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With victories in 2024 in two of the most prestigious races run in this country, National Treasure (Quality Road) proved a handy winner of the Eclipse Award for champion older dirt male, easily outpointing GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile upseter Full Serrano (Arg) (Full Mast) and Straight No Chaser (Speightster), who caused a bit of a surprise in the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint. National Treasure is just the second Bob Baffert trainee to take home the statuette in this particular division (Improbable, 2020). After giving future Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin) all he could handle in a thrilling renewal of the Dirt Mile in 2023, National Treasure raced first off the nearly three-month layoff in the GI Pegasus World Cup Jan. 27. Forced to take up pace-pressing duties as opposed to making the running, the $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling did so willingly, was sent to the front in upper stretch and held on grimly to score by a neck over a determined Senor Buscador (Mineshaft). A hard-trying fourth to the latter in the G1 Saudi Cup a month later, National Treasure returned stateside and was prepared for the GI Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan Handicap at Saratoga the second Saturday of June. Hounded on the front end through demanding fractions, the bay won the battle and the war, drawing away by better than a half-dozen lengths. Unable to find the front and forced to sit in the kickback on a rain-affected track in the GI Whitney Stakes, National Treasure was never a threat, but bounced back with a more characteristic performance in the inaugural running of the GI California Crown Stakes in September, fighting out the fractions before being chinned on the wire. A fourth North American champion for Quality Road, National Treasure will cover his first book of mares at Spendthrift Farm this winter at a fee of $40,000. The post Big In Big Spots, National Treasure Named Champion Older Dirt Male appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Despite having made just the one start on American soil in 2024, Godolphin's Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) was given the nod for the second time in three years as champion turf male off his victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar. Starting his year off last February in Doha, he secured his first seasonal victory in the G3 H. H. The Amir Trophy and parlayed that effort into a fabulous victory in the G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. From there it was another plane trip to Sha Tin in late May for the G1 Standard Chartered HK Champions & Chater Cup, a fruitful trip as he again took home top prize, but could managed only third July 27 in the prestigious G1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes as fellow frequent flier G1SW-Eng Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}) dominated with eventual G1 Arc de Triumph victress 'TDN Rising Star' Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB}) in game pursuit of that one ahead of him. After a quick stopover in Germany to take home the G1 Mehl-Mulhens-Stiftung – 62nd Preis von Europa, he set his sights on Del Mar for a title defense in the World Championships. Never far from the early pace, he roared into the lead off the far bend and would not be denied by Japanese contenders Rousham Park (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}) and Shahryar (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) as they tried valiantly, but ultimately in vain, to catch him in a blanket photo finish. The handsome dark bay won the 2022 Turf at Keeneland and took home the Eclipse Award on that occasion as well. “He's 6-years-old and still campaigning at the level he is and taking us all on journeys around the world,” Appleby told DRF after the Breeders' Cup victory. “Everybody loves him, needless to say. He's also built up this global fan base. You see it all around the world.” The legendary Dubawi is now the sire of 10 champions worldwide. The post Rebel’s Romance Earns a Second Eclipse In Three Years as Champion Turf Male appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

They say patience will be rewarded, but in the case of Straight No Chaser patience was awarded Jan. 23 when the son of Speightster was honored as 2024's Eclipse Award champion male sprinter.View the full article

Chad Brown was named the 2024 Eclipse Award winner for outstanding trainer Jan. 23, capping off what the trainer called his "best year since I started training."View the full article

Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin becomes the first person or entity to win four consecutive dual Eclipse titles as outstanding owner and outstanding breeder.View the full article

Racing Hall of Fame member Steve Asmussen is North America's all-time winningest trainer, and in 2024 his youngest son Erik won more races than any other apprentice rider and was honored with the Eclipse Award for outstanding apprentice jockey.View the full article

Citizen Bull cemented his title as the top 2-year-old male in the land with a dazzling gate-to-wire triumph in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) Nov. 1 at Del Mar. View the full article

