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Anchored by the Group 2-placed stakes winner Mgheera (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) (lot 64), the catalogue for the Tattersalls Online September Sale from Sept. 18-19, is now online. Rated 107 by Timeform, the daughter of Zoustar is joined by 170 other lots ranging a breeding right in Classic-winning sire Phoenix Of Spain (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) (lot 171), to broodmare Biri's Angel (Ire) (Sir Prancealot {Ire}) in foal to Sergei Prokofiev as lot 154. There is also a Too Darn Hot (GB) yearling filly (lot 131), as well as 118 horses in and out of training, six weanlings, 19 yearlings, four stores, and 23 broodmares under both codes. For the first time, bidding will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and the first lot is scheduled to close at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. For more details, please visit the Tattersalls website. The post Mgheera Highlights Tattersalls Online September Catalogue As New Time Format Unveiled appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A colt by Nyquist (hip 984) became the first of Thursday's session to break seven figures when selling for $1.3 million. WinStar Farm's Elliott Walden signed the ticket on the yearling in the names of Maverick Racing, CHC, Inc. and Siena Farm. The bay was consigned by Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services. Out of Spa Treatment (Bernardini), the bay was bred by Springhouse Farm and Hunter Valley Farm. He sold for $385,000 at last year's Keeneland November sale. The colt became the 35th of the September sale to sell for $1 million or more. The post Nyquist Colt Brings $1.3 Million at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Todd Pletcher-trained colt edged Thorpedo Anna by a head in the Travers Stakes (G1). He was previously ranked 10th in an eight-way tie with other United States-based runners Dornoch, National Treasure, and Senor Buscador.View the full article

The seven-day meet at Kentucky Downs set a wagering record while fierce competition led to ties atop the leading jockey and trainer standings.View the full article

Blazing Sevens, a son of Good Magic and winner of the 2022 Champagne Stakes (G1) at 2 and second in the 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) as a 3-year-old, will stand at Darby Dan Farm in 2025.View the full article

Commentator Matt Cross goes race-by-race at Addington tonight. Race 1 : ITM Canterbury Region race Night 2024 Mobile Pace (5.16pm) The Con Artist may start the night off on the right foot for the All Stars Stable. He was brave here two weeks ago when placed second to Always Be Batman. He did a bit of work early before finding cover behind a horse that took him nowhere on the turn. The way he found the line he’s a big chance tonight and with Blair Orange opting for him over two other stablemates we must take confidence from that. The Bettor Deal has his chance to win in front last time and whacked away finishing third. He’s since trialled and won well enough to play a part here. Ohoka Cobra is on debut, he’s a full brother to the well performed Braeview Kelly and a half-brother to one of the most exciting horses going around, Ohoka Connor. He’s looked sharp at the trials, his most recent being the best of them coming home in 58.5 and looked good doing it. Rock Or Bust will be improved from his debut but once again drawn outside a couple of the main chances does make it a tough task for him. Midnight Miki has also shown good ability at the trials. Win bet – The Con Artist Selections 5-3-4-6 Race 2 : Probuild ITM 2YO Mobile Trot (5.46pm) The two-year-old trotters compete here, and I think from what we have seen that John Spartan may be the horse to beat. His debut run was nice zooming home for second back in June. He’s been freshened and his trial to prepare was just as good. Has a good draw and the stable has a high opinion of him. Ya Rite Darl has won two out of three and another that looks ready to go from what we have seen at the trials. Her stablemate Frazzled has been slightly superior to her in two runs to prepare but has a second-row draw that will make life a bit of a challenge from there, has the ability though. Paddy McDaddy drawn one looks a place hope. Selections 3-8-9-1 Race 3 : Hillside ITM Handicap Pace (6.17pm) Rise Up N Dance will have a huge advantage here drawn the front with most runners giving him a 15-metre head start. He won at Gore fresh up and the thing that was most impressive about that was that only one of his shortener pins released so he ran the race with different hopple lengths. All three of his starts here have been full of merit not only to the eye but on the clock too. A big win chance with a clean getaway. Tanzania is 56 days between runs but does go good freshened. His trial at Methven will have him fit enough to compete and it does look an easier grade for him too. Bear in mind three starts back he was only one length from Franco Sinatra. Onwardsandupwards has trialled up well she might fly under the radar here at a big price. Expect an improved performance form Kōwhai Nugget coming back to the stand start, his last couple have been better than the form reads, he’s got a good turn of foot if things go his way. Selections 2-7-9-4 Race 4 : Kaipoi ITM Mobile Pace (6.46pm) Borrisokane must be one of the bets of the night with the way he got home first up after 259 days. His splits on the Ultimate Racebook were 1:56.5/55/26.9. There’s not too many in here that could peel those splits. 2600m is also a big plus for him and he looked to be tractable last time too which give us confidence he can win here. Dangers include Sophia Bromac whose fitness will be further forward after finding the line well on Sunday. She loves Addington and with one crack at them can play a role. Wallflower is an interesting runner, she’s no champion but honest enough. Trialled OK without lighting the world on fire, she’s a Dalgety runner though so will be ready. Wolf Of Wall Street can place. Don’t Tell Jenny is a place hope too but would need to improve a length or three from Sunday where she took heavy support in the market. Borrisokane looks a great bet. Selections 12-11-9-7 Race 5 : Woodlands Stud Sires’ Stakes Harness 7000 (7.15pm) Miki’s Courage was most impressive here last week, first up after 84 days he held them all off in good style. Preferential barrier draw means he draws wide but sneaks in by the skin of his teeth under the race conditions. There does look to be a fair bit of speed from both I’m Rockin and Spirit Of Anarchy early but there is the potential that both of those runners would hand up. I’m Rockin worked at both ends last week and was far too good for his rivals, his overall time was faster than Miki’s Courage who won on the same night. He can win again. Spirit Of Anarchy was first up for two months last time and was beaten by a talented horse called Betterthancash. With fitness improvement and a good run in transit he should be thereabouts. Trump Card has a high cruising speed; the only concern is drawing one the second row which means some of those well supported ones could have a decent margin on him early. