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GI Wood Memorial Stakes winner Wicked Strong (Hard Spun–Moyne Abby, by Charismatic) has been pensioned from stud duty, gelded and retired to the Massachusetts farm of Centennial Farm owner Don Little, Jr. An earner of nearly $2,000,000 through his racing career which spanned from 2013 to 2015, Wicked Strong broke his maiden at second asking at Belmont Park and was third in the GIII Remsen Stakes before winning the Wood Memorial. After finishing fourth in both the GI Kentucky Derby behind California Chrome (Lucky Pulpit) and the GI Belmont Stakes, he responded with a win in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes and was second by a nose in that summer's GI Travers Stakes. His 4-year-old season saw him earn placings in the GIII Excelsior Stakes, the GI Woodward Stakes and the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes before he retired after coming home fourth in the GI Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. Initially retired to Spendthrift Farm, Wicked Strong sired GII Remsen Stakes winner Brooklyn Strong. He relocated to Pin Oak Lane Farm in Pennsylvania in 2020 but returned to Spendthrift Farm just this summer as a gelding and now heads to Massachusetts to join Little and his family. “We couldn't be happier to bring Wicked Strong home,” said Little, Jr. “He provided us with some of the greatest memories of our lives and we can't wait to spend the rest of his life spoiling him and thanking him… and maybe hopping aboard! Our thanks to everyone at Spendthrift Farm and Pin Oak Lane Farm for prioritizing his well-being over the years and for coordinating with us to give us this opportunity.” The post GISW Wicked Strong Pensioned From Stud Duty, Retired to MA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Roses for Debra returns to the site of her first stakes victory achieved two years ago when she ships into Erie, Pa., for the Sept. 20 $300,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (G2).View the full article

This day 14th 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 1 year ago Saturday’s Eagle Farm racing tips & quaddie | September 16, 2023 Eagle Farm is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Justaskme approaching retirement The clock is winding down on the career of outstanding winter performer Justaskme while his well-performed barnmate Ladies Man is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Te Akau armed with strong Riccarton hand Te Akau Racing is set to continue its successful southern spring campaign at Riccarton on Saturday, boasting several top contenders … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Polly Grey returns home to New Zealand Group One performer Polly Grey has returned to New Zealand to finish her racing career where she started it, in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago De Melo, Atzeni pounce with Happy Valley wins In a remarkable display of first-time victories, Keagan De Melo and Andrea Atzeni celebrated significant breakthroughs at Happy Valley’s season-opening … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Richardson confident ahead of Bonny Lass’ return Trainer Graham Richardson has no worries about Bonny Lass’ condition ahead of her resuming run at Te Rapa on Sunday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Randwick full racing preview & quaddie | Saturday, September 16 Royal Randwick is set to host a stacked 10-race program on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s race-by-race preview and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Morphettville races preview & quaddie | Saturday, September 16 Racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday afternoon for a 10-race program. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and quaddie tips here … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, September 16 A stacked 10-race card awaits punters at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview and quaddie tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Newcastle Cup Day tips, odds & quaddie | Friday, September 15 The Newcastle Gold Cup headlines a stacked eight-race card in the Hunter this Friday afternoon. See our free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 14, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ballarat racing preview & top value bets | Friday, September 16 The Ballarat synthetic is scheduled to host a rare spring meeting on Friday afternoon for Gold Nugget Day. HorseBetting’s James … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Newcastle betting tips & quaddie numbers | Friday, September 16 The Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) headlines a strong eight-race program on Friday afternoon. See HorseBetting.com.au’s our best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 2022 George Main Stakes preview & betting strategy | September 17 The Group 1 George Main Stakes (1600m) is the feature event on the Randwick program on Saturday. See our runner-by-runner … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Clarke stable poised to clean up at Top End Racing Awards The Top End Racing Awards will be hosted by the Darwin Turf Club at the Fannie Bay Racecourse’s new Public … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 14, 2022 Five 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 Carston filly’s Guineas credentials go on the line Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is leaning to the softer option for promising filly Seven Eleven, an entrant for the Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Promising filly looking to show her Prowess at Cambridge Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are confident their promising filly Prowess can make a winning start to her spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Guineas appetiser for Japanese Emperor Impressive debut winner Japanese Emperor will get his first look at Caulfield on Saturday where he will be out to … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Stable on trail of Group One double Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hopeful of building on their dream start to the new season with key indicators … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Hewitson’s aspiring to new heights as DBS x Manulife Million Challenge kicks off Lyle Hewitson heads into Wednesday’s (September 14) eight-race card at Happy Valley primed for the mount aboard Valiant Elegance in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Geelong racing preview & best bets | Thursday, September 15 Racing heads down the highway on Thursday afternoon to Geelong, where 10 races are set down for decision. HorseBetting’s Victorian … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Balaklava racing tips & top odds | Wednesday, September 15 HorseBetting’s South Australian racing analyst brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the nine-part meeting at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | September 15, 2021 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Ipswich meeting on Wednesday, September 15, with … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Reigning champ Twilight Payment tops Melbourne Cup weights The weights for both the 2021 Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup have been released by Racing Victoria, with Twilight Payment … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Stay Inside tops Golden Rose order of entry The Australian Turf Club released the Golden Rose Stakes order of entry on Tuesday morning, with Golden Slipper winner Stay … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Zac Purton posts 1,300th, Shinn notches four-timer David Hayes credits Zac Purton with helping lay the foundations for his stable’s blistering start to the 2021/22 season after … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Randwick-Kensington tips & quaddie picks | September 15, 2021 HorseBetting’s Sydney form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the seven-race metropolitan meeting on the Kensington … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Melbourne Cup aspirations still intact for Defibrillate A slashing run for second over 1700m at Flemington on Saturday convinced part-owner and former trainer Graham Richardson that talented … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Bendigo racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, September 15 Bendigo Jockey Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Wednesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst presents his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Immediate path for The Cossack unclear A nail-biting win in Saturday’s NZB Airfreight Road To Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth has thrown up an interesting dilemma … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 14, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Frontman provides Baker with perfect anniversary gift Trainer Murray Baker got to celebrate a special personal milestone with a victory at Te Rapa on Saturday when lightly … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Pike pleased with Te Rapa team Cambridge trainer Tony Pike left the Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening a happy man after his team of four … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Tavis Court back to winning form at New Plymouth Dependable sprinter Tavis Court did what he does best at New Plymouth on Saturday when he ground out another victory … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Wodonga racing tips & value bets – Tuesday, September 15 We are racing on a Soft 5 for the nine-race event on Tuesday at Wodonga, where the rail is back … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago McDonald To Link With Standout In Shorts Co-trainer Gerald Ryan has secured the services of top jockey James McDonald to partner Standout when the sprinter kicks off … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Moroney Faces Anxious Wait With Buffalo Mike Moroney is hoping to have two runners in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield in boom galloper Buffalo … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Zoustyle Readied For Gold Coast Cameo Dynamic sprinter Zoustyle is preparing to return to racing at the Gold Coast with a Magic Millions campaign on the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Marquand Celebrates First Classic Victory Galileo Chrome has provided jockey Tom Marquand with a remarkable first classic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Hamilton racing tips & value bets – Monday, 14 September 2020 For the first time since May 26, we are racing at Hamilton in the western districts of Victoria … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Karis Teetan strikes 400 Hong Kong wins, Sky Field