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Aidan O'Brien has whittled his G1 St Leger team down to three sons of Galileo (Ire) after the final confirmations were made for the Doncaster Classic on Thursday morning. Wayne Lordan will partner the G2 Queen's Vase winner and G1 Grand Prix de Paris runner-up Illinois (Ire), who will be joined as expected by the unbeaten G3 Gordon Stakes-winning TDN Rising Star Jan Brueghel (Ire) and the emphatic G3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes winner Grosvenor Square (Ire). Jockeys for the latter pair have yet to be announced. The withdrawal of Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Euphoric (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and Align The Stars (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) means that seven will line up for the extended 14-furlong test, with the chief opposition to an eighth renewal for Ballydoyle being Valmont and Newsells Park Stud Bloodstock's supplemented G1 Irish Oaks heroine You Got To Me (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) and Guy Pariente Holding and Qatar Racing's G1 Irish Derby runner-up Sunway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}). Green Team Racing's Derby fourth Deira Mile (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) and the outsider Wild Waves (Ire) (Crystal Ocean {GB}) complete the line-up. The post Illinois Heads Ballydoyle Trio In The St Leger appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The city’s top trainers run us through their teams for the 2024-25 season, including the likes of Lucky Sweynesse, California Spangle and Beauty Eternal.View the full article

What Makybe Diva Stakes Day 2024 Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble A Group 1 day of racing awaits punters on Saturday afternoon as the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) headlines a blockbuster day at Flemington. With the track a Good 4 and the rail in its true position, conditions will be perfect for what shapes as a key day moving forward in the spring. Makybe Diva Stakes Day 2024 commences at 12:10pm AEST. Race 1: BM78 Handicap (1100m) Moby Dick put in an outstanding initial campaign during the autumn, and first-up from a spell will take some beating as he heads down the Flemington straight for the first time. Despite his lack of experience at Flemington, the Toronado progeny does boast two Pakenham 1200m wins, with the key being how he handled the long run in to the winning post. Damian Lane hops on board, and with a genuine tempo expected, the race sets up perfectly for Moby Dick to launch down the heart of the track. Selections: 13 MOBY DICK 4 NADAL 1 BARAQIEL 3 HEADWALL Race 2: Listed Exford Plate (1400m) Wonder Boy flashed home late over 1200m in the Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) and as he steps up to the 1400m, is sure to only benefit from the extra distance. He beat all but Growing Empire on that day and put 2.8 lengths on Stay Focused back in third. With plenty of speed in this, Craig Williams can stalk the speed throughout from the gun draw, and if Wonder Boy can rattle off similar late sectionals, he should be winning. Selections: 1 WONDER BOY 3 DETROIT CITY 2 DAGGERS 6 SI SI MILANO Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Wonder Boy (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Jerome Hunter | J: Craig Williams (57.5kg) +150 with Neds Race 3: Listed Cap D’antibes Stakes (1100m) Drifting was a smart all-the-way winner of the Group 3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) and as she returns to Flemington, she looks set to turn the tables on Bold Bastille from when they last met. When the pair clashed over 1000m in the autumn, the Zousain filly was shortening the margin and looks to be the better of the two at 1100m and further. Jamie Kah will likely settle Drifting just off the speed, and when asked to quicken, Drifting should safely account for her rivals again. Selections: 1 DRIFTING 4 BOLD BASTILLE 7 MANOLO BLING 8 KUROYANAGI Next Best Race 3 – #1 Drifting (11) 3yo Filly | T: Peter Snowden | J: Jamie Kah (58.5kg) +240 with Playup Race 4: Listed Poseidon Stakes (1100m) Come around 1:55pm on Saturday, the $1.90 on offer with horse racing bookmakers about Growing Empire will look a ridiculous price. The three-year-old was unreal when resuming in the McNeil Stakes when travelling three wide with no cover, before producing a stunning turn of foot to salute eased down. Mark Zahra can either lead, or take a sit on this son of Zoustar. Either way, Growing Empire will prove the classy three-year-old sprinter once again. Selections: 1 GROWING EMPIRE 7 FIRST SETTLER 9 NDOLA 4 HIGH OCTANE Race 5: Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) Win and you’re into the Melbourne Cup (3200m); that is what is on offer for the winner of the Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) on Saturday. Point King could not have been any more dominant when winning a BM100 at Moonee Valley when first-up for Anthony & Sam Freedman. The six-year-old gelding was going as well as anything through the line when a 3.8-length winner, which suggests the 2500m should be no issue. Point King will be charging down the heart of the track when the whips are cracking and will prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 8 POINT KING 6 BERKSHIRE BREEZE 1 VOW AND DECLARE 3 HORRIFYING Archer Stakes Race 5 – #8 Point King (4) 6yo Gelding | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Jamie Kah (54kg) +300 with Dabble Race 6: Listed Vale Black Caviar (1400m) Makram was a Flemington 1400m winner at a big price during the autumn and looks set to repeat the dose on Saturday. He produced a stunning burst to burst the bubble of boom horse Jimmysstar before losing to Atishu in Group 2 company by just over a length. Makram boasts two first-up wins from eight starts, and with Craig Williams in the saddle, he will be charging home late at a big price. Selections: 7 MAKRAM 3 ARRAN BAY 4 NICOLINI VITO 5 HOLYMANZ Best Value Race 6 – #7 Makram (6) 8yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (54.5kg) +1500 with Unibet Race 7: Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) Not much went right for Comrade Rosa on her Victorian debut when needing to undergo a pre-race vet check before laying in when making her run. She did well to be beaten by just under two lengths to Quintessa, who she has a handy weight swing on once again. Jye McNeil will look to get her off the fence from barrier two, because once she finds clear air, the Capitalist mare is possessed with a strong finish. With the experience of going the “Melbourne way” under her belt, Comrade Rosa looks way over the odds at $16 with Bet365 in the Let’s Elope Stakes. Selections: 6 COMRADE ROSA 1 QUINTESSA 8 ALSEPHINA 7 WOLLOMBI Let’s Elope Stakes Race 7 – #6 Comrade Rosa (2) 6yo Mare | T: Tony Gollan | J: Jye McNeil (56kg) +1500 with Bet365 Race 8: Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) The field for the 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes is compiled of eight previous Group 1 winners and looks set to be one of the better viewing spectacles of the spring. Can Pride Of Jenni bounce back? Or will Mr Brightside defend his crown? There’s plenty for everyone to get excited about ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 feature. Click here for our full preview of the 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Race 9: Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) Sans Doute charged home over the Moonee Valley 1000m when beaten a half-length behind subsequent Group 1 winner Mornington Glory. The five-year-old mare returns to Flemington, a track she is yet to taste defeat in through four attempts. The Not A Single Doubt mare will likely be at the rear of the field, but armed with a blistering turn of foot, and with just 53kg on her back Sans Doute should take a power of beating in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m). Selections: 12 SANS DOUTE 9 RIGHT TO PARTY 10 ARKANSAW KID 2 BENEDETTA Bobbie Lewis Quality Race 9 – #12 Sans Doute (9) 5yo Mare | T: Mark Walker | J: Michael Dee (53kg) +650 with Picklebet Race 10: Open Handicap (1700m) Positivity was narrowly beaten in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m) when first-up and looks to have found the right race to go one better in on the weekend. The four-year-old mare was a dominant winner over 2500m in Group 3 company during the autumn, so she clearly has ability and will appreciate getting to Flemington for the first time. Damian Lane will have her out the back of the field, but armed with a strong turn of foot, there is no reason why Positivity cannot blouse her rivals in the Flemington finale. Selections: 11 POSITIVITY 12 GREEN FLY 4 MILFORD 6 BERKELEY SQUARE Makybe Diva Stakes Day quaddie tips Flemington quadrella selections Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-3-6-7-8-10 1-4-8 2-4-9-10-11-12-13 11-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Grey filly Diablo Blanco (NZ) (Super Seth) will be out to gain some valuable black-type on Saturday when she heads