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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. 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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 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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

The showmen are the backbone of the sales industry. From showing the horse to taking it to the ring, their hard work and knowledge are vital to every operation.View the full article

The son of Valiant Minister finished 1 1/2 lengths back in second in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Aug. 23. Prior to that, the colt was a distant third in the Saudi Derby (G3).View the full article

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Walmac Farm's 'TDN Rising Star' Locked (Gun Runner–Luna Rosa, by Malibu Moon), one of the early-book favorites for this spring's GI Kentucky Derby following an impressive win in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity and third-place finish as the favorite in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile last fall, could return to action in the GIII Perryville Stakes at Keeneland Oct. 19. Locked missed a pair of intended starts earlier this spring, including the GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park Mar. 2, and was subsequently taken out of training by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher due to a knee injury. “Locked was sidelined prior to the Fountain of Youth with a rare injury to a ligament at the back of his left knee,” Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners President & Founder Aron Wellman said. “Some of the most renowned vets had never seen this type of injury before, and thanks to Todd Pletcher and his staff for catching some ever so subtle occasional missteps Locked took intermittently, along with modern medical technology, we were able to identify the issue before it became a more serious problem. We gave Locked ample time to heal and Ian Brennan and his team did their usual first-class job rehabbing Locked at Stonestreet Farm in Ocala before he returned to Todd at Saratoga in early August.” Locked has posted six workouts at Pletcher's Saratoga base, including a pair of four-furlong breezes in :50 (9/23) and :49.49 (19/71) over the Oklahoma training track Sept. 8 and Sept. 15, respectively. “He most recently really stepped up his game with a pretty serious half-mile move with a big-time gallop-out,” Wellman said. “We never want to get too far ahead of ourselves, but we're on the brink of circling a comeback race target. Locked is a Grade I winner, but he's still eligible for a 2x allowance. Unfortunately, unless there's an extra put up in New York or Kentucky, none of the current allowance races are at the right time or the right distance, so we may have to get a bit creative. “Although we know he wants two turns and then some, a race like the Perryville going seven furlongs against 3-year-olds is on our radar. We'd love to have Locked primed for the Pegasus World Cup in January, so if we use the Perryville to get him going it puts the Cigar Mile or the Harlan's Holiday in play as next steps to accomplishing our goal of the Pegasus.” Wellman concluded, “Naturally, this all hinges on Locked's cooperation. We know he has the talent, so it will all boil down to executing the game plan, but for now, we're very pleased with his condition and progress.” Hailing from the third crop of leading young sire Gun Runner, Locked was produced by a winning half-sister to MGISW Gabby's Golden Gal (Medaglia d'Oro) and MGSW & GISP Always a Princess (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}). The Gun Runner/Malibu Moon cross is already responsible for GISW Sierra Leone and GSWs Shotgun Hottie and Runninsonofagun. Locked, a $425,000 Keeneland September yearling, is also bred similarly to MGISW and 'TDN Rising Star' Taiba (Gun Runner), who is out of a Flatter mare. The post Locked Gearing Up at Saratoga, Keeneland’s Perryville a Potential Comeback Target appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If you are wondering why your horse was disqualified in a New York Racing Association race, there's now a place to which you can turn.View the full article