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him win but there’s work to do from there. Bronson would need to lift off his last start to be winning but include in first fours. For multi players Miki’s Courage top two is a good way to go. Selections 8-7-10-9 Race 6 : Darfield ITM Handicap Trot (7.46pm) This race is a real head scratcher. The form from the Ordeal last week should stack up. Confessional hit the line under a hold with nowhere to go. He comes in 20m better off than the winner there. Looks like his confidence is right up too and Paul Nairn has his team flying. Mighty Logan had a bee in his bonnet here last week where he tried to duck out the gate on the first lap, he broke and ended up week back, made a move and stuck on well. Just needs manners to feature. We welcome Highgrove back to the races, he hasn’t raced since December 2022, it’s been a long road back so he may need it but there is no doubting his ability. Kyvalley Hotspur beat him at the trials by a nose last week, he’s a dual derby winning Australian now with the Bob Butt stable. And no knock on Aardiebythehill, an honest campaigner as we saw last week, things will be slightly harder off 30m this time. Selections 3-4-5-6 Race 7 : Bashers ITM Mobile Pace (8.17pm) I think Vessem is the one to beat here. He brings excellent form from earlier in the year where he was only one length away from Chase A Dream in the Sires’ Stakes Final. Two trials to prepare and his latest one was sharp. Plenty of options from barrier 4 too. Live On Legend represents some value from gate two. If he can cross the horse inside him, he can be amongst it, he didn’t really get a chance to get into the race last time where most of the action was on the pegs. Sweet Diamond is a talented mare, on her day she could cross most of these out of the gate, but I wonder if fresh up they won’t want to burn her too much, she does look ready though. Kashkeeper has barrier one and has shown upside at stages through his career, should get a great run. Bryce’s Meddle will keep going all day in a field like this too, he’s a nice staying type so might end up close to the pace. Selections 4-2-9-1 Race 8 : Woodlands Stud Wish RJ Dunn a Happy 70th Mobile Pace (8.46pm) Tactics are going to be interesting here. Mr Kaplan is the one to beat. Drawn the outside may not be the worst thing, she could work herself into the race after what could be a fast run first section. Terra Sancta is your early leader from three and whether she hands up determines the chances of some of the others. If Cardi B can get the lead and run along like she did last time she comes into play. Terra Sancta either way looks to get a sweet trip. Look for Advance Party running on late and if they go mad up front then Mr Kaplan should be good enough to come over the top of them all. If you’re shopping multis I think Terra Sancta top three could be the play under most scenarios in this. Selections 9-3-6-7 Race 9 : Rangiora ITM Handicap Trot (9.15pm) Masterly was going to win here last week, well in my opinion I think so. Clearly he’s come back in great order and there was some confidence in the camp that he could run a race. Bookies not letting him go this week opening him clear favourite. Looks the one to beat if he holds it all together. Stablemate Tu Tangata is usually a sit sprint type so he will be hoping there is a good bit of tempo, if he gets luck look for him running on. Muscle Sass was good here last time. She wasn’t fast away but her late work impressed. The River Boy should step and put himself on speed, the race never worked in his favour last week and he might be an each way player. Win bet Masterly with The River Boy top four. Selections 12-8-4-2 Race 10 : Hamptons ITM Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace (9.40pm) I was most impressed with the work from Celestial Sea at Ashburton on debut. In a 156-mile rate home in 56 she just kept coming. She had trialled and was beaten into second by Tact Teva who was a winner on debut. Always Impressive has a motor. I liked her latest trial she come home in 56.8, drawn three she’s right in this. Spicey Crunch still has a bit to learn but there’s a win in her at some stage, and Brandi Snapp is a nice filly drawn two, don’t leave her out. Plenty of others here that are going to win races soon, Oneroa needs luck drawn inside second row, and Delightful Peg was massive last time, just has an issue with manners. Celestial Sea one of the bets of the night. Selections 9-4-7-3 Race 11 McVicar’s ITM Mobile Pace (10.04pm) Double Jeopardy gets in here so well at the ratings but draws the outside. He was stiff first up but won well last time with his closing splits on The Ultimate Racebook being 55.4 & 25.7. He will be improved again and has some big targets over the next few months. Shakira finally gets a draw. Her connections would have smiled seeing her drawn one, her last run she was nine weeks between runs and was gallant late when third there in the Nevele R Fillies heat. She looks a live danger. Commander Joe has options drawn two with no horses in the second row, he’s been freshened and comes from some stronger races. Action Major has trialled up well and enjoys 2600m too he might be one to spice up your same race multis. I’d be shopping Shakira top two with plenty of confidence here. Selections 9-1-2-4 Best Bet – R4 Borrisokane Next Best – R10 Celestial Sea Value Bet – R9 The River Boy Suggested Multi Race 4 Borrisokane WIN Race 5 Miki’s Courage TOP2 Race 8 Terra Sancta TOP3 Race 10 Celestial Sea TOP3 Race 11 Shakira TOP2 (Courtesy of trackside.co.nz) View the full article

On Sept. 14 in Western Canada, Hastings Racecourse hosts the CA$125,000 British Columbia Derby (G3), a 1 1/8-mile dirt race led by the 1-2 finishers from the Canadian Derby (G3) at Century Mile Aug. 24.View the full article

