Wandering Eyes

The chestnut son of Galileo was taking his haul for the year to five wins from five, three of which have now come in marquee events after his bloodless victories in Gold Cups at Ascot and Goodwood. View the full article

Spurred in part by a record handle on NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes Day, Monmouth Park continued its upward trend with increases in both total and on-track handle for the fourth straight year, while jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Claudio Gonzalez were repeat winners of their respective titles as the 50-day meet came to an end on Sunday. Total average handle was $4,251,965, a 5.4% increase over last year's average of $4,032,648 during a 51-day meet. On-track handle averaged $352,939, a 3.7% increase over last year's average of $340,257. In addition, the total handle of $212,598,246 for the 50 days was an increase of nearly $7 million over last year's 51-day total handle of $205,665,035. The overall on-track handle also increased despite one less day of live racing, finishing at $17,646,973 compared to $17,353,093 in 2023. “It's a testament to the owners, trainers and the quality of racing that we were able to show an increase in handle once again,” said Dennis Drazin, Chairman and CEO of Darby Development, LLC, lessee and operator of Monmouth Park. “With everything we have on the horizon, from the state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook now under construction to the development that is planned for the property, the future of Monmouth Park has never been brighter.” Haskell Day produced a record total handle of $21,748,294 for the 14-race card, eclipsing the record set a year earlier. The crowd of 38,976 was the largest for Haskell Day since 2015. Among the future enhancements to the facility is the 16,000 square foot Caesars trackside sportsbook, which is currently under construction. Completion is scheduled for next year. JEMB, of which Morris Baily is the chairman of the board, has partnered with Darby Development and Monmouth Park to develop 80 acres of the track property, with plans calling for multi-family housing, a hotel and retail and youth sports facilities. On the racing front, Lopez won his 11th Monmouth Park riding title overall and 10th in the past 12 years, finishing with 76 winners to 65 for runner-up Jairo Rendon. Gonzalez won his third straight Monmouth Park training total, holding a 34-32 advantage over Mario Serey, Jr. Robert Reidy, a Rumson resident, earned his first leading owner's title with 14 winners from 66 starts. Reidy has been an owner since 2010. Thoroughbred racing in the state shifts to East Rutherford starting on Friday for the boutique Monmouth-at-Meadowlands all-turf meet. Live racing will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 18 on Fridays and Saturdays, with the six-race cards starting at 7 p.m. The post Monmouth Park Concludes with Increases in Total and On-Track Handle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The daughter of Frankel extended her unbeaten run to three after a course-and-distance maiden win in June ahead of last month's decisive win in the Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations features a half-sister to Space Blues (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). 17.30 Kempton, Novice, £6,800, 2yo f, 7f (AWT) WILD ANGEL (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) is the 10th foal out of the G2 Challenge Stakes winner Miss Lucifer (Fr) (Noverre), who produced Godolphin's GI Breeders' Cup Mile and G1 Prix de la Foret-winning sire Space Blues (Ire) by Too Darn Hot's sire Dubawi (Ire). Charlie Appleby introduces the April-foaled bay in a contest that includes another notable newcomer in Ballylinch Stud's colour-bearer Wilhelmina (GB) (New Bay {GB}), a Kevin Philippart De Foy-trained half-sister to last year's surprise G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes heroine Poptronic (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}). 14.30 Chantilly, Cond, €30,000, 2yo, c/g, 9fT NITOI (Siyouni {Fr}) is a half-brother to last year's G1 Hong Kong Vase and Group 1 Grosser Preis von Bayern hero Junko (GB) (Intello {Ger}) who debuts for the same Andre Fabre stable. Out of the Wertheimers' $2.35-million 2016 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Sale purchase Lady Zuzu (Dynaformer), he is connected to English Channel's son Optimizer. The post Half To Space Blues Debuts At Kempton 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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This day 16th 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 horse racing tips & quaddie selections | September 16 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Monday, September 16. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Amelia’s Jewel a one-act affair in Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes Amelia’s Jewel ($1.90) has coasted home in the Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington on Saturday, kicking-off what’s bound … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Mr Brightside a class above in Makybe Diva Stakes Mr Brightside ($1.80) has continued his dominance in the spring with a stunning performance to win the Group 1 Makybe … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Private Eye claims The Shorts The Joe Pride-trained Private Eye ($12) caused somewhat of an upset in the 2023 edition of The Shorts (1100m) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Think It Over claims Zaaki late to claim 7 Stakes The Kerry Parker-trained Think It Over ($5.00) has arrived in time to claim the inaugural running of the 7 Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Tiz Invincible gets the better of Kimochi in Tea Rose Stakes Zac Lloyd along with Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined with Tiz Invincible ($3.20) to take out the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Just Fine demolishes rivals in Kingston Town Stakes Just Fine ($3.20) has justified favourtism in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes, going on to score a dominant victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Satness to chase rich purse at Rosehill Satness scored a strong win at Randwick for trainers Robert and Luke Price, providing returning jockey Brock Ryan a first … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Vincent Ho resumes with high hopes for Dream Winner Vincent Ho hopes Dream Winner can provide the perfect return to competition when Frankie Lor’s unbeaten sprinter lines up at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Lady Telena impresses at Riccarton Underrated galloper Lady Telena continued a good run of recent form with a comfortable victory at Riccarton on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 16, 2023 12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Nature Strip set to shine in $1 million Randwick feature Is it possible for Nature Strip to continue getting better? It certainly appears so given how good the champion sprinter … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Aysar looks to step up with the elite in Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Sometimes, all it takes is a win for a horse to snap out of its bad habits. Ben Hayes is … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Bring on Zaaki v Anamoe at Randwick On this Friday’s edition of Punt Drunk, we take a look back at one of the all-time clashes in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Flemington racing preview & best bets | Sunday, September 18 A rare Sunday Flemington meeting is scheduled this weekend where an eight-race program is set down for decision headlined by … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 16, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Kuru hoping for winning send-off Former Champion New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru has enjoyed being