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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

By Jonny Turner Measuring up on ability isn’t the main concern Brett Gray has heading into Shezabettorgirl’s debut at Ascot Park on Thursday. Bred on the golden Bettor’s Delight-Christian Cullen cross, the two-year-old brings an incredible form reference to her first start in race 3, the Book Your Marquee for our Christmas Races Mobile Pace. In a recent workout, the filly dead-heated with the well performed Ruby Roe who looks a massive winning threat in a Nevele R Fillies Series heat at Oamaru on Sunday. While she brings all the right credentials, Gray has one concern heading into Shezabettorgirl’s debut. “Probably her greenness is the worry, she is drawn one and at home she is not really a front-runner, she feels better in behind.” “But quite often when those ones get to the races it can be different.” “She goes pretty nice, I like her, she is a bit of a work in progress.” “It will just be interesting to see how she gets on if she’s in front as there aren’t too many in that race you would want to hand up to.” Gray rates the Wayne Adams trained Tilly Dunnage as the hardest horse for Shezabettorgirl to beat. The filly galloped behind the gate and took no part in her debut at Wyndham last week after trialling well. Gray also starts the consistent Foxfire Easton in Race 6, the Craig at Harcourts Mobile Pace. The pacer went to the line under a hold, without racing room in his last start at Wyndham. “He was full of running at the line and that’s the main reason I backed him up this week.” “He has turned into a consistent wee horse and he doesn’t look too badly off in that race.” Sidorova, who starts in race 4, the Monica Toretto Photography Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace, disappointed in her last start for Gray at Winton. But she’s had a freshen-up since then and the trainer is hoping for better on Thursday. “We have put a line through that last start, she went two good races before it and she has worked well since then.” “It is a handy enough field but hopefully she can get back to her best, the draw should help her.” Brent Barclay combines with all three of Gray’s runners on Thursday. The trainer and driver combination will be out to continue their success after recently producing their 150th win together. View the full article

John Kimmel and his bloodstock partner Nick Sallusto have been on quite a run with juveniles since teaming up last year.View the full article

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This day 12th September in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 58 mins ago Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2024 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, September 12. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to support breast cancer research The 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to include all race meetings from September 15-21, with donations made for every #8 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Kembla Grange Thursday racing tips & odds | September 14, 2023 Kembla Grange is set to host a very competitive seven-race program on Thursday afternoon. See our free betting tips and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Kenny Moore chasing Riccarton synthetic success Rangiora trainer Kenny Moore is hoping Steve Austin can put on a stunner performance at Riccarton’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Ben & Ryan Foote to kick off busy week at Cambridge Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote are set to kick off a busy week with three runners at Cambridge’s synthetic … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, September 13 Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley for the first time this season on Wednesday. See our best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Oulaghan claims Waverley Cup with Semper Magico Mark Oulaghan enjoyed a memorable day on Sunday, with triumphs on the racetrack and recognition at the 2022-23 New Zealand … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Imperatriz set to bypass Everest Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring with Te Akau Racing ruling out a bid at the $20 million … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sandown betting tips, odds & quaddie | Wednesday, September 14 The Hillside track at Sandown plays host to an eight-race program on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Warwick Farm racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, September 14 Warwick Farm Racecourse is scheduled to host a seven-race program as the metropolitan meeting in New South Wales on Wednesday … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Casino Kid in Big Dance contention after Dubbo Gold Cup win Casino Kid has put himself firmly in the mix for a tilt at the $2 million Big Dance with a … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago D’Amato credits riders & stable staff for Del Mar summer title In typical humble fashion, Phil D’Amato has deflected praise to his stable staff after winning the trainers’ title alongside Bob … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago Cave Rock wins Del Mar Futurity as Baffert ties for trainer title After tying with Phil D’Amato for the title of most wins in the just-concluded Del Mar summer meet, the Bob … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Tamworth best bets & quaddie selections | Monday 12/9/2022 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race program at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kiku books her Epsom ticket with Theo Marks win Chris Waller will have a number of chances to win his fifth Epsom Handicap next month after Kiku booked her … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Baller gives Mark Zahra winning treble at Flemington The Queenslanders have had an enjoyable Victorian Spring Carnival, and that run of form continued on Saturday at Flemington when … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Taree betting tips & quaddie selections | 13/9/2022 The Manning Valley Race Club at Taree plays host to a seven-race card on Tuesday and HorseBetting’s New South Wales … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Manfred Man, Lucky Sweynesse and Silvestre de Sousa snare season-opening honours Extending a startling career trajectory with Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Clark strikes gold with another promising filly Challenge Syndications’ Adrian Clark looks like he has done it again. The bloodstock agent and syndicator is quickly making a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Grylls joins 1000 win club Jockey Craig Grylls joined a select group of riders on Saturday when piloting Mustang Valley to victory in the last … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees eight meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Haut Brion Her Returns A Winner In Sheraco A masterful training performance by Chris Waller has helped Haut Brion Her make a winning return at Rosehill after a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Doubtland Impressive In Danehill Victory Wayne Hawkes has a huge opinion of Doubtland but even he was worried about his position in the run in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Wild Planet Earns Top Marks At Rosehill The first two horses across the line in the Theo Marks Stakes, Wild Planet and Funstar, are set for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce Impact Holds Off Russian Camelot Fierce Impact has recorded his third Group One win over 1600 metres when fending off the exciting Russian Camelot to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rothfire Blazes To Victory As Farnan Bolts The Run To The Rose was expected to provide a mouth-watering clash between some of the country’s best three-year-olds but … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller Labels Mo’unga A Star Of The Future Up-and-coming colt Mo’unga has firmed into outright favouritism for the Spring Champion Stakes with an outstanding performance at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Zoutori Scrapes In To Claim Bobbie Lewis For the second year in a row Zoutori has taken out the Bobbie Lewis Quality first-up, proving again that he … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fituese Emerges As An Everest Wildcard Bonny mare Fituese has given trainer John Thompson a sentimental win in the Vale Rick Worthington Handicap at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Crosshaven Headed To Caulfield Guineas Tom Dabernig believes they have a smart horse in Crosshaven, who will continue towards the Caulfield Guineas after his Flemington … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Exciting Sky Field is on the Hong Kong Classic Mile trail Sky Field made a big statement before the break between seasons and this Sunday (13 September) at Sha Tin he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The Bostonian ruled out of spring Triple Group 1 winning sprinter The Bostonian will miss the remainder of the spring after suffering a fetlock injury in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Collett bullish with weekend prospects Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett will saddle two solid chances at Ellerslie on Saturday, with My Callisto to contest the Dunstan … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Riding return nigh for Phelan It’s been a frustrating last few months for top jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, but the end to his injury enforced … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Whyte’s Kingdom Douglas Whyte saddled his third winner from 11 runners, and his second in tandem with Alberto Sanna, when Last Kingdom … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Luck’s a Million The DBS x Manulife Million Challenge kicked off with the Class 2 Big Wave Bay Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago First order of entries released for Cups Cross Counter and Marmelo are high in the ballot for the 2019 Melbourne Cup but another of last year’s placegetters … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Shinn turns dream to reality with Happy Valley breakthrough Blake Shinn did well to keep the welling emotion in check after fulfilling a boyhood dream at Happy Valley last … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Flemington first-up for Caliburn The Australasian racing community will get its first look at Te Akau’s newly acquired European stayer Caliburn this weekend when … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Volpe Veloce primed for Theo Marks Group 1 winner Volpe Veloce will have the opportunity to continue an impressive streak when she lines-up in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Justify positive sample before Kentucky Derby Californian racing authorities have defended their handling of a positive swab returned by Justify before he went on to win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Catalyst on Classic path Benefits of an unplanned run in Saturday’s Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka could be two-fold … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Parr out to make most of Godolphin call-up Having missed the start of the season through injury, Josh Parr is eager to get back in the metropolitan winners’ … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes winner Cooga Doon a first for his breeders Rahotu couple Philly and Paddy Mullin consider themselves new to the breeding game, and are absolutely delighted to have bred … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Malibu Style on target for Bobbie Lewis Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes Malibu Style is thriving ahead of the Bobbie Lewis Quality and rates him a leading … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cream of Sydney 3YOs to clash at Rosehill Spring expectations for some of Sydney’s best three-year-olds will be put to the test in two feature races at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Adam Trinder relaxed about winning Journey Success in the Cox Plate, more so than maintaining a winning sequence, is the main objective for trainer Adam Trinder … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Quickie ready for step up to big league Queensland Derby winner Mr Quickie runs for the first time as a four-year-old when he lines up in the Makybe … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Facts and figures of Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes What you need to know regarding the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Portelli sticks to a good thing at Doomben Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli is hoping to win a race in Brisbane for the third week in a row … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Queen set to rule over Theo Marks rivals In an ominous sign, Chris Waller believes what Arcadia Queen has achieved so far is just the tip of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Versatile Yourdeel kicks off in Danehill Dual Group One-winning New Zealand three-year-old Yourdeel has his first start for Lindsay Park, racing in the colours of Harlem … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Coolmore keeps all Everest options open July Cup winner Ten Sovereigns is set to enter quarantine in Ireland but Coolmore has stopped short of confirming an … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago O’Dea to rely on Proven runner at Doomben Trainer Steve O’Dea hopes to continue his great recent run for the Proven Thoroughbreds syndicate with Francisca at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Empire Rose Stakes in plans for Miss Siska Trainer Grahame Begg believes Miss Siska will improve on whatever she does in the Let’s Elope Stakes but still expects … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Patient approach pays off for Connection Trainer Tony Gollan hopes his patience with Capital Connection will be rewarded with an open company win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago First Hong Kong winner for Blake Shinn Australian jockey Blake Shinn has ridden his first winner in Hong Kong, steering Green Dispatch to victory at Happy Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Filly sold for $8.2 million at Keeneland A half sister to 11-time Group One winner Beholder has fetched $8.2 million at the Keeneland September sale … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Keal to take short break in weight battle In-form Queensland apprentice Nick Keal hopes to overcome his weight problems by taking a short break from riding … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Taylor Swift to perform at Melbourne Cup Global superstar Taylor Swift will perform two songs at the Melbourne Cup in November, her only public appearance while she … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wagner composes right note for Godolphin Godolphin colt Wagner has made it back-to-back wins to push his claims for a step into stakes racing after scoring … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Order of entries for spring Cups released Some horses high up in Melbourne Cup markets still sit well outside the top 24 in the ballot after the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bowman granted one-day Singapore licence Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has been granted a visiting jockeys’ licence to ride at a Group One meeting in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blinkers for Encryption in Danehill Stakes Encryption will wear blinkers in a race for the first time when he contests the Group Two Danehill Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gilded Lion helps to ease trainer’s pain The upset win of Gilded Lion at the Sunshine Coast has given trainer Diane Murphy some consolation for missing a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Snowden bullish about Everest favourite Co-trainer Paul Snowden believes Redzel is going better than when he won the inaugural running of The Everest … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pierata out to get campaign back on track A minor setback has forced the reshuffling of Pierata’s program but Greg Hickman has no doubt the horse can still … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bjorn Baker chases more Doomben success Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will be hoping his good fortune at the Doomben racetrack can continue with Show A … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Unbeaten