to Riccarton Park to contest the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m). The daughter of Super Seth, who carries the Milan Park silks of co-breeder and part-owner Tony Rider, won two of her five starts as a juvenile, including first-up this preparation over 1200m at Oamaru in July. She was also fourth in the Gr.2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m), with that form being franked at Hastings last weekend where race winner Captured by Love was runner-up in the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) behind star filly Alabama Lass, and runner-up Poetic Champion took out the Listed El Roca – Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m). Didham was pleased with Diablo Blanco’s last start victory on the Riccarton Synthetic last month and said she has been working well at home in the lead-up to the weekend. “She couldn’t have been more impressive last start on the synthetic and I think her work on Tuesday morning was the best I have seen,” he said. Diablo Blanco has drawn barrier four on Saturday, with the track rated a Soft7 on Wednesday and rain is forecast in the lead-up to the weekend. “I am more than happy with the good barrier draw going into Saturday,” Didham said. “We are due for some rain at Riccarton, so I don’t think a Soft or Heavy track will bother her. She is pretty versatile.” Diablo Blanco is currently a $4.20 equal favourite with Te Akau Racing’s The Victress, and Didham said he is wary of the filly and her stablemates About Last Night ($6) and Dream Of The Moon ($7.50). “There are three from Te Akau and one of them (Dream Of The Moon) we have already met – we won once and they beat us once. The other two ran first and second last week and they (Te Akau) are always going to be hard to beat.” Out of a full-sister to Group One winner I Do, Diablo Blanco is a valuable broodmare prospect, and Didham is hoping to add to her value by gaining some black-type this weekend ahead of some bigger targets later this spring. “She is really well bred so hopefully we can get some black-type with her and everyone will be happy,” he said. “If she goes a really good race we will head to the Barneswood (Gr.3, 1400m) on the 12th of October.” View the full article

Mark Oulaghan’s star jumpers West Coast(NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) and Berry The Cash (NZ) (Jakkalberry) were unstoppable in last month’s Grand National contests, and on Sunday, they are heavily-favoured to add the Great Northern equivalents to their formidable records. West Coast has largely been the benchmark for steeplechasers in New Zealand for the past two seasons, winning a multitude of prestige crowns, including three-straight editions of the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m), the first in history to do so. Contesting the Ben and Ryan Foote Racing Great Northern Steeplechase (6500m) for the first time 12 months ago at Te Rapa, the son of Mettre En Jeu displayed all of his class to take the title from race-rival Captains Run. In this year’s race, West Coast will, as he has become accustomed too, carry the 73kg topweight under regular rider Shaun Fannin, just a week after the gelding was awarded his second Champion Jumper title at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards. “It’s always a thrill and an honour to train a horse like him, to get those National awards is pretty satisfying,” Oulaghan said. “He’s had a reasonably busy season but he’s doing well, his run the other day at Woodville looked a little bit flat, but the speed has probably been worked out of him at this stage. “He was still plodding away at the finish, so I was happy enough. “He had another run-along this (Thursday) morning then had a swim and went on the walker at home. “Tomorrow and Saturday he’ll do a little bit of work and have a swim, he’s pretty fit and if they aren’t ready by now, it’s a bit late. “The fences are a wee bit different to the National, but he handled them last year, he’s a good jumper so I’m not too perturbed.” The Awapuni horseman has also engaged Super Spirit in the feature, coming out of his second steeplechase victory last start at Egmont. “He’s a runner’s chance for a place, but if you don’t support these races, the numbers can get a bit low and he’s won a couple so he’s one we could put in,” Oulaghan said. “He’s a funny sort of horse, he looks beaten at times, but you give him a rev-up and he can find another gear. Whether he can do that over 6400m remains to be seen, but he’s won around the course so he knows his way. “He’s an easy horse to ride, he’s going to be handy at the smaller meetings but I’m not sure he’s a National or Northern winner.” TAB bookmakers have opened West Coast as a $1.50 favourite for the Great Northern Steeplechase, slightly shorter than his stablemate Berry The Cash, who sits atop of the book in the Peter Kelly – Bayleys Great Northern Hurdles (4200m) at $1.95. The Jakkalberry gelding has won his last seven races with five of those coming over hurdles, with the most recent his gusty performance to take back-to-back Grand National Hurdles (4200m). Oulaghan opted to sit out the Northern following his victory at Riccarton last season, but with the $150,000 prize pool and a more experienced horse on his hands, Berry The Cash will travel north and take his place with the same weight to overcome as his stablemate. “Last year he was just a young horse and it was his first season jumping, so I didn’t want to do too much,” Oulaghan said. “We’d always planned to knock him off jumping after the National and that’s what we did, but this year, with the money up for the Northern, we decided to take him there as well. “He’s won with the weight so it’s obviously not a great hinderance to him, but it’s not an advantage either. “There hasn’t really been a flat race lately for him, he’s rated 73 and we had him in at Hastings the other day, but I didn’t want to run him on that firm track. “We pulled him out and took him to Woodville for a gallop on Sunday, he was a wee bit lazy by himself and straight after the gallop all he wanted to do was eat grass, but he’s galloped well this morning and he’s pretty close to the mark.” Completing Oulaghan’s representatives will be Kentucky Boy, the gelding finishing runner-up to Northern contender Ima Wonder in the Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m) at his most recent appearance. “We were pretty happy with that, he jumped well and if he can reproduce that form, he should be a good show in the 0-1,” Oulaghan said. View the full article

A brilliant spring return by Joliestar has her sitting high in Everest markets. Exciting mare Joliestar made a clear Everest statement with her thumping first-up win in the Show County Quality, now her challenge is to back it up. The four-year-old has rocketed into $5 equal favouritism for the $20 million showpiece and could firm further if she repeats her fresh effort in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Trainer Chris Waller is the first to admit Joliestar must produce a similar standard again to bed down her Everest credentials. “At that level, it is not just about one run, it is about consistently racing well at that level,” Waller said. “She has come through her first-up run really well. “She was very impressive first-up, she trained on well and it looks like she has gone to a new level again.” With James Mcdonald in Melbourne to ride Via Sistina in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m), Kerrin Mcevoy takes over the reins on Joliestar. McEvoy partnered the Group 1 winner to her maiden victory at Warwick Farm last year and has had a long association with her owners, the Lindsay family’s Cambridge Stud. “I think that is always a big thing when you are hopping on a horse with her profile,” Waller said. “Firstly you need an experienced jockey, which Kerrin is, then it is great for the jockey to have a relationship with the owners – it’s a big deal. “Kerrin will fit in well.” Waller will also have strong representation in the The Marks Stakes (1300m) with Epsom Handicap winner Rediener, Molly Bloom, Osipenko and Tannhauser all slated to resume in the race. View the full article