home for the last couple of weeks, and the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Lost And Running looking for redemption at Randwick Lost And Running will be seeking redemption in the Group 2 Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where he will … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Local trainers have strength in numbers Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong are well-served in the three-year-old fillies’ ranks and will attack Saturday’s feature age group event … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Pierre Ng notches first Hong Kong victory Fulfilling a long-held ambition, Pierre Ng notched the first victory of his training career in spectacular fashion when outsider Super … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Apprentices key to Sharrock’s chances Allan Sharrock acknowledges Tavi Mac and Justaskme are victims of their own success and hasn’t hesitated to utilise apprentice claims … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Group One filly to make Australian debut Australian punters will get their first look at New Zealand Group One winner She’s Licketysplit (Previously Lickety Split) at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Belmont racing tips & quaddie selections | Saturday 17/9/2022 Racing heads to Belmont in Western Australia on Saturday afternoon where a competitive nine-race program is set down for decision … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, September 17 Morphettville is the destination for metropolitan racing in South Australia on Saturday afternoon. Horsebetting.com.au present our best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Caulfield full racing tips & best bets | Saturday, September 17 A nine-race program is scheduled for Caulfield on Saturday afternoon for Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Day. Horsebetting’s James Herbert presents … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Top apprentice Lloyd eyes more wins at Gold Coast Queensland’s leading apprentice, Jaden Lloyd, looks set to further add to his tally at the Gold Coast on Saturday as … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Morphettville tips, value bets & odds | Saturday, September 18 HorseBetting’s South Australian form analyst brings you his top tips, best value bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Caulfield racing tips, value bets & odds | Saturday, September 18 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst brings you a race-by-race preview along with his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 George Main Stakes betting tips & form guide | Randwick R7 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd takes a look at every runner in the Group 1 George Main Stakes and brings you his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes runner-by-runner preview & tips The 2021 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is the feature event at Caulfield, and HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert presents his runner-by-runner preview … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Newcastle Cup Day preview & best bets | Friday, September 17 HorseBetting’s NSW racing expert brings you his top tips and quaddie numbers for the Newcastle race meeting on Friday, September … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm tips, odds & quaddie picks | Friday, September 17 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Eagle Farm race meeting on Friday, September … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Geelong betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 17/9/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Geelong racing preview for Friday, September 17, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 16, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees five meetings being held on this Thursday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Williams set for dual role at Riccarton Leading South Island jockey Kylie Williams will don two hats at Riccarton on Saturday. While set to ride a quality … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Rain the only drawback for heavily armed Richards This weekend will prove to be one of trainer Jamie Richards’ busiest to date, with 34 horses accepted at Taupo … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Hastings return for Llanacord Llanacord will return to the venue of her biggest moment in racing when she lines-up in the Brew’s & Que’s … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Double joy for Ferraris team with Happy Valley breakthrough Justifying generous advance notices, Luke Ferraris savoured maiden Hong Kong success in the best possible fashion by producing a copybook … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Boss excited about Ayrton ride Veteran jockey Glenn Boss has featured prominently in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) over the years, and he is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Domestic targets for Rogerson stars The chances of high-class galloper Mascarpone venturing across the Tasman this spring are looking highly unlikely, however, Group One performed … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Spring Tide coming into Hastings Spring Tide’s quick rise through the ranks in winter has persuaded Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry to take an unscheduled crack … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Marsh holds strong Classic arsenal Stephen Marsh has no shortage of promising three-year-olds in his Cambridge barn, but he’s not deploying too many of them … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The Mitigator chasing further Group 1 success Matamata trainer Peter McKay recites the old adage that it’s tough at the top as he prepares Group 1 winner … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Tibbie Stakes 2020 betting odds, tips & form The Group 3 Tibbie Stakes brings Newcastle Cup Day to a close, and the field looks to be one full … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cambourne Headed To Group 1 Caulfield Guineas Mick Price believes Cambourne is up to Caulfield Guineas standard but his problem is trying to get the Bendigo winner … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Well-Related Deniki Delivers At The Farm Lightly-raced filly Deniki, a close relation to Group Two winner Menari, has fought back after being headed to land her … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Cameron Handicap 2020 racing tips, best bets & form guide The other feature on Newcastle Gold Cup Day is the Group 3 Cameron Handicap over 1500m. Check out the best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Newcastle Gold Cup 2020 betting tips, odds & form The Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) is one of the features of the afternoon on Friday and has attracted … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mother Aiming For Sir Rupert Clarke Repeat Daniel Bowman had his greatest moment as a trainer when Begood Toya Mother won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Echuca racing tips & value bets – Thursday, 17 September 2020 Eight races are set to be run and won on Thursday afternoon when we return to Echuca for the first … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Kelly Renee searching for maiden victory Group 1 performer Kelly Renee will be looking to secure her maiden victory at Te Rapa on Thursday when she … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Ruakaka resumption for Tiley mares Group 1 performer Melt will kick-off her spring campaign in the Harcourts Tai Tokerau Trophy (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Kiwi Ida thriving ahead of Tarzino Six-year-old mare Kiwi Ida is in fine fettle heading into Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) with the John and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Chipperfield