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After taking home the Central Park Stakes trophy with Jack and Jim (Slumber {GB}) at the Big A on Saturday, trainer Graham Motion made it back to the winner's circle when Laurelin (Ire) (Zarak {Fr}) got up in time to take the Tepin Stakes on Sunday. The chestnut broke her maiden for the Maryland-based conditioner by 1 1/2 lengths over the same grass course Oct. 13, but that was not enough to install her as the favorite in the bettor's minds. As a 4-1 shot here, the filly settled mid-pack into the first turn, but remained under a snug hold up the backstretch. Ready to pounce on the pacesetter around the far turn, the juvenile took aim at new leader Five G (Vekoma) at the sixteenth marker and under confident handling she got up in the shadow of the wire to earn her first black-type. “I felt very good about this filly. I wasn't as sure about the colt yesterday [Jack and Jim] just because it was a big step up, but this filly just trained so well,” said trainer Graham Motion. “She's a real pro. “I think I feel the same about her as I do the colt–obviously, she'll end up in Florida, but I'm not in a big hurry to run her,” said Motion. “I think she can have a big year next year. There's so many nice races for these 3-year-olds on the grass, and to have one for each division would be a dream. It's exciting.” The winner's dam produced a colt by Space Blues (Ire) last year, which is her last reported registered foal. She was not bred for 2025. Bari counts as a half-sister English stakes placed La Spezia (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), who is the dam of English group stakes winner Thomas Hobson (GB) (Halling). TEPIN S., $135,000, Aqueduct, 11-17, 2yo, f, 1mT, 1:36.85, fm. 1–LAURELIN (IRE), 120, f, 2, by Zarak (Fr) 1st Dam: Bari (Ire), by Cape Cross (Ire) 2nd Dam: Genoa (GB), by Zafonic 3rd Dam: Yawl (GB), by Rainbow Quest (€160,000 Ylg '23 GOFOR). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Newstead Stables LLC; B-M. H. Dixon & Mount Coote Estates (IRE); T-H. Graham Motion; J-Kendrick Carmouche. $74,250. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $123,750. 2–Five G, 120, f, 2, Vekoma–Triumphant, by Quality Road. 1ST BLACK TYPE. O/B-Gatsas Stable LLC (NY); T-George Weaver. $27,000. 3–Presha, 120, f, 2, Omaha Beach–Humor Me Dixie, by Distorted Humor. ($40,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP; $390,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Woodford Thoroughbreds LLC; B-Frank Garrison & NATO et al (KY); T-William Walden. $16,200. Margins: HF, NK, 1HF. Odds: 4.40, 9.20, 13.70. Also Ran: Reining Flowers, Isle of Capri, Pookie, Roshiell My Belle, She's All Charm. Scratched: Annie Goodbody, Good Conduct, Good Long Cry, Miriam's Fire (GB), She's Our Tiz. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. .@KendrickCarmou1 closed out the 2023 turf season with a win and now closes out the 2024 turf season with a win in the Tepin Stakes aboard LAURELIN for @GrahamMotion! pic.twitter.com/OF3PYgO5fX — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) November 17, 2024 The post Sunday Best: Laurelin Gives Motion Another Stakes Win At Aqueduct This Weekend appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Too Friendly earned his first victory in the United States while upsetting millionaire Snap Decision in the $150,000 Colonial Cup at Camden Nov. 17.View the full article

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Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising, Voyage Bubble lay down the gauntlet for foreign horses targeting December's Hong Kong International Races.View the full article

Looking to keep her perfect record intact, it was 'TDN Rising Star' With the Angels (Omaha Beach–Sister Margaret, by Pulpit) who ran late to capture the Key Cents Stakes at Aqueduct on Sunday afternoon. Unable to use her early speed from the bell, the heavy favorite did not panic as the filly watched a pace battle ensue up the backstretch. The 'Rising Star' was ready to roll around the far turn and shifted into high gear running down the center of the course. Looking every bit a pro, the juvenile took home another black-type. Longshot Nina Kay (Cupid) was the runner-up. The final running time was 1:10.56. Lifetime Record: 4-4-0-0. Sales History: $65,000 'Ylg SARAUG; $350,000 2yo OBSAPR. O-Winning Move Stable, John C. Oxley, Lady Sheila Stable, Rideau Racers LLC and Sanford H. Robbins LLC; B-Joseph DeRico; T-Linda K. Rice. WITH THE ANGELS, daughter of @spendthriftfarm stallion Omaha Beach, wins the Key Cents Stakes with @jose93_ortiz up for @LindaRiceRacing! pic.twitter.com/mmHuaglnAu — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) November 17, 2024 The post ‘TDN Rising Star’ With The Angels Soars In Key Cents Stakes At The Big A, Stays Perfect appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) and emerging sprint star Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) laid down their markers for the Longines Hong Kong International Races meeting in three weeks' time with arrogant victories in Sunday's G2 BOCHK Jockey Club Cup and G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint at Sha Tin Racecourse, respectively. The second-named saw the 1200-metre course record, held for the last 17 years by the outstanding Sacred Kingdom (Aus) (Encosta de Lago {Aus}), come tumbling down in a sublime performance from one of the world's top sprinters. A 300,000gns graduate of the 2019 Tattersalls October sale, Romantic Warrior was having his first run since taking out the G1 Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo June 2, the form of which was franked a few hours earlier when the third home that afternoon, Soul Rush (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}), proved an impressive winner of the G1 Mile Championship at Kyoto. First to break the line, Romantic Warrior was a forward factor into the first bend while a fraction keen, then settled in midfield as Sword Point (Aus) (American Pharoah) rolled up to see them off turning up the backstretch. Enjoying a rail-skimming trip throughout, the 6-year-old was gently ridden along 800 metres out to pinch a bit of ground on the second bend, and he was steered out into the four path nearing the straight. Beating Money Catcher (NZ) (Ferlax {NZ}) to that spot, Romantic Warrior went to Sword Point with about 300 metres to travel and enjoyed a pat down his neck from James McDonald while well clear, saving something for the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup on Dec. 8. Ka Ying Generation (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) made it an Irish-bred 1-2, while Nimble Nimbus (NZ) (Sacred Falls {NZ}) got home just ahead of Ensued (Lemon Drop Kid) for third. Fresh off another monstrous Melbourne Cup carnival, McDonald is back in Hong Kong for a five-week stint, and clearly remains in awe of Romantic Warrior. “He's like the prize fighter, isn't he? Heavyweight champion of the world,” McDonald said. “You never really get nervous on him because he's so good. He's an incredible horse. I love him to bits and he's very good” “You still got to go out and do it and (from) barrier one, you're dictated to a little bit but he's just so good–he can get you out of situations that other horses can't. Just a phenomenal horse, I'm so proud of him. He's come back in terrific order, he never lets you down ever and he's just got this amazing will to win. It's something I've never come across.” Trainer Danny Shum will vaccinate Romantic Warrior for a potential Middle East sojourn following the Hong Kong Cup, to include possible appearances in the G1 Saudi Cup and G1 Dubai World Cup. Romantic Warrior's first two dams are by World Cup winners. “It will be tough for him and the team not only in the next few weeks, but the next six months,” Shum said. “If he runs good on Dec. 8, the owner, Peter (Lau), is really keen to go (overseas). He deserves to have try. It's once-in-a-lifetime.” Victory today lifts Romantic Warrior's earnings to HK$154.92 million… or US$19.89 million… He's now HK$12.24 million shy of Golden Sixty's record mark of HK$167.17 million… @mcacajamez | #LoveRacing | #HKracing pic.twitter.com/WWcyWaKdPJ — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) November 17, 2024 Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong BOCHK JOCKEY CLUB CUP-G2, HK$5,350,000, Sha Tin, 11-17, 3yo/up, 2000mT, 1:59.70, gd. 1–ROMANTIC WARRIOR (IRE), 128, g, 6, by Acclamation (GB) 1st Dam: Folk Melody (Ire), by Street Cry (Ire) 2nd Dam: Folk Opera (Ire), by Singspiel (Ire) 3rd Dam: Skiphall (GB), by Halling (300,000gns Ylg '19 TATOCT; HK$4,800,000 HRA '21 HKJUN). O-Peter Lau; B-Corduff Stud & T J Rooney; T-Danny Shum; J-James McDonald; HK$2,996,000. Lifetime Record: Horse of the Year, 2x. Ch. Middle Distance Horse, Ch. 4yo & MG1SW-HK, G1SW-Jpn & Aus, 21-16-3-0, HK$154.,922,706. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Ka Ying Generation (Ire), 123, g, 4, Churchill (Ire)–War Goddess (Ire), by Champs Elysees (GB). O-Happy Ka Ying Syndicate; B-Whisperview Trading Ltd; T-Pierre Ng; J-Andrea Atzeni; HK$1,123,500. 3–Nimble Nimbus (NZ), 123, g, 7, Sacred Falls (NZ)–Marahau (NZ), by Pins (Aus). (NZ$100,000 Ylg '19 NZBJAN). O-Jason Chan; B-Waikato Stud Ltd; T-Ricky Yiu; J-Jerry Chau; HK$615,250. Margins: 4 1/4, NK, NO. Odds: 1-10, 32-1, 67-1. Also Ran: Ensued, Encountered (Ire), Money Catcher (NZ), La City Blanche (Arg), Five G Patch (Ire), Sword Point (Aus), Awesome Fluke (Aus), Winning Dragon (Chi). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. A 'Rising' Force It has been 22 years since legendary trainer David Hayes sent out his only winner to date at the International Races meeting when All Thrills Too (Aus) (St Covet {Aus}) validated $3.90 (29-10) favouritism in the Hong Kong Sprint. In the form of Ka Ying Rising, he'll be sending out a much shorter-priced proposition to add to that total after the 4-year-old shaved 0.07 seconds off Sacred Kingdom's course record set in the G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint in 2007. “You've got to be pretty good to get the course record at Sha Tin when you see all these wonderful, promising horses racing on fast ground,” said Hayes. “To have your horse in the book is a bit of a thrill.” Off at a dime on the dollar while in search of his seventh win on the trot, Ka Ying Rising was ridden aggressively from stall 10 by Zac Purton, but was content to ease back into third and allow Victor the Winner (Aus) (Toronado {Ire})–a Group 1 winner locally and placed at the top level in Japan–to take up the running into the turn. Eyeballing that rival and the pace-pressing Copartner Prance (Aus) (Epaulette {Aus}) approaching the entrance to the straight, the chalk ambled up to them with Purton swinging off him and when given his cue at the 300 metres, opening an unassailable advantage, allowing Purton a chance to admire the horse power underneath him with a premature salute. “I knew it was a track record, so I thought I would seal it with a kiss,” Purton said of his celebration. “It's getting scary now how good he's becoming and how easily he's doing it. It's a nice top-up run for the big one next month. “He's just perfect to ride. He's got great gate speed, he relaxes beautifully mid-race and he's got a great turn of foot–it's everything you need in a sprinter. He hasn't won at Group 1 level yet, so he's still got to do a bit.” Record breakers! #LoveRacing | #HKracing pic.twitter.com/pwqvfeqCQg — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) November 17, 2024 Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong BOCHK PRIVATE BANKING JOCKEY CLUB SPRINT-G2, HK$5,350,000, Sha Tin, 11-17, 3yo/up, 1200mT, 1:07.43 (NCR), gd. 1–KA YING RISING (NZ), 123, g, 4, by Shamexpress (NZ) 1st Dam: Missy Moo (NZ), by Per Incanto 2nd Dam: Royal Rhythm (NZ), by Rhythm 3rd Dam: Her Dynasty (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire) O-Ka Ying Syndicate; B-Grandmoral Lodge Racing; T-David Hayes; J-Zac Purton; HK$2,996,000. Lifetime Record: 10-8-2-0, HK$16,537,200. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Howdeepisyourlove (Aus), 123, g, 5, Deep Field (Aus)–My Shabella (Aus), by Haradasun (Aus). (A$270,000 Ylg '21 INGFEB). O-Lo Profile Syndicate; B-P Sweeney (Qld); T-John Size; J-James McDonald; HK$1,123,500. 3–Helios Express (Aus), 123, g, 5, Toronado (Ire)–Paris Texas (Aus), by Hinchinbrook (Aus). O-Andy Yung; B-C Wells (WA); T-John Size; J-Hugh Bowman; HK$615,250. Margins: 3 1/4, NO, 1 3/4. Odds: 15-100, 35-1, 13-1. Also Ran: Beauty Waves (Ire), Invincible Sage (Aus), Lucky With You (Aus), Victor the Winner (Aus), California Spangle (Ire), Flying Ace (NZ), Majestic Knight (Aus), Copartner Prance (Aus), Mugen (Aus). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. Galaxy Patch Watches 'Bubble' Burst Galaxy Patch (Aus) (Wandjina {Aus}) is the heir-apparent to Golden Sixty (Aus) (Medaglia d'Oro) in the local mile division, but Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}) put a bit of a dent into his lofty reputation with a mild upset in Sunday's G2 BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile. Having earned elite-level glory in last year's Stewards' Cup and placings in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile and G1 FWD Champions Mile, Voyage Bubble was sent off as the $3.50 (5-2) clear market rival to Galaxy Patch ($1.70) and jumped well from an outside alley before setting up camp just off the flank of Champions Mile hero Beauty Eternal (Aus) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}). Galaxy Patch was off to a slow start and anchored himself towards the back of the pack for the run down the back. Three wide with cover after being asked to move early by Vincent Ho, Galaxy Patch looked to steady off heels midway on the turn and was flushed four deep as Voyage Bubble and McDonald waited to make their move. Easily claiming the front-runner in upper stretch, Voyage Bubble opened a good break and was never in serious danger as perfect-trip Chancheng Glory (Mor Spirit) turned in a characteristically honest effort for second. Galaxy Patch was forced to settle for third. “We think there is still a little something left in him left to come,” winning trainer Ricky Yiu said. “Yes (I was confident). Even though he finished second (first-up), I think he was only 75 or 80% fit and that (the) race would bring him on. “James knows him really well and with a small field we made the right decision to bring him forward and travel in a positive position. He managed to win it in quite comfortable style.” Business! Voyage Bubble is back in the winner's circle… #LoveRacing | #HKracing pic.twitter.com/x5lo4VNaaJ — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) November 17, 2024 Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong BOCHK PRIVATE WEALTH JOCKEY CLUB MILE-G2, HK$5,350,000, Sha Tin, 11-17, 3yo/up, 1600mT, 1:32.82, gd. 1–VOYAGE BUBBLE (AUS), 128, g, 6, by Deep Field (Aus) 1st Dam: Raheights (Aus), by Rahy 2nd Dam: Laoub, by Red Ransom 3rd Dam: Lisieux, by Steady Growth (A$380,000 Ylg '20 INGFEB). O-Sunshine and Moonlight Syndicate; B-Torryburn Stud (NSW); T-Ricky Yiu; J-James McDonald; HK$2,996,000. Lifetime Record: G1SW-HK, 21-7-6-3, HK$50,432,475. *1/2 to Diddums (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}), GSW-Aus, $164,688. Werk Nick Rating: D+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Chancheng Glory, 123, g, 4, Mor Spirit–Solid Scam, by Consolidator. ($50,000 Wlg '20 KEENOV; $110,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP; $220,000 RNA 2yo '22 OBSMAR). O-Chancheng Racing Syndicate; B-H Allen Poindexter (IA); T-Francis Lui; J-Karis Teetan; HK$1,123,500. 3–Galaxy Patch (Aus), 123, g, 4, Wandjina (Aus)–Voltara (Aus), by More Than Ready. (A$50,000 Ylg '2 MMMAR). O-Yeung Kin Man; B-Summerset Park Stud (SA); T-Pierre Ng; J-Vincent Ho; HK$615,250. Margins: 3/4, 1 1/4, 1. Odds: 5-2, 10-1, 7-10. Also Ran: Happy Together (Ire), Beauty Joy (Aus), Straight Arron (Aus), Taj Dragon (Ire), Beauty Eternal (Aus), Red Lion (Aus). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. The post Romantic Warrior, Record-Setting Ka Ying Rising Star On HKIR Trials Day appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tragedy struck again at Woodbine Nov. 16 as Flawless Ruler sustained a leg injury in the day's final race and was euthanized. In a statement, the track stated their investigation determined it was not due to track conditions.View the full article

The 41st running of the G1 Mile Championship was a salty one, and when the dust settled, it was Soul Rush (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) who came out on top to claim his first victory at the highest level in the autumn highlight at Kyoto on Sunday. The fourth betting choice faced a line up which included defending champion Namur (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}), who had last been seen in a runner-up effort in the G1 Yasuda Kinen, as well as European multiple Group 1 winner Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). Soul Rush was entering this contest after a second-place finish in the G2 Fuji Stakes at Tokyo and a third behind three-time Hong Kong champion, multiple Group 1 winning Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) and Namur in that Yasuda Kinen. Soul Rush broke well with the line and was reserved in midpack as frontrunner Balsam Note (Jpn) (Maurice {Jpn}) stepped out to set a moderate early tempo. Positions didn't change much until they swung through the turn and the field fanned out for the final stretch. Still in fifth as the sprint for the line began in earnest, Soul Rush produced a ferocious kick down the center of the course to overtake Win Marvel (Jpn) (I'll Have Another) and it was how much he wanted to win by from there. With a jubilant Taisei Danno in the saddle, he was 2 1/2 lengths clear of Elton Barows (Jpn) (Deep Brillante {Jpn}) as that one just got up over Win Marvel for second. Betting favourite Brede Weg (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) ran fourth as Charyn put in a respectable effort to claim fifth. Namur came in a distant last. The final time was 1:32.00, just .70 seconds off the course record of 1:31.30 and .50 off the race record set by Danon Shark (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) in 2014. “I feel great,” said Danno afterwards. “I was initially thinking of positioning him further in front, but racing among such strong contenders, sitting in an ideal position wasn't so easy. However, with some of the key members within eye sight, I kept cool and waited for the moment. “His movement was really good and he wanted to make his move rather early but I let him go as he pleased and he continued to respond really well. In the end [with a good 2-1/2 lengths between us and the rest of the field] I couldn't hear any thundering hooves from behind, only the cheering crowd.” Of Charyn's fifth-place finish as the only overseas contender, trainer Roger Varian was largely happy with the effort, even if the result was not what they'd hoped for. “He ran a very good race but he was slow coming out of the gate, so the first furlong cost him in the end–you get behind and [go] wide around the whole field. After the start, he wasn't able to secure a good position and afterwards, it was always going to be hard work for him. “He finished strong, so I thought the horse performed very well–in defeat he proved himself to be very good horse. We have to accept the result although it is disappointing because we came here to win. But it has been a fantastic year for this horse to win three mile Group 1 races in Europe, and we wanted to finish with another win here, but it did not happen. It was still was a very good race–in my opinion, just the start cost him.” Jockey Ryan Moore added, “He couldn't make a good jump at the start and had to race behind, but despite the disadvantages, he gave a terrific effort at the straight.” 