Over the next two Saturdays, Dom Sutton will be in a better position to ascertain whether his exciting three-year-old geldings Detroit City and Feroce (NZ) ( Super Seth) can continue towards their potential spring goal of the Caulfield Guineas. The Ballarat-based trainer’s undefeated Detroit City will return to the same track and distance which provided him with his last-start victory when he contests the Exford Plate at Flemington on Saturday, while a week later Feroce will contest the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Sutton said races such as the Exford Plate are events which showcase one way or the other whether a three-year-old is up to the required standard for next month’s Caulfield Guineas. “It’s a good field with horses that have got big aspirations going deeper into the spring, so it will tell us where we fit into the picture,” Sutton said. “We’re going up to Stakes level and we’re taking on horses like Daggers and Wonder Boy. “You’ve got the Caulfield Guineas in the back of your mind, but you have to keep taking the right steps to warrant running in it. So, if he takes the next step and goes close to winning, which is what we want to see, we will head to the Caulfield Guineas and he will have another run before it.” Detroit City hasn’t started since he won over 1410 metres at Flemington on August 3 but finish second in a 1000-metre trial at Stawell on August 27. “He’s been kept up to the mark and had a couple of nice pieces of work at home on the course proper since,” he said. Feroce was held up for a run for the entire straight when he finished seventh at Caulfield in the McNeil Stakes and Sutton saw enough in the effort to push on towards the Caulfield Guineas. “It was pretty much a track gallop. He went to the line hard held and I think if he had got clear air he would have run a place, so I think he’s definitely in the mix with some of the better three-year-olds in Victoria,” he said. View the full article

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 New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) with About Last Night (NZ) Capitalist) 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 Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 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, who will debut in the Watch trackside.co.nz Maiden (1200m). “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 in Sunday’s Waitoa FreeRange Chicken Mile (1600m) at Te Rapa but there is an air of apprehension around the Gr.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 (Gr.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 (Gr.1 Livamol Classic, 2040m). “We’ll get through Sunday first and hopefully the track is reasonable and then we can make a plan.” View the full article

What Belmont races Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 12:19pm AWST Visit Dabble Belmont will host a competitive nine-race card this Saturday afternoon, with racing set to kick off at 12:19pm AWST. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range by raceday. The rail will be pushed out to the +9m position for the entire circuit, which should allow the track to play favourably to on-speed runners. Best Bet at Belmont: Bondi Plunge Bondi Plunge put a run of placings behind her with a dominant victory at this track and trip first-up on August 28, when the Daniel Morton-trained mare ran away from her rivals to win by 1.7 lengths. This daughter of Bondi may have only won two races to date, but she has finished in the placings in 10 of her other 12 starts, indicating that she has been well placed. Chris Parnham was aboard for the fresh victory, and with him retaining the ride in a similar grade, Bondi Plunge will get every chance to win again. Best Bet Race 4 – #8 Bondi Plunge (2) 4yo Mare | T: Daniel Morton | J: Chris Parnham (56.5kg) +180 with Picklebet Next Best at Belmont: All Grunt All Grunt couldn’t have been more impressive when he thrashed his rivals on debut to break his maiden at Northam over 1100m on August 29. The Tiarnna Noske-trained gelding settled midfield and worked his way out to the middle of the track before letting down with a blistering turn of foot to claim a massive 4.7-length victory. With a strong tempo expected to be set at the front of the field, All Grunt can repeat the dose with a similar performance. Next Best Race 1 – #3 All Grunt (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Tiarnna Noske | J: Jarrad Noske (56kg) +200 with Neds Best Value at Belmont: Watch Me Rock Seeking a hat-trick of wins, Watch Me Rock will return to Belmont over a slightly shorter trip after he just held on to record a narrow victory over Uncle Gerard. The son of Awesome Rock settled outside the leader before he was asked for the ultimate effort with 250m to go and just held on, thanks to a strong William Pike ride. Pike has chosen to stick with the Grant & Alana Williams-trained gelding, and if he can settle on-speed and give a good kick late, Watch Me Rock will go very close again. Best Value Race 7 – #5 Watch Me Rock (9) 3yo Filly | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (54kg) +700 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Belmont races Belmont quadrella selections Saturday, September 14, 2024 3-5-6-7 1-4-5 2-8-11-12 1-2-6 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 2:22pm ACST Visit Dabble It might well be the off-season in the Top End, but a highly competitive five-race meeting awaits where finding winners will prove a difficult task for punters. Only 2.8mm of rain has fallen in Darwin since April 5, with sunny conditions and a top temperature of 36C the forecast for Saturday. The rail will once again be in the true position, and as usual at Fannie Bay, it will be a good dirt surface. BEST BET: Fierce Legend Fierce Legend finally posted that first NT win when he jumped from the inside gate and led from start to finish over 1700m (0-64) at Katherine on August 17. He finished second in the same race in 2023, but in 10 starts in Darwin, the son of Deep Field has only managed to finish third on three occasions. The former NSW galloper finished third in the NT Derby (2050m) last year. Fierce Legend was impressive in Katherine and can go on with the job on Saturday. Best Bet Race 5 – #2 Fierce Legend (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Neil Dyer | J: Ianish Luximon (59.5kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: Canton Kid Canton Kid boasts six wins and eight minor placings from 27 Top End starts from 1000-1200m. After saluting over 1000m (0-76) on June 29, the seven-year-old gelding was third over 1100m (BM76) on July 17 before finishing sixth in the Simone Montgomerie Lightning (1000m) on August 5 when Rising Sphere broke the track record (55.96). The son of Written Tycoon was off the pace before finishing strongly to grab third place behind Rising Sphere over 1000m (BM76) two weeks ago. Next Best Race 3 – #1 Canton Kid (5) 7yo Gelding | T: Lisa Whittle | J: Hannah Le Blanc (a3) (60.5kg) Bet with PlayUp BEST VALUE: Egyptian Tycoon Arriving from Phillip Stokes’ Morphettville stable, Egyptian Tycoon was far from disgraced when fourth on his NT debut over 1000m (0-58) on July 13. The son of Written Tycoon then featured on Darwin Cup Day when third over 1200m (0-58), but nothing went right for the six-year-old gelding when he finished last in eighth place over 1100m (0-58) at Katherine on August 17. Rearing at the start, he failed to settle before fading in his quest to make up ground. At $17 with horse racing bookmakers, he deserves to be considered. Best Value Race 4 – #3 Egyptian Tycoon (6) 6yo Gelding | T: Chris Nash | J: Sonja Logan (60kg) Bet with Neds Saturday Darwin quaddie tips – 14/9/2024 Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-5-7 1-4-6-7 1-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5 Horse racing tips View the full article

What 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, September 14, 2024 Prizemoney $750,000 Distance 1600m Conditions Weight For Age 2023 winner Mr Brightside (2) | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (59kg) Visit Dabble Group 1 racing returns to Flemington with the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) headlining Saturday’s 10-race meeting. Despite just eight runners set to compete for the $750,000 on offer, each is a previous Group 1 victor and will be looking to further etch themselves into racing folklore. Will Via Sistina claim further Group 1 success? Can Mr Brightside claim back-to-back wins in the race? Or will Pride Of Jenni bounce back from a poor first-up run? 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes odds Having claimed the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) first-up, the Chris Waller-trained Via Sistina heads the Makybe Diva Stakes betting with horse racing bookmakers at a $2.20 quote. Mr Brightside ($3.90) and Pride Of Jenni ($6.50) will likely shorten as the race approaches with their big fanbases. Memsie Stakes winner Pinstriped ($8) is the only other runner at a single-figure quote. Antino ($15) and Atishu ($16) are the best of the rest, while it is almost write-your-own-ticket stuff for Warmonger ($31) and Circle Of Fire ($91), who are building into Cups campaigns. 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes speed map Is there a more obvious leader in a race, ever? Pride Of Jenni will look to lead the field throughout and won’t have much competition. She was woeful in the Memsie Stakes but did have a stack of pressure on her. Arch-nemesis Mr Brightside and Memsie winner Pinstriped will likely be the ones dragging the field up to Jenni. From there, the likes of Via Sistina, Antino and Atishu will be looking to remain in striking range before launching late. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes. Recommended! The Better Bettors! Australian-owned and operated bookmaker! Join MarantelliBet 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? Makybe Diva Stakes 2024 preview & form Antino lost all hope of winning when bombing the start in the Memsie Stakes, yet he still had the audacity to hit the line strongly when beaten by 3.5 lengths over the 1400m trip. He regains the services of Blake Shinn, who got him to jump cleanly in all three previous rides, and if he can keep on the tail of Mr Brightside, Antino has the finishing burst to cause a minor upset in Saturday’s feature. There’s no knocking Mr Brightside, who beat all but Pinstriped in a ding-dong battle in the Memsie. From barrier four, Craig Williams will want to keep his key rival within reach at all times, which may leave the defending champ vulnerable inside the final 100m. However, Brightside is as tough as old boots and will take a power of beating second-up. Via Sistina is a deserving favourite for Saturday’s Group 1. However, the last time she faced Pride Of Jenni, her wheels were spinning a long way out from home on the back of a hectic tempo. Her key rivals on the weekend are used to that sort of pressure, which may leave Via Sistina wanting a long way out. At $2.30, there are too many ‘what ifs’. Pinstriped cannot be ignored based on his Memsie win, while Pride Of Jenni will take some catching, as she always does. The 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes shapes as a ripping contest. 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes selections & best bets Selections: 4 ANTINO 1 MR BRIGHTSIDE 8 VIA SISTINA 2 PINSTRIPED $100 betting strategy $50 each way Antino (#4) @ +1300/+170 with Neds 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Final Field 1. Mr Brightside (4) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Craig Williams W: 59kg F: 2×352 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Bullbars Dam: Lilahjay (NZ) +210 -285.71 2. Pinstriped (8) T: Enver Jusufovic J: Ben Allen W: 59kg F: 12x0x Age: 6YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Snitzel Blitz +700 +100 3. Circle Of Fire (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Mark Zahra W: 59kg F: x1144 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Almanzor (FR) Dam: Fiery Sunset (GB) +8000 +900 4. Antino (6) T: Tony Gollan J: Blake Shinn W: 59kg F: 4×061 Age: 6YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Redwood (GB) Dam: Mahamaya (NZ) +1200 +160 5. Warmonger (3) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Michael Dee W: 58.5kg F: x1252 Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: War Decree (USA) Dam: Princess Sapphire (NZ) +3400 +400 6. Pride Of Jenni (7) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 57kg F: 5×121 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Sancerre (NZ) +550 -125 7. Atishu (5) T: Chris Waller J: Damian Lane W: 57kg F: 9×231 Age: 7YO Colour: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Savabeel Dam: Posy (NZ) +1400 +180 8. Via Sistina (1) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 1x21x Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Nigh (IRE) +135 -454.55 Horse racing tips View the full article

What Run To The Rose 2024 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Dabble The three-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m) and Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) sharing top billing on a bumper 10-part program. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit, and although there are some scattered showers forecast in the lead-up, punters should anticipate the Good rating to hold true for race-day. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 11:50am AEST. Race 1: BM72 Midway Handicap (1200m) We kick things off with a wide-open BM72 Midway, where the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained Lovero will be looking to bounce back after suffering a first-up defeat at the hands of Bonita Queen. The daughter of Astern chased gallantly on that occasion but was no match for the winner, settling for a spot in the minor money. Jason Collett should get every chance to slot into the one-one from barrier three this time around, and provided Lovero can give a kick at the top of the straight, she should prove tough to chase down. Selections: 3 LOVERO 10 MONTE KATE 15 ALABAMA STATE 14 SPIRIT OF VARANASI Race 2: Class 3 Highway Handicap (1400m) Intervarsity appears to be one of the better bets on the program and brings some elite form back to Highway company. The four-year-old mare was thrown in the deep end last time out, challenging the likes of Terra Mater in the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes (1350m) at Wyong on September 1. She led out and showed plenty of class to be beaten by less than a length, and although Zac Wadick may need to do some work getting across in the early stages from barrier 13, Intervarsity possesses the class to put this lot away in relatively stylish fashion. Selections: 1 INTERVARSITY 2 WIGGLES 10 PROPHET’S DAUGHTER 12 AGIRLSBESTFRIEND Next Best Race 2 – #1 Intervarsity (13) 4yo Mare | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Zac Wadick (a3kg) (62kg) +170 with Playup Race 3: BM88 Handicap (1800m) Raf Attack appears ready to peak third-up into the campaign and represents good value at the $5.00 with horse racing bookmakers. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained gelding was sensational in an on-speed dominated edition of the Listed Rowley Mile (1600m) at Hawkesbury on August 22, powering home to get within two lengths of Cepheus. The form has already been franked with Lion’s Roar claiming victory in the Listed Wyong Cup (2100m) since, and with Raf Attack dropping back significantly in class, punters can expect a similar result. Selections: 2 RAF ATTACK 7 UNUSUAL LEGACY 8 UP AND UNDER 5 TOO MUCH CAVIAR Best Bet Race 3 – #2 Raf Attack (3) 4yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Adam Hyeronimus (58.5kg) +400 with Neds Race 4: BM78 Handicap (2400m) First Light looks ready to win stepping out to his favoured journey after a bold display second-up behind his stable companion, Matusalem. The six-year-old gets a 3kg swing in the weights getting to the 2400m, and although he was beaten convincingly on August 31, the Dubawi gelding seemed to be doing his best work late. Tommy Berry takes the reins this time from barrier seven, and provided he can gain an economic run throughout, First Light appears a terrific each-way price to turn the tables. Selections: 4 FIRST LIGHT 11 CAMPALDINO 7 MATUSALEM 14 WAGGA WAGGA Race 5: BM78 Handicap (1500m) The Chris Waller-trained Mare Of Mt Buller returns after a 98-day spell and appears one of the better each-way plays of the afternoon. The daughter of Dundeel was well-backed in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) towards the end of last preparation, and although she didn’t figure, she oozes class returning to BM78 company. She’s a two-time winner over 1500m, and with gate two allowing Tommy Berry to slot into the perfect stalking position, Mare Of Mt Buller has the quality to be figuring in the finish. Selections: 4 MARE OF MT BULLER 8 CHICA MOJITO 2 FIRESTORM 1 I’VE BEEN TRYIN’ Best Value Race 5 – #4 Mare Of Mt Buller (2) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Tommy Berry (60kg) +1000 with Dabble Race 6: Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) The fillies and mares step out in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m), and after a first-up demolition job, Joliestar deserves to be a short-priced favourite. She couldn’t have been more impressive in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on August 24, stamping herself as a possible Everest (1200m) contender as she careered away to score by 2.9 lengths. Team Waller elects to keep her in mares company on Saturday, but with bigger fish to fry, punters can expect Joliestar to put this field away before gaining a slot for the $20 million feature. Selections: 3 JOLIESTAR 2 SUNSHINE IN PARIS 8 MAKARENA 1 BELCLARE Sheraco Stakes Race 6 – #3 Joliestar (5) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (58kg) -133.33 with Bet365 Race 7: Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) A smart patch of three-year-olds step out in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m), with the John Thompson-trained Clear Proof warranting plenty of respect. The son of Justify has been crying out for a step-up in trip after two goes at 1100m, flashing through the line on both occasions to suggest 1400m would be ideal third-up into the preparation. Chad Schofield should be able to navigate to a position mid-field with cover from stall six, and provided Clear Proof gets clear air at a crucial stage, watch for this guy to be storming down the heart of the course. Selections: 2 CLEAR PROOF 11 LADY SHENANDOAH 10 HENLEIN 6 IRON HAWK Ming Dynasty Quality Race 7 – #2 Clear Proof (6) 3yo Colt | T: John Thompson | J: Chad Schofield (57kg) +550 with Picklebet Race 8: Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m) The Chris Waller-trained Switzerland hasn’t been seen since a disappointing effort in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) on March 23. The Coolmore colt seems to have put that all behind him, however, with two eye-catching barrier trials holding the son of Snitzel in good stead for this first-up assignment. Gate three should allow Jason Collett