The seven-day 2024 meet at Kentucky Downs set a wagering record while fierce competition led to ties atop the leading jockey and trainer standings.View the full article

Bellavinino (Get Stormy), a juvenile who recently finished second in a stakes race at Kentucky Downs, will be offered in the Inglis Digital USA September Sale which is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, according to a press release from the sales company on Thursday. The daughter of Get Stormy closed to finish as the runner-up in the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies Stakes Sept. 8. Two starts earlier, Bellavinino won on debut by 3 1/4 lengths over the Gulfstream Park turf. Owned by C2 Racing Stable and trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., over her three starts the filly has earned $224,800, and remains eligible for a first-level allowance. Bred in Kentucky by Mt. Joy Stables, Inc., Bellavinino is the first runner and first winner out of Gauntlet mare Lancelots Lady. The extended family features Canadian black-type, including second dam SW Professor's Ride (Silent Name {Jpn}), Plate Trial Stakes hero Avoman (Old Forester), and full-siblings SW Cawaja Beach (Where's the Ring) and SW Who's Big Daddy. “This filly offers a great opportunity for someone looking for a ready-made racehorse,” said Kyle Wilson, Inglis Digital USA's Sr. Director of Sales and Recruitment. “She was looking for more distance and showed tremendous ability to overcome a difficult trip in her stakes debut. She offers a new owner exciting opportunities leading into the fall racing season.” 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. Click here to view the catalog and register to bid. The post Juvenile Filly Bellavinino Cataloged To Inglis Digital USA September Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Blazing Sevens, a son of Good Magic and winner of the Champagne Stakes (G1) at 2 and second in the 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) as a 3-year-old, will stand at Darby Dan Farm in 2025.View the full article

After his racing career is complete this year, Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), the winner of the GI Champagne Stakes at two and the runner-up in the GI Preakness Stakes, will stand at Darby Dan for 2025, the farm said via a press release on Thursday. A stud fee for the future stallion will be named before the year is out and plans are being finalized syndicate him. Peter Bradley, bloodstock advisor for owner Rodeo Creek Racing, brokered the deal to stand the son of Good Magic at Darby Dan. “Blazing Sevens was an exceptional racehorse at two and was unlucky not to have won the Preakness Stakes at three,” said Bradley. “At 16.2 hands, Blazing Sevens is an A+ physical and has every chance to become a top stallion.” Blazing Sevens broke his maiden at Saratoga at first asking, winning by 6 1/4 lengths. In his second start, the dark bay finished third in the GI Hopeful Stakes over a sloppy track upstate before winning the Champagne during the Belmont at the Big A meet for trainer Chad Brown. Blazing Sevens | Sarah Andrew During his 2024 campaign, Blazing Sevens debuted a winner against optional claimers at Aqueduct Apr. 20, finished sixth in the GI Met Mile Handicap at the Spa June 8 and was last seen running fourth against optional claimers over the same surface July 11. Blazing Sevens is currently drilling at Brown's Belmont base where he recently worked going four furlongs at :49.00 (39/167) Sept. 7. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of a precocious Grade I son of Good Magic to our roster,” said Stuart Fitzgibbon, stallion director at Darby Dan Farm. “Blazing Sevens was a true standout in his two and three-year-old racing seasons. Coupled with his exceptional conformation and pedigree, Blazing Sevens is a highly desirable stallion. Blazing Sevens beat or placed against the absolute best of his generation, just missing a Classic, the 2023 Preakness Stakes, by a head to National Treasure.” Bred in Kentucky by Tracy Farmer, Blazing Sevens was a $225,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale graduate. Darby Dan's latest addition to their roster is out of Trophy Girl (Warrior's Reward), who is a half-sister to GISW King David (Hat Trick {Jpn}) and SW Bertsgoldenmissile (Golden Missile). Blazing Sevens's dam herself was a $750,000 purchase by Hugo Merry Bloodstock at last year's Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed Sale while a full-sister to the future sire was in-utero. The post GISW Blazing Sevens Headed For Darby Dan Stud Duty After Racing Career appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After setting a new course record in the G1 International Stakes, City Of Troy (Justify) is now the second-highest rated horse in the world on the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, which were released on Thursday. He improved from 123 to 127 with his victory. The G1 Eclipse Stakes and G1 Derby winner is behind only G1 Dubai World Cup hero Laurel River (Into Mischief), who holds a mark of 128. Second behind City Of Troy at York is G2 King Edward VII Stakes hero Calandagan (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who is rated 125, the equal of G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes scorer Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}). GI Travers Stakes hero Fierceness (City Of Light) has moved into the top five–shared with multiple Group 1 winner Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire})–at 123. He defeated Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) (120) and Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) (120), while the 121-ranked GI Belmont Stakes hero Dornoch (Good Magic) was fourth. Crack miler Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) moved up to 122 after taking the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois by three lengths, and he was most recently second to Tribalist (GB) (Farhh {GB}) (120) in the G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp on Sunday. Rounding out the newcomers are the pair of Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) (121) and Fantastic Moon (Ger) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) (120), winners of the G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano and G1 Grosser Preis von Baden. For the full list, please visit the IFHA website. The post City Of Troy Moves Up To Second In Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jerry Dixon Jr., the famed groom of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Rich Strike during the 2022 Triple Crown season, has taken the next step in his career as a trainer.View the full article