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) became the ninth champion for his world-class stallion, taking home the Eclipse Award for champion 2-year-old male Thursday evening. The $675,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase went three-for-four in 2024, including back-to-back Grade Is in the American Pharoah Stakes and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Citizen Bull earned a 96 Beyer Speed Figure in the Breeders' Cup and is reported to be targeting Santa Anita's GIII Robert B. Lewis Stakes Feb. 1 for his sophomore debut. Two Juvenile winners in the Breeders' Cup's 41-year history have gone on to win the GI Kentucky Derby. While neither of those were trained by Baffert, the Derby–like the Juvenile–is a race Baffert knows how to win. Early Impressions… There's a lot of people involved in the whole selection process that help us arrive at decisions that allow us to be involved in colts like Citizen Bull… That horse jumped through every hoop. Nobody had any concern. Everybody felt he had the scope, he had the size, he had the demeanor of a good horse. He just had the perfect reaction every time he was pulled out his stall. He stood up. He had such an athletic way about him. –co-owner Tom J. Ryan The post Citizen Bull A Ninth Champion For Into Mischief appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Breeders' Cup had a tremendous impact on the evening's Sprint champions, as each caused upsets of varying degrees on championship Saturday to highlight their campaigns. Straight No Chaser (Speightster) made the most of just three trips to the races in 2024, returning from a May layoff to bolt up in the GII Santa Anita Sprint Championship in late September before outfinishing his rivals in the Breeders' Cup Sprint. He easily outdistanced turf sprint sensation Cogburn (Not This Time) to lock up season-ending honors. Early Impressions…”He's just a really talented horse. I'm just really thankful to MyRacehorse for having me. They've been such great patient owners. It means a lot to me, obviously, but it's the horse. Ultimately, he's just a really talented horse.–Trainer Dan Blacker, who earned his first Breeders' Cup win with Straight No Chaser. The post Breeders’ Cup Success Gives Straight No Chaser Champion Sprinter Honors appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Racing Queensland has announced its Chief Executive Officer Jason Scott will conclude his term in 2025. Earlier this week, Mr Scott, who joined RQ in early 2023, confirmed he would be leaving his post later this year, ensuring a smooth handover to his eventual successor. During his time leading RQ, Mr Scott’s strong wagering background has proven highly beneficial, with the overall degradation of the Australian wagering market, recalibrating after the highs experienced during the global pandemic, impacting all jurisdictions including Queensland. Having previously enjoyed successful stints as the CEO of Ladbrokes Australia and Vice President Trading, VIP and Retail Operations for BetMGM, RQ was able to maintain its increasing market share during Mr Scott’s tenure, whilst also delivering record-breaking revenue, returns to participants and prize money. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time leading the Queensland racing industry,” Mr Scott said. “It’s been incredibly challenging, and equally rewarding, to work in an industry that is my passion, but there are other challenges that I would like to pursue. “While I am not leaving immediately, ensuring the Board can conduct a thorough process to appoint my successor, there are many things to look forward to including three highly anticipated Winter Carnivals, new stables in Townsville and lights in Redcliffe and the grand opening of the world’s best greyhound venue at The Q.” During his time leading RQ, Mr Scott has overseen the completion of the $70 million Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopment, with Aquis Park hosting its first night meeting late last year. The GCTC also hosted Australia’s richest ever night race meeting last week when the Gold Coast Magic Millions was staged under lights. RQ Chair Steve Wilson AM said he was grateful for Mr Scott’s service over the past two years. “Jason has done a stellar job in his successful tenure as CEO,” Mr Wilson said. “The economic headwinds have been challenging since he assumed the role, but he has taken that in his stride, growing our revenue, market share and stature as a racing jurisdiction. “He has also served with distinction on the Racing Australia Board and as its representative on the Asian Racing Federation Executive Council. “The Board and I are thankful for the sterling job that Jason has done and we look forward to him continuing to do so during his transition.” RQ will commence advertising for its new CEO in the near future with Mr Scott expected to remain with the organisation until early in the new financial year. Horse racing news View the full article

