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This day 8th 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 3 mins ago Sunday’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2024 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Sunday, September 8. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips for … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Punt Drunk: LeBron James returns at Moonee Valley The Spring Racing Carnival is well and truly underway and the best horses are either back or not far away … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Sha Tin races betting preview & tips | Sunday, September 10 Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin to kick off the 2023/24 season with a strong 10-race program on Sunday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Sale Sunday racing preview & quaddie tips | September 10, 2023 Sale Turf Club will host a competitive eight-race card this Sunday afternoon. See HorseBeting’s best bets and quaddie numbers for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Orchestral looking to hit right note at Hastings Stablemates Orchestral and Paragon hold upcoming Group One nominations, although connections are approaching the business end of the spring with … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Legarto with target on her back ahead of Tarzino Trophy In the upcoming Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday, Legarto is carrying the weight of being the … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Darwin Cup Carnival stars prominent in Top End Racing Awards noms Nominations in the four equine categories of the 2023 Top End Racing Awards have been announced, including a number of … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Todd remembers Melanie Tyndall as NT racing honours fallen hoop Like everyone associated with NT racing, leading Top End jockey Jarrod Todd will be thinking of the late Melanie Tyndall … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Ng excited ahead of training debut at season-opener Seemingly always destined to become a Hong Kong trainer, Pierre Ng will fulfil a cherished ambition on Sunday (September 11) … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, September 10 Morphettville is the location for metropolitan racing in South Australia on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting.com.au has you covered with free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Doomben betting tips & quaddie selections | 10/9/2022 Doomben plats host to Listed racing in Queensland on Saturday, with the Doomben Mile the feature event on what is … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Cairns Amateurs racing tips & quaddie selections | 9/9/2022 If you’re in the area, get yourself to Cannon Park on Friday and Saturday, or at least book it in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Golden Sixty’s return date forecast as Lui eyes Hong Kong Mile hat-trick Golden Sixty is expected to follow the exact path he took last season towards the 2022 G1 LONGINES Hong Kong … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Captain still racking up wins in Darwin as retirement looms The Captain has become one of the most beloved horses in the Northern Territory since arriving at the stable of … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Werribee Racing Club to receive much needed upgrades The Werribee Racing Club will receive a much-needed new operations building and a more sustainable water supply, after a funding … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Halter ends mixed WA campaign on high note with Kununurra treble Darwin trainer Tayarn Halter certainly endured the ups and downs in racing following her recent sojourn to Western Australia. She … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Sky Field must defy hefty impost in HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Sky Field faces a weighty task in Sunday’s (September 11) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Seoul racing savours G3 double Hong Kong’s hopes of international success with Computer Patch and Kings Shield were clinically snuffed out on Seoul’s gruelling sand … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Hayes chases back-to-back HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cups Looking to capture consecutive wins in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m), trainer David Hayes is placing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bosson has kept close tabs on Tarzino mount Opie Bosson hasn’t been aboard Imperatriz since their demolition job in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m), but that doesn’t … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Yulong secures Group One winner Entriviere High-class mare Entriviere is heading across the Tasman to join the broodmare band at Yulong Stud, who edged out Cambridge … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Western Empire after Melbourne crown Western Empire may have conquered Western Australia, but he will be looking for his first Victorian scalp at Flemington on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Century on home