hoping The Shorts proves Catalyst for Everest Slot Trainer Clayton Chipperfield is getting used to training his stable star Catalyst remotely. The Te Awamutu galloper is in Sydney … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stewards Set A Date For Farnan Inquiry Racing NSW stewards are set to resume their inquiry into the controversial first-up performance of Golden Slipper winner Farnan … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Good friends thrilled with Travi’s win It might have been nearly dusk, but after Travimyfriend won the Listed The Sofitel (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday, Silver … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fellowes In No Hurry To Find New Jockey Charlie Fellowes needs a new jockey for Prince Of Arran but he’s got no shortage of potential suitors for the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Perseverance Chris Waller’s Key To Kolding Chris Waller is adamant George Main Stakes contender Kolding is going as well as he ever has and only needs … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Exciting Savabeel three-year-olds emerging The huge impression created by young unbeaten Sydney galloper Mo’unga with his Rosehill stakes win last Saturday highlighted a significant … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Hayes camp pleased with Beauty Generation ahead of return Beauty Generation’s campaign ramped up a notch yesterday (Tuesday, 15 September) at Sha Tin with a 1000m turf barrier trial … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hall of Famer Geoff Lane dies aged 80 Hall of Fame jockey Geoff Lane has died on the Gold Coast aged 80 after a career which also included … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Begood Toya Mother favourite for Group 1 Hcp The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother is the early favourite for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes which has … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Clapper happy ahead of George Main Happy Clapper is primed for his next Group One assignment in the George Main Stakes over his favourite 1600m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Santa Ana Lane begins Everest campaign in Shorts Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane is set to begin his Everest campaign in the Group Two Shorts at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Ben Currie’s fraud case adjourned Queensland trainer Ben Currie’s court case involving alleged aggravated fraud has been adjourned until next month for a committal mention … Read More Ireland horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Retired champion McCoy wins charity race Retired champion jockey Tony McCoy has come out on top in a race for charity organised by cancer sufferer, fellow … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dabernig ready for the challenge ahead With David Hayes set to move back to Hong Kong next year, Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes he and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Eric The Eel ready for his Doomben return Melbourne spring carnival candidate Eric The Eel will make his return to racing in a three-year-old handicap at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Rupert Clarke attracts 18 nominations The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes has attracted 18 nominations with the race having a field limit of 16 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Jericho tilt on the cards for Aigne Mystery Creek trainer Neil O’Dowd has set promising jumper Aigne some lofty goals later this year after his impressive 7-3/4 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waller with 10 of 19 George Main entries Chris Waller has entered 10 horses in the Group One George Main Stakes but will trim that number by acceptance … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Clotworthy stable on a roll A double at Ruakaka on Saturday has kept the momentum going for Byerley Park trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy after … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Lui’s Diviner Water Diviner (121lb) rattled to the wire under Matthew Chadwick to win the card’s highest quality contest at Sha Tin … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Simple for Van Niekerk Grant van Niekerk arrived at the track at Sha Tin yesterday, Sunday, 15 September with a zero in his season’s … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Purton bags four, Lor, Moore and Size off the mark They say you can’t keep a good man down and Zac Purton proved that adage with a quartet of wins … Read More Ireland horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Pinatubo awesome in Group One win Pinatubo has produced an astonishing performance to land the Group One Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh … Read More France horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Another Group One for Dettori and Gosden Star Catcher has capped a lucrative weekend for jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer John Gosden in the Group One Prix … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Crack Me Up Queensland Horse of the Year Consistent galloper Crack Me Up has been named Queensland’s Horse of the Year for last season … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Shoals and Santa Ana Lane head to Premiere Stablemates Santa Ana Lane and Shoals will have their final Everest lead-up race in the Premiere Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kris Lees with Group One spring chances Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has the favourites in three upcoming Group One races for three-year-olds … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Big money on offer in Qld summer The Queensland summer carnival will again have $15 million prize money and $1.5 million in bonus payments … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blinkers back on Long Leaf for Golden Rose The numbers have been whittled down and Long Leaf will be Lindsay Park’s sole representative in the Group One Golden … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hush Writer back on track after Flemington After flopping at his Australian debut, Japanese-bred Hush Writer has shown his staying talents with an encouraging performance at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Qld spring hopes to trial at Cranbourne Two of Queensland’s best spring carnival aspirants, Asharani and Savanna Amour, are expected to trial at Cranbourne … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Eagle Farm closer to re-opening Racing officials have been taking key industry participants on track inspections at Eagle Farm which is still undergoing work … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kew Gardens wins St Leger at Doncaster Melbourne Cup entrant Kew Gardens has won the English St Leger at Doncaster to give Aidan O’Brien a sixth win … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Williams banned for fall at Flemington Craig Williams has been suspended for 23 meetings on a careless riding charge that resulted in the fall of Limestone … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Almandin wows Oliver in Flemington victory Almandin is on target for his Melbourne Cup defence after winning a Listed race at Flemington in his second start … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Isorich makes most of extended campaign Veteran gelding Isorich has given apprentice Lee Maggorian his first Saturday winner at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Almandin outright Cup favourite following Flemington win 2016 Melbourne Cup winner Almandin looks set for another strong performance in the race that stops a nation after taking … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago First four in Group Three race for Waller Trainer Chris Waller has