impresses Jockey Karis Teetan landed a treble at Sha Tin yesterday (13 September) which included the milestone of his 400th win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago McNab finds winning groove at Ellerslie A lengthy spell away from the racetrack to revitalise both his mind and body appears to have worked for talented … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Travelling Light out of spring Group 1 winning mare Travelling Light is the latest elite-level performer to be ruled out of the spring. The Ben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Sherwood Forest provides Pike with a quandary Trainer Tony Pike breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday morning as he watched Group 1 New Zealand Derby winner … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Oliver and McNeil suspended at Flemington Jockeys Damien Oliver and Jye McNeil have been suspended on careless riding charges at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Zoutori resumes with Group 2 win at Flemington Zoutori has made an impressive start to his spring campaign, registering his first stakes victory in the Group Two Bobbie … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The Harrovian claims big country Qld bonus The Harrovian has won the North Queensland Amateurs Cup and claimed a $200,000 bonus for connections … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trinder proud of Mystic Journey in defeat Mystic Journey’s winning run has come to an end at the expense of $101 chance Gatting in the Makybe Diva … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mizzy leads all the way for Group 2 win Mizzy has backed up a Group Three win with victory at the next level at Rosehill, prompting trainer Anthony Cummings … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Arcadia Queen rules at first Sydney start Group One winner Arcadia Queen has made an electric debut for new trainer Chris Waller, winning the Theo Marks Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gatting scores upset win in Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes Outsider Gatting has lowered the colours of short-priced favourite Mystic Journey in an upset to claim the Group One Makybe … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Rox The Castle takes step to stakes grade Progressive gelding Rox The Castle has made it seven wins from 12 starts, registering his first stakes race success in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Spanish Whisper wins Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes For the second preparation in a row, Spanish Whisper has taken out a Group Two race at Flemington second-up over … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bivouac turns tables in Run To The Rose Bivouac has bounced back from a last-start defeat to confirm he is on target for the Group One Golden Rose … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Herengawe proves too tough in Awapuni feature Talented winter galloper Herengawe came of age at Awapuni on Saturday when he out-toughed his rivals to score his first … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Double delight for Bjorn Baker at Rosehill Bjorn Baker has trained an early double at Rosehill with Shock Alert and Irukandji winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Meet Mr Taylor gives trainer a real scare Trainer Kelly Schweida admitted he got a fright before his smart sprinter Meet Mr Taylor scored an impressive win at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dalasan proves too good in Danehill Stakes South Australian galloper Dalasan has taken out the Danehill Stakes at Flemington, giving apprentice rider Raquel Clark her biggest victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bott, Waterhouse Thinkin’ big for spring In typical Tulloch Lodge fashion, Just Thinkin’ has outmuscled his rivals to claim an all-the-way win in the Dulcify Stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Catalyst brilliant in Northland Breeders’ Stakes Boom three-year-old Catalyst treated his three-year-old rivals with contempt when he produced a devastating home straight sprint to capture the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Lucyinrio springs minor upset at Ruakaka Underrated mare Lucyinrio caused a minor upset when she outgunned a small but select field of open grade sprinters over … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gayatri a Rosehill winner for Tommy Berry Sydney Cup aspirant Gayatri has won at Rosehill for jockey Tommy Berry who has celebrated the birth of his fourth … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Legionnaire breaks through in Listed race The John Moloney-trained Legionnaire has broken through for his maiden win ,taking out the Listed Exford Plate at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wayupinthesky scores Flemington stakes win The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Wayupinthesky has made it three wins from four starts, stepping up in class to claim … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Business as usual for Birchley at Doomben Trainer Liam Birchley kept a low profile at Doomben after his year disqualification over the Aquanita case was lifted … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Racing already as Purton and Moreira shuffle to the top The Jockeys’ Premiership in Hong Kong has a familiar feel to it after only three meetings, with the circuit’s three-time … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Brisbane success just as sweet for Andrews Bill Andrews part owns Group One horse Scales Of Justice but stayed in Brisbane to see his mare Sky Lake … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Alfarris tips out stablemate at Flemington Alfarris will attempt to gain a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup in The Bart Cummings following his narrow win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Adkins in first win since riding return Family friends Colt Prosser and Andrew Adkins have combined for a Highway Handicap success with Haames … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Harrison’s fortune changes with late ride Tegan Harrison has had a change of luck by picking up a late ride on the winner Highway at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news, Singapore horse racing news 5 years ago Marsh to farewell Singapore Veteran trainer Bruce Marsh bows out of Singapore this weekend as he sends out his last team of runners at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waller unearths a smart stayer in Brisbane Trainer Chris Waller’s decision to be patient with imported galloper Lord Gododdin has reaped a win at Doomben … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Stradivarius supreme in Doncaster Cup Stradivarius has secured his 10th successive victory with a dominant display in the Doncaster Cup under Frankie Dettori … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Liam Birchley cleared over Aquanita case A Victorian tribunal has released its decision in the “Aquanita eight” doping case, clearing Liam Birchley but finding three other … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago El Dorado Dreaming out of Tea Rose Group One winner El Dorado Dreaming has been taken out of the Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick after an irregularity … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Makybe Diva foals Written Tycoon filly Champion mare Makybe Diva has given birth to her latest foal, a day before the Group One race at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago New Tipperary bounces back in Cameron The Joe Pride-trained New Tipperary has upstaged a strong field to win the Group Three Cameron Handicap at Newcastle … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Fresh Mahamedeis to kick off at Flemington Mahamedeis kicks off his spring campaign at Flemington with his trainer Nick Ryan hoping he can go on to country … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Carzoff claims Newcastle Gold Cup Carzoff has continued his provincial Cup haul, adding Newcastle Gold Cup to his last-start victory at Wyong … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx on song for third George Main Champion Winx has the George Main Stakes at her mercy as she bids to take her Group One record to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Spring test for talented filly Multaja Trainer James Cummings says Multaja’s performance in the Cap D’Antibes Stakes will prove telling in regards to future targets for … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Waller with chance at two-state G1 double On a day when Winx races in Sydney chasing her 20th Group One win, stablemate Comin’ Through will be in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Godolphin claims Spring Stakes quinella Emerging colt Aramayo has signalled he will be a force this spring with a resounding win in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Petition chasing first stakes race win Petition will be chasing her first stakes win in the Group Two Let’s Elope Stakes on a path to a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Little relying on Vassilator in the spring Vassilator will carry the weight of Colin Little’s hopes for the spring and heads to Flemington to run in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago In Her Time on track for The Everest In Her Time has continued preparations for her tilt at The Everest with a work-out between races at Newcastle … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Oohood set to fire in Tea Rose at Randwick With more than $1 million prize money to her credit without a win, Oohood gets the chance to shed her … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dylan Dunn set for race return at Echuca Former leading Melbourne apprentice Dylan Dunn is set to make his comeback to race riding at Echuca … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Shari-Lea Hitchcock suspended for 3 months Licensed trainer Shari-Lea Hitchcock has been suspended for three months for her conduct towards Racing NSW stewards during an inquiry … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago AU, after three-state treble Raido’s solid first-up run has given his trainer Tony Gollan hopes he can claim a rare three-state treble … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Lincoln Falls dazzles on debut The Lisa Latta-trained three-year-old Lincoln Falls looks to have a bright future after an impressive debut performance when successful at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Some key points about the George Main A look at the history of the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Flemington straight track to suit Hey Doc Hey Doc is favoured to add to his Flemington record in stakes races when he lines up in the Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Snow to press forward in hot Makybe Diva Group 1 winning entire Jon Snow will face a strong field when he contests Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Record numbers in quarantine for spring A total of 27 international gallopers have entered quarantine ahead of a possible trip to Australia for the Melbourne spring … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Sharrock “not panicking” with Ladies First First Allan Sharrock has few concerns with Ladies First sitting at 51st on the order of entry for this year’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Qld government tight-lipped on POC The Queensland government is remaining tight-lipped about how it intends to distribute money raised from the new gambling Point of … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Owner outed over offensive racehorse name A racehorse owner has been outed for for 18 months after an inquiry into a crude name given to a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chautauqua ‘Houdini’ the grey flash Chautauqua has impressed co-trainer Michael Hawkes during a work-out at Rosehill ahead of his Group Two return at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Almandin on track for second Cup tilt Almandin takes his next step towards a crack at a second Melbourne Cup when he lines up in a 2500m … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Birthday girl Winx shoots for 20th win Winx has impressed trainer Chris Waller on the mare’s sixth birthday during a training gallop at Rosehill ahead of her … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New home with a similar feel for Justice Perth galloper Scales Of Justice makes his Melbourne debut at Flemington with trainer Lindsey Smith hoping a new training program … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Viridine poised for black-type debut Promising Godolphin colt Viridine makes the progression to black-type racing at Randwick when he takes on two stablemates in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Metson faces stakes test at second start Trainer Mike Moroney will get a better guide on debut winner Metson’s spring credentials when he starts the gelding in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Some key points about the George Main A look at the history of the Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Group One hopes for Megablast Megablast will attempt to prove he is worthy of a start in The Metropolitan, and possibly the Melbourne Cup, when … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stakes race debut for unbeaten Esperance Godolphin three-year-old Esperance steps out for the first time in a stakes race following impressive wins at Echuca and Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dreams Aplenty to back up at Doomben Tough gelding Dreams Aplenty will back up at Doomben in preparation for a trip south for the spring … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pressure eases for Everest-bound Redzel Co-trainer Paul Snowden has revised Redzel’s plans after the in-form sprinter secured a start in the $10 million Everest through … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Some key facts about the Makybe Diva A look at the history of the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ear muffs to help Hey Doc in G1 WFA race Hey Doc will wear ear muffs in a race for the first time when he chases a second Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Straturbo trials well for comeback Tough Sydney sprinter Straturbo has trialled well as he prepares to make a return to Brisbane … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nichols’ Star on song for Let’s Elope After two runs following a spell, I Am A Star is ready to produce her best despite having to carry … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Free racing tips and form for Randwick, Saturday September 16 WINX is back in action this Saturday as it looks to add another Colgate Optic White Stakes to its winning … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Destiny’s Kiss eyes another Gold Cup Veteran gelding Destiny’s Kiss will attempt to add the Newcastle Gold Cup to his win in the Wyong Gold Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Schweida chasing another Sydney win Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida has called on experienced jockey Michael Walker for Cellargirl in Sydney as he chases another two-state … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Weights right for Hard Stride A big drop in weights has trainer Tony Sears hoping former Melbourne galloper Hard Stride can score his second Queensland … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago 2000 Guineas winner Ugo Foscolo sidelined GROUP one winner Ugo Foscolo has returned to New Zealand for a period of rehabilitation after sustaining another injury setback … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Features aplenty this weekend for star training pair A BUSY weekend of racing awaits Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, who will be keeping watch on feature … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Two out of three ain’t bad for Logan and Gibbs RUKAKA training pair Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs will mount a double strike on their home-town feature on Saturday having … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chautauqua ready for game day Chautauqua has impressed trainer Michael Hawkes during a practice gallop around the Rosehill racetrack ahead of his Group 2 race … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx ready for 20th win this Saturday Winx is ready for her 20th win when she lines up for the George Main Stakes at Royal Randwick on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Makybe Diva Stakes betting tips, form and odds, September 16 THE Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup betting picture will take shape after the races are completed at Flemington this Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Plate hopeful Riven Light wins at Listowel The Willie Mullins-trained Melbourne spring carnival hopeful Riven Light has won a Listed race at Listowel in Ireland … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Daniel Stackhouse cops careless riding ban Daniel Stackhouse will start an eight-meeting suspension incurred at Mornington after he rides at the Makybe Diva Stakes meeting at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago No long faces if Winx loses: Waller Australia’s best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Final hit-out for champion mare Winx Australia’s best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Final hit-out for champion mare Winx Australia’s best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago No long faces if Winx loses: Waller Australia’s best racehorse has tuned up for the Group One George Main Stakes with her final piece of trackwork at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Browne back in winners’ circle Damian Browne has ridden a winning double at Doomben as he steps up his workload ahead of spring … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Bowman to miss G1 rides after suspension Star jockey Hugh Bowman will miss the chance to ride in at least four Group One races after being suspended … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago NSW stewards question McDougall over ride Apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall has fronted stewards over his limited use of the whip after Arise Augustus was beaten narrowly … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Racing Vic stewards investigate ownership Azkadellia and three other horses have been stood down as stewards investigate their ownership … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Wet weather forces more meeting transfers The Pakenham synthetic track will hold four meetings in five days as the wet weather continues in Victoria … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chaquinta continues metro winning spree Chaquinta’s third consecutive midweek metropolitan victory has thrust her into contention to earn black type … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Provocative retired after tendon injury Group One Queensland Oaks winner Provocative has been retired after suffering a tendon injury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Derby possibility for improving Rocketeer Connections of the Mick Price trained Rocketeer will be 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At once revered and maligned, Ballydoyle's Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) bids to put the critics in their place once again on Saturday as he heads back to Leopardstown for back-to-back renewals of the G1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, a “Win And You're In” for the GI Breeders' Cup Turf. Not even favourite this time, with all the expectation centred around the British raider Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), he nevertheless has everything in his favour once more and could be set for another tour de force. Fading out of things in the straight in the G1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes when last seen in July, visually it appeared that the “bad” version of Auguste Rodin had shown up at Ascot but a closer look at the facts suggest the opposite. In this race 12 months ago, he completed the task in 2:02.68 while his G1 Prince of Wales's success on good-to-firm ground in June saw him post a 2:03.12 winning time. Stuck down on the worst of the ground in the King George, he ran the first 10 furlongs of the race in 2:02.03 which is over six lengths faster than he had managed at the Royal meeting albeit not including the last two-furlong climb of the straight. Unsurprisingly, he tired rapidly having given his all to be fifth leading to the misconception that he had downed tools. Contrastingly arguably at a peak now, he has reportedly thrived in his work in the lead-up to his repeat bid and he still sets an elevated standard now that connections fully understand his stamina limitations. “The King George didn't go to plan, with the ground riding slower than advertised,” Ryan Moore said. “It's also worth remembering that he ran poor in the same race last season before going on to win the Irish Champion Stakes, so I'm not concerned on that score. He's obviously a Derby winner and a three-time group 1 winner over a mile and a half, but the 10 furlongs comes just as easy to him and we know he acts well around Leopardstown.” Despite the hype surrounding Economics, connections are aware of the nature of the task for the impressive G2 Dante Stakes and G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano winner. At York, Isa Salman Al Khalifa's highly progressive colt came home in 2:09.30 while