turf beckons Kennedy Wingatui trainer Terry Kennedy has his sights set on producing 100 winners on his home track and he’s hoping to … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Artzino breaks through for maiden win Promising three-year-old Artzino broke through for his maiden win at Sandown on Wednesday, but he had to do it the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago I’m Thunderstruck thriving ahead of Makybe Diva Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr believe they have I’m Thunderstruck humming ahead of the Group 1 Makybe Diva … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Impressive trial from Sydney-bound Pinarello Pinarello has already proven himself at elite level in Australia and he will bid to add to his record across … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2022 Four 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 Run To The Rose Day 2022 best bets & quaddie | Rosehill preview Racing heads to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday for a terrific 10-race card headlined by the Group 2 Run To The … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Swan Hill racing preview & best bets | Friday, September 9 Racing heads to Swan Hill on Friday afternoon where a competitive eight-race card is set down for judgement. Horsebetting.com.au present … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Stokes happy with Instant Celebrity ahead of Let’s Elope Stakes Sangster Stakes-winning mare Instant Celebrity will look to add another win to her career record in the Group 2 Let’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Hawkesbury racing tips & top odds | Thursday, September 9 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the Hawkesbury races on Thursday, September 9, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Mornington tips, value bets & quaddie picks | September 9, 2021 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race meeting at Mornington to be … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Derby campaign commences for Tutukaka Don’t expect Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago ATC delighted with nominations for Epsom, Metro & Flight Stakes The Australian Turf Club has declared that it is thrilled with the “quality and quantity” of nominations for three of … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Oliver looking to cash in this spring with star jockeys out Champion jockey Damien Oliver says he is looking forward to taking full advantage of other riders’ misfortune this Spring Carnival … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 8, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees six meetings being held around the country on this Wednesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Hastings targets beckon Harlech A return to Group One company is imminent for Harlech after his pleasing return to New Zealand racing at Te … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Hong Kong Sprint beckons as Perfect Match takes the Chief Executive’s Cup Perfect Match landed the spoils in Sunday’s (6 September) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) and did so … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago O’Brien Excited By Rising Star’s Return Danny O’Brien is hoping hype will meet expectation with Russian Camelot when he resumes from a spell in the Makybe … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Moreira roars into action at season opener Joao Moreira, winless on this day last year, made a roaring start to the 2020/2021 racing season with a winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago English Derby Winner Top Weight For Cup Handicaps have been released for the Melbourne Cup with English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck given the distinction of being … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bivouac Impresses Bowman In Latest Trial Dual Group One winner Bivouac has moved a step closer to his racetrack return with a bold barrier trial performance … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago La Vernazza out for spring Promising filly La Vernazza will head to the spelling paddock after pulling up injured last week. The Brendan and Jo … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Spring Racing Contenders: Humidor winds back the clock Despite no top-tier races over the weekend, there were plenty of proven Group 1 horses gracing the tracks along with … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Tofane lures Moroney back to the races Trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney will head to the races for the first time in five months on Saturday when he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Macnab in winning groove Almost two years after suffering serious head injuries in a race fall, apprentice jockey Sarah Macnab has made a fine … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Russell enjoying winning streak with Hurry Cane Thomas Russell’s hands-on involvement with racing was cut short just over six years ago through a life-threatening injury, but the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Grylls taking flight Craig Grylls began