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, January 25, 2025 First Race 2:01pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s the annual Australia Day meeting in the Top End with 46 horses accepting for the six-event program. The feature race is the Lightning Wet Season Series Final (1200m) at 0-70 level. Heat 3 of the Summer Sprint Series has also drawn a quality field. Showers are forecast leading into the meeting, with Saturday expected to reach 33C. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will be a good dirt surface. Best Bet at Darwin: Nassau County After four minor placings when beginning his career in the Top End last autumn, Nassau County failed in his next four starts. In October, the six-year-old gelding sealed victory in a 1300m maiden. Lining up over 1600m at BM76 level in November, the son of American Pharoah caught the eye when he beat the impressive Tubthumper home by 2.3 lengths. Nassau County didn’t do much wrong when finishing 4.3 lengths adrift in second place behind a red-hot Seven Secrets over 1600m in 0-70 grade on December 28. If Nassau County brings his best, he should be winning Best Bet Race 6 – #1 Nassau County (6) 6yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (60kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Darwin: Point Loma Point Loma didn’t exactly make the most auspicious start to his racing career on Fannie Bay’s dirt surface when finishing a distant fourth behind $2.10 favourite Dancer For Money in a similar race over 1100m on December 28. The three-year-old gelding started as second favourite at $3.20 that day but battled in the wet conditions. The son of Dubious, who saluted in a 1300m maiden at Armidale in September, deserves a second chance and will most likely start as favourite with horse racing boomakers. Next Best Race 3 – #1 Point Loma (6) 3yo Gelding | T: Ella Clarke | J: Adam Nicholls (59.5kg) Bet with BlondeBet Best Value at Darwin: Desert Mist It’s rocks or diamonds when you debut in the Top End, but at least Desert Mist boasts respectable form. Formerly trained by Matthew Dunn at Murwillumbah, the five-year-old gelding had four starts last prep in October and November and was fifth over 1350m at BM58 level at Ipswich. The son of Pride Of Dubai had three starts at Grafton for a third over 1430m, a fourth over 1400m and a second over 1610m. Even without a trail at Fannie Bay, the $10 quote with Picklebet is irresistible. Best Value Race 4 – #3 Desert Mist (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (59kg) Bet with Picklebet Saturday quaddie tips for Darwin Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, January 25, 2025 1-5-7 2-3-4 1-5-6-7-8 1-2-3 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Eskimo Prince Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1200m The Eskimo Prince Stakes is a Group 3 race for three-year-olds run over 1200m under set weights and penalties conditions. Conducted by the Australian Turf Club at Randwick, the race offers $250,000 in prize money in 2025. First held in 1984, The Eskimo Prince Stakes was initially a Listed race before being upgraded to Group 3 status in 2015. Named after the 1964 Golden Slipper winner, Eskimo Prince, the race has been hosted at multiple Sydney tracks, including Randwick, Rosehill, and Warwick Farm. The Eskimo Prince Stakes serves as a key lead-up event to the Guineas and other three-year-old Autumn features. Notable past winners include Quick Flick (1996), Spark Of Life (2004), Snippetson (2005), Kementari (2018), and Paulele (2022), who extended his unbeaten Randwick record with the victory. The 2024 edition of the Eskimo Prince Stakes was claimed by Caballus for trainer Bjorn Baker and jockey Joshua Parr, defeating Makarena and Encap. 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes betting odds Betting markets for the 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes are not available. HorseBetting will update this page when 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes odds are released. How to bet on the Eskimo Prince Stakes All Australian online bookmakers featuring horse racing will have Randwick races available to bet on. This means the Eskimo Prince Stakes can be wagered upon as soon as acceptances are in. Like most Group 3 races, the Eskimo Prince Stakes does not have an all-in or futures market weeks out from the race. 