3rd-BAQ, $90k, Msw, 3yo/up, 1 1/8mT, 2:09 p.m. ET GUN BARREL CITY (Frankel {GB}), whose world-class sire needs no introduction, is set to become the latest starter from Mrs McDougal (Medaglia d'Oro), twice a winner at the graded level and third in the GI Just A Game Stakes on the grass when conditioned by Chad Brown for Mr. & Mrs. William Warren. Steve Young went to a sales-topping $1.6 million on behalf of the Basses at the 2018 Keeneland January Sale and the mare has excelled in her second career, producing last year's GII Twilight Derby hero Seal Team to the cover of War Front. Second dam Distorted Passion (Distorted Humor) was a three-time stakes winner and two-times graded-stakes placed, while her dam Arianna's Passion (Unbridled's Song) was also a black-type winner. TJCIS PPs 9th-BAQ, $90k, Msw, 2yo, 6fT, 5:15 p.m. ET Celestine (Scat Daddy) defeated the aforementioned Mrs McDougal into third in the 2016 Just A Game and she is represented by the debuting SILENT DREAMER (Into Mischief) in the BAQ finale. Trainer to her elite-level score by Bill Mott, Celestine was knocked down to Moyglare Stud for $2.55 million at the 2016 Keeneland November Sale, the third-dearest price behind Unrivaled Belle and Secret Gesture (GB). Celestine is a half-sister to MSW Haunted Heroine (Ghostzapper), the dam of the versatile GSW Law Professor (Constitution); and to MSW Silent Sting (Silent Name {Jpn}). TJCIS PPs 5th-CD, $120k, Msw, 2yo, 6 1/2f, 6:56 p.m. ET ADMIRAL DENNIS (Constitution), a son of SW Gulf Coast (Union Rags), was purchased by Albaugh Family Stable for $425,0000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale. A grandson of GIII Bourbonette Oaks third Sweet Success (Candy Ride {Arg}), the Mar. 1 foal is a full-brother to a yearling colt that was purchased by Spendthrift Farm and Bregman Family Racing for $500,000 during the opening week at this year's KEESEP sale. TJCIS PPs The post Thursday Insights: Bass Homebred Packs a Pedigree Punch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Precise Timing, Alex Cruz, and Justin Evans were the big winners as Emerald Downs wrapped up its 29th season of live racing Sept. 15.View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/12/2024 Licensee: Robert James Gherardi, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Vet list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24. Date: 09/12/2024 Licensee: Bill Mott, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Flunixin–controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Authorize, who was euthanized after pulling up in a race at Aqueduct on 4/26/24. Read more on the story here. Pending ADMC Violations 09/18/2024, Christopher Fung, trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Clenbuterol–classed as a banned substance but permitted under tightly controlled circumstances–in a sample taken from Anointed King, who finished second at Finger Lakes on 8/20/24. 09/18/2024, Chris Englehart, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Hypnocurrency, who won at Finger Lakes on 7/30/24. 09/18/2024, Jesse Compton, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Cannabidiol (CBD)–controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Sisaway Now, who finished second at Prairie Meadows on 7/14/24. 09/16/2024, Dawn Fontenot, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Molly's Little Lue, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/10/24. 09/12/2024, Dr. Nicola Hardgrove, veterinarian: Provisional suspension for possession of Arsil–a banned substance–for an event dated 7/23/24. 09/12/2024, Joseph Davis, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone–controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Mr Discount, who won at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 7/6/24. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Delaware Park Jose Batista–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine Jonathan Lloyd–violation date Sept. 13; Three-day suspension, $500 fine Fresno Adrian Castellanos–violation date Sept. 13; Two-day suspension, $500 fine Hawthorne Travis Wales–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine Horseshoe Indianapolis Andres Ulloa–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine Los Alamitos Edwin Maldenado–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine Remington Park Rene Diaz–violation date Sept. 13; Two-day suspension, $500 fine Ezequiel Lara–violation date Sept. 13; One-day suspension, $250 fine Thistledown Angel Diaz–violation date Sept. 12; One-day suspension, $250 fine The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. California Los Alamitos Francisco Ramirez–violation date Sept. 15; Seven-day suspension, careless riding The post Weekly Rulings: Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Sept. 12-18 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The reputation of Yorkshire as the cradle of the Thoroughbred was reinforced through some of the key results of the Irish Champions Festival last weekend. Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) provided a reminder of the importance of his birthplace, the Reed family's Copgrove Hall Stud, where his broodmare sire, the Arc winner Peintre Celebre, had grazed as a youngster. His dam, the dual Group 2 winner La Pomme d'Amour (GB), a third-generation Guy Reed homebred, resides there still. Just a little farther south from Copgrove lives Deborah O'Brien, the breeder of treble Group 1 winner and star of the sprinting ranks, Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}). She may not keep her broodmares at home but as a resident of Goldsborough in North Yorkshire, O'Brien could hardly be closer to the roots of the Thoroughbred breed. It was at Goldsborough Hall that Captain Byerley stood his old war horse, The Byerley Turk, one of the three acknowledged foundation stallions. The Byerley Turk's male-line has all but petered out but he has nevertheless played an immensely significant role over the last three centuries in the development of the breed as we know it. O'Brien has now written her own chapter in the breeding history books, and it was one which she has carefully researched and painstakingly developed over four generations of Bradsell's female family. Members of that clan including Bradsell's dam Russian Punch (GB) (Archipenko) and his young sister by Oasis Dream (GB), are based at Bearstone Stud in Shropshire. “I must admit, the Byerley Turk's descendants haven't tended to mix well with my mares, despite the fact I would like to help out,” says O'Brien, who says that she “can hardly believe” that she is now associated with a horse such as Bradsell, whose roll of honour includes the King's Stand, Nunthorpe and Flying Five Stakes at the top level, plus the G2 Coventry Stakes. “Isn't he astonishing? He's absolutely marvellous. I love him to bits,” she adds. It was the Nunthorpe, in her home county, which gave the breeder the most pleasure, especially as she was invited into the parade ring beforehand by Oliver St Lawrence, who manages Victorious Racing for owner Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa. “Oliver was just so absolutely lovely,” she continues. “He said that we would be welcome to join them in the ring. And then of course, it was the celebrations afterwards, so it made it absolutely amazing. I actually got to touch Bradsell again. You know what it's like when you sell them young.” Bradsell had left O'Brien's ownership as a yearling, when sold through Bearstone for 12,000gns at Tattersalls. The following spring he was back in the ring, this time up at Doncaster, where he fetched £47,000 and joined the stable of Archie Watson. After his extraordinary nine-length win on debut at York a month later he changed hands again and, on his next start, became an important first Royal Ascot winner for his Bahraini owner. “It is a feature of the family that they all want to win, they all want to run. Some of them in a very limited way, but they all still try,” says O'Brien, and she would know, having bred his first three dams and raced them in her own colours, having first become involved in racehorse ownership through his fourth dam, Champenoise (GB) (Forzando {GB}). “He was bred to be quick. I've come to the conclusion, with the mare, that she's usually better with something speedy. She's got quite a lot of stamina in her own family. Archipenko was a mile-and-a-quarter horse, and she's got stamina back in the pedigree,” she says. Trained by James Given, Russian Punch, now 12, showed plenty of precocity herself, winning on debut at two in May and then twice more in her juvenile season, which ended with victory in the Listed Radley Stakes at Newbury. “I absolutely adore Russian Punch, because I lost her mother carrying the next foal. She'd only had two foals, and only one filly. So she was, and is, incredibly special,” she adds. “I got into the family originally as just a small partner in a share in Champenoise. Then she went to the sales, Michael Bell bought her, and we rolled in and joined into that partnership as well. And then she was sold for more than I could afford, went up to Ron Barr, who trained her, and I'd always said to them, 'If anything goes wrong, I'd love to have her back.' She got injured and I bought her back for the princely sum of a thousand pounds. “She bred me seven or eight winners, all very quick, but I wanted to improve each generation, if I could, within a reasonable budget. And, thank the Lord, I have managed to do exactly that. And, of course, every breeder's dream is to breed a stallion, isn't it?” That dream is doubtless close to being fulfilled as there are reportedly several offers in play for Bradsell when he graduates to his second career, which is