shown the strength of his team for the Group One Metropolitan with Libran leading in a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Redzel confirms $10m Everest bona fides Redzel has been described as one of Australia’s most improved sprinters after the gelding’s convincing victory in The Shorts at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Humidor upsets Hartnell in G1 Makybe Diva The Darren Weir-trained Humidor has finished over the top of the odds-on favourite to win the Makybe Diva Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lordag gives Heathcote a Doomben treble Tough gelding Lordag has regained his best form to give his trainer Robert Heathcote a winning treble at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lane guides Sword Of Light to Group 2 win Sword Of Light has notched the second stakes win of her career, taking out the Group Two Let’s Elope Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Redzel romps home in The Shorts as Everest approaches REDZEL’S preparations for October’s inaugural running of The Everest look ideally placed after the five-year-old took out the Group Two … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wonder mare Winx makes it 20 wins in a row Winx has given her rivals a start and a beating in the George Main Stakes to post her 20th consecutive … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Catchy beats the boys in Danehill Stakes Lindsay Park is favouring the Caulfield Guineas over fillies equivalent the Thousand Guineas for Catchy after her win in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Alizee claims black-type win in Tea Rose Alizee has won her first black-type race, claiming the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Redkirk Warrior presses claims for Everest Newmarket Handicap winner Redkirk Warrior has pressed his claims for The Everest with a first-up win at Flemington in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Comin’ Through cements Epsom Hcp claims Comin’ Through has cemented his claims for the Group One Epsom Handicap with victory in the Bill Ritchie at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Dolcetto makes it five straight in Metric Mile DOLCETTO remained a perfect five-from-five when taking out the $70,000 Metric Mile at Awapuni on Saturday. The Sylvia Kay-trained star … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Theanswermyfriend too tough at Flemington The Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield is on the radar for Theanswermyfriend after his all-the-way win at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Redkirk Warrior ready for Everest after crushing Flemington win THE Hayes and Daberning decision to find an additional The Everest slot for Redkirk Warrior looks to be an astute … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sydney off for Snitz despite Doomben win Plans to chase a lucrative Sydney race with Doomben winner Snitz have been shelved … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Unbeaten Viridine scores black-type debut Godolphin colt Viridine has extended his winning sequence to three after claiming the Listed Heritage Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Undefeated Viridine poised for big campaign THREE wins in a row for boom Godolphin colt Viridine has connections excited that group success could be around the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Royal Symphony wins in thrilling fashion Trainer Tony McEvoy says Caulfield Guineas favourite Royal Symphony has produced something special to overcome difficulties and remain unbeaten at … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Prom Queen dazzles in Northland Breeders’ Stakes PROM Queen has lived up to expectations on Saturday when winning the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes at Ruakaka. The … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jason Collett back among the city winners Jason Collett has returned to the winners’ circle after a costly suspension, steering the Bjorn Baker-trained Embley to victory at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fox Swift breaks city duck at Flemington The Ciaron Maher-trained Fox Swift has assured herself a future as a broodmare with an all important black-type win at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Qld stewards dismiss Doomben whip protest Stewards have dismissed a protest by Brad Stewart in a Doomben race despite finding the jockey was right in claiming … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Larlabrook noses ahead to claim Highway Dubbo gelding Larlabrook has clung on to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick give veteran jockey Greg Ryan a successful … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ward celebrates Brisbane comeback winner Experienced horseman Darryl Ward has had his first winner in his comeback to training with Another Whiskey at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago New Zealand Cup the target for Gobstopper after Awapuni romp WELL-related gelding Gobstopper has recorded another quality staying win in the Grace/Marsh Insurance Brokers Handicap at Awapuni. 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Bradsell's CV would get him almost any job in world sprinting right now. He's won the Coventry Stakes, the King's Stand, the Nunthorpe, and now the Flying Five. Now, his connections are keen to add Breeders' Cup glory to his repertoire.View the full article

Jockey Franny Norton will retire on Sept. 21, the contemporary of Frankie Dettori announced on Instagram. The Liverpool native will end his career riding at Chester Racecourse. Norton, who turned 54 this year, began riding in 1988. A Chester specialist, he was a close ally of Mark Johnston, and now rides for his son Charlie, among others. Throughout his career, Norton has been associated with several Pattern winners including Permian (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), and G1 St Leger second Sir Ron Priestley (GB) (Australia {GB}), to name a few. A notable boxer, his latest victory, of which he has at least 1859, was aboard Aviemore (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) for the younger Johnston at Chester on Sept. 13. Norton said in a statement, “After an incredible journey spanning over 35 years, the time has come for me to hang up my boots and call it a day in horse racing. “On the 21st of September at Chester Racecourse, I will ride my final race, marking the end of an amazing chapter of my life. “From the early days in the saddle to the many highs and lows that followed, this sport has given me memories I will treasure forever. I've been blessed to ride alongside some of the best jockeys, work with the finest trainers, and compete at the most iconic racecourses. Every moment has been a privilege. “To the fans who have supported me over the years, your encouragement has meant the world. To the owners, trainers, and stable staff, it's been an honour to share the track with you. And to my family and loved ones–your unwavering support has carried me through every victory and every challenge. “While I may be stepping away from the track, I will always remain connected to the sport that has been my life. Racing has taught me resilience, passion, and humility, and I'm forever grateful for the incredible journey it has taken me on. “I look forward to seeing you all at Chester for one last race. Let's make it a day to remember! “Much love, F.” The post Franny Norton To Retire On Sept. 21 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Let's start this column with the disclaimer that it's way too early to start seriously talking about how a one-turn-mile victory at age two might translate to winning a 10-furlong stakes some 7 ½ months from now in a chaotic field of 20. We'll also put aside for the moment that the GIII Iroquois S. has never been a prognosticator for success in the GI Kentucky Derby. Dating to the race's