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Check out HorseBetting’s … Read More Griff set to return in Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Griff, the promising colt trained by Ciaron Maher, is gearing up to kick off his autumn campaign in the highly … Read More Aft Cabin toys with his rivals in Eskimo Prince Stakes Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Aft Cabin has returned to racing in great form toying with his rivals in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes, … Read More Aft Cabin an exciting prospect for Godolphin and Darley Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago A team effort across Godolphin and its Darley stallion division has been a large reason why Aft Cabin has enjoyed … Read More Randwick best bets, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, February 4 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 4, 2023 First Race … Read More 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2025 Eskimo Prince Stakes final field is released. Previous Eskimo Prince Stakes Fields 2024 Eskimo Prince Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Griff Ciaron Maher Ben Melham 3 60kg 2 Tom Kitten James Cummings Adam Hyeronimus 2 60kg 3 Encap Gary Portelli Jason Collett 4 58.5kg 4 Caballus Bjorn Baker Joshua Parr 7 57kg 5 Moravia Michael Freedman Tommy Berry 6 56kg 6 Celestial Legend Les Bridge Dylan Gibbons 1 56kg 7 Flying Trapeze Gary Portelli N/A 5 56kg 8 Scully Andrew Noblet Chad Schofield 8 56kg 9 Makarena Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Tim Clark 9 54kg 2024 Eskimo Prince Stakes result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Randwick-2024-Group-3-Eskimo-Prince-Stakes-10022024-Caballus-Bjorn-Baker-Joshua-Parr.mp4 1st – Caballus (+600) 2nd – Makarena (+170) 3rd – Encap (NTD) Recent runnings of the Eskimo Prince Stakes: 2024: Caballus an arrogant winner Joshua Parr and Bjorn Baker combined as Caballus ($8.00) smashed his rivals in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick at his second start for his new trainer. The change of stables has seemingly done the trick for the son of I Am Invincible, with the Bjorn Baker barn unlocking the best of this three-year-old colt. He was forced to do it the hard way, as Caballus sat three-wide without cover for the duration of the 1200m journey, but it didn’t seem to affect his ability to sprint when asked by Joshua Parr, as the field simply couldn’t match motors with the eventual winner. All the money came for Moravia ($3.50), who was backed into favouritism with leading horse racing bookmakers. and had all the map favours according to punters pre-race, and that’s exactly how things unfolded, as he and previous Group 1 winner Griff ($5.50) strode to the front on a moderate tempo. It left Caballus stranded, while the only filly in the race, Makarena ($5.00), tracked the eventual winner every step of the way, racing into a comfortable second-place finish. 2023: Aft Cabin cruises to Group 3 success Aft Cabin returned to racing in great form toying with his rivals in the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes, as James McDonald eased the star three-year-old colt down in the final 75m to record an effortless first-up victory. After jumping well, this son of Astern sat in the one-one behind the leaders, and as they turned the home corner there was no doubt about who was going to win the race. McDonald pushed the button and Aft Cabin kicked clear and put the race to bed with 200m to go. 2022: Paulele proves too hard to run down Godolphin colt Paulele maintained his perfect Randwick record by taking out the Group 3 Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m). The three-year-old son of Dawn Approach was an easing favourite in the Group 3 event, getting out to $3 at the time of jump, but he proved too tough for his rivals, defeating Ranch Hand and Converge. After leading from barrier five under Kerrin McEvoy, Paulele gave a good kick at the top of the straight and was able to sustain the run up the entire Randwick straight, despite being challenged on the inside from Converge and by Ranch Hand on the outside of him. The James Cummings-trained colt went into the race with an unbeaten record at Randwick from four starts, and while there were a few nervous moments in the concluding stages for favourite backers, he was able to stretch out and extend his perfect record. Previous winners of the Eskimo Prince Stakes Eskimo Prince Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Caballus Joshua Parr Bjorn Baker 2023 Aft Cabin James McDonald James Cummings 2022 Paulele Kerrin McEvoy James Cummings 2021 Peltzer Tim Clark Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou 2020 Race Not Held 2019 Gem Song Jason Collett Kris Lees 2018 Kementari Glyn Schofield James Cummings 2017 Man From Uncle Jason Collett Anthony Cummings 2016 Spill The Beans Tim Clark Gerald Ryan 2015 Scissor Kick Tye Angland Paul Messara 2014 El Roca Hugh Bowman Busuttin & Young 2013 Ichihara Hugh Bowman Allan Denham 2012 Nobby Snip Tommy Berry Gai Waterhouse 2011 Agister Josh Adams Allan Denham 2010 