【 Mile Championship (G1), Kyoto, 1600m, 3yo&up, approx US$ 2.59m】 Winner: Soul Rush(JPN) J: Taisei Danno T: Yasutoshi Ikee Sire: Rulership Dam: Eternal Bouquet#マイルチャンピオンシップ は、#ソウルラッシュ が優勝！！ pic.twitter.com/y6435pGiEz — JRA World Racing (@JRA_WorldRacing) November 17, 2024 Pedigree Note: Out of a placed mare in Japan, Soul Rush is her first offspring to the races and the most accomplished thus far. He does have a half-brother named Dio (Jpn) (Leontes {Jpn}) who claimed a group placing when running second in the G3 Sekiya Kinen this past August. That sibling is a Listed winner after taking the Kochi Stakes in March. Their dam Eternal Bouquet has an unraced 3-year-old in-training named Ambassador (Jpn) (Makfi {GB}). She did not produce a foal in 2022 after visiting Epiphaneia (Jpn), but has delivered a 2024 colt by Kiseki (Jpn)–a son of Rulership who won the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) and was five times Group 1-place in Japan. Kiseki made 10 appearances at the elite level in total and was placed in Group company 11 times including once in France. The female family is internationally busy as there are runners at the group and graded levels in no less than five countries through the generations. Second dam Cat Ali (Storm Cat) produced G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho winner Hiraboku Deep (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) as well as the dam of American Listed winner Union Express (Unbridled Express). Third dam Careless Kitten (Caro {Ire}) produced multiple group winner Arkadian Hero (Trempolino) as well as GII Breeders' Futurity second Lorenzoni (Clever Trick), both of whom became sires. Through her daughters, she has several branching lines with those families producing at least eight black-type earners and a three-time Slovakian champion mare. This is the distant female line of Group 1/Grade I runners Field Cat (Herbager); European champion 2-year-old Hold That Tiger (Storm Cat); Editor's Note (Forty Niner); Springing Leopard (Hawaii) and his full-sister Island Kitty; Hennessy (Storm Cat); Pearl City (Carson City); U.S. champion 2-year-old filly Family Style (State Dinner); and Lost Kitty (Magesterial). Sunday, Kyoto, Japan MILE CHAMPIONSHIP-G1, ¥347,160,000, Kyoto, 11-17, 3yo/up, 1600mT, 1:32.00, fm. 1–SOUL RUSH (JPN), 128, h, 6, by Rulership (Jpn) 1st Dam: Eternal Bouquet (Jpn), by Manhattan Cafe (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Cat Ali, by Storm Cat 3rd Dam: Careless Kitten, by Caro (Ire) 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O-Tatsue Ishikawa; B- Shimokobe Farm; T-Yasutoshi Ikee; J-Taisei Danno; ¥183,612,000. Lifetime Record: 22-8-3-2, ¥754,665,001. *Half to Dio (Jpn) (Leontes {Jpn}), SW & GSP-Jpn, ¥148,805,001. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Elton Barows (Jpn), 128, c, 4, Deep Brillante (Jpn)–Shonan Carat (Jpn), by Brian's Time. 1ST GROUP 1 BLACK TYPE. O-Hirotsugu Inokuma; B-Kuwata Bokujo; ¥73,032,000. 3–Win Marvel (Jpn), 128, h, 5, I'll Have Another–Cosmo Marvelous (Jpn), by Fuji Kiseki (Jpn). O-Win Inc.; B-Cosmo View Farm; ¥45,516,000. Margins: 2HF, NK, NO; Odds: 4.30, 17.90, 40.50. Also ran: Brede Weg (Jpn), Charyn (Ire), Serifos (Jpn), Time to Heaven (Jpn), Nihonpiro Kyiv (Jpn), Fierce Pride (Jpn), Jun Blossom (Jpn), Al Naseem (Jpn), Obamburumai (Jpn), Balsam Note (Jpn), Matenro Sky (Jpn), Comstock Lode (Jpn), Labeling (GB), Namur (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. 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The AU$1 million Rupert Clarke Stakes (G1) at Caulfield provided a dream result for trainer Gary Portelli when Kimochi captured her maiden group 1 success Nov. 16 in the green and white colors of her relatively new owners, Yulong.View the full article

Soul Rush got his first-ever grade 1 win in the Mile Championship (G1) Nov. 17 at Kyoto Racecourse as British invader Charyn, a three-time winner at the top level this season, couldn't overcome a poor start and finished fifth.View the full article

The nominations have been revealed for the 34th Cartier Racing Awards, which will be presented at the Dorchester Hotel in London on the evening of Wednesday, November 20. The contenders for the Cartier Horse Of The Year include Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB}) and top-class miler Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). Derby winner City Of Troy (Justify), who later followed up the Coral-Eclipse and Juddmonte International, and outstanding stayer Kyprios (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) are also in contention for the evening's premier equine accolade. In addition to the eight equine categories, the Cartier/The Daily Telegraph Award of Merit will be presented to the person or persons who, in the opinion of the 16-strong Cartier jury, has done the most for European racing and/or breeding either over their lifetime or within the past 12 months. The nominations for the 2024 Cartier Racing Awards are: Cartier Horse of the Year Bluestocking (GB) Charyn (Ire) City Of Troy Kyprios (Ire) Cartier Older Horse Bluestocking (GB) Charyn (Ire) Goliath (Ger) Rebel's Romance (Ire) Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt Calandagan (Ire) City Of Troy Notable Speech (GB) Rosallion (Ire) Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly Kalpana (GB) Porta Fortuna (Ire) Ramatuelle Tamfana (Ger) Cartier Sprinter Asfoora (Aus) Bradsell (GB) Kind Of Blue (GB) Starlust (GB) Cartier Stayer Double Major (Ire) Jan Brueghel (Ire) Kyprios (Ire) Sweet William (Ire) Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt Henri Matisse (Ire) Hotazhell (GB) Shadow Of Light (GB) Whistlejacket (Ire) Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly Babouche (GB) Desert Flower (Ire) Fairy Godmother (Ire) Lake Victoria (Ire) The post Nominations Revealed for the 2024 Cartier Racing Awards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Chapel Stud's National Hunt stallion Walzertakt (Ger) has died following a freak accident, the operation announced on Sunday. Roisin Close, Chapel Stud manager, said, “Unfortunately, Walzertakt incurred an accident whilst receiving rehab in preparation to stand next season and despite everyone's best efforts to save him he had to be put to sleep. We extend our condolences to Simon Davies at DahlBury, on whose behalf we stood him. Known as 'Walt' to all of us in the yard, his presence will be greatly missed.” Simon