at Deauville he posted a smart 2:04.03 and the chances are he will have to run considerably faster here. That is not to say that he can't, with his trainer having brought him along with perfect stealth to maintain an all-important sense of invulnerability. With Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in tow, he will be dragged into the red for the first time and it will be fascinating to see what occurs. “It's no easy task by any means to go over to Ireland and win, but some others have been over in the past and managed it,” jockey Tom Marquand said. “He will need to be every bit as good as we hope he is and maybe even a little bit more to win. I felt he was a lot more mature at Deauville and he felt more effective in his stride. When he was motoring up to the line he was still extending, whereas at York once he got into top gear he was having a little wobble around and was quite immature still.” “In terms of potential, he is the most exciting horse I have been involved with,” he added. “We're coming to the end of his 3-year-old campaign and we still don't really know what he is, which is the exciting bit.” In the shadow of City Of Troy, Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) has nevertheless worked his own quiet magic so far this term with a gallant effort in the Derby deserving of upgrading and solid wins in the G1 Irish Derby and G2 Great Voltigeur. “It will be interesting,” O'Brien said. “He's won around Leopardstown and it was soft ground when he won, but he's a deceiving horse as he's lazy and when he gets the front he doesn't do much, so it's just hard to assess him. For us, we'll learn a lot about him in this race because there'll be a strong, even pace and we will learn what kind of middle-distance type horse he's going to be.” This year's renewal has extra spice due to the presence of Susumu Fujita's G1 Tokyo Yushun third Shin Emperor (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), whose form in this context is an unknown but who at least has a genetic leg-up being a full-brother to Sottsass (Ire). Trainer Yoshito Yahagi is back in Ireland having visited the old site of this race. “I came 35 years ago at Phoenix Park and this is my first time at Leopardstown,” he explained. “There are a lot of top European horses, top competitive horses, against us. I'm really looking forward to running against these top horses in Europe.” Fortuna Favoured In The Matron… Europe's other group 1 prize on Saturday is the Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes, where Medallion Racing, Steve Weston, Barry Fowler and Reeves Thoroughbred Racing's G1 Coronation Stakes and G1 Falmouth Stakes winner Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio) continues on the road to the Breeders' Cup, with a berth in the GI Filly & Mare Turf on the line. Rock-solid as well as high-class, she will probably only need to reproduce her last two efforts to prevail in a renewal that also includes Wathnan Racing's acquisition Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}). Successful in the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes on this weekend at two, the Karl Burke trainee has been absent since her G1 Irish 1,000 Guineas triumph but is back in rude health again. “She's been off the track a long time and it's a big ask going up against that calibre of opposition after time off, but Karl reports her to be in great shape,” Wathnan's racing adviser Richard Brown explained, before her trainer added, “She's over her little setback that she had during the summer and is training very well. The Curragh suited her really well and I think Leopardstown will suit her just as well.” Willie McCreery has a pair of major contenders in Arturo Cousino's unbeaten G3 Brownstown Stakes winner and Leopardstown specialist Jancis (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}) and Al Shira'aa Racing's G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches-placed Vespertilio (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), with jockey Billy Lee siding with the latter due to her experience. “It's a huge step for Jancis and if it was a different track, you would be worried but it's the same track she's run on so she will know where she is, she seems in great form and will love that quicker ground,” the trainer said. “Billy doesn't know if he has made the right choice–if there was a fillies' group 1 over seven furlongs I would split them up, but when the races are on your doorstep you have to take your chance and it's a great weekend of racing.” Delacroix Takes The Next Step… Elsewhere at Leopardstown and Doncaster, Ballydoyle's TDN Rising Stars Bubbling (Ire) (No Nay Never), Delacroix (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Diego Velazquez (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) line up as favourites for the Listed Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes, G2 KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes–a Breeders' Cup qualifier–and G2 Solonaway Stakes respectively, with the former pair looking to enhance Classic credentials. Doncaster's card sees Cheveley Park Stud's TDN Rising Star Chancellor (GB) (Kingman {GB}) tackle Fitri Hay's G2 Vintage Stakes runner-up Wolf Of Badenoch (GB) (Pinatubo {Ire}) in the G2 Champagne Stakes, while Juddmonte's G3 Thoroughbred Stakes winner Lead Artist (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) takes on the possibly declining Kinross (GB) (Kingman {GB}) in the G2 Park Stakes. Opera Singer And Kyprios Head Sunday Star Cast… Sunday's field have now been set, with the group 1 races at The Curragh and ParisLongchamp hosting some major names including Ballydoyle's elite-level winners Kyprios (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Opera Singer (Justify). The former bids for a second G1 Irish St Leger during the second day of the Irish Champions Festival in Kildare, while the latter is one of a dozen fillies set to contest the G1 Qatar Prix Vermeille which is the feature of the French Arc Trials card. Kyprios will face seven in the 14-furlong contest, including Scuderia La Tesa Limited and Vaibhav Shah's multiple group 2 winner Giavellotto (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), while among Opera Singer's rivals in the mile-and-a-half test is Al Shaqab Racing and Jean Pierre Dubois's G1 Prix de Diane heroine Sparkling Plenty (Fr) (Kingman {GB}). Also at The Curragh, Victorious Racing's G1 Nunthorpe Stakes hero Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) takes on 17 fellow sprinters in the G1 Flying Five Stakes, while the G1 Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes sees the progressive 2-year-old colts Henri Matisse (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) and Aomori City (Fr) (Oasis Dream {GB}) head a field of eight. Ballydoyle's brilliant 2-year-old filly Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) is the star attraction in the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes, where Al Shaqab Racing's impressive G2 Prix du Calvados winner Simmering (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) also features in a select five. Also at ParisLongchamp, the G1 Prix du Jockey Club hero Look De Vega (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) tries the Arc track and mile-and-a-half trip for Al Shaqab, Ballylinch and partners in the G2 Qatar Prix Niel, where he will meet the Gredley Family's Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) and the Wertheimers' G1 Grand Prix de Paris hero Sosie (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). Ballydoyle's G1 St Leger winner Continuous (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}) is one of five in the G2 Qatar Prix Foy. The post ‘I’m Not Concerned’: Moore Backs Auguste Rodin To Erase King George Eclipse In The Irish Champion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Maria Borell, known for training Eclipse Champion Sprinter Runhappy (Super Saver) in the lead up to his win the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, has been issued a trainer's license in the state of California. The Daily Racing Form first reported the news Friday. In 2016, Borell and her father, Charles, were charged in Kentucky with 43 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The charges against her were dropped last year and the DRF noted that Borell plans to train for several clients in California. This story will be updated. The post Maria Borell Returns With California Training License appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Leading the graded stakes action on Saturday, there is something gruff and boomy about the barbaric 'yalp' of the European invaders who are set to swarm Woodbine's gates on Turf Champions Day. One can understand this hoard's verve as the booty is worth pillaging since three out of the four Grade I races on the docket are connected to some highly-prized Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' tickets. Euros Wind Trebuchets Out of this auspicious Canadian slate, first up is the GI Natalma Stakes which offers entry into the GI John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. It is evident that Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse holds the numbers edge with eight of the thirteen entrants. Out of these, if Thread (Twirling Candy) chooses to run here instead of against the boys in the GI bet365 Summer Stakes, she could have an edge after she broke her maiden by 5 1/2 at second asking while sprinting over the all-weather in Toronto Sept. 6. Roadblocking Casse's drive is Christophe Clement runner Annascaul (American Pharoah) who appears prepared for her first high level test. The New York-bred was a solid three length winner on debut at Saratoga Aug. 14. This full field though is going to have to contend with morning-line favorite and Godolphin homebred Mountain Breeze (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) who trainer Charlie Appleby has sent up against some challenging English competition. The half-sister to European champion 2-year-old colt Pinatubo (Ire) (Shamardal) was fourth in the G3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, finished as the runner-up in the G2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket July 12 and once again was second best over the same grass surface in the G3 Solera Stakes Aug. 10. “She [Mountain Breeze] has settled into her new training regime well and she has looked very comfortable in her track work,” said Charlie Appleby. “This will be the first time she has raced on a turn, but she has shown in her work at home that she handles it well.” The Woodbine Saturday card does not get any easier for the locals in the Summer Stakes as Godolphin's Al Qudra (Ire) (No Nay Never) and Qatar Racing's New Century (GB) (Kameko) seek to pillage a pass to the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. The former won the Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot in late July, while the latter was the runner-up in that race before taking home the Stonehenge Stakes at Salisbury in mid-August. The signature GI Rogers Woodbine Mile occupies a special place in North American turf racing history and this edition sports a clear favorite in Godolphin homebred Naval Power (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}). The 4-year-old gelding will be the favorite to punch his own ticket to the GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile and he seems ready to take home his first North American Grade I win after serving as the runner-up in the GI Makers Mark Mile at Keeneland in April and the GI Turf Classic at Churchill on the Derby undercard. Naval Power | Dubai Racing Club “Woodbine is a fair track and is always well maintained,” said Appleby. “This horse has won on both quick and yielding ground, so we don't have any concerns ahead of the weekend. He had a nice break after his run at Churchill and the team are very happy with him. He is from a family that I know well having trained both the dam and her half-brother, Outstrip (GB), who was my first Breeders Cup' winner 2013.” Casse is not without chances as he enters both MGSW Filo Di Arianna (Brz) (Drosselmeyer) and Sovereign Award winner My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince). It would not be a Turf Champions Day in Toronto without the GI E.P. Taylor Stakes, which pound for pound might be the best race of the entire weekend. There is quality here with the last two Canadian Horses of the Year present in Moira (Ghostzapper) and Fev Rover (Ire) (Gutaifan {Ire}). “The E.P. Taylor has always been on her calendar,” said Moira's trainer Kevin Attard. “It's a bit earlier this year, which gives her more time to the Breeders' Cup. That's her ultimate goal, and you kind of work backwards from that.” If that is not enough for you, then Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal) should impress after the Appleby trainee swept the GI Belmont Oaks and GI Saratoga Oaks this summer at the NYRA tracks. The 3-year-old Godolphin homebred has only lost once over seven races. Rounding out the six-horse field is French GSW Blush (Ire) (Kingman {Ire}), Canadian MGSW Full Count Felicia (War Front) and French MG1SW Blue Rose Cen (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}). The Road Taken After some point tweaks to the format, the 2025 Derby and Oaks roads are open for business as Churchill Downs's pair of races on Saturday are all about the trail to May. The GIII Pocahontas Stakes might turn out to be a slugfest for Oaks points between the three fillies who are drawn to the outside. Bred and owned by the Collinsworths of Texas, Stilettos (Upstart) broke her maiden at Lone Star Park by a country mile under Bret Calhoun in late June, then won the Debutante Stakes at Ellis Park Aug. 11. To her outside is Kimchi Cat (Twirling Candy), who won second out at Saratoga in mid-July and did not miss the turf when she netted the Bolton Landing Stakes upstate Aug. 18. Both may have to keep their eye on debut winner Liam in the Dust (Liam's Map) who delivered as a well-backed favorite at Ellis in August. Kimchi Cat | Sarah Andrew Switching over to the boys, a bunch of Derby dreamers are hoping their stars align in the renewal of the GIII Iroquois Stakes. Speaking of astronomical phenoms, Jonathan's Way (Vekoma) charted a late run at first asking in Saratoga Springs Aug. 17 and the performance earned Rigney Racing's dark bay a 'TDN Rising Star' for his effort. Out of the eleven other colts in this field, Owen Almighty (Speightstown) could pose the biggest threat. The bay took to the dirt under the Twin Spires on debut and won by 3 1/2 lengths, and then drew off to take the Juvenile Stakes at Ellis Aug. 11. Finally, Authentic Strike (Authentic) looks to hand his freshman sire his first stakes win, and trainer Dale Romans has entered Mesero in a spot he has won four times. The grey's sire took home the 2016 Iroquois for the Hall of Famer–Not This Time. The Big A Is Back Venerable Aqueduct is up once again since Belmont is still under construction, and their graded Saturday offering is the GIII Fasig-Tipton Jockey Club Oaks Invitational Stakes for 3-year-old fillies over the grass. Even though there is no overwhelming morning-line favorite, LNJ Foxwoods's Mixologist (Frosted) could be the standout despite being elevated from second to first after a disqualification against optional claimers at the Spa Aug. 16. Opposing her, will be German import Lady Mary (Ger) (Lawman {Fr}) who was last seen running third in the G1 German Oaks at Dusseldorf in early August and makes her U.S. debut for trainer Jack Sisterson. Also making the gate and hoping the stretch out suits is Godolphin homebred Beautiful Love (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}). The Appleby trainee appears poised to avenge her sixth-place finish in the GII Lake Placid Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 17. The post European Invaders Assail Woodbine Gates, Churchill’s Derby Trail Off And Running Saturday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If you are still holding on to the last vestiges of summer, then you may want to close your eyes. The Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby opens for business Sept. 14.View the full article

Aidan O'Brien is confident favored Illinois, the unbeaten Jan Brueghel, and recent 20-length scorer Grosvenor Square all possess the right credentials to win Britain's oldest classic.View the full article

In the history of the G1 St Leger, it is hard to imagine a trainer going into a single renewal with a stronger hand than Aidan O'Brien enjoys on Saturday with his three sons of Galileo (Ire) all perfect candidates for the job. So perfect are the profiles of the trio for Doncaster that it is a shame for the operation that they have all come along at the same time, but in view of the long-term health of the “oldest Classic” it is fortunate for all that they have opted to send all three to post. While it is hard to get away from the feeling that Illinois (Ire) is the number one, particularly with Wayne Lordan booked, many will be looking at Jan Brueghel (Ire) and Grosvenor Square (Ire) as more than viable alternatives. Illinois completed the 14 furlongs of Royal Ascot's G2 Queen's Vase in just over three minutes, so he has already been through the pain barrier that this race demands with its all-important extra 115 yards. Runner-up in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris and in the key prep, York's G2 Great Voltigeur Stakes, he has completed all the required steps to get to this point with an admirable honesty. Beaten only by Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) at York last month, the half-brother to Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}) is close enough to the stable's elite to warrant maximum respect. “We always thought he'd stay and the Voltigeur was a lovely trial for him,” he said. “Nice ground is important to him, he's closely related to an Arc winner so he has a lot of class and we think and hope the Leger will suit him well. We would have run him in the Derby, but City Of Troy was there. We've had the Leger in mind for a long time for him.” One thing is for sure and that is that Grosvenor Square will set a demanding test for his peers, having registered a sensational 2:56.50 winning time in the G3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes at The Curragh. It is difficult to imagine a 20-length winner of a recognised prep not being in the first two in the betting and the feeling is that he has at least one stablemate capable of reeling him in. It took an incredible effort from Tower Of London (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) to do that in the G2 Curragh Cup, where he still managed to put seven lengths between him and the subsequent G2 Lonsdale Cup winner Vauban (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) under Gavin Ryan. “He could be very different, a difficult horse to deal with if you are riding against him,” O'Brien said of the 'pacemaker'. “If you let him go he might not come back and if you don't let him go he might kill you. He's unbelievable, he has an awful lot of stamina, a very high cruising speed and is very genuine. He's a very rare horse and I think he's very exciting for people to watch. He will make the Leger a very tough race, I think people will want to watch him from everywhere because he wears his heart on his sleeve.” Whether that war of attrition is what the unbeaten G3 Gordon Stakes-winning TDN Rising Star Jan Brueghel needs at this point of his career remains to be seen, given how green he has looked so far. His Goodwood form looks smart in hindsight, with the runner-up Bellum Justum (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) going on to glory in the GIII Nashville Derby but it may be his previous defeat of the smart Trustyourinstinct (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) over an inadequate 10 furlongs in The Curragh's G3 International Stakes is worthy of more note. “A long straight will suit him,” O'Brien said of the third piece of the puzzle. “He was very green the last day at Goodwood when the track didn't really suit him, which can happen, but he got the trip well despite being the first off the bridle. We think he has improved a good bit since Goodwood. The form has worked out, it was a tough race for him but he dealt with it and was on top at the line.” Fillies don't have a strong record in this, with the extended trip tending to empty the tank but Ralph Beckett is the one trainer who has managed to produce one to upstage the colts in the 2015 winner Simple Verse (Ire) (Duke Of Marmalade {Ire}). Valmont and Newsells Park Stud Bloodstock's G1 Irish Oaks heroine You Got To Me (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) has stamina to prove, but the way she saw out her midsummer mile-and-a-half tests including when second in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks suggests it is within reach. “We go there with a solid chance of hitting the board I think and if she could be placed or better in another Classic, then all power to her,” Valmont's racing adviser Alex Elliott said. “After The Curragh, Hector [Crouch] and Ralph felt they had a good handle on her moving forward and it looked that way at York. It was just about a career-best at York. She's had quite a long year, but if Ralph is happy and thinks she's happy then we're all for having a go. Hopefully the ground will hold and we're all really looking forward to it.” Strangely given his pedigree, Guy Pariente Holding and Qatar Racing's Sunway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) relishes a stamina slog as he proven when fourth in a highly attritional renewal of the G1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in July. Closely tied on the formbook with Illinois on his G1 Irish Derby second, he helps make up a strong edition of this beloved race. Trainer David Menuisier has enjoyed some ill fortune in the European Classics so far in 2024 and is keen to put that right here. “It would mean the world to me to win a Classic and especially the St Leger, as it's the oldest Classic and is the representation of what I really love–those nice, middle-distance staying races,” he said. “Also it's a race my old boss John Dunlop won a few times, with Moon Madness, Silver Patriarch and Millenary.” “I'm trying not to think about it. We try not to get ahead of ourselves, as we've burned our fingers before and it will be hard to win, with Aidan sending some proper horses and a filly who could be good too, but it's a challenge we are keen to grasp,” he added. “I think if anything the extra distance could be a plus, although he's not really bred for it. He always looks as if he's finishing his races well and a lot of horses by Galiway do well over jumps.” The post ‘He Has A Lot Of Class’: O’Brien Leans To Illinois Of Leger Galileo Trio appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation extending the $20 million annual purse enhancement for horse racing in the state, with the appropriation now scheduled to run through to the state's fiscal year in 2029.View the full article