inception in 1983, juveniles who ran in that late summer/early autumn Churchill Downs stakes have gone a collective 0-1-1 from 30 starts as sophomores on the first Saturday in May. The Sep. 14 winner of the Iroquois, 'TDN Rising Star' Jonathan's Way (Vekoma), also has the distinction of being an Ohio-bred. You've got a pretty good head for obscure facts if you know that Wintergreen in 1909 was the only Kentucky Derby winner ever to be foaled in the Buckeye State. Yet even if the historical odds are stacked against him, you have to admit the connections of this 2-for-2 colt are entitled to at least a little bit of celebratory “Derby dreaming” hype after watching Jonathan's Way establish command, take pressure through the middle stages, and shrug off decent bids at the top of the stretch and through the lane to score in Saturday's Iroquois by 2 3/4 lengths in 1:36.08 (89 Beyer Speed Figure). “Isn't this great? An Ohio-bred?” owner Richard Rigney asked rhetorically while basking in the afterglow of his 1.26-1 favored colt earning the first 10 points on the 2025 Road to the Derby qualifying leaderboard. Rigney, who has operated Rigney Racing for the past 11 years, said post-win that he named this $290,000 KEENOV weanling after his teenage son. Presumably, he was aware when he christened the colt that an old adage in the sport dictates you don't name a racehorse after a family member or friend unless you think the horse will turn out to be something special. It turns out that indeed was the case with Jonathan's Way. “As a weanling, we were thinking big, high things of this horse from the very beginning,” Rigney said in post-race interview footage provided by the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. “One of the wonderful things about [bloodstock agent] John [Moynihan] is that he's not looking at what the [catalogue] page looks like. He's looking at who are the athletes, and it just couldn't have been better for us,” Rigney said. If you sift those against-the-grain statistics about the Iroquois S. and Ohio-breds through a finer sieve, you can come up with a couple of exception-to-the-trend coincidences that give glimmers of hope to the prospect that Jonathan's Way might have a fighting chance in the spring Classics. Last year's winner of the Iroquois S., West Saratoga (Exaggerator), did make it into the 2024 Derby, finishing twelfth. But the fourth-place horse out of that 2023 Iroquois, Seize the Grey (Arrogate), eventually annexed his own slice of the 2024 Triple Crown, upsetting the GI Preakness S. at 9-1 odds And while no winner of the Iroquois S. has ever worn a blanket of roses under Churchill's twin spires, the favorite for the Derby 22 years ago, Harlan's Holiday, was actually an Ohio-bred who had won the previous year's Iroquois. Off as the 6-1 public choice in the 2002 Derby wired by the 20-1 War Emblem, Harlan's Holiday finished seventh. Rigney was well aware of that connection, too, and even added another layer of intrigue to the Iroquois/Ohio kismet. “The other thing that's kind of awesome is Harlan's Holiday was an Ohio-bred,” Rigney said. “And the person that bought Harlan's Holiday [in 2000 as the stable manager for Jack and Laurie Wolf], was Barry Berklehammer, the one who broke this horse. “So we're pretty happy. We've got the Ohio mojo going,” Rigney enthused. Jonathan's Way, through just two lifetime starts, has also managed to mirror the exploits of his first-crop sire, Vekoma. Both won six-furlong sprints in New York in their debuts, then registered victories as favorites in one-turn-mile stakes second time out. In Jonathan's Way's case, he parlayed a 4 ¼-length score at Saratoga Aug. 17 into a win in the Iroquois. Vekoma, by contrast, had gotten a later start. As a May 22 foal, he won his Sept. 23, 2018, debut at Belmont Park, then (bypassing the Breeders' Cup the same weekend), took down the Nov. 4 GIII Nashua S. At age three, Vekoma ran third in the GII Fountain of Youth S., won the then-GII Blue Grass S., and finished twelfth in the 2019 Kentucky Derby. After missing 10 months with foot ailments, Vekoma's connections cut him back to one-turn races in 2020, and he ended his career with three straight stakes tallies, including the 2020 GI Metropolitan Handicap. He was sidelined again that summer, pointed toward the Breeders' Cup without a prep race, then a fever caused Vekoma to miss what was to be his final start in the GI Sprint. Jonathan's Way's trainer, Philip Bauer, said that running through adversity in start No. 1 established that his colt could handle stakes company. In his Saratoga coming-out party, Jonathan's Way got bumped at the break, was taken up and got pinched back, powered through dirt kickback, circled the field, then swept to the lead in the lane and drew off in what was termed a “sparkling effort” by the Equibase chart caller. “Certainly in the debut, we never anticipated the trouble he encountered,” Bauer said. “But he overcame it, and was much the best that day. “[Saturday] we felt the [nine] post was to our advantage, to see how [the pace] developed, and he developed things himself [by going straight for the lead],” Bauer said. While watching the Iroquois unfold, Bauer said he took a measure of comfort in getting a visual read that Jonathan's Way was not overtaxing himself on the front end despite taking heat for most of the trip. “Joel [Rosario] is a great rider for a reason,” Bauer said. “When they break sharp, you try not to take anything away from them.” The main track at Churchill did not appear biased on Saturday, but it was decidedly not slanted toward early speed. Of 11 races on the main track, only the opener and Jonathan's Way's win were wire jobs. Four races were won by stalkers from midpack; five others featured deep closers. “The horse gives you a ton of confidence in the mornings. He's ultra-talented, and I feel sorry for his workmate at times,” Bauer said. “Two-year-olds, it's a 'light bulb' moment a lot of times,” Bauer continued. “You could tell after his first race he knew what the game's all about. Started training a little more forwardly in the mornings. We came in here with a ton of confidence.” The Nov. 1 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile is next, Bauer said, although he did admit that the seven weeks between starts presents a dilemma about whether or not to fit in another prep stakes. “I think we'll train up,” Bauer said. “I think with Kentucky Downs [holding the early September dates], Churchill tries to just back up [the date of the Iroquois] a little bit. The timing gets a little messed up.” Bauer's solution? “Talented horses, you've just got to keep them happy,” he said. The post The Week in Review: Pride of Ohio Takes Aim on Kentucky–and Beyond appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It was Dylan Browne McMonagle's second success in the race after he and O'Brien teamed up to win in 2022 with Al Riffa, while the trainer also won it with Thunder Moon in 2020.View the full article