the spring in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday, riding a winning treble, including … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Lease filly shines in Wanganui Guineas A lease arrangement brokered by Novara Park principal Luigi Muollo has allowed Sweynesse’s former trackwork rider to share in his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago All roads lead to Hastings after Foxbridge Plate wash up Trainer Alan Sharrock had a smile on his face a mile wide despite being beaten in Saturday’s feature event at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago No joy for Hong Kong as locals dominate in Korea Hong Kong hopes of Korean big-race glory sank in the Seoul sand this afternoon, Sunday, 8 September. Glorious Artist ran … Read More Australia horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news 5 years ago English horse Spanish Mission win in US English horse Spanish Mission has won a rich race in New York with the Breeders’ Cup an immediate goal and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lindsay Park pair to tackle Mystic Journey Imported stayer Rostropovich runs for the first time for Lindsay Park in the Makybe Diva Stakes in which he will … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Osborne Bulls shows he is near a return Godolphin’s Osborne Bulls has shown he is ready to return in The Shorts with a pleasing race day gallop at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Manaya set to trial at the Gold Coast Smart mare Manaya’s immediate campaign will be decided after she runs in a barrier trial at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Princess Jenni to resume in Let’s Elope Australasian Oaks winner Princess Jenni is set to make her season return in the Group Two Let’s Elope Stakes at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Autridge delighted with start to southern mission A gritty win by promising filly Woodcote Lass at Riccarton on Saturday has kicked off Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge’s southern … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Pleasing results for Kiwi contingent in Australia Despite not managing to put a win on the board, members of the New Zealand contingent that launched their assault … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Rogerson upbeat despite loss of top performer Trainer Graeme Rogerson is looking forward to the second day of the Bostock New Zealand Spring Racing Carnival at Hastings … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Plan B in action for Alligator Blood Trainer David Vandyke has switched plans for unbeaten Alligator Blood after having to abort a Sydney start … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Clayton Gallagher the star at Birdsville Apprentice Clayton Gallagher has taken the riding honours at the iconic Birdsville meeting including winning the Cup on French Hussler … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Prince Of Arran third ahead of Cup tilt Melbourne Cup placegetter Prince Of Arran has finished third in a Group Three race at Kempton ahead of his second … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hello Youmzain wins Haydock Sprint Cup Three-year-old Hello Youmzain has claimed a clear-cut success in the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Magic Consol in upset WFA Valley victory Magic Consol has upset his younger and flashier rivals in taking out the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lean Mean Machine firms for Golden Rose Lean Mean Machine has been elevated in Golden Rose markets with his win in the lead-up, the Group Two Run … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Home Of The Brave wins Theo Marks Stakes Home Of The Brave has handled the heavy Rosehill track with ease to win the Group Two Theo Marks Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trap For Fools up for bigger race options Former West Australian galloper Trap For Fools showed he could be a bigger player deep into spring with an all-the-way … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tavirun presses claims for Guineas, Derby The Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby are races on the radar for Tavirun after a front-running win over 1500m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Canberra-trained horse wins Highway Hcp Handle The Truth has become the first Canberra-trained horse to win a Highway Handicap since the region was reinstated to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Seductive Miss justifies stable confidence Seductive Miss has landed a double-figure odds betting move in a return to winning form at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago It’s better late than never for Beau Arrow The Beaudesert-trained Beau Arrow has kept an unbeaten record intact at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Cambridge visitor takes the honours in first two-year-old contest The spoils from Wanganui’s traditional opening two-year-old event for the new racing season are heading back to Cambridge. A brace … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Fresh Banner has Schofield eyeing a follow-up in the Kwangtung Handicap