In deeper than when beating up lesser lights on home soil, Godolphin's TDN Rising Star Desert Flower (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}–Promising Run, by Hard Spun) proved that she had what it takes to continue her winning sequence in Doncaster's G2 Betfred May Hill Stakes on Thursday. Untroubled in two starts on Newmarket's July Course, the Charlie Appleby-trained even-money favourite followed the early pace with William Buick content to play the waiting game. Staying on strongly to take control passing the furlong pole, the daughter of the four-time group 2 winner kept finding on the run to the line to beat Ballydoyle's Listed Churchill Stakes scorer January (Ire) (Kingman {GB}) by 1 1/2 lengths, with Flight (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) 3/4 of a length away in third. “She looked around in front and had plenty in reserve,” Buick said. “The obvious race now is the Fillies' Mile, but Charlie and the team will make the decision. She has a bit of energy flowing through her, but no badness.” A lucky escape for Ryan Moore and Ecstatic out of the stalls in the May Hill! https://t.co/h4j7YeQG0m pic.twitter.com/w297QFhKsd — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 12, 2024 The post May Hill Success For Night Of Thunder’s Unbeaten Desert Flower appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It's the Leger Lowdown, our final run-through of Classic contenders for the season and one in which the late Galileo (Ire) has three chances to notch his 101st Group/Grade 1 winner so soon after Content (Ire) brought up his century in the Yorkshire Oaks. He is the sire of the first three favourites in the betting at the time of writing, and paternal grandsire of the next two. It was the St Leger which provided Galileo with his first British Classic winner, Sixties Icon (GB), and we should have guessed then what we know now: that Galileo was going to be a great stallion. From his first crop he had the first three home in the St Leger of 2006. Don't bet against history repeating itself on Saturday with these members of his penultimate crop. DEIRA MILE (Ire) Camelot (GB)—Fastnet Mist (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) Bred by Churchtown House Stud, he was bought as a yearling at Tattersalls for 47,000gns by Federico Barberini and owner Ahmad Al Shaikh. A novice winner back in April, he finished fourth in the Derby, seven lengths adrift of City Of Troy, and has run just once since then when a close second in the Listed August Stakes at Windsor. By the 2012 St Leger runner-up Camelot, and the first winner from four runners for his Listed-placed dam, who is in turn out of a half-sister to G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Wannabe Grand (Ire) (Danehill), G3 Ballycorus S. scorer Wannabe Better (Ire) (Duke Of Marmalade {Ire}) and the Listed winners Wannabe Posh (Ire) (Grand Lodge) and Pirateer (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}). GROSVENOR SQUARE (IRE) Galileo (Ire)—Wadyhatta (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}) Bred by Lynch Bages Ltd, he was beaten just once in three starts as a juvenile, when his wins included the G3 Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown. Third in the G3 Chester Vase and then down the field when seventh in the Irish Derby, he has appreciated the step up to this trip and was just run down by stable-mate Tower Of London (Ire) in the G2 Curragh Cup before most recently running out the 20-length winner of the G3 Irish St Leger Trial. He is the fourth winner from as many runners out of his winning dam, a half-sister to the G1 Prix du Jockey Club third Motamarris (Ire) (Le Havre {Ire}) and the multiple Listed-placed dam of multiple Group 3 winner Tantheem (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}). His siblings include the 2020 Irish Derby winner Santiago (Ire) (Authorized {Ire}), who also won the G2 Queen's Vase, and the G1 Yorkshire Oaks and G1 Prix Vermeille third La Joconde (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). ILLINOIS (Ire) Galileo (Ire)—Danedrop (Ire) (Danehill) This Coolmore-bred half-brother to the Arc and King George winner Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}) is still lightly raced but has been a model of consistency. His career highlight to date is his victory in the G2 Queen's Vase, which was followed up by second-place finishes in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris and G2 Great Voltigeur when beaten a neck by his stable-mate Los Angeles (Ire), who heads to the Irish Champion Stakes. His full-brothers Venice Beach (Ire) and Broadway (Ire) are both Group 3 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL (Ire) Galileo (Ire)—Devoted To You (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) Only appeared on the scene this May but his has been a faultless progression with three wins, starting in a Curragh maiden and followed by the G3 Dubai International Stakes and the G3 Gordon Stakes, the latter over 1m4f. It wouldn't be a big surprise to see him step forward again. Jan Brueghel was bred by Barronstown Stud, as was his dam, who won a Galway maiden and was second in the G2 Debutante Stakes among other black-type placings. The most notable of her offspring is this colt's full-brother, the 2019 Irish Derby winner Sovereign (Ire). Another brother, Dawn Rising (Ire), won last year's Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot. SUNWAY (FR) Galiway (GB)–Kensea (Fr) (Kendargent {Fr}) Retained at €300,000 at the Arqana August Yearling Sale by his breeder Guy Pariente, he won last year's G1 Criterium International and is yet to add to his tally in five starts this season. He has however posted some decent efforts in defeat, notably when finishing three-quarters of a length behind Los Angeles to take second in the Irish Derby. Super-sub Christophe Soumillon has been booked to replace Oisin Murphy, who is heading to Canada instead. Sunway is the fourth winner from as many runners out of his Listed-winning dam, whose previous matings with Galiway also produced the G1 Champion Stakes and G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere hero