The Inglis Digital USA September Sale added a pair of offerings to its catalog in debut winner Saxton (Mosler) and MSP Munny Grab (Munnings), both to be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Saxton enters the September sale after a 4 1/2-length debut victory in a 5 1/2-furlong turf maiden special weight at Colonial Downs Sept. 4. Trainer Cathal Lynch co-owns the 2-year-old gelding with Nick Sanna Stables. “Saxton acts like an older horse,” remarked trainer Cathal Lynch of Saxton. “He is good minded and feels like he will improve as we stretch him out. The Laurel Futurity on Sept. 28 could be his next possible start.” A Virginia-bred with Maryland-sired eligibility and Maryland Million certification, Saxton was bred by Lazy Lane Farms. He is first runner and winner out of the Lookin At Lucky mare Winning Thread. His family includes third dam Grade II winner Secret Account, in addition to Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty, GISW Secret Hello, and Grade III winner Conveyance. Munny Grab is stakes-placed on both dirt and turf, most recently finishing a gaining third over the grass in the Suzie O'Cain Stakes at Saratoga. The New York bred filly earned a career best 78 Beyer Speed Figure in that effort. The 3-year-old launched her career on the main track during her juvenile season, beating fellow New York-breds by four lengths in an Aqueduct maiden special weight, then finishing third in the Gin Talking Stakes at Laurel Park. Munny Grab is trained by Horacio De Paz, earning $144,140 for owners Magic Cap Stables and Hayden Racing. She is consigned by Lucan Bloodstock, agent. “The future is very bright for Munny Grab who is stakes placed on dirt and turf and is still improving race by race,” said Karl Keegan of Lucan Bloodstock. “She's one of those unique fillies that is effective no matter what surface she's on. Her 2-year-old half-brother is in training will Bill Mott, and the reports on him are excellent.” Bred by EKQ Stables Corp., Munny Grab is out of the stakes-winning Maria's Mon mare Another World, whose seven foals to race are all winners. Her pedigree traces back to a Thomas Mellon Evans female family that features champion Pleasant Stage and Grade I winners Changeintheweather, A Phenomenon, Seattle Meteor, and Marsh Side. “Munny Grab and Saxton are among the exciting new racehorses added to our September catalog,” said Inglis Digital USA CEO Liza Hendriks. “With demand for racehorses at a high, sellers are leveraging recent successes, and these horses can remain in training through the sale without having to move, offering buyers an excellent opportunity.” Entries close for the Inglis Digital USA September Sale on Monday, Sept. 16. The catalog will be released Friday, Sept. 20, and the horses will sell Wednesday, Sept. 25. To view the catalog and register to bid, visit www.inglisdigitalusa.com. The post Debut Winner Saxton, MSP Munny Grab Added to Inglis Digitial USA September Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator) breezed a half mile in :49.90 over the Oklahoma dirt training track Sunday in preparation for a start in the Sept. 28 GII Woodward at Belmont at the Big A. Trained by Saffie Joseph, Jr., the 5-year-old won three graded stakes this season, including last time out in the GII Charles Town Classic on Aug. 23. “It's a good spot for him and he's doing well at Saratoga, so it's not too long of a ship,” Joseph, Jr. said. “He just seems to keep getting better. He had a good work [Sunday] and for him it was just perfection. I just hope he can continue the way he is right now.” Joseph, Jr. could also be represented by C2 Racing Stable and Agave Racing Stable's Soul of an Angel (Atreides), who is possible for the 6 1/2-furlong GII Gallant Bloom Sept. 29. Joseph, Jr. said Soul of an Angel worked well Saturday while covering three-eighths in :36 flat in company with Practically Dark over the Oklahoma dirt training track. The 5-year-old was purchased privately earlier this year and won the GII Ruffian going a one-turn mile on May 4 here on debut for Joseph, Jr. Soul of an Angel, fifth in the nine-furlong GI Ogden Phipps after a slow start, was a close second in the 1 1/16-mile GIII Molly Pitcher in July at Monmouth and a distant third last out in the nine-furlong GI Personal Ensign on Aug. 23 at the Spa. “She is possible to cut back in the Gallant Bloom but it's not decided just yet,” Joseph, Jr. said. “We just want to get her back to one turn. She hasn't run at one turn since she won the Ruffian.” Miller Racing's dual graded stakes-winner Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall) was also on the Oklahoma tab Saturday, covering three-eighths in :35.66. Joseph, Jr. indicated the 5-year-old mare could target the Oct. 5 GII Thoroughbred Club of America at Keeneland. Joseph also indicated C Two Racing Stable and Mathis Stable's The Queens M G (Thousand Words), winner of Saratoga's Schuylerville and GIII Adirondack this summer, would likely stretch out around two turns in the 1 1/16-mile GI Alcibiades on Oct. 4 at Keeneland. The dark bay, a private purchase following a gritty debut win in April at Keeneland, finished a distant fifth last out in the seven-furlong GI Spinaway Aug. 31. “No excuses for her as far as trip last time,” he said. “The trip was perfect and she came out of it well. The slop was an unknown factor and maybe that was the cause, but time will tell,” Joseph, Jr. said. “She's probably going to go to Keeneland. I'd like to try her two turns and see how she gets on there in the Grade I.” Joseph Jr. added that C2 Racing Stable, Kuehne Racing and Mark Corrado's Andrea (Thousand Words), who is 2-for-2 after a pair of frontrunning romps at Gulfstream this summer, exited Saturday's Hallandale Beach victory in good order, however, her next start has yet to be decided. “She's a nice filly. She's progressive and really going in the right direction,” Joseph, Jr. said. “She had a nice debut, and we stretched her out [Saturday] which was not ideal going from 5 1/2-furlongs to a mile, but there weren't any other options. She handled it well.” Andrea was purchased by Joseph, Jr. for $105,000 from the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in training where she worked in :9.4. “She looked like she had speed and class. You never know until you get them back to the track, but since she came in she's trained well,” Joseph, Jr. said. The South Florida-based trainer also noted that last year's GI Breeders' Cup Classic-winner White Abarrio (Race Day), who finished fifth last time out in the GI Metropolitan Handicap in June, remains in training at Saratoga and is getting closer to a breeze. The post ‘Skippy’ Works Ahead of Woodward; Joseph Charts Plan with Team appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a Vermeille that would measure up well to any run in the last 20 years, Bluestocking showed the class and grit which have hallmarked her season, fighting off the persistent attentions of Aventure (IRE). View the full article

Trainer Gary Contessa will point a pair of New York-breds to Breeders Cup “Win and You're In” events at Belmont at the Big A with Another Cleeshay (Volatile) targeting the Oct. 5 GI Frizette Stakes and Epitaph (Country House) pointing to the GIII Futurity on Oct. 4. “I look to shoot high. If you don't shoot high, you can't do amazing things,” said Contessa, who captured the GI Hopeful Stakes last year with 54-1 shot Nutella Fella. Another Cleeshay worked five-eighths in 1:03 flat Saturday over the Oklahoma dirt training track in company with maiden But Now Am Found. Sean Shay's Another Cleeshay will look to parlay a 9 1/2-length debut score on Aug. 30 at Saratoga into a first career stakes win in the one-turn mile Frizette for juvenile fillies. “She broke slow, broke in the air, but she's got talent,” said Contessa of the filly's debut. “Junior [Alvarado] knew how good she was, too. He knew she could overcome that break. The worst that could have happened is if they'd shut off the inside on her and she'd have no place to go. Luckily, the horses stayed off the rail and she was able to zip up the rail.” Another Cleeshay, bred by 3C Stables, was purchased by Contessa for $40,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. “I thought she was extremely athletic. I loved the way she moved,” said Contessa. “I'm all about analyzing the stride of a horse when I'm buying at a 2-year-old sale. I might look at a tape of a horse working 20 times before I bid on it and that's what I did with her.” Contessa said the filly, who was also nominated to the state-bred Joseph A. Gimma next week, is doing well and he has no concerns about stepping her up in class and distance. “I can always run in a New York-bred stake, but I can't always run in a Breeders' Cup,” Contessa said. “We don't know how good she is. She won very impressively first time out. I think the mile is going to suit her, so why not take a shot?” Epitaph, purchased by Contessa for $15,000 at