Cup Jolly Banner (124lb) and Chad Schofield paired to win the Class 1 Kwangtung Handicap Cup (1400m) last season and that … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Tsui out to reclaim Korea Sprint for Hong Kong with Fight Hero Trainer Me Tsui has created something of a reputation as a force on the Sha Tin all-weather, but he admits … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Odeon’s time to shine Stakes-winning gelding Odeon has shown his trainers Matthew Ellerton and Simon Zahra plenty of ability at home and they are … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Godolphin horses arrive in Melbourne Three Godolphin horses from Charlie Appleby’s stable have arrived in Melbourne ahead of early spring carnival assignments … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Big Orange to bypass Irish St Leger Big Orange will not run in the Irish St Leger at the Curragh because of unsuitable ground … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Scratching changes pace of Run To The Rose The scratching of likely leader Siege Of Quebec has changed the complexion of the Run To The Rose … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago NZ racing wrap: Romancer on the comeback trail As the Redwood gelding works back from a leg injury, connections of Night’s Watch are expecting yet another win this … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Geelong start costly for favourite backers The favourite in a race at Geelong has been declared a starter even though it was pulled out while another … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Hastings return for Leading Role After a strong run on Tarzino Trophy day, the promising Darci Brahma gelding is headed back to Hastings in search … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Aloisia Oaks bound Connections are expecting a big spring campaign from the three-year-old daughter of Azamour … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tavago out of Moonee Valley WFA race Group One winner Tavago has been scratched from the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes because of a cut to a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Choice Princess to continue Adams’ upsets Veteran trainer Fred Adams has produced some upset winners in recent months and is hoping for another with Choice Princess … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Valley return for stakes winner Anaheim Co-trainer Trent Busuttin believes four-year-old Anaheim, who will resume in a benchmark race at Moonee Valley, has a good preparation … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wide draw no barrier for Bonny O’Reilly Bjorn Baker believes Bonny O’Reilly can overcome a wide barrier in the Sheraco Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Heatherly fitter for G2 McEwen Stakes Heatherly will be out to show she’s on target for the Group One Moir Stakes when she takes on a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Team get together again at the Valley Damien Oliver and Murray Baker have been rivals and a successful combination over many years and team with Lizzie L’Amour … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Kendrick after more wins with 3yos Trainer Stuart Kendrick has a top team of three-year-olds and is hoping the stable’s winning form continues at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Royal Symphony to work at Moonee Valley Royal Symphony will head to Moonee Valley for another race day gallop ahead of his return a week later at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Valley outing a stepping stone to Sydney Trainer Matt Laurie has Group One aspirations with promising colt Aberro who has his second run back from a spell … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Daysee Doom, Dixie Blossoms back on track Talented mares Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms have been cleared to race at Rosehill as their trainer Ron Quinton faces … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dunn finds key to well-travelled Manndawi Trainer Matt Dunn hopes he has found the right way to ride Manndawi, a former European stayer who races at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Blondie out to enhance Guineas prospects Brendan McCarthy will get a better guide on Blondie’s Thousand Guineas credentials when the talented filly runs in the Atlantic … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes betting: He’s Our Rokkii vs Star Exhibit THE Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes is one of the featured races at Moonee Valley this Saturday and we have … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Anderson wants change of luck for Mystic Trainer Chris Anderson is hoping Mystic Opal can quickly make amends for her unlucky defeat at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Caulfield Guineas still on the agenda for Sunquest FLEMINGTON-based trainer Steve Richards is adamant Sunquest can win a Saturday premier race before winning a maiden. The three-year-old lines … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New aid for punters from Racing NSW Racing NSW has developed an App to give punters access to