2nd-Belmont The Big A, $75,000, (S), Msw, 9-13, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 1:45.72, fm, 1 1/2 lengths. GRACE AND GRIT (f, 2, Munnings–Sheriffa {MSW, $469,984}, by Posse) made $160,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-Bred Sale and breezed a furlong in :10 flat before hammering for $350,000 at the OBS April Sale. An easy-in-the-market 49-10 from a 5-2 morning line, the chestnut was ridden forward by Kendrick Carmouche and settled just off the speed before striding into the lead with about five-eighths of a mile to travel. Going along nicely while maintaining her advantage, Grace and Grit continued to pull out through the final furlong and had a break of 1 1/2 lengths on early leader Saratoga Snow (Vekoma) on the wire. Grace and Grit is the fourth winner for as many to race out of a half-sister to SW Tiergan (Afleet Alex) and MSP Might Be (Posse), the dam of SP Walk With Me (Central Banker). Sheriffa fetched $140,000 in foal to Charlatan at Keeneland January in 2023, but that foal sadly passed away. Bred back to Essential Quality, Sheriffa sold to Calumet Farm for $90,000 during the Fasig-Tipton Digital February Sale and produced a colt before visiting Calumet's Lexitonian. Sales history: $160,000 Ylg '23 SARAUG; $350,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $41,250. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. —ALC O-Nedlaw Stable, Tom Purdy, IEE Racing & Flying Zee Racing Stables LLC; B-West End Thoroughbreds LLC (NY); T-John C Kimmel. GRACE AND GRIT, the 2YO daughter of @coolmoreamerica stallion Munnings, breaks her maiden in the second race under @KendrickCarmou1 for trainer John Kimmel. pic.twitter.com/8hvDDy9VUt — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 13, 2024 The post Munnings Filly Grace and Grit Off The Mark On Debut at BAQ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Keeneland announced that a 25% fractional interest in the undefeated stakes-winning juvenile filly Kilwin, winner of the Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8, will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale Oct. 30.View the full article

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation that will extend the $20 million annual purse enhancement for horse racing in the state, with the appropriation now running through to 2029, the Governor's office announced Friday. Monmouth Park will receive $10 million annually for purses, with the remaining $10 million going toward purses at the Meadowlands Racetrack and Freehold Raceway, as well as money earmarked for bonuses for state-sired horses and breeders' awards. “Given the critical importance of the horse racing industry to not only the state's economy, but to farmland and open space preservation, I am signing this legislation to signal my desire for the state to continue to make this investment each year at the level directed in the bill,” said Gov. Murphy. “New Jersey's horse racing industry is a key economic engine, supporting thousands of jobs and attracting tourists and fans from around the world. The funding promised by this legislation will allow New Jersey to continue to offer one of the most exciting horse racing experiences in the nation, while also providing a boost to an industry that is integral to our economy.” The original legislation designating the purse enhancement for racing was signed by Gov. Murphy in February of 2019. That includes $20 million for purses already appropriated for the state's fiscal year 2025. The post New Jersey Extends Purse Enhancement For Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Everyone knows a life in racing can be a grind, even for the most optimistically minded. While the highs are high, the lows are lower, and there's far more losing than winning. Except for Hubert Guy the past three weeks. From August 22 to September 13, 13 of Guy's equine purchases have been sent out to race. Ten of them have come back winners. The winners have included two-year-old maiden winners, a TDN Rising Star, graded stakes winners, a few promising young horses, and some useful winners. They have spanned a weanling purchase, three yearling purchases, a two-year-old buy, and several private transactions. There have been first-time starters, maiden winners, allowance and handicap horses, and two graded stakes winners at Saratoga “The first one or two, you say, `oh, I'm lucky,'” said Guy. “`I'm on a hot streak.' But it just kept going and going.” The streak began on August 22 when Freja (Fr) (Toronado {Ire}) won a Deauville handicap, and currently stretches to Friday, when Olya (Ire) (Persian King {Ire}), won a Saint-Cloud handicap for Livinia and Andre Fabre. “When you buy a horse, you always think you bought a great horse,” said Guy, standing outside the Keeneland sales pavilion on Thursday. “You come out of Keeneland, where we are now, and think you bought the best, the next Secretariat. It's the way this business works. But of course, there's a lot of disappointment. I have had quite a bit of success buying yearlings. I can't complain about that. I try to buy them thinking, `let's not go overboard.' I try and be reasonable.” During Guy's current streak, Jovialite (Medaglia d'Oro), which he bought as an OBS March two-year-old, sticks out as a special pick. She was a six-length winner in her Sept. 9 debut at Saint-Cloud, and was named a TDN Rising Star. “Jovialite might be the best horse I ever bought,” said Guy. “I bought her in Ocala at the OBS March Sale for $225,000, for the same group that we bought Onesto (Frankel) for; he was subsequently a Group 1 winner. We bought him at OBS April four years ago. Jovialite was a beautiful mover who worked well. She's a Louisiana-bred and I think that's why we didn't have a lot of opposition when we bid on her, because if she had been Kentucky-bred, she would probably be a lot more expensive.” His first graded stakes winner in the run was Beaute Cachee (Fr) (Literato {Fr}), an August 22 winner of the Grade II Ballston Spa Stakes. “Beaute Cachee was a filly I bought privately for Sol Kumin and partners, Michael Dubb, Mike Caruso, and Louis Lazzinnaro,” said Guy. “She was running in big handicaps. She ran 9th in the French Oaks. She was a medium-size filly, not very big, but she moved well and she had a very good attitude. We bought her privately, and she became a Grade I winner. She won the Jenny Wiley, and now a Grade III and a Grade II.” The undefeated Zulu Kingdom is among the streak | Sarah Andrew His next graded stakes win came from Zulu Kingdom (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}), whom he had purchased privately from Elisabeth Fabre. “The idea was that if he was good enough, he could maybe run in the Breeders' Cup at the end of the year.” Zulu Kingdom broke his maiden at Saint-Cloud on June 4, where he raced greenly to win. Guy suspected the best was yet to come. “Chad Brown did a wonderful job with him. He won the Grade II With Anticipation first time out in America. Not too shabby. We're pretty happy with that.” Child of the Moon (Fr) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}) also won at Saratoga for Kumin, Dubb, and Lazzinnaro, taking a Sept. 2 allowance race. The group has graded aspirations for her. The 10th win in the streak came Friday at Saint-Cloud, when Olya (Ire) (Persian King {Ire}), an inexpensive Arqana October yearling, won a handicap. Guy said he never has a lot of orders to fill at the yearling sales, despite the success he has had. “I don't know why,” he said. “People probably think I can only buy horses in training. But I have a group of regular, very strong, very loyal customers,” he said, naming Kumin, Dubb, Lazzinnaro and Caruso. We have had a lot of luck together. Pretty much everything has been trained by Chad, and Chad has been a wonderful asset. He's a really good trainer, and he really understands those European horses. He gives them so much time. He's so patient. It's quite impressive.” The post Thirteen Starters, 10 Winners, 23 Days: Hubert Guy’s Remarkable Run appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Keeneland announced that a 25% fractional interest in the undefeated stakes-winning juvenile filly Kilwin, winner of the Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8, will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale on Oct. 30.View the full article

Three Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In races will take place at Leopardstown Sept. 14, led by 2023 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) winner Auguste Rodin in the Irish Champion Stakes (G1).View the full article

Golden Sixty, one of Hong Kong's greatest stars and the highest-earning racehorse of all time, has been retired at the age of 9.View the full article