the Midlantic sale, graduated in front-running fashion in his Aug. 25 debut sprinting 5 1/2-furlongs over firm Spa turf. The gelding, with Alvarado up, showed the way through splits of :21.83 seconds, :45.99 and :57.96 en route to a one-length victory in a final time of 1:04.13. Bred by NK Racing, Epitaph, who worked five-eighths in 1:02.50 Saturday over the Oklahoma dirt training track, was nominated to next weekend's state-bred Bertram F. Bongard but will instead look to earn his way into the Breeders' Cup in November at Del Mar in the six-furlong Futurity for juveniles. “Epitaph worked well [Saturday], too,” Contessa said. “He's another one where I really liked his sale video. I nominated him to the New York-bred race, but I think we'll go to the Futurity with him as well. He won impressively going 5 1/2-furlongs on the grass.” The post Another Cleeshay Works for Frizette; Epitaph Points to Futurity appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, Judy Hicks and Magdalena Racing's Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) posted her final work Saturday at Saratoga in preparation for Saturday's GI Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing. Trained by Kenny McPeek, the GI Kentucky Oaks winner covered five furlongs in 1:00.20 over the Oklahoma dirt training track under regular exercise rider Danny Ramsey. McPeek, who is currently at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, said the report on the filly's work was positive. “All accounts are that she worked super and came out super,” said McPeek. “She's doing great at Saratoga.” Thorpedo Anna was last seen finishing second to reigning Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Fierceness in the Aug. 24 GI DraftKings Travers at the Spa. She has won three Grade Is this year, including the DK Horse Acorn during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, and the Coaching Club American Oaks at the Spa. Parx will be the fifth track Thorpedo Anna has raced over. “She's all set and will probably ship down the day before,” said McPeek. “She's handled everything else she's ever done, I don't know why she wouldn't handle that.” Thorpedo Anna has remained at Saratoga since the Travers and has posted two works, the other being a half-mile in :50.80 seconds on Sept. 7. The post Thorpedo Anna Posts Final Major Work Ahead of Cotillion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Rigney Racing's TDN Rising Star Jonathan's Way (Vekoma) went wire-to-wire in the GIII Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs, earning the colt 10 qualifying points towards the GI Kentucky Derby. According to trainer Phil Bauer Sunday, the colt will now head to the Nov. 1 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar. “It was an unbelievable day for our barn,” Bauer said. “Watching him turn for home in the Iroquois, he looked so comfortable on the front end. His ears told a story–he was just waiting for Joel [Rosario] to ask for more. And, really, Joel didn't have to push him much at all.” The Ohio-bred earned TDN stardom after his impressive 4 1/4-length score going six panels at the Spa Aug. 17. “For only his second start, he showed a lot of heart and gave us a new dimension in his running style. He cooled out great and was in perfect [Sunday] morning.” Jonathan's Way is only the second horse that Bauer and Rigney Racing have had on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. The duo previously campaigned Another Lemon Drop, who finished fourth in the 2015 GIII Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds. “We actually bought him as a weanling for $290,000 and we were thinking high things of this horse from the beginning,” Rigney said. “I have a great team behind me and I use John Moynihan as my bloodstock agent. The great thing about John is he's not looking at the page behind the horse but the physical attributes.” Jonathan's Way's was broken by Barry Berkelhammer, who also holds the distinction of having broken Grade I-winning Ohio-bred Harlan's Holiday. “Seeing him already reward us is surreal,” he added. “Being one of the favorites for both the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Kentucky Derby is a dream come true. This is the greatest sport in the world.” The post Jonathan’s Way to Target Breeders’ Cup Juvenile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

1st-Belmont The Big A, $90,000, Msw, 9-15, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 1:44.11, fm, 3/4 length. LAVENDER DISASTER (f, 2, Into Mischief–Cafe Americano {GSW, $178,800}, by Medaglia d'Oro) debuted going long Sunday and had to take back a bit after an unsettled start saw her hit the side of the gate. Situated mid pack in fourth through fractions of :24.62 and :50.15, she came through along the rail into the far turn before angling out with a quarter remaining to take aim at pacesetter Snipsnippitysnip (Girvin). Once in the clear past the furlong marker, the 3-5 favorite closed with a good kick to prevail by three-quarters of a length over stablemate Competitive Market (Authentic). The first foal out of the Peter Brant-owned GSW Cafe Americano, Lavender Disaster's second dam is dual Canadian champion Roxy Gap (Indian Charlie). Café Americano, herself a $625,000 KEESEP yearling back in 2017 for White Birch Farm, has a yearling Tapit colt who was withdrawn from this year's KEESEP sale and returned to Into Mischief for a full-sibling to Lavender Disaster next year. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $49,500. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Peter M. Brant; B-White Birch Farm, Inc. (KY); T-Chad C. Brown. Lavender Disaster, 2YO daughter of @spendthriftfarm stallion Into Mischief, breaks her maiden in the opener under @iradortiz! pic.twitter.com/CeEgaM2wM0 — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 15, 2024 The post Lavender Disaster Off The Mark At Aqueduct For Chad Brown And Peter Brant appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Aidan O'Brien is always on edge when Kyprios (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}–Polished Gem {Ire}, by Danehill) is at the races, but the mighty stayer proved yet again that there is no cause for concern with a typically straightforward success in Sunday's G1 Irish St Leger at The Curragh. Back in peak form as he had been when first capturing this in 2022, the Moyglare homebred and colour-bearer was the 2-5 favourite to erase the memory of his runner-up placing 12 months ago when not fully recharged following his major injury and cruised in second throughout for Ryan Moore. Sent on two out, the 6-year-old veteran of two G1 Gold Cups, two G1 Goodwood Cups and a G1 Prix du Cadran was soon beyond recall to register his brace in this prestige event. Vauban (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) was 2 1/4 lengths away in second, with the surprisingly non-threatening Giavellotto (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) 3/4 of a length further behind in third. The success completed a notable double for his late sire, who had the one-two in Saturday's G1 St Leger with Jan Brueghel (Ire) and Illinois (Ire). 𝙏𝙃𝙀 best stayer in training 𝑲𝒚𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒔 takes out the €600,000 Comer Group International Irish St. Leger for a second time. @coolmorestud | @Ballydoyle | @curraghrace pic.twitter.com/33ShkicpuT — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 15, 2024 The post Kyprios Brings Up The Leger Double For Galileo At The Curragh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sunday's G1 Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at The Curragh had a more open look to it than the betting suggested beforehand and that proved the case as the Joseph O'Brien-trained outsider Scorthy Champ (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}–Fidaaha {Ire}, by New Approach {Ire}) stepped up to earn the bragging rights. Third behind this race's favourite Henri Matisse (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) on his second start over this course and seven-furlong trip in the G2 Futurity Stakes last month, the 12-1 shot who had won on debut at Leopardstown in May raced on the wing halfway down the field throughout the early stages. Sent forward by Dylan Browne McMonagle to reel in the British raider Seagulls Eleven (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) approaching the furlong pole, the flashy chestnut who races for Rectory Road Holdings Limited, Barry Fowler and Anne Marie O'Brien stayed on to score by 3/4 of a length from the 5-6 market-leader Henri Matisse, with Seagulls Eleven the same margin behind in third. Revenge 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩 reverses Futurity Stakes form with Henri Matisse to land the Group 1 @Goffs1866 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes.@JosephOBrien2 | @DylanBrowneMcM pic.twitter.com/tw4KwCRpbh — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 15, 2024 The post National Stakes Victory For Mehmas’s Scorthy Champ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