information for each horse in a race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Houtzen vs. Russian Revolution McEwen Stakes head-to-head betting THE McEwen Stakes is one of the must-watch races this weekend and that’s mostly due to the expected dual between … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sweeney escapes serious injury in fall Apprentice Brooke Sweeney has come out of a race fall at Mornington with concussion and a broken nose … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dry track to help El Divino hit new gear Co-trainer Adrian Bott is hoping a drier track will allow El Divino to show his brilliant turn of foot in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago The Golden Rose: What you need to know All the facts, figures and history behind the $1 million Group One Golden Rose to be run at Rosehill on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Danehill Stakes next test for Wazzenme Trainer Stuart Webb has Group-placed colt Wazzenme on a Caulfield Guineas path and believes he can make his presence felt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mishani Gladiator to return to Brisbane Leading Queensland trainer John Manzelmann will send Mishani Gladiator to town rather than a famous North Queensland carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Makybe Diva Stakes: What you need to know Black Heart Bart is favourite in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dry track to help El Divino hit new gear Co-trainer Adrian Bott is hoping a drier track will allow El Divino to show his brilliant turn of foot in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tivaci with Group One spring aims Mike Moroney has Group One targets this spring for Tivaci who makes his season return in the Group Two Bobbie … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sears puts in the hard strides at Doomben Former Melbourne sprinter Hard Stride is primed to make an impression when he makes his return at Doomben for trainer … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tycoon Tara aims to continue renaissance Tycoon Tara will be out to win three Group races in a row when she runs in the Group Two … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cobalt a performance enhancer, RV vet says The vet who drove Victoria’s cobalt threshold maintains the science backs up the view that cobalt is performance enhancing … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes day betting with form and free tips SUNNY skies are forecast this Saturday in Melbourne where the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes entrants are set to shine … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Positive signs at Rosehill ahead of Golden Rose THE weather forecast in Sydneh this week was for showers on Thursday and Friday, but with improved conditions, the Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Entirely Platinum fresh for Makybe Diva More concerning for co-trainer Wayne Hawkes is the predicted rain rather than going into the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Group 1 Golden Rose betting guide with form and free tips THE 2016 Group 1 Golden Rose has been one of the most highly anticipated races this year and a cracking … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Kemp on the road for rare Sydney visit Trainer Kevin Kemp is on the road from Toowoomba to Sydney on a mission to find out whether Sold For … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cobalt is performance enhancing: RV vet The vet behind Victoria’s cobalt rule says the science shows the substance is performance enhancing … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Williams appeals careless riding ban Craig Williams has lodged an appeal against both the decision and the severity of a 10-meeting careless riding suspension incurred … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Michelle Payne to make race return at Sale Michelle Payne is set to make a return to race riding at Sale, with the Melbourne Cup-winning jockey booked to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Trip To Paris to travel to Ireland Caulfield Cup runner-up Trip To Paris will take on Order Of St George in the Irish St Leger after being … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago RV and MRC to investigate Sandown surface Racing Victoria and Melbourne Racing Club will conduct an investigation into the racing surface on the Lakeside track at Sandown … Read More View the full article

Frequent traveler Neecie Marie ships in and comes away with the prize in the Sept. 7 Ladies Marathon Stakes (G3T) at Kentucky Downs.View the full article