Brutal in Flemington Listed test Co-trainer Wayne Hawkes will learn more about the unbeaten galloper Brutal when he steps out over 1400m in the Antler … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Ageless warrior set for another Metric Mile Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is hoping it’s a case of third time lucky when her Group 1 galloper Authentic Paddy … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago South Otago Cup fresh-up for Tyler duo Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler will bookend Thursday’s PGG Wrightson Real Estate South Otago Cup (1400m) field at Wingatui with What’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Push to reinstate Brisbane 2YO trial day Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Inside draw for Humidor in G1 Makybe Diva A field of 12 has been declared for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with last year’s winner … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Seven rivals for Winx in George Main Winx will have seven opponents in her bid for a third George Main Stakes win at Randwick which would take … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Smith-trained G1 winners go to Lees Group One winners In Her Time and El Dorado Dreaming have been transferred to trainer Kris Lees with fellow Newcastle … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Godolphin trio settle in well at Werribee Blair House, Folkswood and Jungle Cat, the first international raiders to arrive for the Melbourne spring carnival, have settled in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Order Of St George retired to stud Trainer Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx heads first acceptors for Cox Plate Champion Winx headlines 79 first acceptors for the Cox Plate, with 10 northern hemisphere-trained horses still in the mix … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chocante aims to stay on track for Metrop Potential Melbourne Cup contender Chocante has his final lead-up for The Metropolitan in the Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Le Romain chases another G1 win Le Romain has already won a Group One race at Flemington and will attempt to add another when he runs … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Bendigo quaddie tips & specials for Thursday, September 14 HORSEBETTING’s team of experts head to the scenic surrounds of Bendigo for this week’s quaddie as the rural city puts … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Happy Clapper takes step towards Epsom Sydney trainer Pat Webster is confident Happy Clapper can continue his path to the Epsom Handicap with a strong performance … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New stallion to complement Auret stable INTERNATIONAL group one winner Unusual Suspect is on his way to the Auret family’s thoroughbred operation on the outskirts of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Changes to Cup re-handicapping policy Racing Victoria has announced the winner of the Caulfield Cup will not be penalised for the Melbourne Cup if it … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Order Of St George heads Cup weights Order Of St George has been given top weight of 58kg for the Melbourne Cup with defending title holder Almandin … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nictock faces biggest challenge yet Nictock has only lost once in his seven-race career, but trainer Cameron Crockett believes a fourth successive victory will be … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Summer’s Passage set to be decided after Danehill Stakes BOOM colt Summer Passage’s spring campaign will become clearer after Saturday’s Group Two Danehill Stakes at Flemington. The leading New … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Trio of runners set to star for leading NZ stable THE dynamic training duo of Murray Barker and Andrew Forsman is planning a three-pronged attack on the second leg of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The curious case of two winners in one protest at Rosehill IF you’re a racing punter who has an online betting account you would have come across, and probably profited from, … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chris Meagher saddles up his first runner Chris Meagher will have his first runner as a trainer when Comacini competes in a benchmark race at Mornington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Order Of St George Melbourne Cup topweight Dual Irish St Leger winner Order Of St George has been given top weight of 58kg in the Melbourne Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Anti-inflammatory positive for Bourke The Kelvin Bourke-trained Can’t Refuse has returned a positive test to an anti-inflammatory in a pre-race test at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago King remembers champion mare Let’s Elope Jockey Steven King has paid tribute to the 1991 Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winning-mare Let’s Elope who has died at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Trainer and owner to appeal bans Trainer Con Karakatsanis is free to train pending an appeal against a four-month disqualification … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Unbeaten Miss Vista nearing race return Unbeaten mare Miss Vista is scheduled to have an exhibition gallop at Bendigo ahead of her planned race return at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx gives Hugh Bowman confidence Hugh Bowman admits riding Winx carries an added responsibility but he has the utmost confidence in her to perform … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ball Of Muscle rolling into G2 Shorts Ball Of Muscle’s outstanding trial performance has convinced trainer Joe Pride the horse has returned brilliantly ahead of his first-up … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago King remembers champion mare Let’s Elope Jockey Steven King has paid tribute to the 1991 Caulfield and Melbourne Cup winning-mare Let’s Elope who has died at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tony Gollan aiming Amexed at Newcastle Cup Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is looking to Amexed to make his mark in the Newcastle Cup before he sets his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Naturalism Stakes option for Alpine Eagle Tony McEvoy will decide later in the week whether to run Alpine Eagle in the Naturalism Stakes or send him … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Champion mare Let’s Elope dead at 29 Champion mare Let’s Elope has died peacefully in her sleep, aged 29 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Karakatsanis disqualified for four months Warwick Farm trainer Con Karakatsanis has been disqualified for allowing an owner to train his own horses … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sam Clipperton off mark, lands HK double Young Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton has broken through in Hong Kong with a winning double at Sha Tin … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Midweek quaddie tips at Bendigo, Wednesday 14th September BIG fields will greet punters at Bendigo on Wednesday where the quaddie kicks off at 3pm with the Adroit R78 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Joseph O’Brien trains first G1 winner Young trainer Joseph O’Brien has won his first Group One race with Intricately beating a strong team from his father’s … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Joseph O’Brien trains first G! winner Young trainer Joseph O’Brien has won his first Group One race with Intricately beating a strong team from his father’s … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hong Kong double for Sam Clipperton Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton is off the mark in Hong Kong, riding a winning double at the third meeting of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Wicklow Brave books Melbourne Cup ticket The Willie Mullins-trained Wicklow Brave has joined Order Of St George at the top of Melbourne Cup markets after upsetting … Read More View the full article