All eyes were on the returning G1 Prix du Jockey Club hero Look De Vega (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) in Sunday's G2 Qatar Prix Niel at ParisLongchamp, but while he appeared to run out of stamina the Wertheimers' Sosie (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–Sosia {Ger}, by Shamardal) proved that is his strong suit as he booked his Arc ticket. Rested since his G1 Grand Prix de Paris success, the Andre Fabre-trained homebred shadowed that Classic-winning peer throughout the early stages with Ronan Thomas happy to let the 7-10 favourite bowl along in front. Sent forward by Maxime Guyon as the petrol gauge started to empty in his chief rival approaching two out, the 100-30 second favourite drew away to beat Delius (GB) (Frankel {GB}) by 1 1/2 lengths, with Look De Vega two lengths behind in third. (@maximeguyon_off – A. Fabre) enlève le Qatar Prix Niel (Gr.2) et confirme sa classe. Delius perd son invincibilité, il termine pic.twitter.com/Hyy2FcRokY — Equidia (@equidia) September 15, 2024 The post Sea The Stars’ Sosie Has The Answers In The Niel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Backing up his success in last month's G1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, Victorious Racing's Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}–Russian Punch {GB}, by Archipenko) proved he is a sprinter to be reckoned with by doubling up in Sunday's G1 Flying Five Stakes at The Curragh. Prominent throughout under Hollie Doyle, the Archie Watson-trained 2-1 favourite was committed two out and stayed on strongly to score by 1 1/4 lengths from compatriot Believing (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) to bring his group 1 win tally to three having also conquered last year's G1 King's Stand Stakes. Another Brit Makarova (GB) (Acclamation {GB}) was the same margin back in third. BRADSELL Bradsell remains unbeaten in 2024 after landing the Group 1 @BarOneRacing Flying Five Stakes. That's 3⃣ top-level wins for the @Archie_Watson stable star. @HollieDoyle1 | @curraghrace pic.twitter.com/VKxjTBcn7B — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 15, 2024 The post Flying Five Glory For Victorious Racing’s Bradsell appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

There was a minor upset in Sunday's G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at The Curragh, with Ballydoyle's Lake Victoria (Ire) (Frankel {GB}–Quiet Reflection {GB}, by Showcasing {GB}) the one of the stable's two unbeaten TDN Rising Stars to prevail in the seven-furlong contest. Anchored in last early by Wayne Lordan, the G3 Sweet Solera Stakes winner benefitted from the fast pace carved out by the yard's number one and 4-5 favourite Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) to swoop 100 yards out and score by 1 1/4 lengths from Al Shaqab Racing's G2 Prix du Calvados winner Simmering (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) at odds of 11-2. There was another short head back to another Aidan O'Brien trainee in Exactly (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), with Bedtime Story tiring to be last of the five. Perfect record INTACT Lake Victoria is now 3-3 after powering down the outside to land the @MoyglareStud Stakes. Stablemate Bedtime Story dropped away late on and has lost her unbeaten record.@curraghrace | @coolmorestud pic.twitter.com/kbIBtiT19v — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 15, 2024 The post Frankel’s Lake Victoria Wins The Moyglare For Ballydoyle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Showing that her busy recent period of racing had left no mark on Sunday, Juddmonte's Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB}–Emulous {GB}, by Dansili {GB}) enjoyed a battle royal up the ParisLongchamp straight to edge the G1 Qatar Prix Vermeille from Aventure (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). Second in the G1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and fourth in the G1 Juddmonte International this summer, the Ralph Beckett-trained G1 Pretty Polly Stakes winner stuck close to the early pace with Rossa Ryan keen to surrender no advantage. Left in front at the top of the straight, the 27-10 favourite was tackled by the Wertheimers' fellow TDN Rising Star Aventure and headed for a few strides, but refused to buckle and fought her way back to the front en route to a 3/4-of-a-length success from the 3-year-old, with Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) half a length away in third. (R. Ryan – R. Beckett) s'offre le Qatar Prix Vermeille (Gr.1) à @paris_longchamp Gagnante des Cairn Pretty Polly Stakes (Gr.1) au @curraghrace et derrière Goliath dans les King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, elle remporte son 2⃣ème Groupe 1 pic.twitter.com/ccVE45ZCFO — Equidia (@equidia) September 15, 2024 The post Juddmonte’s Bluestocking Prevails In Vermeille Battle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After almost spoiling the party for Point King in The Archer in terms of gaining a Melbourne Cup start, versatile stayer Hit The Road Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) will be aimed at a lesser race on the same day in the inaugural The Australian Heritage Cup. The Symon Wilde-trained Hit The Road Jack was the only horse in The Archer not nominated for the Melbourne Cup, and in a slogging finish went down narrowly to Point King who gained a ballot-free exemption into the big race. Co-trainer Liam Hoy said when they saw it was going to be a wet track they decided to have a throw at the stumps. “He ran a great race. Jamie Kah on Point King said to Harry Coffey they had a great duel, and he made the other horse keep surging,” Hoy said. He said the introduction of the new staying event on Melbourne Cup, The Australian Heritage Cup, was an ideal race to set Hit The Road Jack for. The Australian Heritage Cup (2800m) is restricted to Australian and New Zealand-trained stayers and replaces the Benchmark 96 over the same distance. There are six qualifying races for the event with one held in each state. The Victorian qualifying race will be held at Caulfield on October 16 with a Benchmark 84 (2400m). “He’d be a beauty for the Heritage Cup. That would be a perfect race for him as he’s now had two starts at Flemington for a first and a second. “ Before The Archer, Hit The Road Jack was placed in two hurdle races. “We just wanted to see how he came through his second at Ballarat in the hurdle and with the wet weather there was no reason to turn him out,” Hoy said. “That’s going to be the key going forward as well, as the key to him is the wet tracks. There’s no reason to put him out when there’s a bit of give in the ground.” Hoy said stablemate Dashing Duchess proved she couldn’t handle the heavy conditions and she struggled in them to finish sixth. View the full article