In an uncertain world, he is the solid one, Mr reliable, all class, no issues, no weaknesses. Nurlan Bizakov's pride and joy Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), who is so honest he even brought Roger Varian to tears at Deauville, is one of those perpetual group 1-winning stalwarts of the game that come along every so often. Sunday's G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp offers his sternest test to date, with the G1 Queen Anne Stakes and G1 Prix Jacques le Marois hero opposed by two elite 3-year-old sons of Dubawi (Ire) in TDN Rising Stars Notable Speech (GB) and Henry Longfellow (Ire), but no doubt he will give his all once more and they will have to be as courageous as they are top-class to master him. “The horse seems to be going from strength to strength and you have to look forward to competing in these exciting races and taking on some three-year-olds on Sunday. It will be interesting to see how we do,” Varian said. “This time last year it may have been hard to predict, but watching him winter and that performance in the spring, albeit in listed company at Doncaster at March, it just looked like he was starting to become the complete horse.” “I guess that's what we would say he is, he looks the complete horse now,” he added. “He's very mature, he's very strong mentally and has a good, tough attitude. He's also very adaptable, he handles different ground and it all seems to come the same to him, whatever the going description. He's just proving to be a very good horse and they are hard to come by. He's one of them, so we're going to enjoy it.” Testing ground means that both Godolphin's Notable Speech and Ballydoyle's Henry Longfellow are entering unknown territory here, although the latter was deadly on good-to-soft when outclassing his contemporaries in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes a year ago. Such ease underfoot is probably more of a concern to Charlie Appleby, given the lethal acceleration his stable star showed when dominating the G1 2,000 Guineas and G1 Sussex Stakes. “Notable Speech is in great order. The obvious unknown will be the going–they had a lot of rain in Paris on Thursday, but hopefully we can have a couple of drying days while they will be racing on a fresh strip of ground,” he said. “Charyn looks to be our main opposition but it's a strong field, as is always the case in these top races. This will be the first time he has encountered this type of ground, but we are hopeful he can handle it. It's always a bit of a guessing game until you've actually raced on it.” Interestingly, Henry Longfellow was the short-priced favourite at Goodwood with question marks over Notable Speech and that has flipped following his eclipse there. Hassled on the front end from the outset, the blueblood who had looked so classy when denied late by Rosallion (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes that saw Notable Speech's flop faded out at the business end but Aidan O'Brien is happy to draw a line through that. “We could not believe that happened,” the Ballydoyle maestro said. “It was our last thought–we couldn't see anyone beforehand to go with him on the front so it was mad, but that's just racing. We got it wrong. It just happened and he was there [in the speed duel] and couldn't get out of it. He had to keep going.” Key to this may be the tempo that the Andre Fabre-trained stalwart Tribalist (GB) (Farhh {GB}) sets on the front end, with extra stamina for this mile potentially a prerequisite given the likely conditions. Also happy to bowl along is Bizakov's G3 Prix de Fontainebleau and G3 Prix Daphnis scorer Ramadan (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}) and Patrick Sabban's G3 Prix Messidor winner Caramelito (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), so this shouldn't be the customary tactical affair associated with French racing. First Things First… Elsewhere on the ParisLongchamp card, the G3 Prix la Rochette serves as a prep for next month's G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere with the Listed Prix Roland de Chambure-winning TDN Rising Star Tiego The First (Fr) (Blue Point {Ire}) tackling Al Shaqab Racing, Jean-Claude Seroul and Gerard Augustin-Normand's G3 Prix Francois Boutin runner-up Houquetot (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). Godolphin's unbeaten Listed Prix Nureyev winner Ombudsman (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) lines up in a fascinating renewal of the 10-furlong G3 Prix du Prince d'Orange, where Wathnan Racing's trio includes the G1 Prix du Jockey Club runner-up First Look (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) and the unexposed and unbeaten Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Listed Prix Pelleas scorer Map Of Stars (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The post ‘He Looks The Complete Horse Now’: Varian Relishing Charyn Moulin Date appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By J. Keith Desormeaux As owners and trainers, because of our day-to-day direct involvement with our horses, we have the most at stake, both personally and monetarily, in the success of racing in the State of Kentucky. Because of this, I, with the support of my clients and colleagues are strongly requesting an improvement to the raceday scratch procedure. As much as anyone, we understand the unpredictable nature of Thoroughbred soundness. It should be clearly understood that we are not seeking to end vet checks on race day, but we do vehemently ask for an arbitration process if a horse is determined (by one individual's observation) to be unfit to race. It is incomprehensible (and unfair to the regulatory/state vet), that he/she alone can wield this much power concerning