Sealiway (Fr). WILD WAVES (Ire) Crystal Ocean (GB)—Guenea (GB) (Sinndar {Ire}) An interesting contender as the first runner in a Classic for 2019 joint-Horse of the Year Crystal Ocean. Bred by the Guenea Partnership, the pinhooking team of Matt Houldsworth and the Gleeson brothers of Aughamore Stud bought him as a foal for 46,000gns and made a healthy return when selling him at Tattersalls October Book 1 for 135,000gns to his trainer Andrew Balding. After two reasonable efforts at two, Wild Waves won on his handicap debut over 1m4f at Kempton and backed that up with a win over the Leger course and distance in June. Most recently he was just two and a half lengths behind Table Talk in the competitive Melrose Handicap at York. He may not be quite up to this Classic test but he is certainly a staying prospect to keep an eye on next year. His breeding offers plenty of encouragement in this regard as he hails from the same female line as the current top-rated horse in Europe, Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}), whose third dam Guadalupe (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}) is the granddam of Wild Waves. With the Derby winners Sea The Stars (Ire) and Sinndar (Ire) as his grandsires, there's a lot to like about his pedigree. YOU GOT TO ME (GB) Nathaniel (Ire)–Brushing (GB) (Medicean {GB}) Bred by Dullingham Park Stud and Sarabex, she first sold for 62,000gns at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale and was later bought by Alex Elliott for 200,000gns at Tattersalls October Book 1. The winner of the Lingfield Oaks Trial before running fourth at Epsom in the Oaks, she then beat Content (Ire) to won the Irish Oaks before finishing second to that same filly in the Yorkshire Oaks. She was supplemented for this race by Ralph Beckett, who won the St Leger in 2015 with the filly Simple Verse. You Got To Me's Listed-winning dam hails from the family of the GII All American Derby winner Evolving Tactics (Ire) (Machiavellian) and the G3 C. L. Weld Park Stakes winner Token Gesture (Ire) (Alzao) – who is in turn the dam of the GI Canadian International hero Relaxed Gesture (Ire) (Indian Ridge {Ire}). Victory here would provide a rare feat in the oldest Classic for her co-breeder Mark Tompkins, who trained the 1993 winner Bob's Return (Ire). The post The Lowdown: Betfred St Leger appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 315 entries for its Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion beginning at 10 a.m. ET, the auction company said in a release early Thursday morning. “We have another full catalogue for Saratoga Fall this year, which is the industry's primary source of New York breeding stock,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “There are 240 weanlings catalogued–nearly all of which are New York-bred–by both leading national and New York-based sires. Also included are 75 broodmares, many of which are in foal on fashionable coverings.” “The New York-bred program is as vibrant as ever, evidenced by the strength of our recent New York-bred yearling sale this summer,” noted Browning. “With $65 million distributed annually in purse money, incentives, and awards for New York-breds, there has never been a better time to invest in the program.” The catalogue may now be viewed online and will also be available via the Equineline sales catalogue app. Print catalogues will be available by Sept. 17. The post Fasig-Tipton Catalogue For Saratoga Fall Mixed Now Online appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Aga Khan's Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}–Zarkamiya {Fr}, by Frankel {GB}), a granddaughter of the storied Zarkava, attained 'TDN Rising Star' status with a stunning performance over seven furlongs at Chantilly in July and duly delivered a first black-type triumph with a display reminiscent of the owner's star distaffer in Thursday's G3 Prix d'Aumale at ParisLongchamp. The 4-5 favourite broke swiftly and was steadied off the tempo in sixth through halfway in this one-mile test. Angled to the outside passing the quarter-mile marker, she cruised to the fore approaching the final furlong and lengthened clear in style to easily outclass the hitherto undefeateg G3 Prix Six Perfections victrix Angeal (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) by an untroubled three lengths. Angeal's Christopher Head-trained stablemate Rosa Salvaje (Ire) (Maximum Security) finished four lengths back in third. “I loved how she travelled on that [soft] ground and, when Mickael [Barzalona] switched her out, she did it all on her own,” reflected trainer Francis Graffard. “It was really nice to watch, she is a lovely looking filly with a great temperament and the only question is would she have another gear if asked for more. Of course, if she comes out of this race well, she will come back in the [G1 Prix] Marcel Boussac. She is all class and, hopefully, we will have a nice Classic prospect for next year.” Pedigree Notes Zarigana, half-sister to a yearling filly by Dubawi (Ire), is the second foal and scorer produced by Listed Prix Thiberville victrix and G1 Prix Vermeille third Zarkamiya (Fr) (Frankel {GB}), herself kin to Group 1-winning sire Zarak (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}), Listed Prix Charles Laffitte victrix Zaykava (Fr) and to the dam of dual Group 3 winner Zeyrek (Fr) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The January-foaled bay's second dam went unbeaten through a seven-race career, annexing the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe along the way. ZARIGANAAAAAAAAAAAAAA La Magnifique Prix D'Aumale @paris_longchamp Longchamp – Groupe 3 – Femelles – 2 ans – 7 Pts – Souple (3.7) – 80 000€ ZARIGANA (Gb) Mickael Barzalona @mickaelbarzalon Angeal Rosa Salvaje (Siyouni… pic.twitter.com/1ru371m2Dh — French and International Horse Racing (@Vincenzo0612) September 12, 2024 Thursday, ParisLongchamp, France PRIX D'AUMALE-G3, €80,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-12, 2yo, f, 8fT, 1:44.58, sf. 1–ZARIGANA (IRE), 126, f, 2, by Siyouni (Fr) 1st Dam: Zarkamiya (Fr) (SW & G1SP-Fr, $144,304), by Frankel (GB) 2nd Dam: Zarkava (Ire), by Zamindar 3rd Dam: Zarkasha (Ire), by Kahyasi (Ire) TDN Rising Star. 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. O-H H The Aga Khan; B-H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC (GB); T-Francis-Henri Graffard; J-Mickael Barzalona. €40,000. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, €55,000. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Angeal (Ire), 126, f, 2, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Curvy (GB), by Galileo (Ire). (€110,000 Ylg '23 GOFORB). O-Teruya Yoshida; B-Coolmore Stud (IRE); T-Christopher Head. €16,000. 3–Rosa Salvaje (Ire), 126, f, 2, Maximum Security–Idle Hour, by Malibu Moon. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (€75,000 Ylg '23 ARQAUG). O-Ecurie Francky Defosse, EARL Haras de l'Hotellerie, SNIG Elevage, Frederic Sauque & Christopher Head; B-Yeguada Centurion SLU (IRE); T-Christopher Head. €12,000. Margins: 3, 4, NK. Odds: 0.80, 5.10, 5.30. Also Ran: La Guapisima (Fr), Iron Bird (GB), Relaxx (Fr), Lady Majesty Cen (Fr). The post TDN Rising Star Zarigana Wows Paris with Stunning Prix d’Aumale Triumph appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The seven-day Kentucky Downs meet set another record for wagering, totaling $90,181,408 and up eight percent over last year, according to a press release from the track late Wednesday. That included a single-day record of $21,184,941 on the Saturday, Sept. 7 card featuring six graded stakes worth $2 million for Kentucky-breds ($1 million for others). As for the meet's leaders, jockey Tyler Gaffalione finished with nine wins, to pull even with Irad Ortiz Jr. for the riding title, while Brendan Walsh's sixth victory put him in a tie for the trainer prize with Joe Sharp and Steve Asmussen. Ken Ramsey earned his 10th owner's title. The post Record Wagering At Kentucky Downs As Meet Wraps appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Mario Baratti trainee Misunderstood (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}– Waldjagd {GB}, by Observatory) made all to shed maiden status on debut at Deauville in July and repeated the dose in Thursday's G3 Prix des Chenes at ParisLongchamp to become the first black-type winner for his freshman sire (by Kodiac {GB}). Breaking well from the outside stall to establish a clear buffer through the early fractions, the 13-10 favourite was shaken up with 350 metres remaining and maintained a high tempo in the closing stages to easily account for Nesthorn (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}) by 4 1/2 lengths. Cacofonix (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) was nine lengths further adrift in third. “He has a tendency to be keen and we don't have much choice but to let him bowl along in front at a good pace,” Baratti explained. “This is also why he carries a hood. He kept finding and drew away nicely, proving that he is probably a very good horse. [Jockey] Alexis [Pouchin] has suggested running him over seven furlongs. The [G1 Prix Jean-Luc] Lagardere is a possibility, but I first want to discuss it with the owners. Personally, I would like to wait for next year as he gives a lot in his races and I don't want to give him one race too many [this year].” Pedigree Notes Misunderstood is the ninth of 11 foals and one of seven scorers out of G2 Diana-Trial second Waldjagd (GB) (Observatory), herself a daughter of multiple Group-winning G1 Deutschland-Preis second Wurftaube (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}). Wurftaube's quartet of black-type performers is headed by G1 Deutsches Derby hero Waldpark (Ger) (Dubawi {Ire}) and her descendants include G1 St Leger victor Masked Marvel (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}) and multiple Group 1-winning Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe hero Waldgeist (GB) (Galileo {Ire}). The February-foaled bay is a half-brother to G2 T von Zastrow Stutenpreis victrix Waldbiene (Fr) (Intello {Ger}) and Listed Prix du Pont Neuf winner Urwald (GB) (Le Havre {Ire}). He is also kin to a yearling filly by Frankel (GB) and a weanling filly by Persian King (Ire). Chênes (Gr3, m2, 1600m) à #ParisLongchamp Très facile victoire de bout en bout du favori Misunderstood (Hello Youmzain) ⁦@Haras_d_Etreham⁩ qui reste invaincu pour sa 2e sortie. pic.twitter.com/SsIGtbYKlE — France Galop (@francegalop) September 12, 2024 Thursday, ParisLongchamp, France PRIX DES CHENES-G3, €80,000, ParisLongchamp, 9-12, 2yo, c/g, 8fT, 1:44.08, sf. 1–MISUNDERSTOOD (FR), 128, c, 2, by Hello Youmzain (Fr) 1st Dam: Waldjagd (GB) (GSP-Ger), by Observatory 2nd Dam: Wurftaube (Ger), by Acatenango (Ger) 3rd Dam: Wurfbahn (Ger), by Frontal (Fr) 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. (190,000gns RNA Ylg '23 TATOCT; 95,000gns RNA 2yo '24 TATBRE). O-Haras d'Etreham & Mustapha Bekhti; B-Ecurie de Cachene & Patrick Charel (FR); T-Mario Baratti; J-Alexis Pouchin. €40,000. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, €65,000. *1/2 to Waldbiene (Fr) (Intello {Ger}), GSW-Ger; and Urwald (GB) (Le Havre {Ire}), SW-Fr. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Nesthorn (GB), 128, c, 2, Expert Eye (GB)–Swiss Range (GB), by Zamindar. 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O-Juddmonte Farms Inc; B-Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd (GB); T-Francis-Henri Graffard. €16,000. 3–Cacofonix (Ire), 128, c, 2, Lope De Vega (Ire)–Spaday (Ire), by Exceed And Excel (Aus). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (IRE); T-Carlos Laffon-Parias. €12,000. Margins: 4HF, 9, 1 1/4. Odds: 1.30, 2.10, 3.50. Also Ran: Keanu (Fr), Giuseppe Ballocco (Fr). The post Misunderstood Makes Black-Type Breakthrough for Hello Youmzain in Paris appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ben Hayes believes that the conditions are more in Mr Brightside’s (NZ) (Bullbars) favour this time around as he prepares to take on Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). The pair has only met once before, in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick during the autumn, when Via Sistina finished second and Mr Brightside third in a race that they were both comprehensively beaten in by tearaway leader Pride Of Jenni. “I think at a mile, it will be a great race,” said Hayes, who trains in partnership with his brothers Will and JD. “She had the sit on us the first time we met, we had to bring the field up to Pride Of Jenni and she just ran over the top of us late. That was over 2000m and she now meets us at, probably, our best trip. “It will be a very interesting watch; I’m looking forward to racing her again.” Mr Brightside is chasing his second-successive victory in the Makybe Diva Stakes and boasts impressive statistics both over 1600m and second-up, which he’ll be on Saturday. The flagbearer for Lindsay Park will jump from barrier four and will be ridden by his regular jockey Craig Williams. “He’s arguably one of the better milers in Australia, his record at a mile is fantastic,” Hayes said. “I think with Prode Of Jenni in the race, it’s a going to be a nice, genuine tempo and he’ll have something to chase again.” Hayes is pleased with how Mr Brightside has recovered from his first-up run in the Memsie Stakes, where he was brave in defeat behind Pinstriped. “He really came through the Memsie in great order, probably the best we’ve had him pull up for a while now,” Hayes said. “He’s improved in the coat; he’s tightened up that little bit more. “He’ll look a lot different in the mounting yard on Saturday, he’s still got improvement to come coat-wise, but his fitness levels are good and he galloped great on Tuesday, so we can’t fault him.” Mr Brightside is at $3.80 in Sportsbet’s market for the Makybe Diva Stakes. View the full article