hardly a surprise given his achievements to date. It hasn't all been plain sailing since Bradsell left the fold. His half-brother by Ulysses (Ire) fetched £150,000 at the yearling sales, but then Russian Punch lost her Twilight Son (GB) filly the following year and then had to be rested for a season. O'Brien does however have a special filly from the mare to spark a new dream. “She was conceived on Valentine's Day and born on our ruby wedding anniversary, so she's going nowhere, except to race of course, and she's already called Ruby Punch. Oasis Dream is a very good broodmare sire and she's a lovely specimen.” I just bumbled along quietly, and bred lots of winners, but not so that anybody really noticed me With Tasleet having been sold to stand in India, the mare is now in foal to another son of Showcasing (GB) in Soldier's Call (GB). It is a mating which has the Juddmonte full-sisters Hope (Ire) and Wemyss Bight (GB) on the top and bottom of the pedigree, a pattern which pleases the mathematician's eye of the breeder. “That was why I was doing it with Tasleet, to get that,” she says. “So I thought the closest thing I can do is use Soldier's Call. It's in the same place in the pedigree, and fingers crossed that might turn out to be good.” O'Brien admits that her broodmare band has “crept up to seven”, all of whom board at Bearstone, which she first visited when looking for a mate for Champenoise and decided upon Nureyev's son Tragic Role. “When I had spare time I'd go to the TBA library, which was my only resource at the time,” she says. “I think my interest in pedigrees grew a little from that, but also because I'm a mathematician by degree, and I just like the patterns and the thought process behind it. I don't follow any specific theories, but I just have a sort of gut feeling, looking at things, whether they're right or wrong, and I do go back about 10 or 12 generations. I don't use somebody to help me, I do it myself.” O'Brien continues, “I'm not hands-on with the horses, so that's really my big input. The plan: where they go, and why they go. “I believe in all of the mares. I believe they can all produce good horses, if I get it right. Sometimes, like with Champenoise, you have to develop the family before what's in the history comes out again. I thought the world of Archipenko and I was really upset when he died, because I had grand plans. I think, again, blood will out. It doesn't always do it for that individual, but it will come out somewhere else.” The careful planning has certainly been rewarding for the breeder, if not in the most obvious commercial sense. She says, “I am actually still slightly unbelieving of it, and completely overwhelmed, but he has undoubtedly changed my life. My social calendar suddenly erupted when Bradsell won the Coventry. Ascot do the breeders' lunch, which was absolutely amazing. For breeders to get acknowledged like that is fantastic. And then all the big studs invite you to all sorts of occasions, and I've never really thought about anything like that at all. I just bumbled along quietly, and bred lots of winners, but not so that anybody really noticed me.” The horse who made sure people did sit up and take notice was named after the “cocktail king” and inventor of the Russian Punch, Dick Bradsell. There was no particular fizz to the young colt, however, who is described by O'Brien as “uncomplicated”. She says, “He didn't stand out from the crowd but he had a lovely physique, and he got in the Somerville Sale that year. I thought he should net me 20,000, which would have been a profit, and he made 12,000, which wasn't. I still joke that I'm the only one that never made any money out of him. I think a lot of people passed over him because he wasn't big.” She has three yearlings heading to Book 3 of the October Sale in a few weeks, including a Mohaather (GB) filly out of Tawaasul (GB), a Ulysses half-sister to the Listed Rockingham Stakes winner Vintage Brut (GB), and a Mattmu (GB) colt from the same family. “The way the market is at the moment this year doesn't give huge confidence, but I hope they find good homes and go to good trainers. That's all I can really ask,” she says. “I owe a lot to Archie and Hollie [Doyle], because Bradsell ended up in the right place to be a good horse. I love seeing him and Hollie together. They're a pair of pocket rockets. “I always thought he'd make a nice sprinter, but I'm bowled over by how good he is. I'd been trying to breed a good horse, obviously, as we all do, and trying to find the pedigrees to do it, but you never know which way the genetic dice will roll.” The post Breeding Bradsell: ‘He has Undoubtedly Changed my Life’ 