The 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek is set to increase its backing for breast cancer research by involving the tri-code support between September 15 and 21 in raising funds for the cause. The highlight of the week will be the edition of the Pink Ribbon Cup at Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday, September 21, 2024. An important event that serves as Australia’s biggest official fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation! Various racing codes will each hold their Pink Ribbon Cup races; the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club will kick off on September 19, followed by events at Albion Park Harness Racing Club and Gold Coast Turf Club on September 21. The Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast Turf Clubs will also turn pink for their meetings on September 14 and 15, respectively. Pink rugs, saddles, helmet caps, and pink silk pants will be on full display across all three codes. The victory of any horse or greyhound in the #8 silks or rugs during the timeframe will lead to a contribution towards breast cancer research. Pink Ribbon Cup founder Robyn Cameron said another big crowd of almost 900 people would be attending the official National Breast Cancer Foundation event on the Gold Coast. “The event continues to get bigger and bigger – we sold out a few weeks back at the Gold Coast and have had to put extra tables on,” Cameron said. “For the first time, people that can’t attend can still be involved by buying a virtual table or seat – you can still contribute to breast cancer research even if you can’t come. “It’s a great way to get some additional funding and anyone can take part, it doesn’t matter where you are. “Every year 21,000 Australians are diagnosed including 200 men, and around a thousand of those diagnosed are women under the age of 40. “There are about three women under 40 who are diagnosed every day, which is insane. “I’m sure there are so many people out there that are in that same boat so it brings home the importance of this event.” Since 2007, Robyn, who has overcome breast cancer twice, has been fundraising for research purposes. The aim of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is to eliminate all fatalities caused by breast cancer by the year 2030. For more details on the Pink Ribbon Race week please visit Racing Queensland website. Horse racing news View the full article

Godolphin and British trainer Charlie Appleby have made the Summer Stakes (G1T) and Natalma Stakes (G1T) at Woodbine a point of emphasis over the past half-dozen years, winning each race twice.View the full article

Not just anyone can hire their own personal bloodstock agent for Keeneland September to walk them through that voluminous catalogue and bid at one of the world's signature sales. Likewise, breeders, owners and agents do not always have access to pools of investors and some are actively looking to add more capital, so they can take money off the table to mitigate risk. If you hadn't heard, racing a horse is expensive, and speed dating at the sales does not always yield a match. In the global world market of Thoroughbreds where could those with access to elite equine athletes and the hungry cutting-edge investment crowd meet? And for that matter, who could guide these interested parties and help them navigate everything from the funding process to SEC regulations? Commonwealth, the micro-share company behind the partnership in 2023 GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage (Good Magic), G1 Dubai World Cup hero Country Grammer (Tonalist) and GSW We the People (Constitution), thinks they have the answer to these questions because they say they know how to harness the crowd. With a multi-faceted track record behind them, the company is leading the revolution to transform partnership opportunities in horse racing. Now the only crowdfunding syndicate in the world with its own funding portal and full platform, Commonwealth can offer anywhere from 5% to 50% of an equine athlete through its website. Mage | Horsephotos Most importantly, their new model allows owners to harness a 20,000-strong community–hence the company's binding moniker–which is a direct avenue to those who want to fund a racehorse. Guiding these owners through the proprietary fundraising process allows them to list and sell shares to the public. Commonwealth makes it happen. “Our goal is simple–giving owners and breeders access to capital partners for high-quality racehorses and continuing to provide our customers with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the ride of a lifetime,” said Commonwealth co-founder Chase Chamberlin. Through a Portal Darkly According to Chamberlin, who co-founded Commonwealth with his good buddy a few years ago–finance and start-up veteran CEO Brian Doxtator–the challenge that has existed are SEC regulations. The rules force companies that want to offer shares in horses to purchase a 51% stake or higher, and most importantly they must have complete management of the horse. That translates to buying fewer horses, which means less of a chance of finding a bona fide star. To put it another way, the risk can be high since enormous amounts of cash are needed and in the end it can be tough to get approval. We the People | Sarah Andrew The original model that Commonwealth started with worked, but it did limit the number of offerings and rolling them out became cumbersome. Still, stellar results like Mage were home runs. Since 2022, Commonwealth collected a pair of Grade I wins, five GI placings and they hit the board in 13 graded stakes with a stable of less than 15 runners. “We've been incredibly fortunate not only to win races like the Dubai World Cup and the Kentucky Derby, but also to compete convincingly in graded stakes worldwide,” said Chamberlin. “We're even more excited about the new partnerships and horses that will develop through our new model, which allows owners to offer their horses on Commonwealth. It's not just about the horses you choose, but the partners you make the climb with.” Up until this year, offerings have fallen under SEC Regulation A+ and that is where the red tape has blocked widespread owner opportunities. Months can pass by under Reg A+, and in the end, the SEC can issue a denial which can derail all the hard work Commonwealth poured into developing a specific deal. On their website, the phrase “coming soon” does not particularly age well in a business like this one. “Our former regulatory framework worked great for our members, but we knew there was a better way to increase the volume of high quality racehorse offerings for them,” he said. “Challenges spark innovation, and these recent challenges have led to a faster, simpler model that unlocks entirely new partnership opportunities.” The Right Owner For the Crowd The freeing mechanism that Commonwealth has switched to is through Regulation CF, which is what is called crowdfunding. Under their new process Commonwealth has become the only syndicate that can crowdfund a minority position and that is where offering 5% to 50% on their platform comes in. What could take months before, now can be flexibly be cut down to just two to three weeks. Parenting | Benoit According to Chamberlin that translates to being able to broker even more timely partnerships with industry titans. Elite horse owners can enter into their very own syndicate for a specific amount and it allows them to maintain their management rights to their equine athlete. The ability to take money off the table is an attractive opportunity, especially if they have a Derby Trail participant or a hot yearling prospect by a leading sire. Those types of horse offerings generate interest among the crowd and it turns Commonwealth's community into shareholders instead of burdening them with the onus of significant ownership. In turn, it's the platform who manages finances, operations and marketing, and keeps customers updated so owners can focus on their bread and butter–racing, training and managing equine athletes. “By switching to Regulation CF, we've cut the process down to weeks, not months, while letting owners keep control and offer 5% to 50% stakes,” Chamberlin said. “It's a game-changer for striking fast partnerships with industry giants and those new to the game, and we handle all the logistics so owners can focus on winning races and enjoying the magic of horse racing.” Chase Chamberlin with Kim Valerio | Goffs How They Meet The test run for this