Davies added, “We are devastated with the news of the freak accident to Walzertakt and saddened mainly for Roisin and the team that looked after him. He was a stallion with great potential and temperament who was only just getting going in Britain.” Walzertakt was a high-class stayer on the Flat for Jean-Pierre Carvalho, notably winning the G2 Prix Maurice de Nieuil and G3 Prix Gladiateur as a six-year-old in 2015. He was retired to Haras de la Hetraie ahead of the 2017 breeding season, before moving to Haras de la Croix Sonnet where he stood for four consecutive seasons until arriving at Chapel Stud for 2022. By Montjeu (Ire) and a half-brother to the Deutsches Derby hero Wiener Walzer (Ger), Walzertakt's most accomplished performer from his early crops is the talented chaser Klitchko De Belair (Fr), runner-up in the G3 Prix Morgex at Auteuil in December last year. The post Chapel Stud Announce Death of Promising Jumps Sire Walzertakt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Goffs sparks happy memories for the family-run Ballinacurra Stud, which comprises brothers George and David Mullins along with their cousin Denis McCarthy, who have enjoyed some major results at the foal sales here in recent years. It was at this sale in 2022 when the boys of Ballinacurra enjoyed a week to remember when selling foals by Blue Point (Ire) and Ghaiyyath (Ire) for €200,000 and €145,000. The team are quietly hopeful of another profitable week at Kildare Paddocks with a seven-strong draft set to go under the hammer, including foals by Dark Angel (Ire), Kodiac (GB) and St Mark's Basilica (Fr). Mullins explained, “We've a nice draft of horses, including a couple of nice foals to sell on Wednesday. We've been coming to Goffs for a long time and it's every consignor's ambition to be coming here with the nicer foals for Wednesday. We think we have brought some quality foals to the market so we're quietly hopeful.” For all that Goffs has provided the Ballinacurra team with some memorable moments, those big-ticket sales have been tinged with sadness. Michael Mullins, who laid the foundations of the County Limerick stud, passed away in 2021. To say the late breeder would be proud of how his sons and nephew have carried on the mantle would be an understatement and Mullins is hoping to continue that proud tradition this week. He said, “Goffs has been a very lucky place for us. Even when we were younger, the talk around the kitchen table always revolved around how the foals were progressing and what shape they were in ahead of Goffs. The Blue Point and the Ghaiyyath selling in 2022 was a magic day but we've been fortunate to have had a few more six-figure foals sell here as well.” Mullins added, “We're very positive about this year's draft. It has been quite busy over the past couple of days so you'd have to be optimistic. But there are a lot of nerves-there's no point saying otherwise. Your whole year builds up to this sale so it's like your cup final if you like. It's a hugely important week for every breeder and we'd be hopeful for a good week.” It's not just make or break for the breeders this week. Pinhookers and end users will live and die by the decisions they make between Monday and Thursday, where close to 1,000 foals will be offered under the hammer. Any person who can turn a €200 foal into a €18,000 yearling knows what they are doing and that's exactly what Sarah Dempsey of Tincoon Stables did at the Goffs Autumn Yearling Sale with a colt by Lope Y Fernandez (Ire). That result among others has provided Dempsey with an opportunity to dig a little deeper this week but, make no mistake, she will not be venturing too far away from what has proved to be a tried and trusted model in unearthing value at the middle to lower end of the market. She explained, “We've been pinhooking for the past couple of years and it's definitely working. If we see a chancy foal that walks at small money, we are willing to take a punt. The sire doesn't really bother me but they have to walk. You'll always sell a nice horse regardless of what they are by. We started off with one or two and this year we sold four yearlings. We'd like to expand it and are planning to buy a few more this year.” Dempsey continued, “The Lope Y Fernandez was very cheap but we knew that there was improvement in him. He turned inside out for us and it was an amazing result. We couldn't believe it. We have a bigger budget this year as a result but we won't be losing the run of ourselves-we're still searching for a bargain. We know that we are able to buy nice horses and we might try to up the level a small bit this year but we won't be changing tack too much. Really, it's all about getting out and seeing as many horses as possible and hoping that one or two might slip through the cracks.” A scene from the sales on Sunday | Goffs Indeed, Dempsey is not the only pinhooker who faces into Goffs with something of a war chest. The strength of this year's yearling market, particularly from the Orby Sale onwards, put a very good look on the year for many traders. Nobody is more aware of this than Goffs chief executive Henry Beeby, who is expecting bountiful trade for the foals right through to the mares session on Friday and Saturday. He said, “This is a sale we are very proud of and it has the cream of the Irish foal crop. The best Irish foals come here because we deliver every year. The place is absolutely buzzing today [Sunday] and every vendor I have spoken to can't believe the footfall. There is an international audience here, all of the Irish and English pinhookers are here and there is some Japanese interest as well. We're just after having a yearling sale season that appeared to get stronger and stronger and that would give hope that pinhookers will get stuck in and you'd hope that there are also plenty of end users who will see the value towards the top end of the market as well.” As well as foals by top notch stallions Blue Point (Ire), Camelot (GB), Havana Grey (GB), Mehmas (Ire), Kingman (GB), Lope De Vega (Ire), No Nay Never, Night Of Thunder (Ire), Wootton Bassett (GB) and more, for many buyers, this week will provide the first glimpse of some of the potential stars of the future, with foals by Minzaal (Ire), Blackbeard (Ire) and Bayside Boy (Ire) to name but a few on show. And while Goffs may not have the spellbinding Niarchos draft to look forward to this week, there are some big-name mares on show-none more captivating than Gouache (Ger) (Shamardal), the dam of Japan Cup-bound Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}). Beeby concluded, “It's fair to say we will have to wait a long time to have a sale like last year's mares' sale. If you strip out the Niarchos draft from last year, we still had a good sale. We have a good catalogue this year with a lot of highlights in there, including the dam of Goliath, who is one of the jewels in the crown. But only one jewel. There are several others who are going to attract plenty of attention. We expect a big international audience for the mares session and they will possibly come for the Wednesday foals as well. We're hopeful.” The post ‘There Are Nerves – The November Foal Sale At Goffs Is Our Cup Final’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