Chater Mikado Tye Angland Tim Martin 2009 Bhutane Dane Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse AO 2008 Tenant’s Tiara Tim Clark Kevin Moses 2007 Absolutelyfabulous Corey Brown Kris Lees 2006 Strada Zac Purton Gai Waterhouse 2005 Snippetson Glen Boss Guy Walter 2004 Spark Of Life Chris Munce Allan Denham 2003 Dehero Glen Boss Gregory Paul Schumaker 2002 Red Hannigan Danny Beasley Gai Waterhouse 2001 National Saint Jim Cassidy Sterling M Smith 2000 Major Shane Dye Clarry Conners Eskimo Prince Stakes winners pre-2000 Eskimo Prince Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Troon 1998 Noble Challenge 1997 Investigation 1996 Quick Flick 1995 Magic Winner 1994 Sympose 1993 Our Replica 1992 Yallah Lad 1991 Varikos 1990 Sir Laurence 1989 Ideal Score 1988 Royal Handout 1987 Cupillus 1986 All In A Name 1985 Pago’s Yarn 1984 Run Ashore Recommended! 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After threatening a breakthrough for the past several seasons, jockey Flavien Prat finally reached the summit of his profession Thursday when he was recognized with the Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey for the first time in his career. The Frenchman, who relocated to New York from California a few seasons ago to improve his chances of achieving this type of accolade, rode the winners of a record 82 black-type races in 2024, some 56 of those at the graded level, also a record. Overall he rode the winners of 230 races and amassed earnings of $37.3 million. On the possibility of winning his first Eclipse Award, Prat told NYRA's publicity department, “It means a lot. Honestly it would be a dream come true. It's something you work all your life for and to achieve it would be something, just to do it once. Hopefully, it would be great and would be something I would remember forever.” The French native–who started to win riding titles at Santa Anita and Del Mar in 2016–almost three years ago made the decision to move his tack to Kentucky that spring and then to New York for the spring/summer. That choice, along with copious amounts of hard work, gave him the opportunity for a shot at the record books. Prat's 2024 season was marked by a trio of notable milestones. First, as a member of arguably the toughest jockey colony at Saratoga, Prat set a record for stakes wins with 18 during a single meet at the Spa–14 of which were graded. The post Prat Breaks Through, Wins First Eclipse As Outstanding Jockey appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Chad Brown fought off a spirited challenge from Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby-winning conditioner Ken McPeek to win the Eclipse Award for outstanding trainer for the fifth time overall and for the first time in five years. Brown's 2024 campaign was punctuated by an impressive array of Grade I winners, both on the turf and dirt, and was highlighted by 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), who gave Brown his first victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic before earning an Eclipse Award as the leading 3-year-old colt of the season. Additional Grade I winners for Brown in 2024: 'Rising Star' Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), Raging Sea (Curlin) and Gina Romantica (Into Mischief) to name but a few. The Brown barn was represented by five Eclipse Award finalists on Thursday. The post Brown Back On Top as Outstanding Trainer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's Godolphin was honored with the Eclipse Award as the outstanding owner in North America for the fifth consecutive year and seventh overall, and for the fourth time in a row was also crowned North America's outstanding breeder during Thursday's ceremonies. Godolphin-owned runners posted 104 victories from 460 starts (22.6%) during the year and their runners finished in the top three in 52% of their appearances while earning better than $20 million. Horses bred by Godolphin bankrolled $23.2 million and no fewer than 10 Grade I and 26 graded races in North America in 2024 were taken by Godolphin-breds In addition to Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Immersive (Nyquist), Godolphin's additional North American Grade I winners included Highland Falls (Curlin), Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Master of the Seas (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Eclipse finalist Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal). The post Godolphin Repeats As Outstanding Owner/Breeder appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Thorpedo Anna's stellar season won't be remembered just for winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1), but also for being named champion 3-year-old filly. View the full article