to take closer order throughout the journey, and provided Switzerland is back to the form that provided a hat-trick of wins last campaign, the $7.00 available with horse racing betting sites is simply too big to ignore. Selections: 3 SWITZERLAND 1 TRAFFIC WARDEN 2 STORM BOY 5 LINEBACKER Run To The Rose Race 8 – #3 Switzerland (3) 3yo Colt | T: Chris Waller | J: Jason Collett (57.5kkg) +650 with Boombet Race 9: Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) How can you go past Celestial Legend in the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes (1300m)? The Les Bridge-trained gelding was simply sensational last preparation, claiming the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) in consecutive starts. The Dundeel gelding needs to lug top weight first-up, but with two tick-over trials to get him on song after a 161-day spell, Celestial Legend must be considered the one to beat. Selections: 1 CELESTIAL LEGEND 6 NEW ENERGY 9 BASES LOADED 4 OSIPENKO Theo Marks Stakes Race 9 – #1 Celestial Legend (3) 4yo Horse | T: Les Bridge | J: Kerrin McEvoy (59kg) +300 with Playup Race 10: BM88 Handicap (1100m) Blanc De Blanc showed a much-needed return to form at Rosehill on August 31 and ran into second behind the highly touted Briasa. The daughter of I Am Invincible finished off best of the beaten brigade, and although she may want further than the 1100m second-up, the 5kg drop in weight stepping into BM88 company makes this a viable option for Michael Freedman. She may need luck getting off the rail from stall one, but provided the breaks fall her way, Blanc De Blanc will look a cracking bet in the Rosehill finale. Selections: 14 BLANC DE BLANC 7 BARBER 11 THE BLACK CLOUD 4 OSTRAKA Run To The Rose quaddie tips for Rosehill Rosehill quadrella selections September 14, 2024 1-2-4-6-10-11 1-2-3 1-4-6-9-10-11 2-4-7-10-11-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Tuncurry Races Where Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club – 45 Chapmans Rd, Tuncurry NSW 2428 When Friday, September 13, 2024 First Race 12:39pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing heads to the mid-north coast of NSW on Friday afternoon, with the Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club playing host to a competitive eight-part program. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and although the track is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, so light rainfall in the lead-up could mean a minor downgrade into the Soft range for race-day. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:39pm local time. Best Bet at Tuncurry: Highly Tempted Highly Tempted broke his maiden in dominant fashion two starts back at Taree on August 16 before being thrown into a testing Class 1 at Newcastle. He ran into Snow In May on that occasion, and despite being no match for the undefeated filly, the Tony Ball-trained gelding never shirked the task to land in the minor money. He steps up to the 1400m for the first time, and with this Class lacking depth compared to his most recent outing, punters can expect Highly Tempted to return to winning ways. Best Bet Race 3 – #3 Highly Tempted (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Tony Ball | J: Luke Rolls (56.5kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Tuncurry: Jack Duggan Although Jack Duggan is yet to bother the judge in four starts this campaign, the seven-year-old gelding is airborne heading into start five. The son of Jack Milton couldn’t have been more impressive in metro company, storming home over 1800m at Rosehill on August 31. He was beaten 3.7 lengths on that occasion but was off the track the entire home straight, and with barrier four allowing Christian Reith to take closer order stepping up to 2100m, watch for Jack Duggan to career over the top to claim victory this time around. Next Best Race 7 – #2 Jack Duggan (4) 7yo Gelding | T: Jason Deamer | J: Christian Reith (59.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Value at Tuncurry: Get Some Fun Get Some Fun debuts on the back of two strong barrier trials, with her latest piece of work at Port Macquarie particularly catching the eye. The Karen Owen-trained filly cruised through the wire under her own steam, closing to within a half-length of Bold Bender. Madeline Owen should be finding the one-one from barrier four aboard the debutant, and provided she can navigate into the clear in the home straight, Get Some Fun should prove hard to hold out. Best Value Race 1 – #6 Get Some Fun (4) 3yo Filly | T: Karen Owen | J: Madeline Owen (55kg) Bet with Dabble Friday quaddie tips for Tuncurry Tuncurry quadrella selections September 13, 2024 1-2-9 1-2-3-5-6-8-11 2-5 7-8-10-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Race 5 EL ROCA – SIR COLIN MEADS TROPHY (Listed Race) 1200m MOVE TO STRIKE (O Bossom) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper reported to Stewards, that on Monday 9 September, MOVE TO STRIKE, underwent a veterinary examination including x-rays and scans to both knees and front fetlocks, with no abnormalities being detected. R Trumper further advised, MOVE TO STRIKE will participate in a gallop on Saturday 14 September, and will undergo an exercising ECG and a dynamic endoscopic examination. Stewards will follow up on the completion of the examinations next week. Race 9 WESTBURY STUD TARZINO TROPHY (G1) 1400m CROCETTI (W Kennedy) – Co-trainer Mr. D Walker reported to Stewards, upon return to the stable, CROCETTI underwent a veterinary examination which included an endoscopic examination and blood tests with no abnormalities being detected, however, CROCETTI has now been sent for a three-week spell. The post Hawkes Bay Racing Inc @ Hastings, Saturday 7 September 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Race 6 LION RED 2200m BRUCEY LEE (L Satherley) – Trainer Ms. K Knight reported to Stewards, that on Monday 9 September, BRUCEY LEE, underwent farrier attention which revealed the gelding to have slight bruising to the heels of both front feet. K Knight further advised it is her intention to continue on with BRUCEY LEE’S preparation once the bruising subsides and may look to nominate the gelding at the Matamata RC meeting on Saturday 5 October. The post Whangarei Racing Club @ Ruakaka, Saturday 7 September 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Danny Shum’s speedster leads fellow Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) runner Mugen across the line in Thursday morning’s hit-out.View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon for the first time in seven weeks due to a dispute being resolved between jockeys and Queensland Racing about safety concerns at the track. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Thursday, there is a chance of a downgrade before the start of the meeting. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with racing scheduled to kick off at 11:58am AEST. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Cloudland Kris Lees has quickly switched Cloudland from Sydney to Brisbane following his impressive first-up run when he finished second behind Willaidow over 1200m at Randwick. This son of Swiss Ace settled behind the speed and sprinted quickly to challenge the eventual winner but struggled late due to a lack of fitness. Andrew Mallyon will be legged aboard for his first ride on this gelding, and if he can settle in the first half of the field from barrier 10, Cloudland only needs to replicate his previous performance to win here. Best Bet Race 6 – #2 Cloudland (10) 6yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Andrew Mallyon (58.5kg) +340 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Redford Redford kicked off his career under Stuart Kendrick with an ultra-impressive victory at the Sunshine Coast, where he settled behind the speed and careered away with a three-length victory over 1300m. The son of Snitzel has yet to be beaten from three starts, and following his strong performance last start, he looks to be a horse on the rise that will have no problems dealing with the rise in grade. If Robbie Dolan can settle midfield and find cover from his wide barrier (19), Redford can win again. Next Best Race 9 – #15 Redford (19) 4yo Gelding | T: Stuart Kendrick | J: Robbie Dolan (54kg) +380 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Wanda Rox Wanda Rox will return from a 27-week spell with the benefit of a 925m barrier trial in readiness for this fresh run. Hailing from the Lindsay Hatch stable, this five-year-old mare is undefeated first-up (3:3-0-0) and appears to have found another winnable race on resumption over 1000m. From barrier nine, Tahlia Fenlon can settle midfield, find a back to follow around the home turn, and allow Wanda Rox to finish off strongly down the middle of the track. Best Value Race 5 – #4 Wanda Rox (9) 5yo Mare | T: Lindsay Hatch | J: Tahlia Fenlon (a2) (60kg) +1100 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-2-8 1-3-7-8 1-4-5 2-4-12-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