During the finale of a 12-race card at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, Flawless Ruler (Honor Code) was eased at the top of the lane during a $15,000 claimer going a mile and a sixteenth over the all-weather course, was vanned off, and after an examination by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)-licensed veterinarians at the barn, the 5-year-old gelding was humanely euthanized, the track said via a press release late Saturday. Following a thorough investigation of the incident, the veterinarians concluded that the injury was unlikely to be a result of track conditions. With the concurrence of the AGCO and communication with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Jockeys' Guild, it was decided that training will proceed as scheduled on Sunday morning. Following safety concerns with track conditions last weekend after three breakdowns–one during training on Saturday and two on the card that same day–which led to the cancellation of two races on Saturday and the entire Sunday schedule, Woodbine and its Tapeta consultants worked to improve the track conditions and return the surface to its optimal condition for safe training and racing. Following the approval of the AGCO, Woodbine resumed racing on Thursday which continued on Friday and into Saturday. Owned by Bruno Schickedanz and trained by Norman McKnight, Flawless Ruler raced 20 times prior to Saturday's start and was claimed from CamHaven Farms and trainer Steve Flint for $15,000 at Woodbine Sept. 29. The horse's jockey, Keveh Nicholls, was unharmed during the incident. The post Horse Euthanized After Last Race At Woodbine On Saturday, Track Deemed Safe By AGCO For Sunday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

First-season trainer ends frustrating run of near misses thanks to the knockout success of debutant Silvery Breeze.View the full article

Champion galloper makes light work of Group Two rivals with thumping first-up victory.View the full article

The irresistible surge of Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) towards Group 1 glory continued at Sha Tin on Sunday when David Hayes’ emerging champion sprinter powered to victory in the Gr.2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m), breaking Sacred Kingdom’s long-standing track record. Clocking 1m 07.43s despite being eased down over the last 100m by Zac Purton, Ka Ying Rising improved his overall record to eight wins and two seconds from 10 starts and took a stranglehold on the HK$26 million Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on 8 December. Reeling off successive sectionals of 21.93s and 22.14s from the 800m, Ka Ying Rising swept to a three and a quarter length victory over Howdeepisyourlove with Helios Express a further short head away in third to eclipse Sacred Kingdom’s mark of 1m 07.50s, set in the same race on 17 November, 2007. There is no doubt Ka Ying Rising could have recorded an even faster time had Purton ridden out the Grandmoral Lodge bred four-year-old, but such was the gelding’s superiority Purton had time to blow a kiss to a camera on the inside of the track. Settling third behind Victor The Winner and Copartner Prance after crossing from barrier 10, Ka Ying Rising stalked the speed before challenging at the 300m and, such was the 1.1 favourite’s blinding acceleration, the race was effectively over 200 metres from the finish line. “I knew it was a track record, so I thought I would seal it with a kiss,” Purton said of his celebration. “It’s getting scary now how good he’s becoming and how easily he’s doing it. It’s a nice top-up run for the big one (Hong Kong Sprint) next month. “He’s certainly come a long way in a short period of time. I was on Aethero, who ran as favourite in the Hong Kong Sprint as a three-year-old but, unfortunately, he had some had some health problems. “This guy is the only other horse who’s improved as rapidly as that, that I’ve been on. He’s just perfect to ride. He’s got great gate speed, he relaxes beautifully mid-race and he’s got a great turn of foot – it’s everything you need in a sprinter. He hasn’t won at Group 1 level yet, so he’s still got to do a bit. “Every race, you need things to go right and we had things fall right in our favour today, so that was pleasing, but it was more pleasing for him to do what he did.” David Hayes was relieved and elated post-race. “He’s broken the track record and Zac was waving to the camera with 100m to go. What I loved about it was he forced the issue early the way he come back under him to sit third and fourth. From a trainer’s point of view, that is really something to look forward – to have a horse that relaxes in the run,” the dual Hong Kong Champion Trainer said. “It’s a course record held by a superstar (Sacred Kingdom). You’ve got to be pretty good to get the course record at Sha Tin when you see all these wonderful, promising horses racing on fast ground. To have your horse in the book is a bit of a thrill. “I love looking at his action on race days – he just has that extra action. When it’s time to accelerate, when he ambles up, he really lengthens and puts races to bed really quickly. He’s a bottomless pit at the moment. “He was a late-furnishing horse. I think that probably was why he got defeated a couple times (by Wunderbar) – he was a little bit immature. He thinks he’s undefeated because he was beaten a millimetre twice. When you see him walking around, some of the big, established sprinters here in Hong Kong look a bit more furnished than him, so there’s plenty more to come from this horse.” Regarding the Hong Kong Sprint, Hayes said: “All he has to do really now is hold his form and I can’t see any reason why he won’t. We’ve got 21 more sleeps before the big Group 1 in three weeks, so we’re really looking forward to it. “I think he’s the horse they have to beat. I’m not sure what is coming at the moment but they will have a big job to beat him.” Group 1 winners Invincible Sage, Victor The Winner and California Spangle – all carrying 128lb – finished fifth, seventh and eighth, respectively. View the full article