raceday participation. Trainers, owners and attending vets spend their lives with these animals on a daily basis, nt only in an effort to get them to peak health, but to also be able to diagnose lameness and other potential issues. This is why the attending vet and trainer sign off (by regulatory mandate) on soundness before a horse is entered. The attending vet or practice must be respected and counseled if the state/regulatory vet deems it necessary to scratch a horse. Especially given that the state/reg vet has spent basically only a rushed five minutes examining a horse versus the days, weeks and months of observation and care under the attending vet and his or her trainer. Proposed Procedural Changes: Before a scratch can occur, the state or regulatory vet must consult said horse's personal vet in order to review its medical history which may include x-rays and any other vet care performed by the attending vet. It must be reiterated, that the attending vet's personal and professional knowledge of said horse is crucial to any final decision; If a scratch is still deemed necessary, a third-party vet must be consulted and a vote of these three vets take place in order to determine if scratch is necessary. This would now provide total agreement and buy-in from all related parties; The wording of what constitutes a raceday vet scratch must be clarified and clearly defined. In general, it is not the state/regulatory vet's job to determine if he/she thinks the horse is capable of running. They cannot merely have an opinion of a horse's health or ability to run. Their job is not to determine fitness, general health or general diagnostics. Their only job must be to determine if the horse is at risk of a catastrophic breakdown and nothing more. To solely have the ability to wield such power to scratch a horse without a well-substantiated reason or proof rather than a generic statement that “they just don't like the horse today” is not acceptable. We also know that this arbitration could be time consuming if multiple horses are required to be reviewed on race day. I would think that the tracks' potential loss of handle and the parties involved would happily be patient and back up post times if necessary. Or if a rash of potential vet scratches are becoming common, make a 2-3 o'clock post the norm. Thanks for your attention to this important matter. If enough voices are heard concerning this subject, a change for the better surely can be made. Click here to read Scott Leeds's Letter to the Editor The post Open Letter To the Industry: In Response To Scott Leeds appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The wide-open nature of Britain's sprinting division was laid bare when Montassib equaled the record for the biggest-priced winner of Haydock's most prestigious flat race, the Sprint Cup Stakes (G1), Sept. 7.View the full article

Grass track racing resumes post a winter break, at Methven today. It’s a bumper 12 race programme starting at 11.44am. Trials on the grass last week conducted by the Mt Hutt Trotting Club are a good guide to what is usually a tricky day to find winners. Here’s commentator-Trackside presenter Marc Cookson’s best at Mt Harding. Race 1 Mt Hutt Workouts Mobile Pace 7 Verducci : Lightly raced over winter but when he did race it was in strong fields. Four of his 6 placings so far have been on grass. 4 Ultimate Seisation : Settled four pegs with Ricky May on at the Mt Hutt trials. Moved off at the 600 and challenged leader and looked the winner at the 150m, beaten by a fast finishing Franco Chaplin Race 2 Methven Seeds Trot 9 Muscle Dash : Clean beginning from wide barrier at Mt Hutt trials and settled three the markers, hitting the line within a length of the winner. Did plenty of work last time to the races behind a young trotter who has won again since. 4 Madam Patsy : Settled third in a three horse trial then put into proceedings last 600m doing nice work late to beat its race rival here, Monkeycmonkeydoo. Race 3 Ashburton MSA Racing Section Pace 5 Franco Chaplin : Eye catching finish taking the short way home at the Mt Hutt Trials. Good indication of a bold run on Sunday. Race 4 Peter Lagan Standardbreds Mobile Pace 1 Opo : Barrier 1 with Robbie Holmes driving over the Methven mile. Broke its maiden on grass and has placed here at Methven in the past. Gate speed could come from Flo Motion and Sports Babe. Race 5 Ashburton Powdercoating and Sandblasting Trot 3 Take After Me : Another bold showing at start 372 at Ashburton last week. Should be prominent again. 