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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Group 1 winner Anmaat (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), who won the G2 Prix Dollar in the autumn of 2022, is targeting the race again prior to a crack at the G1 Champion Stakes at Ascot, trainer Owen Burrows revealed. The Shadwell runner, who was second in the G3 Gordon Richards Stakes and a winner of the G1 Prix d'Ispahan both in 2023, went missing for 439 days afterwards. He resumed with a victory in the G3 Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock on Aug. 10, and had been a potential candidate for the G1 Irish Champion Stakes, but did not participate. “Anmaat's going to go to the Prix Dollar on Arc weekend,” he said. “That's the plan for him, and then if all went well he could go for the Champion Stakes a few weeks later. We'll get France out of the way first and keep our fingers crossed. “We felt the Irish Champion would have been throwing him to the wolves a little bit, he's a Group 1 winner already but we liked the idea of giving him the Group 2 race and then, all being well, he could back it up two weeks later. “We're really pleased with how he is, he's in a really good place so fingers crossed he can stay there for the next two weeks and go in the form he's in at the minute.” The post Champion Stakes Is The Long-Term Target, As Anmaat Aims For Another Prix Dollar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

To many, no doubt, her genetic contribution is by now too attenuated to merit attention. At the very least, however, it must be acknowledged an impressive coincidence that the winners of both the GIII Iroquois Stakes and GIII Pocahontas Stakes–whose shared value, as reconnaissance for the Classics over the same track next May, is recognized by allocation of the first starting points–should share as sixth dam the Darby Dan foundation mare Golden Trail. The Golden Trail dynasty entwines such productive lines as those branded by Memories of Silver, Sunshine Forever and Brian's Time. Foaled in 1958, Golden Trail had completed a modest racing career when acquired by John W. Galbreath from the Isabel Dodge Sloane dispersal in 1962. Sloane had bred Golden Trail by sending a half-sister to her 1958 Acorn Stakes winner Big Effort to Hasty Road–a sire who ultimately recycled his tremendous constitution primarily through his daughters, none more so than the one who produced Forego. Golden Trail would prove another luminous example. Jonathan's Way | Coady Media Galbreath eventually “married” Golden Trail to Graustark, who sired 11 of her last 12 foals (from 17 overall). But that charismatic horse was only born the same spring that Golden Trail was mated with Olympia to produce her second foal, On the Trail. While the latter never made the racetrack, she opened an early conduit for the Golden Trail blood as dam of Darby Creek Road (whose 1:20.40 over 7f at Saratoga has now survived a 46th summer) and second dam of that splendid influence, Dynaformer. Though On the Trail herself remained an eligible date for Graustark, they only had a single foal together. That was Regal Road, who has already achieved distinction as third dam of Monarchos–and now comes to notice as fourth dam of Jonathan's Way (Vekoma). The Iroquois winner is the latest discovery for Rigney Racing by John Moynihan, who emboldened his clients to go to $290,000 for an Ohio-bred weanling when discovering him in the Brookdale consignment at the 2022 Keeneland November Sale. He was bred by Turfway trainer Susan Anderson from Female Drama (Indian Charlie), one of just three broodmares at her lay-up farm near Milford, Ohio. This branch of the dynasty had seemed to go fairly cold by 1998, when Darby Dan culled a dual winner by Dixieland Band out of Regal Road's daughter by Roberto. But she promptly produced a dual Group 1 winner in Argentina and subsequently Female Drama, who won both her juvenile starts at Belmont (a maiden and a sprint stakes) before failing to consolidate at three. Female Drama has entertained a fairly mixed range of suitors and, while all six of her starters have won, it is to Vekoma's credit that she has now produced a much brighter talent. We'll give him some consideration in the next item. As for Pocahontas winner La Cara (Street Sense), she traces to Golden Trail's second foal by Graustark, Java Moon. Herself winner of the GIII Comely Stakes, Java Moon has become celebrated as the link between Golden Trail and one of the most cherished families in the Darby Dan story: she recurs as granddam of Memories of Silver (Silver Hawk); third dam of Winter Memories (El Prado {Ire}); and fourth of To