LEXINGTON, KY – The Knelman family's Farfellow Farm, which had a memorable Keeneland September sale three years ago with a million-dollar yearling followed by a $700,000 session topper in Book 3, could have another Book 3 star on its hands with a colt by Good Magic (hip 1301). The yearling received the most timely of updates when his full-brother Mixto captured the Aug. 31 GI Pacific Classic. “The Mixto full-brother is making everybody's list and then we have others that are hitting, so knock on wood, it should be an exciting Book 3 for us,” Jak Knelman said from a rainy sales barn on the auction's dark day Friday. Knelman's parents, Kip and Suzanne, had initially claimed Mixto's dam, Musical Mystery (Concerto), at Gulfstream in 2015 with the intention of reselling her in foal in the fall. But when bidding stalled at Keeneland that November, the Knelmans bought the mare back for $42,000. “My parents claimed her for $12,500,” Knelman said. “They loved the pedigree. At that time we were also trying the claim-and-flip game. So we put her into a mare share with Awesome Again. Quiet honestly, we were shocked she didn't bring more. So we bought out the mare share. That's how we got her.” Musical Mystery is a full-sister to Grade I winner Rigoletta, who is the dam of GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Battle of Midway (Smart Strike). The mare's Awesome Again colt sold for $190,000 at the 2017 September sale and her Distorted Humor colt brought $180,000 at the 2019 auction. While Mixto missed the September sale, he ultimately sold for $140,000 at the 2022 OBS April sale. “He had quite a bit of vetting–I think five vettings–and we were pretty confident that we would hit our reserve at $150,000, but I guess no one hit it,” Knelman said of Mixto's appearance at OBS. “He went in :10 2/5, which is fast enough, but I guess not fast enough for people. Right after, I got a call from Eddie Kane to see if it was buy-back. And Calumet bought the horse.” Knelman credits his mother with the mating with Good Magic that produced Mixto and then ultimately the mare's current yearling. “My mom is the pedigree person and she thought the perfect cross would be Good Magic, a first-year stallion, and obviously that turned into Mixto,” Knelman said. “He was a beautiful horse and that had my mom pushing to go back to a bubble year-stallion. Good Magic is such a quality horse, but she wanted to take that risk because we saw such a great result with Mixto. And we got pretty much the same package. That's the feedback that we are getting with this colt–very similar to Mixto–is that he looks like his sire. Musical Mystery is a beautiful mare, big and with perfect angles. I think the Curlin, Good Magic is a perfect physical match for her.” Mixto had hit the board in three graded races before his breakout win in the Pacific Classic. He was runner-up in last year's GII San Antonio Stakes and third this year in both the GII San Pasqual Stakes and GIII Californian Stakes. “If you look back at Mixto's races, he would be finishing strong,” Knelman said. “You don't get any accolades for galloping out strongly in front, but that's what he kept doing. I think putting him on the front end, that's his style and he is able to cruise at high speeds.” While Kip Knelman was out at Del Mar to enjoy the Grade I victory in person, his son watched the race while waiting out a rain delay at a UK football game. “Me and my close friends were screaming at the top of our lungs,” he said. “I think everybody thought maybe we had had too much to drink. It was fun.” The plan now is for Mixto to train up to the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. What would having a horse in the Classic mean to the farm? “It's incredible,” Knelman said. “We are a small farm. It's the dream. It's been a family affair with my parents, years of cultivating families together, and to see it come together like this, it's extremely gratifying. We are enjoying the moment.” Farfellow Farms has just 10 to 12 mares and Knelman gave credit to farm manager Josh Hennessy for much of the farm's success. “Josh Hennessy does a really great job of raising horses and using a very natural hands-on approach,” Knelman said. As for Musical Mystery, the 12-year-old mare had no reported foal this year, but was bred back to Good Magic's Kentucky Derby-winning son Mage this spring. Knelman said there was plenty of activity at the sales grounds Friday ahead of the opening session of Book 3 Saturday morning. “There are a lot of people looking right now,” he said. “If you have the horse, the buyers are here.” The post Knelmans Hope Full to Mixto Provides Another Book 3 Star Turn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has returned as the title sponsor of the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) said in a Friday release. The title is awarded to the horse selected by a panel of judges as having the highest level of training at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, which takes place Oct. 9-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. “The continued impact of the Retired Racehorse Project is dependent on racing institutions such as Churchill Downs Incorporated and their recognition that successful aftercare is a multi-faceted issue,” said Kirsten Green, RRP executive director. “The RRP is deeply grateful to CDI for many years of meaningful support and partnership.” Click here to learn more about RRP's Makeover. The post CDI Returns As Title Sponsor Of Thoroughbred Makeover Champion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horseman and known storyteller in Kentucky's horse racing community, Neil Huffman has died at the age of 87, according to a release from Churchill Downs on Friday. Huffman's deep love for horses and contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry spanned more than 50 years, as he leaves behind a legacy of hard work and will be remembered for his warm personality. With an uncle who was a clocker at Churchill Downs, his early education in horse racing led him to co-manage the Skylight Training Center alongside his late brother, William “Blackie” Huffman, where the pair foaled, broke and raced horses. Huffman could hold an audience with his tales from the track, and captivated friends and colleagues alike in places like Wagner's Pharmacy and near barn 46 at Churchill. Huffman is survived by his daughters Carla (Andy) Lucas, Lori (Bob) Liter and Deanna (Keith) Bunner; eight grandkids (Katie, Ally and Sam Dedich; Adam and Andrew Bunner; Christpher Drew Lucas, Kate McMorrow and Emmy Kupper); five nephews (Michael, Patrick, Ben, Daniel and Gary Lee Huffman) and numerous grandnieces and nephews. A celebration of Huffman's life will be held at a later date on the backside of Churchill Downs. The post Storytelling Horseman Neil Huffman Dies At The Age Of 87 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

All the rage ahead of Friday's British EBF Quidhampton Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Salisbury, Valmont and Ballylinch Stud's Ralph Beckett-trained Sandtrap (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}–Zindaya, by More Than Ready) produced all the expected pyrotechnics to become her sire's 17th TDN Rising Star. Always travelling with intent under Hector Crouch shadowing the leader in this seven-furlong test, the 4-5 favourite was shaken up approaching the furlong pole and responded with zest to bound 4 3/4 lengths clear of Jowddah (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) who had been second in a Newmarket novice last month. “She felt very professional, but I was anxious to teach her enough, as she's a filly we hold in high regard and education was paramount,” Crouch said of the full-sister to last month's GI Fourstardave Handicap hero Carl Spackler (Ire) who was bought for 450,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. “Today's the first time I've sat on her–Rob [Hornby] rode her last Saturday and was very impressed and on that feel she's given me she's right up there with the best I've ridden. She moved lovely on the ground and she's a big, angular filly so if she falls away a bit after this we might have to put her away. If she bounces out of it, she could be in those big ones at the end of the year.” Beckett knew what he was dealing with after the sparkling piece of work Crouch referred to. “It wasn't a big surprise that she was able to do that, what she did last week was a surprise,” he explained. “It's a race that has been good to us over the last few years and I was keen to come. She's more coat-hanger than anything else, a frame still and it will be next year before she comes to full strength. I'm not hung up about running her again this year, if she needs to she will.” Blimey …. 450,000gns yearling 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 (Lope De Vega) sparkles on debut in the valuable @BritishEBF Quidhampton fillies' maiden @salisburyraces Just the fourth winner on the day for @RalphBeckett …@BallylinchStud | @HectorCrouch pic.twitter.com/nECDgQ5LbX — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 13, 2024 The post Lope De Vega’s Sister To Carl Spackler A New TDN Rising Star For Valmont And Ballylinch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

They say that once horse racing gets in your blood, it never leaves. Lee Vickers has no doubts about that. For him, a passion for the sport was practically embedded into his genetic code. Both his father and his grandfather were jockeys in his native England and Vickers was riding racehorses himself by age 12. Over the past three decades since, Vickers has ridden dozens of top-level horses on both sides of the Atlantic. This year, the assistant trainer and exercise rider for Christophe Clement is enjoying the ride with GI Breeders' Cup Turf hopeful Far Bridge (English Channel). Growing up in Yorkshire, Vickers dreamed of becoming a third-generation jockey. After graduating from the British Racing School in Newmarket, he got his start as an apprentice. Even as he was starting his career, Vickers couldn't help thinking about how hard his father and grandfather had worked and yet they never made it to the top of the jockey ranks. As a backup plan, the young horseman spoke with a bloodstock agency about what he would need to do to become an agent. They told him to get experience, so he worked with yearlings on a stud farm and then moved on to a racing yard. Returning to the racing world brought back the allure of becoming a jockey and he soon began riding again. He found success first as a jump jockey and later transitioned to the flat. “I rode in the Cheltenham Festival in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, which is like the fastest two-mile race over obstacles,” Vickers recalled. “I didn't win, but my horse ran well and I had a great experience in that race. Obviously that's the pinnacle of jumping in England. Then I was lucky enough to ride on the flat as well. I rode at Ascot and I rode a couple of winners at Epsom. I had a lot of good experiences as a jockey and a lot of thrills.” In 2010, Vickers spoke with a friend about an opportunity to improve his skills by coming to ride in America. Vickers was told that riders in the U.S. developed a more polished style of riding than the jump jockeys in England and were trained to maintain an internal clock as they were riding. That winter, Vickers went to work for Christophe Clement in Florida. He soon learned that riding in America required a sharp skill set. “Here, to ride the horse around the track you need to make a connection with the horse and get a rapport with them because there's a lot going on,” he explained. “They are a