crowdfunding initiative arrived in 2024 when Gandharvi Racing offered a 25 percent stake on Commonwealth's platform in 'TDN Rising Star' Parenting (Justify). The $507,000 offering went like hotcakes and sold out in an hour. Like all of their offerings at $50 a share, the platform just funded Asean (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}) for Ocean Reef Racing, who is in-training with Philip D'Amato, and full investment in a yearling named Coco G (Caravaggio) that started last week is already nearly complete. That filly was selected by Kim Valerio at this year's Keeneland January Sale. More opportunities are already in the pipeline with Parenting's three-quarter weanling brother by Justify up next and a partnership with Team Valor on a filly by Gun Runner out of the GISW Oleksandra (Aus) (Animal Kingdom) is in the offing, just to name a few. Commonwealth's master plan will give its community of investors the chance to put their money into a Thoroughbred that is headed to race and what Chamberlin says is a real chance of winning at the highest levels. Any horse globally can be considered, which broadens the pool of owners and shareholders even more. Chase Chamberlin with Parenting | Benoit “Our first offering flew off the shelves, selling out in just an hour,” he said. “With $50 shares, fans of all income levels are now backing elite horses with real opportunity at top-tier wins. It's not just investing–it's a front-row seat to racing success. And don't underestimate our community; we have quite a few members who could afford to buy stables of their own horses, but they enjoy the ease, fun and low-risk of racing with Commonwealth.” With racehorse ownership, the implication is that a high-level of financial commitment is around every turn. According to Commonwealth, by streamlining the process, accessing the top bloodlines and doing so on a budget, all the while extending a hand to owners, they have the potential to offer a massive win for the sport. Providing a one-of-a-kind experience, Commonwealth says their new funding platform for owners around the creation of syndicates is even more exciting and they know how to harness the crowd. The post Commonwealth’s New Funding Portal Guides Owners, Harnesses The Crowd appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horseplayers will find a revised wagering menu for this year's 16-day Santa Anita Autumn Meet, which opens Friday, Sept. 27, 1/ST Racing said in a press release on Wednesday. The Pick Six is now has a $2 minimum after previously being a $1 base wager, but will continue to pay out 70 percent of each day's pool to tickets that have all six winners with the remaining 30 percent going to consolation payouts. If there are no tickets with six winners, 70 percent of the pool will carryover to the next race day with the remainder paid out in consolations. New to the Santa Anita wagering menu this year is a $5 minimum Late Daily Double and a $3 Late Pick Three–both feature a 15 percent takeout. Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park will combine forces to offer a $1 Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 on Saturdays and Sundays, and the $1 Super Hi 5 will only be offered on the final race of the day. The post Santa Anita Park’s Autumn Meet Unveils New Wagering Menu appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Having made a habit of dismissing her peers by wide margins, Godolphin's TDN Rising Star Desert Flower (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) has to do it on a higher plane as she encounters some similarly promising opposition in Doncaster's G2 Betfred May Hill Stakes on Thursday. Having beaten the re-opposing Flight (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) convincingly on debut on Newmarket's July Course, she returned to defy a penalty in style last month and trainer Charlie Appleby has no concerns about the hike from seven furlongs. “We feel that the step up to a mile here should hopefully bring about some more improvement, which will be needed at this level,” he said. “We have been pleased with her preparation and are looking forward to seeing how she gets on in this company. Like much of the field, we will be a lot wiser after the race.” Ballydoyle's juvenile fillies have carried all before them so far in 2024 and it could be that TDN Rising Star Ecstatic (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) is ready to join the best of them. Her 3 1/4-length success in a Tipperary maiden last month bore all the hallmarks of one of the stable's past leading lights and she is bred for it, being a daughter of Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Ryan Moore picks her over the Listed Churchill Stakes scorer January (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), while another notable with black-type previous is Team Valor and Gary Barber's G3 Prestige Stakes winner Anshoda (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}). A Tantalising Trio Of Pattern Races… Doncaster also stages the G2 Park Hill Stakes, or “Fillies' St Leger” is it is colloquially known, where Valmont and Ballylinch Stud's unexposed course novice winner Oxford Comma (Ire) (Nathaniel {Ire}) encounters the proven Meon Valley gem Mistral Star (GB) (Frankel {GB}). That Hughie Morrison-trained homebred “won” the race within a race in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks last month, faring best of the remainder adrift of the three main protagonists Content (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), You Got To Me (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) and Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). ParisLongchamp's G3 Prix des Chenes sees Juddmonte's Deauville maiden winner Nesthorn (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}) tested against some more experienced rivals, while his trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also saddles the Aga Khan's exciting TDN Rising Star Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) in the G3 Prix d'Aumale. Impressive on debut at Chantilly in July, she meets Teruya Yoshida's acquisition Angeal (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), the unbeaten winner of the G3 Prix Six Perfections at Deauville. The post Desert Flower Eyes May Hill Test appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jim and Dana Bernhard's Pin Oak Stud acquired a colt by Charlatan (hip 509) with an internet bid of $1 million during Wednesday's third session of the Keeneland September sale. The colt, bred by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman and Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings, was consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. He is out of multiple Grade I winner Midnight Lucky (Midnight Lute). After 30 yearlings sold for seven figures during the two-session Book 1 section of the September sale, hip 509 was the first to reach that threshold during Wednesday's opening Book 2 session. Earlier in the session, Alex Lieblong paid $800,000 for another first-crop son of Charlatan (hip 454) from the Eaton Sales consignment. The post Pin Oak Goes to $1 Million for Charlatan Colt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/10/2024 Licensee: Joe Tye, trainer Penalty: A written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (GastroGard)-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Wear the Crown on 7/26/24. Date: 09/10/2024 Licensee: Felix Rondan, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Drop Um on 7/25/24. Pending ADMC Violations 09/11/2024, Jamey Thomas, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Wound Up on 8/14/24. 09/11/2024, Chris Englehart, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Clancy Fancy on 8/11/24. 09/10/2024, Khadeem Galloway, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Voorhees, who finished third at Thistledown on 8/7/24. 09/10/2024, Robert James Gherardi, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24. 09/06/2024, Clarence King, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Flunixin-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Teewinot Pass, who won at Parx Racing on 7/3/24. 09/06/2024, Jorge Duarte Jr., trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Methamphetamine-a banned substance–in a sample taken from Happy Cat, who finished second at Delaware Park on 5/22/24. 