Honor and Serve and Angela Renee, both by Bernardini, Grade I winners all. La Cara | Coady Media The latter pair were out of the stakes-winning Deputy Minister mare Pilfer, whose Grade II-placed dam Misty Hour (by Miswaki out of Java Moon's unraced daughter by Nijinsky) had been sold by Darby Dan as a yearling. Pilfer was cashed out to Three Chimneys for $1.95 million after the rise of To Honor and Serve, but his two most accomplished siblings turned out to be already on the ground: Angela Renee, then a weanling, went on to win the GI Chandelier Stakes before herself being sold for $3 million; while Elnaawi (Street Sense) had run a promising third on his sole juvenile start, later becoming a Grade I-placed stakes winner. Nonetheless Three Chimneys could retrieve their investment in Pilfer by selling the colt (naturally by Bernardini) she had been carrying in utero for $750,000 as a yearling, plus two subsequent full-sisters for $1.5 million and $500,000. The latter transaction was made by Tracy Farmer. While his filly, named Cara Caterina, could not eke out a win from eight maiden starts, Farmer sent her to Street Sense for her first cover. Her dam, remember, had given the Darley stallion Elnaawi, while the same cross with a Bernardini mare had just produced Maxfield. The result is La Cara. It was Cara Caterina's sire who prompted our recent reflections on broodmare sires, after daughters of Bernardini produced the winners of both the juvenile Grade Is closing out the Saratoga meet. The subject could be seamlessly resumed after this race, both La Cara and runner-up Liam in the Dust (Liam's Map) being out of Bernardini mares. La Cara, indeed, is an absolute poster girl for the whole phenomenon: her second and third dams by Deputy Minister and Miswaki. Whatever she may yet achieve on the track, La Cara will surely make a broodmare. Vekoma On His Way It's a nice problem to have, for sure. But the astounding purses at Kentucky Downs are such that we have now seen the freshman standings skewed by a single performance. Of course, we've become used to similar distortions of the general sires' list when earnings are bloated by desert plunder in the first weeks of the year. Admittedly Into Mischief is so dominant that he has absorbed that challenge very comfortably. This year, in fact, he took the additional precaution of himself siring the G1 Dubai World Cup winner, and as a result will soon break his own record on his way to a sixth consecutive title. (He's up to $27 million already in 2024, closing on the $28.5 million he banked two years ago.) But for now the venerable Mineshaft still clings to second, his three black-type scorers happening to include the G1 Saudi Cup winner, who accounts for 80 percent of his bank. The situation is nothing like so extreme with Tiz The Law, whose son Tiztastic has catapulted him to the top of the freshman table by winning the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile, a listed race carrying a first prize 3.5 larger than the GI Hopeful Stakes a few days previously. Having already pocketed $150,000 in an allowance at Kentucky Downs, Tiztastic has contributed half the earnings so far accumulated by the first crop of Tiz The Law. To be fair, in working from a somewhat narrower base than some peers with 82 named foals, the Ashford stallion has made a perfectly respectable start overall. Besides his premier earner, nine of his other 29 starters are off the mark, including Out On Bail, winner of the Skidmore Stakes at Saratoga. But while Complexity is the one still punching above weight, alone boasting two graded stakes and three stakes scorers, last weekend was unmistakably a landmark one for the horse who has for now inserted himself between him and Tiz The Law. Vekoma | Autry Graham While Vekoma has the biggest armada of the class, with 140 named foals, he need not seek too far beyond his own stall for evidence that sheer weight of numbers won't always guarantee a flying start. And his 19 winners from 47 so far through the gate now include Jonathan's Way, the GIII Iroquois Stakes winner whose antecedents are discussed above. The same day, moreover, Vekoma only just missed the GI Natalma Stakes when Vixen was foiled by a neck. The son of Candy Ride (Arg) retired with a highly commercial profile, as a GI Met Mile/GI Carter Handicap winner, out of a single-turn Grade I scorer from the family of Street Sense and Mr. Greeley. His rather eccentric action did not discourage a staggering debut book of 222 mares, with another 408 through the revolving door across the next two seasons. Nor did the consequent congestion of the market prevent him converting a $20,000 opening fee into