little bit tougher to ride here than they are in England because you're on a flat track and there's plenty of company galloping around. You need to get a relationship with the horse and figure them out. I think you've got to be more on top of things.” After a brief stint with Clement, Vickers returned to England to try his hand one last time as a jockey, but he couldn't get his mind off of the racing industry in America. “I spoke with Christophe and we sorted out the paperwork,” said Vickers. “He got me straight back over and the rest is history. I fell in love with the sport in America. I loved the way they trained horses and obviously the weather was a bit nicer being in Florida for the winter. I started as a breeze rider and exercise rider for Mr. Clement and it evolved from there.” For the past 10 years Vickers has served as an assistant trainer for Clement, spending the majority of his time in Florida and New York but also traveling with the stable's trainees to various meets throughout the country like the recently concluded Kentucky Downs meet. Vickers and Far Bridge | Horsephotos Some of Vickers's most memorable mounts over the years have been Za Approval (Ghostzapper), who finished second to Hall of Famer Wise Dan in the 2013 GI Breeders' Cup Mile, and four-time graded stakes winner Summer Front (War Front), but his all-time favorite is Tonalist (Tapit). The blaze-faced bay gave the Clement stable its first Classic victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes and he went on to claim three more Grade I scores. “I rode him every day and he took me to some really top heights,” Vickers recalled. “A fantastic horse to be around. Huge, but a gentle giant.” When Far Bridge arrived at the Clement base in Florida as a 2-year-old, Clement and the rest of the team were high on the son of English Channel from the start. The colt broke his maiden on debut as a 3-year-old at Gulfstream last January, besting future Grade I winner Carl Spackler (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) by a head, and earned 'TDN Rising Stars' honors in his next start. Clement was eyeing the GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes for the promising colt, but then Far Bridge was sold privately to LSU Stables and moved to Todd Pletcher. Vickers and the rest of the Clement team watched from afar as Far Bridge claimed last year's Belmont Derby just as they had hoped and placed in four other graded stakes. At the end of the year, Vickers was pleased to learn that Far Bridge would be returning to the Clement barn. Vickers has been the turf specialist's regular rider since his homecoming. “We are privileged to have him in the barn again,” he said. “He's all hearts and he's got a serious engine. I know the owner adores him and is really behind him, and we love him too.” Far Bridge bested allowance company in his 4-year-old debut this year but was winless in his next three graded starts, racing in mid-pack and never finishing better than third. Vickers and Far Bridge in the paddock ahead of the Sword Dancer | Tod Marks For the GI Sword Dancer Stakes on Aug. 24 at Saratoga, the Far Bridge team tried a different tactic. Jockey Joel Rosario sent the colt straight to the lead and took control of the pace along the inside. When the Charlie Appleby-trained duo of Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and Silver Knott (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) came breathing down his neck coming down the lane, Far Bridge dug in and fought to get the win at odds of 8-1. Vickers said that he had been feeling confident ahead of each of Far Bridge's starts this year and knew the colt was more than due for that Sword Dancer score. “I promise you, his last couple of races I had been really bullish and happy with him,” he admitted. “He's been unlucky with his trips, but we've always loved him and he has always been great. We had made a couple of little tweaks and a couple of changes with him going into this last race and it all fell right.” With his win in the Sword Dancer, Far Bridge earned an automatic entry in the Breeders' Cup Turf on Nov. 2 at Del Mar. Before that, he will face a possible rematch with Silver Knott and Measured Time in the GI Joe Hirsch Turf Classic on Sept. 28. “The horse is doing well,” Vickers reported. “He's a happy horse, content. He's a little bit quirky to deal with, nothing bad he just likes to wander around a bit, but he is an incredible horse and we adore him. When things come together, he's a tough cookie.” For Vickers, even though his responsibilities as an assistant trainer require plenty of time and energy, he still can't get over the thrill he experiences every day in his other role as an exercise rider. “I love breezing the horses,” he said. “It wakes you up in the morning and it's fun. Seeing the results and seeing your work come to fruition, I think that's what's really rewarding.” From a young boy with a dream of riding big races on through today, as he rides one of the top contenders in the turf division in the U.S., Vickers's passion for the horse remains steadfast. “I'm incredibly lucky to be involved in the industry,” he continued. “It's a labor of love, but it has taken me all around the world and introduced me to some lovely people, great teams and great horses. I think that's what it's all about. It's being involved with these horses and seeing them progress. It's really rewarding when things go to plan.” https://www.breederscup.com/ The post Breeders’ Cup Connections: Former Jockey Lee Vickers Living for the Thrill with Far Bridge appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A 25% fractional interest in the undefeated stakes-winning juvenile filly Kilwin (Twirling Candy), winner of the Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8, will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2, the sales company said in a release on Friday morning. Kilwin, owned by BBN Racing and trained by Rusty Arnold, is scheduled to make her next start in the GI John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Friday, Nov. 1. A Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate, Kilwin is undefeated in two career starts, winning her debut at Ellis Park July 27 before her victory in the Untapable Stakes. The fractional ownership interest in Kilwin will be consigned to the sale by Royal Oak Farm (Damian and Braxton Lynch), agent. “For us at BBN Racing, it's been very rewarding these past few years to bring new people into racing and to have fun and share the ride together,” BBN Racing co-founder Brian Klatsky said. “The memories and friendships we created around [Grade I winner] Concrete Rose were very special. We feel it's a similar situation with Kilwin. We hope to share this journey with someone who wants to experience racing at the highest level. “Our plan is to race Kilwin with our new partner throughout her career and when we retire her for breeding, we will sell her at Keeneland as a broodmare prospect,” Klatsky said. By Twirling Candy, Kilwin is the third stakes winner produced by her dam, Spanish Star, by Blame. Her 3-year-old half-sister is stakes winner Just Basking (Arrogate), who finished third in this year's GI Alabama Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 17. Kilwin's half-brother One Timer (Trappe Shot) won the Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky Downs in 2022 and has earnings of more than $900,000. “Keeneland is excited to offer Kilwin at the Championship Sale, and we thank BBN Racing for their support,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “Keeneland and BBN Racing share a common goal to provide unique opportunities for prospective buyers to experience the fun of horse ownership and especially the thrill of participating in the Breeders' Cup with a world-class contender.” Paddock at Del Mar | Horsephotos “The Championship Sale is an example of the creative offerings Keeneland is excited to provide as we meet the emerging trends in our sport,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “We take our relationship with our customers very seriously; our role is to create the best sales environment possible for buyers and sellers to enjoy success.” Horses may be entered in the Keeneland Championship Sale at any time prior to the auction by contacting the Keeneland sales team, who will provide concierge entry services. The catalogue will feature: Horses entered in the Breeders' Cup or Breeders' Cup undercard races; may include full sale or fractional ownership interest; Bloodstock closely related to contenders in the World Championships; Stallion shares or breeding rights in sires. Given the proximity to the Breeders' Cup races, all catalogued horses will be offered remotely, but will be available for inspection by appointment with the seller in their respective locations. Video of each hip will also be provided to prospective buyers. Participation in the Keeneland Championship Sale is by invitation; buyers and sellers will be contacted individually by Keeneland sales representatives. The post Interest In Breeders’ Cup Hopeful Kilwin To Be Offered During Keeneland Championship Sale At Del Mar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockeys from all over the UK helped facilitate public engagement, especially with young people, during the fourth annual National Racehorse Week from Sept. 7-15. The week-long event is a nationwide celebration of the thoroughbred racehorse, giving the public a chance to attend 100+ free events. Over 13,800 free spaces at events were made available to the public and an additional 4,000 people are engaged through the 50 community events which have been taking place, 10 of which being school visits. Helping with an inner-city experience, jump jockey Charlie Todd visited afterschool club Free@last in Birmingham, with trainer Richard Phillips and his racehorse Fighting Poet who had raced at Brighton just the day before. Other community events included: Schools – Jockeys James Bowen, Lilly Pinchin, Jo Mason and Paul Mulrennan have visited schools in York, Hungerford and Oxfordshire. Overall, there has been 10 school visits across the week as well as schools visiting yards and racecourses. Hospitals – New Beginnings (a racehorse retraining and rehoming charity) visited Stockton Hall Hospital with an ex-racehorse. Youth and charity groups – Autism in Racing, Unique Kidz, BHS Changing Lives, West Sussex Minds, Urban Equinz, Free@last and more. During the public open days members of the public can experience the day-to-day workings of a racing yard with the opportunity to meet the racehorses up close. Jockeys have also been giving demonstrations at the public open days throughout the week. To find out more about the week, please visit the National Racehorse Week website. The post Jockeys Natural Ambassadors During National Racehorse Week appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article