With so many NT jockeys out of action, a number of scratchings are expected for the Darwin meeting at Fannie Bay this Saturday. With local jockeys unavailable for various reasons, Thoroughbred Racing NT continues to rely on interstate riders to fill the void. Victoria’s Hannah Le Blanc, Western Australia’s Kyra Yuill and Queensland’s Carl Spry — a former Darwin-based jockey — are booked to ride at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Yuill and Spry will appear at Alice Springs on Sunday, while South Australia’s Georgie Catania will once again make the trip to Pioneer Park. A total of 19 interstate jockeys have featured in the NT since Day 1 of the Darwin Cup Carnival on July 6, including Tyson Schiller (NSW), Noel Callow (Qld), Sairyn Fawke (SA), Craig Newitt and Jason Maskiell (Vic). Darwin apprentices Jade Hampson and Emma Lines are missing with, the former having relocated to the Gold Coast and the latter on holidays. Top End riders Paul Shiers and Wayne Davis are recovering from injury, while illness has sidelined the Red Centre’s Phillip Crich. Casey Hunter, a regular rider in Darwin and Alice Springs, has gone back to Albany in WA and her return is questionable. Victoria-based Stan Tsaikos, who rarely misses a Fannie Bay or Pioneer Park card, will miss the next three NT meetings after being suspended at Alice Springs on Sunday. Red Centre apprentice Dakota Gillett won’t return until October after incurring a suspension when riding for Darwin trainer Phil Cole at Betoota in Queensland on August 31. Victoria’s Mark Pegus, who spent the past few months in the NT, has returned home. Subsequently, the TRNT is still relying on interstate riders, with scratchings likely to continue at Darwin and Alice Springs until there are enough NT-based jockeys. NT riders presently available include Darwin’s Jarrod Todd, Sonja Logan, Vanessa Arnott, Adam Nicholls and Aaron Sweeney, as well as Paul Denton, Jessie Philpot, Dan Morgan, Ianish Luximon and apprentice Lek Maloney in Alice Springs. According to TRNT’s Greg Aldam, this unfortunate shortage of jockeys comes with a silver lining. “We’re picking up some nice interstate riders who are recognising that the depth of NT racing is really good, it’s a good product,” he said. “Interstate jockeys get an opportunity up here – Hannah Le Blanc has done a great job in recent times with a win in Darwin and back-to-back doubles in Alice Springs. “With some 70 meetings a year in the NT there is also an opportunity for an interstate apprentice or jockey if they ever considered relocating to enhance their career. “Hence why Jarrod Todd and Sonja Logan are here — they’re riding well and making a good living in a great part of Australia.” Horse racing news View the full article

by Jessica Martini and Christina Bossinakis LEXINGTON, KY — The momentum which began with a competitive Book 1 section rolled into Book 2 with a trio of yearlings bringing seven figures and continued increases over last year during the third session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale in Lexington Wednesday. “We saw the same kind of momentum and trends just rolling over,” said Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy. “There was a great positivity around the grounds. Consignors were invariably very pleased. And buyers found it tough and a very competitive environment. There were a lot of good horses on offer today. And I think it will be the same tomorrow. There was just great even trade. I think it was very, very strong, robust market.” The Book 2 opener saw 220 yearlings gross $69,917,000. The session average rose 3.74% to $317,805 and the median was up 7.84% to $275,000. From a catalogue of 380 head, a total of 306 yearlings were offered Wednesday and 86 failed to meet their reserves for a buy-back rate of 28.10%. It was 28.4% a year ago. A colt by Tapit, purchased by the SF/Starlight/Madaket partnership, and a filly by Gun Runner sold to Douglas Scharbauer, shared Wednesday's top price of $1.05 million. A colt by Charlatan sold for $1 million to Pin Oak Stud. The three million-dollar yearlings brought the total for the sale so far to 34–second most in the history of the September sale–and up from 28 at this same point last year. During Wednesday's session, 47 yearlings sold for $500,000 or over, up from 39 during the corresponding session in 2023. “I think it was probably above our expectations,” Lacy said of the results. “When you look at the figures last year, it was very strong, and we are up about 7% in the median over last year. And when you look at the $500,000 and above, we went from 39 last year and we are 47 this year. That's consistently above the mark. I think that is a really good trend.” The diverse bench of buyers who were active in Book 1 remained competitive into Book 2 Wednesday, as the domestic bench dominated. “We had a tremendously diversified buying bench,” said Keeneland Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach. “We had 34 seven-figure horses already, which is second most in the history of the September sale. But when you look at who has bought those horses, very few people have bought more than one. So there are a lot of people here with significant money to spend and a real thirst and hunger for competition at the top end of the market. Others are getting pushed back and they still have orders to fill. That's what is really buoying this Book 2 and creating the momentum. The median has gone up to $275,000 for the session today, which is a really strong number. It's a very healthy market. The RNA rate is in step with last year's.” The Keeneland September sale continues Thursday with a final Book 2 session beginning at 11 a.m. Following a dark day Friday, the auction resumes at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues through Sept. 21. Another Gun Runner for Scharbauer Douglas Scharbauer has bought five fillies during the first three days of the Keeneland September sale and four of them were by Gun Runner. The Texan, who purchased a filly by the Three Chimneys sire (hip 24) for $1.5 million on the first day of the auction, went to $1.05 million to acquire another daughter of the stallion (hip 695) Wednesday from the Taylor Made Sales Agency consignment. “I saw her this afternoon for the first time,” Scharbauer said of hip 695. “My two advisors, Donny Denton, who manages Valor Farm for me, and Ken Carson, we all three looked at her, and liked her pretty much. I was hoping I could get her for a little less than a million, but I can see why she brought that. I really can.” The yearling is the first foal out of 'TDN Rising Star' Always Carina (Malibu Moon), second in the 2021 GII Mother Goose Stakes. She was bred by Three Chimneys Farm. “She was just a beautiful filly,” said Taylor Made's Frank Taylor. “She had a good walk to her. Everybody was lined up on her. We knew she was going to sell well. She was a really nice filly. Her mind is great. She showed really well at the barn. Things lined up and she showed well.” Chief Stipe Scharbauer is congratulated by Steve Jackson while Donny Denton and Ken Carson look on | Keeneland Of the filly's placement in Book 2, Taylor said, “Three Chimneys had quite a few horses in Book 1 and they decided to hold back some nice ones and it worked well.” As for a trainer for his newest acquisition, Scharbauer said, “I am not sure. Steve [Asmussen] might get her, but we will probably send some to Brad Cox. I've never sent any to him before. So we will send some to him, but I don't know which ones.” Scharbauer's Gun Runner haul also includes hip 628, purchased for $650,000 from Terrazas Thoroughbreds, as agent for Corser Thoroughbreds; and hip 153, purchased for $500,000 from Denali Stud as agent for Bridlewood Farm. He also purchased a filly by Not This Time (hip 678) for $500,000 from Taylor Made. “I've bought five fillies,” Scharbauer said. “There were a couple of colts that we bid on, but that's just gone for too much money.” Always Carina, a half-sister to Grade I winner Structor (Palace Malice), produced a full-sister to hip 695 this year and she was bred back to Gun Runner. @JessMartiniTDN Tapit Colt Shares Top Honors at KEESEP Wednesday Keeping up the buying tempo that continued throughout Book 1, Tom Ryan signed for Wednesday's joint-topper, hip 674, a colt by Tapit. Extending to $1.05 million for the son of Grade III winner Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati), Ryan secured the grey on behalf of the SF/Starlight/Madaket triumvirate. Consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, the Mar. 7 colt was bred by Charles Fipke, who also campaigned the yearling's 11-year-old dam and broodmare sire. A full-sister to GI Preakness runner-up Tale of Verve, Verve's Tale hails from the family of GISW Zoftig, herself responsible for GISWs Zo Impressive and Zaftig. “He is out of a very good mare; a very deep family. Beautiful piece of (pedigree) paper,” said Ryan. “And Tapit keeps on proving how good he is. He is a mainstay American star. “[This colt's] temperament was great,” said Ryan in regards to the stallion's known propensity to throw offspring with some spunk. “We've seen him several times and you've seen in the ring he was a gentleman.” Moments earlier, Ryan signed for hip 