a $60,000 median for 102 sold from 120 yearlings offered last year. His positive start on the track has been reflected in the prices so far commanded by his second crop, headlined by $625,000 and $600,000 transactions at Keeneland last week. Vekoma is making the familiar farm model function well, then, with breeders trading potential catalogue inundation for an accessible fee, and has been kept in the game at $15,000 the last couple of years. It's still early days, of course. But that's just as well for one or two of his peers, and you'd certainly rather be where this horse is right now. His own template, having excelled at four after a long post-Derby layoff, suggests that his stock should thrive with maturity. Even as it is, with six stakes performers to date, he's matching all his quantity with strong hints of quality. Taking the Blame One More Time Returning to broodmare sires, Saturday was another day of precocious achievement in that sphere for Blame when his daughter Complicated produced And One More Time (Omaha Beach) to win the GI Natalma Stakes at Woodbine. And One More Time | Michael Burns Claiborne could duly celebrate a further upgrade for the $300,000 War Front filly out of Complicated they purchased at Saratoga in August. Even since the sale, the page had been decorated by a first graded success (a valuable Grade II at Kentucky Downs) for the mare's sophomore Simply In Front (Summer Front), who had finished runner-up in the Natalma last year. With their 4-year-old sibling Honor D Lady (Honor Code) having already done her bit, romping in the GII Delaware Handicap in July, Complicated can be credited with a pretty extraordinary achievement: graded stakes wins from three consecutive foals within barely two months. Of her two previous foals, incidentally, one was unraced and the other, Churchtown (Air Force Blue), is a stakes winner who missed a Grade II podium by a nose last summer. All these have been bred by William Harrigan and Mike Pietrangelo. We can't attribute all this success exclusively to Blame, for whom Complicated's trio are among 14 graded stakes winners already as damsire. For she extends a distinguished Phipps line, having left that program on retirement from the racetrack for $110,000 at the Keeneland November Sale of 2016. Her dam Consequence (El Prado {Ire}) was a Grade II-placed stakes winner on turf out of millionaire Educated Risk (Mr. Prospector), herself half-sister to a still more accomplished racemare in champion Inside Information (Private Account). Live Oak Plantation will duly have factored her residual value into the $750,000 they gave for And One More Time at Saratoga last year. Whatever help he has received from Complicated, of course, Omaha Beach can gratefully incorporate And One More Time into a snowballing second campaign, not least at Woodbine where he recently provided King's Plate winner Caitlinhergrtness. Omaha Beach finished behind three cheaper neighbors in Spendthrift's private race for the freshman title last year, but the cream has risen with their first sophomores and he now tops the second-season sires' table, whether cumulatively or this year, on most indices. This class has admittedly fallen short of historic standards, in their aggregate of graded stakes winners, but Omaha Beach is consolidating with 21 black-type performers overall at 15 percent of named foals. In terms of his synergy with Blame, there's a striking echo between the pair. For a start, both are out of Seeking the Gold mares. But Omaha Beach is additionally by Danzig's son War Front, while Blame's sire Arch is out of a Danzig mare. Running From the Law Not that War Front himself is done just yet, the noble veteran notching his 25th elite scorer last weekend through Full Count Felicia's runaway exhibition in the GI E.P. Taylor Stakes. War Front | Claiborne Fast as she went, she wasn't ever going to stop with so much elite European staying blood to draw upon. Her dam is a Galileo (Ire) half-sister to three female nuggets in Moonstone (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}), L'Ancresse (Ire) (Darshaan {GB}), and her sister Cerulean Sky (Ire), runner-up in this same race 25 years ago. Their dam Solo de Lune (Ire) was by one of the dourest influences in the modern breed, Law Society. He would today be treated as commercial poison, but other stars out of his daughters include Classic winner/producer Love Divine (GB) (Diesis {GB}); champion Japanese sire Manhattan Café (Jpn) (Sunday Silence); and dual French Classic winner Brametot (Ire) (Rajsaman {Fr}). The post Breeding Digest: Twin Trails Lead To Churchill Gold appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article