Godolphin's homebred Immersive swept the title for the champion 2-year-old female with a flawless 4-for-4 campaign in 2024.View the full article

HOLD Racing Hall of Fame member Steve Asmussen is North America's all-time winningest trainer, and in 2024 his youngest son Erik won more races than any other apprentice rider and was honored with the Eclipse Award for outstanding apprentice jockey.View the full article

Soul of an Angel made only two of her 11 starts last year at seven furlongs, but she made those races count. She won both races, including the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1), to vault to championship honors as champion female sprinter.View the full article

Moira's connections were rewarded for their belief in the 6-year-old mare, when she finally got her well-deserved win in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T), and clinched the title for 2024 champion turf female. View the full article

Already an accomplished steeplechase horse, Snap Decision reached new heights in 2024 when the 10-year-old son of classic-placed Hard Spun would sweep two of the signature events in United States steeplechase racing.View the full article

In the final start of her career, Idiomatic provided quite a memory, drawing off in the stretch to post a 6 1/2-length victory in the Spinster Stakes (G1) Oct. 6 at Keeneland. That effort likely lifted her to a second straight Eclipse Award.View the full article

A perfect six-for-six against her own sex in 2024, 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) was a slam-dunk choice for top 3-year-old filly honors. Both 3-year-old divisional winners sold at Fasig-Tipton. Sierra Leone topped the 2022 Saratoga Sale on a bid of $2.3 million while it required just $40,000 to purchase Thorpedo Anna out of the Fasig-Tipton October Sale a few months later. Thorpedo Anna, a leading candidate for Horse of the Year honors, is the first American champion for her sadly departed stallion, also a son of Darley stalwart Medaglia d'Oro. Early Impressions…“She was premature; seven, eight weeks premature when she was born. She was 45” tall, weighed 60 pounds. Her hocks were crushed. And there wasn't much hope of any future for her. So I volunteered to take her from the owners, Mr. Sanford Robertson and Kathryn Nikkel, who bred her. And Mr. Robertson graciously gave her to me when I volunteered to keep her. And I tried to do my magic and it worked.”.-Judy Hicks after Thorpedo Anna's Oaks victory The post Thorpedo Anna a No-Doubter For Champion 3YO Filly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin homebred Immersive (Nyquist) ran the table in her four appearances at two, with three wins at Grade I level capped by a dominating 4 1/2-length victory on Breeders' Cup Friday. Immersive is the second Eclipse Award winner and third champion for Nyquist, himself the champion of his generation in 2015. Nyquist is also represented by Sovereign Award winner Gretzky the Great. One of 16 graded stakes winners for Nyquist, who was himself a champion juvenile, Immersive was also one of four Grade I winners for her sire in 2024–joining Johannes (who was a finalist this year for Champion Turf Male), Tenma and Randomized. Early Impressions… “I think 2-year-old fillies, she's the best we've had. To accomplish what she has, we've not had one win three Grade Ones at two. Excited about what she accomplished, proud of her, and looking forward to next year.”–Brad Cox following Immersive's Breeders' Cup win. The post Immersive Gives Nyquist A Second 2-Year-Old Filly Champion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Riding professionally since late 2023, Erik Asmussen took home the Eclipse as the nation's leading apprentice in 2024. The young rider collected his first jockey's title at the Grand Prairie, Texas track where he topped the standings with 48 wins. In his early twenties, Erik is the younger brother of fellow Oaklawn-based rider Keith J. Asmussen, but lest we forget that their father Steve rode and so did their grandfather Keith. Cash Asmussen had a celebrated career himself during the 1980s and 1990s, which included being named a five-time champion in France. Riding professionally since November 2023, Erik posted his first career win Jan. 5, 2024 at Sam Houston Race Park where he finished the meet in the colony's top 10. Erik earned Jockey of the Week honors in early July after he won three stakes races in a row at Lone Star Park on closing weekend last summer. “I just wanted to get away as smoothly as possible,” said Asmussen about one his winners. “I've been getting on the horse in the mornings and I knew he was more than capable.”Primarily in the irons for his father Steve–the all-time winningest trainer in the history of North American Thoroughbred racing–Erik also got his picture taken at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Ellis Park and Churchill Downs in 2024. The post Erik Asmussen Does Family Proud, Named Outstanding Apprentice appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article