team, I felt a little bit bad about it at first because I was a little concerned that it was going to diminish my value as part of the Rigney Racing. Here's this guy who's going to take over and be in charge of picking out our yearlings. But it was the best thing that ever happened. John can really pick out an athlete.” Bauer, of course deserves credit, as well. A former assistant to Kenny McPeek, he has blossomed as Rigney's private trainer. “Phil and I, we have very similar personalities,” Rigney said. “So it was easy for us to be close friends. I thought that I wouldn't mind growing this business, but if I'm going to grow this business I would like to do it with you, Phil. So he agreed to come to work for me. We had some rough years at first. This business can be really difficult. Our first five years we were doing terrible and I was getting phone calls from other trainers asking if I'd let Phil go and hire them. I never would have done that. I will always be with Phil.” In our breeding spotlight section, we looked at the WinStar stallion Independence Hall. TDN European Editor Emma Berry gave an overview of the major upcoming yearling sales in Europe in the 'News You Can Use' segment sponsored by Darley. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com and Darley, the team of Randy Moss, T.D. Thornton and Bill Finley reviewed the major races from last week and zeroed in on the four Grade I events offered at Woodbine. They also previewed the upcoming GI Pennsylvania Derby and GI Cotillion Stakes at Parx, and caught up with the latest news on the Keeneland September Sale. Click here to watch the Writers' Room and here to view the show as a podcast. The post Richard Rigney Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a deal that came about unexpectedly for Rodney Eckenrode's Equistar–the training and breeding operation east of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that stands Smarty Jones and Brody's Cause–GSW Zozos (by Munnings) will join the farm's stallion roster for 2025 with a stud fee of $2,500 in the offing. The dark bay who was bred and campaigned by Minnesotans Barry and Joni Butzow recently retired from trainer Brad Cox's shedrow after a career which began at three. Zozos's career highlights include a runner-up finish in the GII Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds and a 10th-place showing in the 2022 GI Kentucky Derby. The next season, the homebred won the Knicks Go Stakes and later the GIII Ack Ack Stakes–both at Churchill Downs. In May of this year, Zozos was third in the GI Churchill Downs Stakes, and finished his career over the summer with 15 starts, seven wins and over $1 million in earnings. Eckenrode, who has been on the hunt for a new stallion, heard from an agent friend of his that the 5-year-old was coming on the market. Zozos | Coady Photography “It normally can take a couple of years to find the right fit,” said Eckenrode. “This horse is really going to get people excited here in Pennsylvania and what he is going to do is really help the breed. That is always my focus regionally. The depth of the pedigree here and the Munnings connection were just a few of the reasons that we jumped at the chance.” The breeder acknowledged that with over 70% of races in the state drawn up as sprints, Zozos will make a fine addition because of the types of runners who Munnings already claims. Eckenrode believes that the Ashford Stud stallion has versatility in his blood to handle different surfaces. There is also the potential to be a break-out sire of sires in his own right, which to him only makes the argument stronger to bring Zozos to Equistar. “I've already spoken to a number of folks and they are really interested,” he said. “The number was right for us and setting the fee where we have will entice folks once the season starts.” The Butzows will retain a piece of Zozos's stallion rights according to Eckenrode. The post GSW Zozos Headed For Keystone Stud Duty At Equistar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article