09/05/2024, Philip Serpe, trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Clenbuterol-classed as a banned substance but permitted under tightly controlled circumstances–in a sample taken from Fast Kimmie, who won at Saratoga on 8/10/24. Read more on the story here. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Del Mar Armando Aguilar – violation date Sept. 5; $300 fine and no other available information Tyler Baze – violation date Sept. 7; One-day suspension, $250 fine The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. California Del Mar Antonio Fresu–violation date Sept. 5; Three-day suspension, careless riding Kyle Frey–violation date Sept. 7; Three-day suspension, careless riding Flavien Prat–violation date Sept. 8; One-day additional suspension, participation in out-of-state designated races The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Sept. 5-11 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Aidan O'Brien has never won the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. But it hasn't been from a lack of effort. He's had 13 starters in the race and has run some very good horses, including Galileo (Ire) (Sadler's Wells) and Giant's Causeway (Storm Cat). But his luck could very well change this year as he will take aim at the Classic with one of the best horses of this generation. The O'Brien trained City of Troy (Justify) has had an outstanding campaign in Europe, winning six of seven starts, including four Group I races. City of Troy would probably be a cinch if O'Brien were to run him in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf, but the trainer has picked the bigger challenge, the Classic. O'Brien was the guest of the week on the latest edition of TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland, to explain his decision, and much more. “(Running in the Classic) was always on our minds,” O'Brien said, “We've never won Classic. It's obviously a race that we'd love to win, but we know that you need an exceptional horse to do it really. Obviously he's by Justify, which makes it very exciting and always made it look like he could be very special for us. He's handy, he stays, he's determined; has all the things you need to make this happen. It's a big ask to run on the dirt first time and with a horse that's not trained on it.” O'Brien is not taking anything for granted and has been doing everything he can to prepare the Justify colt for his first ever dirt start. That includes sending him to England on Sept. 20 to have a trial race over a synthetic surface at Southwell Race Course. “He'll fly over there,” he said. “It will be like a race dy for him. It will be on an artificial surface. Obviously, it's not dirt, but it's as close as probably we can get from here. It's a little bit of a change off of what he is used to. We'll be bringing an American stye starting gate that we have and the horses. We'll probably go a mile and we'll probably do as much as we can to have him as ready as he can be. This is going to be a big change for him. We're trying to do it gently rather than having one big shock.” O'Brien said he will bring between five and eight horses to challenge City of Troy in the mock race. That City of Troy's sire is Justify is a huge factor. He's an exceptional sire and his progeny can handle the dirt. What does O'Brien think of Justify? “When we saw him first, like he looked a different breed, O'Brien said. “He looked like a big quarter horse. When we saw him at first, we could not believe the amount of muscle and the power and the scope and the strength that he had. He was able to go a mile-and-a-half in the Belmont and the distance was no problem for him. His stock has a lot of class. They're very high cruisers, they're very genuine. They're very like Galileo's but they have more speed. I suppose what he did as a racehorse was just out of this world. That's why we're so excited about him. He looks like a massive big powerful dirt horse.” In our breeding spotlight section we looked at the WinStar stallion Constitution. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com and the KTA/KTOB, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley, discussed a closing weekend at Del Mar that was dominated by Bob Baffert and the races at Kentucky Downs, where the purses have risen to levels that once were unfathomable. They also took on the story of Churchill Downs making changes to its 'Road to the Derby' schedule, noting that races with five horses or less will now have fewer points than those with six or more horses. Click here to watch the Writers' Room and here to access it as a podcast. The post Aidan O’Brien Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After a pair of runner-up finishes in graded stakes with disadvantageous trips, Shotgun Hottie will look to get back in a winning groove when she faces seven fillies and mares in the $400,000 Locust Grove Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs Sept. 14.View the full article

Owner-breeders David Howden and Jayne McGivern, both of whom are also heavily involved in the eventing world, have unveiled plans for a valuable class for former racehorses at Howden's Cornbury House Horse Trials. The Cornbury Racehorses Eventing Challenge is a joint initiative which will be run at the Oxfordshire event in 2025, offering a first prize of £45,000. The duo hopes that it will help to raise the profile of the suitability of Thoroughbreds for eventing. The class will be run at British Eventing Open Novice level, but using an FEI CCI2*-S dressage test in a long arena. The showjumping phase will be last and run in reverse order. The aim for subsequent years will be to run the class at British Eventing Intermediate level. Entrants must have achieved two Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) as a combination at novice level in the current season (2025). Horses must not have competed at CCI4* level or above in the past two seasons. Riders will be restricted to two entries each, and horses do not need to have raced or to have been in training, but must be registered with Weatherbys or the appropriate Thoroughbred studbook of their country of origin. Howden, the founder and president of Cornbury House Horse Trials whose homebred filly Running Lion (GB) won this year's G2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot, said, “I am so excited that we will be introducing this very special class at CHHT in 2025. Jayne McGivern and I share a joint-passion for both eventing and racing and for the amazing horses in those sports, and we hope to draw attention to the wonderful versatility of Thoroughbred – and to encourage our best riders to recognise their suitability for eventing and to reward them for the correct training of them.” McGivern is the owner of Dash Grange Stud and also stands Golden Horn (GB) at Overbury Stud. She added, “There is no doubt that Thoroughbreds can shine at the very top level in eventing, and I hope this class will inspire our top riders and everyone else connected to this fantastic sport to believe in them and give them the opportunities and the best care and training to reach their full potential.” The post Howden and McGivern Back Eventing Challenge for Ex-Racehorses appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