Ricky Yiu Poon-fai’s stable star heads to December’s Hong Kong Mile as the leading local hope.View the full article

David Hayes’ magnificent speedster continues remarkable rise with stunning Group Two Jockey Club Sprint (1,200m) victory.View the full article

What Kyneton Races Where Kyneton Racing Club – 44 Campaspe Pl, Kyneton VIC 3444 When Monday, November 18, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble A competitive eight-race meeting at Kyneton is set to kick off another action-packed week of racing in Victoria. The meeting is set to be held on a Good 4 rated surface, despite the Soft 5 rating at the time of acceptances. The rail comes out 4m the entire circuit, with the first race set to commence at 1:30pm AEDT. Best Bet at Kyneton: Glamour Ana Glamour Ana has chased home a couple of handy types when finishing second at her last two starts. Two runs back, the three-year-old filly was beaten two-lengths by Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) contender, Stage ‘N’ Screen, before going on to chase home Express Yo’Self, who went around in Group company at Caulfield on Saturday. If Blaike McDougall can land in the one-one from barrier six and have a camp on the speed throughout, Glamour Ana looks to have the upside and class about her to be breaking maiden raks at the fourth time of asking. Best Bet Race 4 – #7 Glamour Ana (6) 3yo Filly | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Blaike McDougall (56kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Kyneton: Loafer Fresh from a four-month spell, the Archie Alexander-trained Loafer looks to have found the right race to return a winner in. Having been competitive in tougher races than this as a juvenile, the now three-year-old filly looks to have returned in fine form if her recent jumpouts are anything to go by. Declan Bates will have her in the ideal position on the leaders heels throughout, and once asked to quicken, Loafer should have no issue in disposing of her rivals over 1112m first-up. Next Best Race 6 – #10 Loafer (3) 3yo Filly | T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates (59kg) Bet with Playup Best Value at Kyneton: Foreverintime Despite still being a maiden in Australia, former Kiwi Foreverintime presents as great value with Picklebet in the Kyneton closer. The filly has been racing in much tougher races than what she lines up in on Monday since arriving on those shores and was last seen finishing last in Group 2 company at Moonee Valley. In New Zealand, she once finished 3.6 lengths off Velocious in Group 1 company, which stands out like a sore thumb in a BM64 like this. If Linda Meech can land her in a prominent position, Foreverintime looks a great play. Best Value Race 8 – #9 Foreverintime (11) 3yo Filly | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Linda Meech (57kg) Bet with Picklebet Monday quaddie tips for Kyneton Kyneton quadrella selections Monday, November 18, 2024 3-8-9-11 1-10 3-5-7-11 4-5-9-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Driver Penalties S Doody | Manawatu 11 November; use of whip; suspended 12-21 November inclusive. S Dickson | Manawatu 11 November; use of whip; fined $300. L Whittaker | NZ Metropolitan 12 November; use of whip; suspended 13-23 November inclusive. B Butt | NZ Metropolitan 12 November; careless driving; suspended 16-24 November inclusive. A Butt | NZ Metropolitan 12 November; contacted track marker; fined $100. C Hart | NZ Metropolitan 12 November; contacted track marker; fined $100. K Green | Ashburton 14 November; use of whip; suspended 18-27 November inclusive. N Williamson | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; use of whip; suspended 18-27 November inclusive and fined $600. C Hart | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; use of whip; suspended 17-26 November inclusive and fined $600. R Stevens | Winton 17 November; use of whip; fined $250. S Walkinshaw | Winton 17 November; use of whip; fined $300. Trainer Penalty S & A Telfer | Ashburton 14 November; unapproved gear; fined $600. Horse Penalties MAVIS JONES | NZ Metropolitan 12 November; broke at start; must complete standing start trial. VERDUCCI | Ashburton 14 November; atrial fibrillation; veterinary clearance including ECG required and must complete trial. MOA MOJITO | Ashburton 14 November; broke in running; must complete trial. CRACKLE N CRUNCH | Ashburton 14 November; broke in running; must complete trial. MIKI BENNETT | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; broke in running; must complete trial. SALUTE | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. EMPIRE CITY | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; poor recovery; veterinary clearance required. SPIRIT OF ANARCHY | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. Protests GENERAL JEN | NZ Metropolitan 15 November; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. TOP POCKET CHANCE | Winton 17 November; displayed unsatisfactory manners prior to start; declared a non-runner. The post 11-17 November 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Rider Penalties C Butler | Canterbury 13 November; use of whip; suspended 18-28 November and fined $150. D Mansour | Canterbury 13 November; careless riding; suspended 17-27 November inclusive. A Balloo | Canterbury 13 November; careless riding; suspended 17-28 November inclusive. K Myers | Canterbury 13 November; careless riding; suspended 24-29 November inclusive. S Weatherley | Canterbury 13 November; failed to make weight; fined $100. C Barnes | Canterbury 13 November; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 16 November). S O’Malley | Non-raceday dated 12 November; misconduct; fined $600. J Nishizuka | Tauranga 16 November; careless riding; suspended 25 November – 1 December inclusive. A Lawson-Carroll | Tauranga 16 November; failed to ride mount to finish; fined $300. A Balloo | Canterbury 16 November; use of whip; suspended 29 November – 7 December inclusive. C Grylls | Canterbury 16 November; careless riding; suspended 20-28 November inclusive. M Cartwright | Canterbury 16 November; careless riding; suspended 24 November – 5 December inclusive and fined $650. D Cooper | Canterbury 16 November; careless riding; suspended 22 November – 5 December inclusive. S Wynne | Canterbury 16 November; use of whip (2 charges); suspended 22 November – 12 December inclusive. K Myers | Canterbury 16 November; use of whip; suspended 30 November – 11 December inclusive and fined $1,850. L Sutherland | Canterbury 16 November; use of whip; fined $650. L Douglas | Woodville-Pahiatua 17 November; medical clearance required. N Hailey | Woodville-Pahiatua 17 November; medical clearance required. Trainer Penalties L Noble | Te Aroha 12 November; late gear notification; fined $50. K Dell | Non-raceday dated 12 November; failed to comply with NZTR Welfare Code; disqualified for life and costs of $9,054.17. A Sharrock | Tauranga 16 November; incorrect gear; fined $50. Horse Penalties PROBOY | Te Aroha 12 November; late scratching after becoming fractious in barrier; must complete trial. MIVIRGO | Te Aroha 12 November; reared at start; must complete trial. STAPHEE | Te Aroha 12 November; lame; veterinary clearance required. KINDRED SPIRIT | Canterbury 13 November; reared at start; must complete trial. SUZUKA | Canterbury 13 November; epistaxis; stood down for 3 months and must complete trial. XENA COURTE | Canterbury 13 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. EL VIENTO | Canterbury 13 November; reared at start; must complete trial. AMAZONIA | Tauranga 16 November; lame; veterinary clearance required. STONYBRECK | Tauranga 16 November; epistaxis; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. POPPY’S GIRL | Woodville-Pahiatua 17 November; epistaxis; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. MOLASSES | Woodville-Pahiatua 17 November; unsatisfactory performance; stood down for indefinite period. LITTLE WIZARD | Woodville-Pahiatua 17 November; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. General The Wellington RC meeting scheduled for 15 November was abandoned due to weather and track conditions. The post 11-17 November 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Jim Wallace’s three-year-old pairing of Liberty Park (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Skippers Canyon (NZ) (Belardo) fought out a tight finish to the HB Farmers Transport Ltd (1600m) at Woodville on Sunday, with the former coming out on top in a stable quinella. Liberty Park was favoured over his stablemate narrowly in the market, which had Croix De Guerre favoured at $3.30. The favourite was quickly away from the gates and lead throughout the running, while Liberty Park and Skippers Canyon settled alongside each-other near the tail of the field. As they turned for home, Skippers Canyon veered to the inside for Amber Riddell and Liberty Park soon followed, finding plenty in the closing stages under Kate Hercock to score by a half-length. Wallace was rapt with the result and anticipates the best is yet to come for Liberty Park, a son of Ocean Park who may be set for the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes (1600m) in ten days’ time. “I thought he was very good, I think he’s a very smart horse coming up,” he said. “He’s still learning his trade, but I think he’ll be a better-than-average stayer and I really like the horse. “I don’t really know where he’ll go next, it will depend a bit on the weather, but we might have a throw at the stumps at the three-year-old race at Otaki on the 28th.” He was equally pleased with the effort of Skippers Canyon, who added another minor placing to his record after finishing second to Connello at Trentham, who went on to run a gallant fifth in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. “He was solid, he probably wanted a little bit more cut in the ground, but he’s fit and racing well, he’s a decent sort of horse,” Wallace said. Wallace bred both horses under his Ardsley Stud banner, and after both failed to sell at the National Yearling Sales and Ready-To-Run Sales, he retained them to train in his own right. “My wife and I bred them both and offered them at the yearling sales, and again at the Ready To Runs, so when we couldn’t find buyers, fortunately I am able to do a little bit with them myself,” he said. “It’s very satisfying, if you don’t sell horses at the sales then it can be challenging to keep them on to train, but fortunately, these two have seemed to pass the test.” Based at Opaki, Wallace has a small team of other horses in work, with Merkel, a Reliable Man filly, one to watch for the future. “I have a filly called Merkel that I really rate, but she’s had no end of problems and has been off the scene. She was supposed to race about three months ago, but things have gone wrong and she had a pretty decent accident which required further time off,” Wallace said. “She’s about ready to go back into work. “Other than that, we have bits and pieces here and there, but those are the three mainstays at this stage.” View the full article

Benefactor (NZ) (Contributer) bounced back into the winner’s circle at Woodville on Sunday with a strong victory in the Valley D’Vine Restaurant Waipukurau Cup (1600m). The daughter of Contributer is trained at Awapuni by Lisa Latta, who had been searching for ideal track conditions, which she struck at the meeting with an improving Heavy 8 surface in play. In the hands of Lily Sutherland, Benefactor flew the gates and settled in the box-seat third, while Shelbyrock’n took the pacemaking role at a strong tempo. Benefactor began to loom up to the leader on the turn and hit the front early, showing plenty of fight to hold out a surging Tikemyson at the post by a head. Latta was pleased with the performance, indicating a mile won’t be the end of her distance range going forward. “She’s just been battling with tracks, they’ve either been too heavy, but her run at Waverley was a touch disappointing,” she said. “I just think today, the track wasn’t heavy as it was upgraded, and she was looking for that touch better track. “I think she’ll definitely get up over 2000m, she’s just taken a bit of time as some of the Contributer’s do. She tries really hard and is a good little galloper.” The win came to the delight of the mare’s large group of owners, who took shares after Latta purchased her for $24,000 out of Curraghmore’s draft at the 2021 Karaka Yearling Sales. In her 25 starts, she has recorded four wins, four minor placings and $105,400 in stakes. “She’s got a big ownership group, we didn’t pay a lot for her and syndicated her out to a big group so it’s good,” she said. Benefactor was bred by Little Avondale Trust out of a O’Reilly mare Miss Bondi. The mare’s half-brother by Per Incanto, Aeroinvincible, has won two races in Hong Kong. View the full article

The Weigh In team look back on a fantastic final day at Riccarton, dissect the best action from Tauranga and Australia plus Guy catches up with injured jockey Lisa Allpress on her long road to recovery. Weigh In, November 17 View the full article