644, a colt by McKinzie. Offered by Gainesway, the bay colt came with a $950,000 price tag. Out of Take Charge Angel (Will Take Charge), the colt is a grandson of Georgie's Angel (Bellamy Road), the dam of GI American Pharoah Stakes and GI Runhappy Del Mar Futurity scorer Cave Rock (Arrogate). Trained by Bob Baffert for Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, Cave Rock, a $550,000 KEESEP yearling purchase, also finished runner up in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Keeneland. “This colt is out of a half sister to Cave Run who is really one of the best 2-year-olds we have seen in the last couple of years,” affirmed Ryan. “Physically, he was very straight forward horse.” The colt was bred by Gainesway Thoroughbreds and Brian Graves. Carrying this foal, Take Charge Angel RNA'd for $575,000 at Keeneland November in 2022. #KeeSept Book 2, Wednesday: A new session topper! Hip 674, a Tapit colt out of VERVE'S TALE, sells for $1.05 million to @DonatoLanni, agent for SF/@StarlightRacing/@MadaketStables from the @HunterValleyKY consignment. pic.twitter.com/QAF1koPQdI — TDN (@theTDN) September 11, 2024 “We have a yellow [sales] ticket with a big number on it so clearly we loved the horse,” Ryan explained. “There is quite a criteria for these horses to jump through from the team and our partnership group. We do quite a bit of work to qualify these horses and he qualifies in every measure.” Adding further padding to the page, the colt's 3-year-old full-brother to Cave Rock, named Assurbanipal, brought $1.05 million at OBSMAR in 2023 after topping Fasig-Tipton's New York-bred sale in Saratoga a year earlier at $700,000. He has won three of his four starts impressively in Japan. Additionally, Furio, a full brother to this colt, brought $400,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale last year. As for the hot Gainesway stallion, Ryan explained, “McKinzie has really kicked off in a star fashion. McKinzie was a great racehorse and it looks like his stock is more precocious than he was himself. He has shown precocity with his 2-year-olds this year. Lots to look forward to with McKinzie.” Gainesway's Antony Beck added, “McKinzie's [offspring] are setting the track alight right now so I think [hip 644] will add to that.” Included among the team's purchases Wednesday, hip 634, a colt by Uncle Mo out of Sundaysatthebeach. Purchased for $775,000, the colt was consigned by Woods Edge Farm. “We are hitting plenty of targets but have to fight for them,” he said.—@CBossTDN Donato Lanni, Agent for SF, Starlight, Madaket purchase a McKinzie colt out of Take Charge Angel for $950,000 at #KeeSept. Out of a half-sister to Cave Rock, the colt was consigned by @Gainesway. pic.twitter.com/1PvRgFTGfL — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 Regan Reflects On Tapit Topper Tapit had his second seven-figure yearling of the week when the SF/Starlight/Madaket partnership paid $1.05 million for a son of the Gainesway stalwart (hip 674) Wednesday at Keeneland. “With the way he's gone over the whole week, we were hoping, but you never know if you are going to get a million or not,” said Adrian Regan of Hunter Valley Farm, which consigned the yearling on behalf of breeder Charles Fipke. “I think there are only 70 or so Tapits in this yearling crop, there are not that many of them anymore, and he's still a very popular stallion.” The yearling is out of Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati), who won the 2016 GIII Comely Stakes in Fipke's colors. Fipke purchased Verve's Tale's dam Verve (Unbridled) for $160,000 at the 2005 Keeneland November sale. “He was a lovely horse,” Regan said. “It's brilliant to do it for Mr. Fipke. We've sold for him for years. He has always been there for us.” During the first session of the auction, Shadwell Farm purchased a filly by Tapit (hip 81) for $1.2 million. @JessMartiniTDN Charlatan Colt Brings Seven Figures in Book 2 Opener Sporting a markedly different pace than just one day earlier, Book 2 kicked off with plenty of activity of its own, highlighted by several yearlings by in-demand freshman sire Charlatan. Marking the first seven-figure sale of the day was hip 509, who brought $1-million from Jim and Dana Berhard's Pin Oak Stud, bidding over the internet. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, the chestnut is out of Mike Pegram's GI Acorn Stakes and GI Humana Distaff Stakes winner Midnight Lucky (Midnight Lute). The Apr. 26 foal was bred by Pegram, his recognizable partners Karl Watson and Paul Weitman and Hill 'n' Dale. An earner of $565,022 on the track while under the care of Bob Baffert, the colt's 14-year-old dam, who was purchased by Pegram for $220,000 at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga in 2011, is out of a sister to Grade I winner Hookedonthefeelin, herself the dam of three-time Grade I scorer Pussycat Doll and GI Malibu Stakes victor Jimmy Creed. This represents the second seven-figure yearling for the mare following a colt by Curlin that brought $1.2 million at Keeneland September in 2020. Also receiving a timely update to the page, a half-brother to the chestnut, Into Midnight (Into Mischief), finished a close-up second for Baffert at Del Mar Sept. 7. “Bob is high on [Into Midnight]. Charlatan is flying at the moment, he looked the part and the stars aligned,” said Hill 'n' Dale's Jared Burdine. “He was our most popular horse for Book 2.” Hill 'n' Dale's General Manager continued, “You never know until you get up here. Things have to line up. A couple of people lock horns and it's a little bit of magic. It exceeded our expectations. He was a nice colt so seven figures in Book 2 is impressive.” Giving a nod to Hill 'n' Dale's hot young sire, John Sikura said, “”I want to thank Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman for their support. They committed a Grade I winner to a freshman sire. It all goes back to the beginning when we committed top, top mares to the horse. I think it's a commitment you have to make when you stand a horse, to have a commensurate quality mare. Charlatan was a superstar and provided the ammunition. [Charlatan's offspring] have certainly sold well in the market. The sale result is not the most important result; it's at the racetrack and the table is set.” Later Wednesday, Pin Oak paid $625,000 for hip 538, a colt by Not This Time. Out of multiple stakes winner New York Groove (Verrazano), the dark bay was consigned by Denali Stud, agent.—@CBossTDN Sharing smiles with our new Charlatan colt out of Midnight Lucky @keenelandsales @HillnDaleFarm #KeeSept pic.twitter.com/VLXQwqKSS3 — Pin Oak Stud (@PinOakStud) September 11, 2024 Yaupon Colt to St. Elias Monique Delk, bidding on behalf of Vinnie Viola's St. Elias Stables, went to $900,000 to acquire a colt from the first crop of Yaupon (hip 571) Wednesday at Keeneland. The colt was consigned by Highgate Sales as agent for his breeder, Terry Green's Jackpot Farm. “He is just a beautiful colt,” Delk said. “We loved his physical. He looks just like his sire. He really stamped him. He's quite a lovely horse.” The bay yearling is out of stakes-placed Q Go Girl (Quality Road) and is a half-brother to graded-winner Stretch Ride (Street Sense). “He was an incredible horse,” Highgate's Jacob West said of the colt. “We just happened to be lucky that Jackpot entrusted us with him. We knew he was a star from the day we saw him. When we went through all their yearlings, he was one of the ones we earmarked. Terry Green and John Gray, their farm manager, wanted to support us with a nice horse.” Jackpot purchased Q Go Girl for $147,000 at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale. Her first foal, Stretch Ride, was third in last year's GII Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. The mare produced a colt by Speaker's Corner this year and was bred back to Into Mischief. Her yearling colt by Yaupon had plenty of admirers at the sales barn, according to West. “He had the hair looked off him at the barn,” West said. “I think every vet on the sales grounds had vetted him. He handled everything with nothing but class. He's a really, really good horse. He deserved that price. Those are good people who bred him and even better people that bought him.” Foals from the first crop of 2021 GI Forego Stakes winner Yaupon (Uncle Mo) were in demand last fall, with 47 weanlings selling for an average of $127,702, led by a colt at Keeneland November who sold for $450,000. With 31 yearlings sold this year for an average of $198,774, Tuesday's colt was the Spendthrift stallion's highest-priced sale success so far. “He's a son of Uncle Mo, who is one of the most brilliant horses we've seen probably in my generation, if not in the entire industry,” West said of the stallion. “He himself was a gorgeous horse who was incredibly fast. This is not shocking that we are starting to see these things come through and light up the tote board. It wouldn't shock me at all if they light up the racetrack. He's a well-bred horse who was very fast. To me, this is something you'd almost expect, to be honest. People have to be excited about them and let's see what