From its launch in 2019, covering the five days of Royal Ascot, the World Pool has grown gradually to 33 race days this year across eight different countries. It is fair to expect to see that expansion continue apace. The international commingling of betting pools was the brainchild of Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which powers World Pool. Twenty-eight jurisdictions can now bet into that pool. “It is our vision to bring the world's finest racing to domestic customers all year round,” states the World Pool website, but it is not just punters who are benefiting from this increased liquidity in the betting pools. The racecourses included in the World Pool programme, which this year has covered fixtures in Australia, Argentina, Britain, Germany, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE, stand to gain around £500,000 in extra funding per race day. At the Asian Racing Conference, held a fortnight ago in Sapporo, Michael Fitzsimons, executive director of wagering products at the HKJC, outlined how further expansion of World Pool could help to combat the threat to racing's future from the rapid growth of illegal betting markets. He drew a comparison with the collaborative efforts within the music business which have been deployed in the battle against piracy. Fitzsimons said, “As with the music industry, we must innovate together in a manner more compelling than the illegal alternative. To do this, our goal is for World Pool to provide coverage of the IFHA's top 100 races. “To meet the challenge of the illegal market, we can't and won't stop until we too have a convenient product with all the world's best races in one place, available to a global audience, through the national pool operators in every country.” European Involvement British racing – or a section of it – is currently one of the main beneficiaries of World Pool with 18 of the 33 race days this year staged in the country, at Ascot, Epsom, Goodwood, Newmarket and York. Seventeen of the IFHA's top 100 races were run in Britain last year, according to the Longines rankings, while Ireland had three on that list and hosts four World Pool days. France does not yet have World Pool fixtures but Germany's Grosser Preis von Baden card was included in 2023 and there are now six German meetings on the schedule. With World Pool having grown from 27 to 33 race days in the last year, there is speculation that it could double in number before long. Horse Racing Ireland's CEO Suzanne Eade said during a panel discussion at the ARC, “World Pool makes our good days great days.” Its presence will be felt this weekend in particular, with both days of the Irish Champions Festival included, while the sole remaining fixture in the UK this season is British Champions Day at Ascot next month. The appearance of Japanese contender Shin Emperor (Fr) in the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday will surely only reinforce the desire from the HKJC to encourage the Japan Racing Association (JRA) to get on board with World Pool. “If the Japanese were to amalgamate with the global pools it would increase fivefold,” said Alex Frost, CEO of the UK Tote Group, who was also in attendance at the ARC and described the expansion of the World Pool to date as “breathtaking”. Racing's Silver Bullet? That gathering of racing's leaders included a debate on the relative strength or otherwise of the world's betting markets, along with the looming spectre of the aforementioned competition from the illegal markets, which are believed to be worth an estimated US$1.7 trillion. Peter V'Landys, the CEO of Australia's Racing New South Wales, joined the panel with Eade and was unequivocal in his view of World Pool. He said, “I think it has the potential to save world racing because it really highlights the major events in every country, it puts the focus on that event and punters from all around the world can bet on that particular race.” Frost was particularly encouraged by his comments. “There is a silver bullet for global horse racing and that is tote betting done properly,” he said. “That's the most powerful message that I took out of the conference – that there is a solution.” He continued, “People have been living off steady growth but suddenly there is a bit of a wobble. Betting turnover is down in Hong Kong and Australia and everyone is suffering from a bit of a pull back other than the JRA. I sense that people are really concerned, and when you get the likes of Peter V'Landys standing up and saying there is only one solution, and Japan showing that you need a proper level of reinvestment in the racing product, I felt very invigorated by that.” He also is of the view that Britain is well positioned to benefit further from any expansion. “When you consider our level of reputation and integrity, and the time zone we are in, it is perfect for Asia,” he said. “It is more of a challenge in America.” York's Prize-Money Boost William Derby is the chief executive and clerk of the course at York racecourse, a shining beacon among tracks in the UK. Its recent Ebor meeting featured 28 races across four days, none of which offered less than £100,000 in prize-money. York's rising purses have been aided by the returns from its three World Pool days. “We're delighted to have been involved since the second wave, alongside Goodwood, in 2021,” said Derby. “That global approach is really appealing to us as a racecourse, and having people engaging in betting on our festival racing is something that we really want to encourage. “The York Race Committee took the view that we would invest all that we received in World Pool returns and put that all back into the prize funds. So our prize funds since 2019, which was our last proper Ebor without World Pool, have gone up by what we receive from World Pool. We would love for the Saturday of the Ebor Festival to be a World Pool day as we feel that the Ebor, the Melrose, the Strensall and the City of York Stakes would be really engaging content.” And in a trickledown effect, those big days at York now help to shore up some of the lesser meetings during the year. Derby added, “It has boosted the strength of our entire race programme, not just World Pool days. No race at York is worth less than £20,000 and all grades of racing have benefited, so the sport has benefited as whole, and everyone connected to it – be they owners, trainers or jockeys.” Along with the racecourses receiving a financial boost from World Pool fixtures there is value to be found for punters too. The Racing Post's betting expert Tom Segal referred to the benefits in his column this week. He said, “I invariably find that the horses I'm interested in start at much bigger prices on the World Pool than they do with the traditional bookmakers or on the exchanges, given that the majority of them aren't ridden by William Buick or Ryan Moore and aren't trained by the Gosdens or Aidan O'Brien. “Of course World Pool betting isn't going to suit everyone, with its each-way terms sometimes not that favourable. But the sizeable group of punters who like a medium-sized win bet should certainly consider the World Pool when having a wager at the big meetings.” Unsurprisingly, this is a view which is wholly endorsed by Frost. “I would like people to really get behind it now,” he said. “There are lots of people who like a bet in the UK and Ireland. We've gone beyond the stage of proving the concept. It has shown that it can help enormously, and if we are going to see the roll-out that was talked about at the Asian Racing Conference then we need to be doing everything we can to get behind it.” He continued, “That's the one thing that I would like to impress upon people, that there is a solution. And if people don't believe that the world is moving fast, it's pretty remarkable to have the next [Asian Racing] conference in Saudi. That in itself is a message. To think that wagering is going to be discussed openly in Saudi – who would have thought that even two or three years ago? It's a definite barometer of change.” The post ‘The Potential to Save World Racing’: Views on World Pool Expansion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Owners Club, a mobile horse racing game featuring a contest leading up to QIPCO British Champions Day, was launched by the QIPCO British Champions Series, who teamed up with mobile gaming company Invincible GG. The free-to-enter competition aims to enhance the reach and engagement of horseracing to a digitally-minded audience of racing fans. The QIPCO British Champions Day Challenge enables UK and global entrants to own, train and race their very own thoroughbred for a chance to win an exciting prize experience. The interactive racing competition is free to download from the Apple and Google App stores. For more information on the game, please visit the Invincible GG website. Jonathan Strause, Invincible GG CEO, said, “The interactive video game industry has proven to be a powerful platform for engaging with a younger demographic. Horse racing, with its rich history and thrilling dynamics, has the potential to captivate a similar audience. By collaborating with British Champions Series on QIPCO British Champions Day, we are delivering an interactive experience that appeals to both traditional fans and new, younger enthusiasts.” The post Owners Club Mobile Game Launched By QIPCO British Champions Series appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Veteran handler claims back-to-back doubles and looks to feature races with city circuit winners.View the full article