A sense of pride, not regret, is the overarching emotion when Kiwi trainer Anna Furlong watches Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) step onto the racetrack. Furlong and her then-training partner Shane Kennedy paid NZ$165,000 for the son of War Decree at the 2022 NZB Ready To Run Sale at Karaka, almost 12 months after he was sold as a yearling for NZ$75,000. It was obvious the youngster had ability but an offer from OTI Racing following his dominant win in an Ashburton trial meant his time in their stable was short-lived. Rather than view the Queensland Derby hero and Cups contender as the one that got away, the Riccarton-based horsewoman is just happy to have played a small part in his career. Warmonger returns to the track for his first run of the spring in Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) and Furlong will be cheering him on from afar. “He just had that look of class about him at the sale,” Furlong said. “He was a great type, excellent mover and a good stride. “But we bought him on behalf of a client, so he was probably always going to be a seller. “It’s still a little bit bittersweet because he’s a once-in-a-lifetime horse but it’s great for the South Island – he’s by a South Island stallion, bred by Kevin Hickman, prepped for the ready to run sale from the South Island and trained by a South Island trainer. “We were all crowded in the pub when he won the Derby and there was plenty of yelling and yahooing, it was very exciting. “It’s great for us to have played a very small part in his education and we know that he’s got a very bright future. “It would be pretty mind-blowing if he can (win a Caulfield Cup or Melbourne Cup).” View the full article

Former Darwin jockey and trainer Carl Spry, who is now based in Townsville, will make a cameo appearance in the saddle at Darwin on Saturday and Alice Springs on Sunday. There will be a familiar face at Darwin on Saturday when jockey Carl Spry returns for the first time since March 2020. The colourful Spry spent five years in the Top End before relocating to Townsville, and at his final Fannie Bay meeting he celebrated with a win. Victorious in endless big races in Darwin and Alice Springs, Spry happily supported other NT meetings at Tennant Creek, Katherine, Adelaide River and Pine Creek. Spry, along with partner Sarah Acornley and their three kids, had already booked a Darwin holiday when he discovered that there were races in the NT this weekend. After Saturday’s meeting, the 40-year-old will board a flight and ride at Alice Springs on Sunday before returning to Darwin to link up with the family and spend time with friends. “It didn’t bother me if I rode or not, so you could call it a working holiday, I’m looking forward to it,” Spry said. “Darwin trainer Gary Clarke threw me on one and then Stan Tsaikos got suspended in Alice Springs on Sunday. “They were stuck for riders there, so trainer Terry Gillett arranged a few rides down there. “Terry’s daughter Dakota is also suspended, so he was stuck for riders and that’s how it all came about. “Alice is on my agenda come Sunday, Sarah and the kids will stay in Darwin.” Spry will partner Clarke’s nine-year-old mare Bel’s Banner over 1100m (0-70) on Saturday, but there’s every chance he could secure extra rides with a few starters currently devoid of riders. He will ride Gillett’s stablemates Hurn Court, Little Ditty, Supreme Goal and Morgenstern at Pioneer Park on Sunday. Queensland is Spry’s home state, he was raised at Gayndah – inland from Bundaberg – and did most of his apprenticeship out of Brisbane and Toowoomba. Spry, who has ridden throughout Australia, picked up 189 wins in the NT, which included 129 wins in Darwin and 48 wins in Alice Springs. He has endured success in Queensland at various venues such as Toowoomba (93 wins), Eagle Farm (46), Doomben (43), Townsville (34), Ipswich (34), Mackay (21) and the Sunshine Coast (17). A total of 632 wins as a jockey is not a bad return, but Spry was also an accomplished trainer, where he picked up 87 wins in the NT and Queensland. “I haven’t trained for three years and I don’t ride too much these days,” Spry said. “I still enjoy riding, but I don’t kill the body anymore. “If I feel like going around I do and if I don’t, I don’t.” Spry’s partner Sarah Acornley is a successful Townsville trainer and in recent times she has sent Altar Boy and Floral Code to the Gillett stable. Altar Boy, who is on action on Sunday, has had five Red Centre starts for four wins and a second. Horse racing news View the full article

The Victress will contest the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The Victress has got the nod as Te Akau’s leading black-type chance at Riccarton on Saturday, but it might be an opposing stablemate who will lead the chase for higher honours later in the season. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained daughter of Zousain will run in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) with About Last Night and Dream Of The Moon to also represent the stable. Opie Bosson will be aboard The Victress, the winner of two of her four starts and she impressed with her first-up victory on the course at the end of last month. “I’d be leaning her way, in saying that Dream Of The Moon performed up to a really good level as a two-year-old and she has had the experience down the chute,” Bergerson said. “That will be a massive plus for her, but she’s still not there in the coat and has got a bit of an awkward barrier whereas The Victress can bounce from one. “She usually shows good gate speed to be right up there and Dream Of The Moon will need a bit of luck so probably leaning The Victress’ way. “About Last Night was more than game last time, so they are three nice chances.” To be ridden by Warren Kennedy, About Last Night chased home The Victress last time out while Dream Of The Moon, the mount of Wiremu Pinn, has had two trials ahead of her return to competition. All three hold nominations for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). “Whether The Victress and About Last Night get beyond that 1200m trip is still a bit of a query, they are short, sharp sprinting types of horses so we’ll wait and see,” Bergerson said. “Dream Of The Moon is one we think will definitely step up in trip.” The stable has also formed a strong opinion of Savabeel’s son Age Of Discovery. “I’m really looking forward to the colt stepping out in race one, he has been held up by wet tracks up north and funnily enough there’s a bit of rain forecast for Riccarton,” Bergerson said. “Fingers crossed, he can step out and it is hard for three-year-olds against older horses, even in maiden company, but he is one we really like.” Vivacious and When Stars Align also give the team a strong hand in the NZB Ready to Run Sale Trainers Series Rating 65 (1200m). “They are both going well and are two more really good chances for us,” Bergerson said. Meanwhile, Campionessa will resume at Te Rapa on Sunday but there is an air of apprehension around the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) winner’s return. “Her trials have been okay and we are mindful that last spring she never came up, so we tipped her out and she found form toward November and Christmas,” Bergerson said. “That is playing on our minds a little bit, but in saying that we have got her as fit as we can to go the mile first-up. “The claim will certainly hope and Ngakau (Hailey) is a more than capable young rider.” Safely through Sunday with an encouraging performance, the focus will turn to Hastings. “Hopefully, she can run well enough and the second leg (Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate, 1600m) is still an option,” Bergerson said. “Potentially, she could instead go the Matamata Cup (Listed, 1600m) and then the last leg (Group 1 Livamol Classic, 2040m). “We’ll get through Sunday first and hopefully the track is reasonable and then we can make a plan.” Horse racing news View the full article

Ladies Man winning last year’s edition of the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock’s upcoming top-flight prospects can take turns for the better across two venues this weekend. Ladies Man will resume at New Plymouth on Saturday in his first step toward the defence of his Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) title while Islington Lass, who runs at Te Rapa on Sunday, is also headed toward the weight-for-age feature. While he will be racing over a distance short of his best, Ladies Man is forward to return to action in the Seaton Park Handicap (1400m) and will benefit from Ayush Mudhoo’s 4kg claim. “He’s going really well, I just had a hiccup with his feet earlier in the season,” Sharrock said. “He may go into the Livamol with two runs and not three, he’s a pretty good horse and I could still pinch one more week before at Matamata or Hawera depending on where I think he is. “I am quite excited, in the last two weeks he’s picked up nicely and had a jump-out at Waverley last week and won that and he had a quiet one the week before at Hawera.” Islington Lass will be second-up with Triston Moodley to claim 3kg off the talented daughter of Proisir. “Her preparation has gone perfectly and she looks a million dollars, she’ll be competitive on Sunday,” Sharrock said. “I’ll put the blinkers back on her and she’s a tidy mare, but whether she’s up to his (Ladies Man) class when they’re both 100 percent we’ll see, but I’d favour the boy. “I’ll dodge the Arrowfield (Group 1, 1600m) and run her the day before at Te Rapa over 1600m with Ladies Man as it saves the six-hour float ride to Hastings, we can shoot up to Te Rapa and be back the same day.” Meanwhile, stable favourite Justaskme will take aim at Saturday’s Brandlab Open (1800m) at New Plymouth following a course and distance victory last time out with Rihaan Goyaram to take the reins again. “The old boy will give Diamond Jak all he wants on a heavy track, he’s going pretty well,” Sharrock said. The nine-year-old has won 13 of his 48 starts, including the Group 2 Tauranga Stakes (1600m) and four at Listed level with two successes in the Opunake Cup (1400m) and one apiece in the AGC Training Stakes (1600m) and the Rangitikei Gold Cup (1550m). Justaskme also has a runner-up finish in the Livamol to his credit but is unlikely to make an appearance at this year’s carnival. “I may back him up at Wanganui in the Metric Mile (Group 3, 1600m), there’s rain forecast next week and I just don’t think it’s going to get wet enough at the Bay for him,” Sharrock said. Horse racing news View the full article

Ballydoyle's G1 Irish Champion Stakes hero Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) will face seven rivals as he breaks from stall four bidding for back-to-back renewals of the Royal Bahrain-sponsored Leopardstown feature on Saturday. Aidan O'Brien has last year's runner-up Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) engaged with first-time cheekpieces in stall seven, along with the G1 Irish Derby hero Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in five and pacemaker Hans Andersen (GB) (Frankel {GB}) in six to make up half the field. William Haggas would have been dealt a blow by the outside draw of the current favourite Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), who is the leading protagonist taking on Team Ballydoyle. Isa Salman Al Khalifa's progressive G2 Dante Stakes and G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano winner is joined by fellow 3-year-old colt Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), with Jeff Smith's G1 Eclipse Stakes and G1 Juddmonte International third in two next to Susumu Fujita's G1 Tokyo Yushun third Shin Emperor (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) in three. Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum's outsider Royal Rhyme (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) completes the line-up. The post Auguste Rodin Heads Eight For Irish Champion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article