they can do.” Delk agreed she was impressed with Yaupon's first crop. “So far, I love what I am seeing [of Yaupon],” she said. “They are very athletic looking, very attractive. They are very agile and light on their feet with a beautiful walk. Just the whole package.” @JessMartiniTDN Lieblong Lands Charlatan Half-Brother to GISW Klimt Earlier in Wednesday's session, Alex Lieblong, riding solo in the main pavilion, extended to $800,000 for hip 454, a ridgling by Charlatan. “I liked everything about him except the price,” said Lieblong shortly after the purchase. “But it didn't shock me; he is from a heck of a family.” Consigned by Eaton Sales, the chestnut is out of Inventive (Dixie Union), dam of GI Del Mar Futurity winner Klimt and Grade III-placed West Coast Chick (Malibu Moon). The Jan. 16 foal was bred by Tuscany Bloodstock. Monique Delk, agent went to $900,000 to secure hip 571, a Yaupon colt out of Q Go Girl. The colt was consigned by @Highgate_Sales at #KeeSept. pic.twitter.com/cz8hyaSqWY — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 The mare, an $800,000 buy at the 2017 Keeneland November Sale while carrying a Medaglia d'Oro colt, was purchased by Baccari Bloodstock in foal to City of Light for $380,000 at Keeneland November in 2019. “Evidently [his status as a ridgling] did not affect the price. I was hoping it would a little bit but it didn't,” Lieblong admitted. “I am spending more than I want to but I guess everyone feels that way going to the grocery store or anywhere.” According to Lieblong, a trainer has yet to be decided for his latest acquisition. In Book 1, the Arkansas resident secured Hip 33, a $500,000 Quality Road filly out of GISW Embellish the Lace, a filly that ran in his colors. Also during Wednesday's session, Lieblong paid $450,000 for hip 401, a filly by Justify out of Emily B—@CBossTDN Mike Ryan Parts With $800K for Uncle Mo Colt Early in Wednesday's opening Book 2 session, agent Mike Ryan signed the ticket on hip 468, a colt by Uncle Mo. Consigned by Lane's End, acting agent on behalf of breeder Jane Lyon's Summer Wind Equine, the bay is out of Irish listed winner Key to My Heart (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a daughter of GI Frizette Stakes scorer and 'TDN Rising Star' A Z Warrior (Bernardini). This is the family of GSWs and GISP Jojo Warrior and E Z Warrior, both former 'Rising Stars'. “The first time I saw him was at Summer Wind Farm about three weeks ago and he immediately reminded me of Nyquist,” said Ryan, referring to the GI Kentucky Derby-winning son of Uncle Mo. “He has an aura about him that only a handful of horses have. He's got size, depth, quality and an unbelievable pedigree.” Key to My Heart, a 525,000gns purchase at Tattersalls February in 2018, was purchased by Lyon for $1.75 million at Keeneland later that November while in foal to War Front. Despite sporting a female family that leans toward early precocity and speed, Ryan anticipates the colt will show a different dimension as well. “He looks like a horse that will ge a mile-and-an-eighth and a mile-and-a-quarter,” he said. “And he looks like he will run at two as well.” According to Ryan, the colt, who has been purchased by a new undisclosed client, will be trained by Chad Brown. “I thought he was very special,” he said. “He would have stood out on any day. We were thrilled to get him.”—@CBossTDN A well-deserved afternoon treat of @castleandkey cocktails and grilled cheese to celebrate day 3! #KeeSept pic.twitter.com/bfnYGbXwuL — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 The post ‘Robust Market’ As Book 2 Opens With Trio of Million-Dollar Yearlings appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock’s upcoming top-flight prospects can take turns for the better across two venues this weekend. Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) will resume at New Plymouth on Saturday in his first step toward the defence of his Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) title while Islington Lass (NZ) (Proisir), 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 in the Waitoa Free Range Chicken Mile (1600m) 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 (Gr.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 Gr.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 (Gr.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. View the full article

Frankie Dettori came to play Sept. 11 on the closing day of the Kentucky Downs meet, swiping both the $1,533,100 Dueling Grounds Oaks and $440,000 Nashville Gold Cup.View the full article

Kathynmarissa became the 50th stakes winner worldwide for American Pharoah in Wednesday's $1.5-million Pepsi Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes at Kentucky Downs. A close third in the Tepin Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29 and second after leading in the stretch in the GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes Aug. 2, the Michael Caruso and Michael Dubb colorbearer was backed as the 5-2 favorite here. She was bumped at the start and raced in seventh through a half mile in :48.60. The $200,000 KEESEP yearling made a four-wide bid off the turn for home and came alive down the center of the course beneath Frankie Dettori to deliver a career high in this rich contest. Kathynmarissa will train up to the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar. “Ever since we put her on the grass and every time she's run, she just kept getting better,” winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said. “Her last race, we were absolutely thrilled with. And we were thrilled training her up to this race, and we were thrilled coming in here because every time she's run on the grass she's run huge. Don't know why she wouldn't have done it today. Frankie said when he jumped off her last time, you've got to take her to Kentucky Downs. So we were very excited, yes, and especially when they were turning for home.” The winner's dam has also produced the unraced 2-year-old filly Last Note (Caravaggio) and a colt by Mandaloun of this year. PEPSI DUELING GROUNDS OAKS INVITATIONAL S., $1,533,100, Kentucky Downs, 9-11, 3yo, f, 1 5/16mT, 2:06.40, fm. 1–KATHYNMARISSA, 121, f, 3, by American Pharoah 1st Dam: La Dalila (Chi) (G1SW-Chi), by Milt's Overture 2nd Dam: Top Diplomat (Chi), by Edgy Diplomat 3rd Dam: Top Shape, by Fit to Fight ($200,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Caruso, Michael J. & Dubb, Michael; B-Don Alberto Corporation (KY); T-Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.; J-Lanfranco Dettori. $914,900. Lifetime Record: GSP, 8-3-1-2, $1,147,185. *1/2 to La Poetisa (Empire Maker), Ch. 3yo Filly-Chi, G1SW-Chi. 2–Waves of Mischief, 121, f, 3, Into Mischief–Pearl River, by Quality Road. ($575,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-Pam & Martin Wygod (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh. $299,000. 3–Siege of Troy (GB), 121, f, 3, Siyouni (Fr)–Roheryn (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-The Roheryn Partnership (GB); T-John P. Murtagh. $89,500. Margins: 2HF, HD, 3/4. Odds: 2.95, 6.29, 6.37. Also Ran: Shiloh's Mistress, Yatta, Pin Up Betty, Charlene's Dream, Dancing N Dixie, Sakura Blossom, Sanctify, Kalispera (Ire), Mo Fox Givin. Scratched: Greenfinch, Miss Hebrides, Mont Saint Michel (Fr). Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. #6 KATHYNMARISSA ($7.90) under @FrankieDettori comes storming down the center of the track at @KYDownsRacing to win the $1.6 million Dueling Grounds Oaks. The daughter of 2015 Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is trained by Richard Dutrow, Jr. pic.twitter.com/CgWfWPcbBl — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 11, 2024 The post Kathynmarissa Becomes the 50th Stakes Winner Worldwide for American Pharoah in Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Texan Douglas Scharbauer, who landed a Gun Runner filly out of Dream Dancing for $1.5 million Monday, was back in action at Keeneland Wednesday, purchasing Hip 695, a daughter by the Three Chimneys stallion, for $1.05 million. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, the filly is out of GII Mother Goose runner-up Always Carina (Malibu Moon). The filly was bred by Three Chimneys Farm. The post Scharbauer Back in Action with $1.05M Gun Runner Filly in Book 2 Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin, Charlie Appleby, and William Buick have won consecutive editions of the $1 million Woodbine Mile Stakes (G1T), and they hope to keep the streak alive Sept. 14 with Naval Power.View the full article

Bidding on behalf of the SF/Starlight Racing/Madaket partnership, Tom Ryan signed for a colt by Tapit (hip 674) at $1.05 million late in Wednesday's session of the Keeneland September sale. The gray yearling was the second of the day to bring seven figures. The yearling was consigned by Hunter Valley Farm on behalf of breeder Charles Fipke. He is out of Fipke's graded winner Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati). The post $1.05-Million Tapit Colt to SF/Starlight/Madaket Partnership appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article