Listed winner Mgheera (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}), who ran second in the G2 Prix du Gros-Chene in June, will be part of the upcoming Tattersalls Online September Sale catalogue on Sept. 18-19, the sales company announced on Wednesday. Twice placed at group level this term and a winner of the Listed Prix Hampton for Manon Scandella-Lacaille who began training her last summer, the filly is rated 107 by Timeform. She is entered in the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, Sept. 15, as well as the G1 Prix de l'Abbaye on Oct. 6. Mgheera finished third most recently in the Listed Prix du Cercle at Deauville behind subsequent G1 Nunthorpe Stakes hero Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}). A daughter of three-time winner Blue Aegean (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), the 4-year-old filly is a relative of G3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes heroine Distinctive (GB) (Tobougg {Ire}). She was bred by David Redvers and Framont, Ltd. The full Tattersalls Online catalogue will be published on Thursday, Sept. 12. Wildcard entries are still being accepted. For more information on the sale, please visit the Tattersalls Online website. The post Group-Placed Mgheera Confirmed For Tattersalls Online September Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Funeral services for trainer Chuck Simon will be held Monday, Sept. 16 at the Catricala Funeral home, 1597 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY. Viewing hours are from noon to 2 p.m. ET, with a service to follow from 2 to 2:30 p.m. ET. A round-trip private plane from Lexington has been arranged. Individuals wishing further information on that flight should contact Carlo Vacarezza at 561-714-6019. Simon, who trained for 20 years before retiring in 2019, died Sunday in Saratoga Springs, New York after a bout with cancer. He was 57 years old. The post Funeral Services Set For Chuck Simon appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tracy Vigors, who ran Hillwood Stud in Wiltshire with her husband Charlie, has died at the age of 49. A skilled horsewoman who played a key role in the success of Hillwood, one of the leading British consignors and boarding farms, Vigors was also mother to two sons, Harry and Oliver, both of whom compete in pony racing and are actively involved in the stud. A message released by Charlie Vigors on Wednesday read, “Harry, Oliver and I have been overwhelmed by the love, support and kindness shown to us since the sudden passing of Tracy. The messages, letters of condolence and gifts have given us great comfort at this devastating time. “We will be having a private funeral next week and a celebration of her life at a later date. We thank you for respecting our privacy at this desperately sad time for all of us.” The news of Tracy's passing has been met with widespread sorrow by her many friends and colleagues in the racing world. Her dedication, both to her family and to all the horses at Hillwood, was evident in her social media posts, which spoke to her warmth, hard work and great horsemanship. Many enjoyed following the exploits of the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth, who lived out his retirement at Hillwood as a hunter for Charlie and beloved family pet. At the other end of the equine scale was Tracy's adoption of an orphan pony foal called Buttons, who also featured regularly in her bulletins on stud life. The TDN joins many others in the bloodstock industry in offering our sincere condolences to the Vigors family. The post Tracy Vigors Dies at 49 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gouache (Ger), dam of G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes winner Goliath (Ger), is to be sold at the Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale A Listed-winning daughter of Shamardal, Gouache is a half-sister to the G2 Gerling-Preis winner Guardini (Fr) (Dalakhani {Ire}), and she will be offered in foal to Baaeed (GB). The 12-year-old mare will be consigned by Millennium Stud. Bred by the Ullmann family of Gestut Schlenderhan, the mare passed through a sale ring only last December when sold at Arqana for €200,000 to Agrolexica International Trading in foal to Blackbeard (Ire). Goliath was her second foal and she is also the dam of a three-year-old filly named Galaxy (Ger) (Cloth Of Stars {Ire}), while the mare's current two-year-old Go Flying (Ger) is a full-sister to Goliath from the final crop of the late Adlerflug (Ger). Gouache also has a yearling filly by Magna Grecia (Ire). Goliath, currently the top-rated older horse in training in Europe, could return to Ascot for the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes, while the Breeders' Cup and Japan Cup are also under consideration for the four-year-old. American owner-breeder John Stewart of Resolute Racing recently bought a 75% share in the Francis Graffard-trained gelding. “Goliath's stunning victory in the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes was one of the performances of the season and the world is his oyster in terms of what comes next,” said Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby. “It is an honour for Goffs to be chosen to sell Goliath's dam Gouache and we are very grateful to her owners for this vote of confidence in our service which follows a record sale in 2023 when we sold the two highest-priced mares anywhere in the world.” The Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale takes place on November 22 and 23. The post Dam of Goliath Catalogued for Goffs November Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Lindsay Park team is confident Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) can give them back-to-back wins in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. The Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is a race that can shape the spring. The Group 1 race over 1600m at Flemington on Saturday attained Group 1 status in 2013 with horses of the calibre of Fawkner (2015), Humidor (2017), Incentivise (2021), I’m Thunderstruck (2022) and Mr Brightside last year being successful. Going back further when run as a Group 2 race, horses like Sky Heights (1999), Northerly (2002), Weekend Hussler (2008) and Shocking (2010) were successful. Only eight runners will face the starter on Saturday, but all eight will be out to stamp their mark early in the Spring Carnival while also showing connections they are heading in the right direction ahead of bigger targets. The Lindsay Park stable of Ben, Will and J D Hayes are expecting Mr Brightside to put his mark on Saturday’s race, just as he did in winning last year’s edition. Mr Brightside defeated Alligator Blood in winning last year, racing third-up which followed a victory in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield the start prior. The Hayes brothers decided on a different program this year, bypassing a first-up run in the Group 2 P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m), a race he won last year, electing to go first-up into the Memsie. Pinstriped, an opponent again on Saturday, had the better of Mr Brightside in the Memsie Stakes, but the Lindsay Park boys are confident of their gelding’s ability to improve second-up. Mr Brightside has finished out of the placings just once in six outings second-up, winning on four occasions and finishing second once. “He came through that first-up run excellently, and he’s right on track to head back to Flemington,” Ben Hayes said. “He went into the race first-up not quite ready to go. He’s got natural improvement out of the race, and we have noticed that he has tightened up since the run. “As we have seen in every other prep, he has improved into his prep, and we expect that to be the same again on Saturday. “I’m very confident about the Mr B’s chances.” Mr Brightside draw barrier four in the eight-horse field and will again be ridden by Craig Williams. Pinstriped drew widest in gate eight while imported mare Via Sistina, who has James McDonald aboard, has drew the inside barrier. Pride Of Jenni, who disappointed first-up when finishing fifth in the Memsie Stakes, has gate seven. View the full article