7 Brian Beatt : Going good, consistent races and last week was no different. Worth another each way play. Race 6 Katie Cox Memorial (Filles and Mares) Mobile Pace 9 Rakero Ice : Hard to look past the win at Rangiora going away from them. Start two and moves to the mobile. She should find the front at Methven where on speed could be the place to be on Sunday. Race 7 Betavet Junior Drivers Mobile Pace 9 Kaysans Rock : Only a half length from Piccadilly Pete at Addington when backed to favoritism fresh up. Junior drivers’ race and drawn wide, but on the bold fresh run and the trial for amongst some handy types I would be including him. Race 8 South Island Seeds Handicap Trot 7 MM Sunshine : She was beaten by a maiden who is heading for potential slot races and Derbys. Could find the front and when she finds the front she always remains there or thereabouts. Race 9 Mt Hutt Motels Pace 4 Santanna Mach : A former Wairarapa and Otaki Cup winner on grass. Start number 200 today and dropping out of last weeks 35-54 to a 35-41 this week. Race 10 Rainer Irrigation Handicap Pace 10 Times Are A Changin : A horse that has been hanging out for the return of the grass tracks. With success here at Methven always worthy of an each way play. Race 11 The Dubliner Trot 1 Torvi : Beat stablemate Crazy N Love who won a few days later at Rangiora. Meanwhile Torvi went to the Mt Hutt trials and sat second last on the pegs then moved into cover in the running line at the 800. Let down nicely in the straight fanning out wide to win by a neck. Signs pointing to a prominent resumption. Race 12 Matt Smith Construction Mobile Pace 9 Stephs Boy : Drops in grade and won the “Young At Heart” pacers mile here in November after being driven positively by Blair Orange. Best Bet: Rakero Ice(Race 6) Next Best: Franco Chaplin(Race 3) Value Bets: Muscle Dash(Race 2) Stephs Boy(Race 12) View the full article

G1 Racing's Christmas Parade (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) earned her first stakes victory and group win in the G2 Shion Stakes on Saturday. The filly blitzed the 2000 metres in a new stakes record of 1:56.60. Sent off at 28-5, the Shizuya Kato runner stalked Isola Felice (Jpn) (Satono Crown {Jpn}) from second as that foe sped through splits of :22.90, :46.70, and 1:10.70. The final four furlongs were all under :12 seconds each, with the eventual winner asked for her best inside the final 600 metres. She surged to the lead in upper stretch and fended off the late charge of Mi Anhelo (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}) by a neck. Favoured Bond Girl (Jpn) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}) also closed from near the rear of the field to take third, another 1 1/4 lengths behind. The top three finishers have all booked their spots in the G1 Shuka Sho on Oct. 13. Jockey Yukito Ishikawa told NetKeiba, “The track was in great condition, and I had a feeling it could produce a record time, but it still surprised me. She's still a bit immature mentally, but the stable has done a fantastic job fine-tuning her, and I think she has a bright future ahead.” A winner of a 2000-metre Nakayama newcomers affair in December, the dark bay doubled up over 2200 metres there in her 3-year-old bow in February. She was fourth in the G2 Flora Stakes on Apr. 21 and ninth trying dirt for the first time in the Listed Kano Oaks at Kawasaki on June 12, a surface her dam triumphed over four times. This was her first start back. Pedigree Notes She is the 10th stakes winner and seventh group winner for her Shadai-based sire who stood for ¥20,000,000 this season. Kitasan Black is the sire of worldwide star Equinox (Jpn), who entered stud this year, and fellow Group 1 winner Sol Oriens (Jpn). Her dam, the $285,000 Keeneland September yearling Miss Erika (Blame), was consigned by Elm Tree Farm for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings before selling to Katsumi Yoshida in 2013. She would go on to win five times over turf and dirt in her adopted country in the colours of Masami Aramaki. The winner is the second foal out of a half-sister to GII Fountain Of Youth Stakes and GIII With Anticipation Stakes winner and sire Soldat (War Front). She is followed by a juvenile colt named Debug (Jpn) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}) and a yearling colt by Satono Aladdin (Jpn). Saturday, Nakayama, Japan SHION STAKES-G2, ¥100,340,000, Nakayama, 9-7, 3yo, f, 2000mT, *1:56.60 (NCR), fm. 1–CHRISTMAS PARADE (JPN), 121, f, 3, by Kitasan Black (Jpn) 1st Dam: Miss Erika, by Blame 2nd Dam: Le Relais, by Coronado's Quest 3rd Dam: Malbay, by Apalachee 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN. 1ST GROUP WIN. O-G1 Racing; B-Northern Farm (Jpn); T-Shizuya Kato (Jpn); J-Yukito Ishikawa; ¥52,938,000. Lifetime Record: 5-3-0-0, ¥78,834,000. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2–Mi Anhelo (Jpn), 121, f, 3, Duramente (Jpn)–Mi Sueno, by Pulpit. O-Silk Racing; B-Northern Farm (Jpn); ¥21,268,000. 3–Bond Girl (Jpn), 121, f, 3, Daiwa Major (Jpn)–Coasted, by Tizway. (¥210,000,000 Ylg '22 JRHAJUL). O-Susumu Fujita; B-Northern Farm (Jpn); ¥13,134,000. Margins: NK, 1 1/4, HD. Odds: 5.60, 4.60, 2.00. Also Ran: Lake Crescent (Jpn), For The Boys (Jpn), Hohelied (Jpn), Teleos Sarah (Jpn), Erato (Jpn), Gaju Nori (Jpn), Isola Felice (Jpn), Humming (Jpn), Balance Dancer (Jpn), Saronikos (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. The post Christmas In September As Kitasan Black Filly Sets Stakes Record At Nakayama appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Catalina Cruiser (Union Rags–Sea Gull, by Mineshaft), a five-time Grade II winner at a variety of distances, will move from Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, to continue his stud career at Haras Porta Pia in Chile. The deal was brokered by Matt Bowling of Bowling Bloodstock and J.P. Sullivan of Sullivan Bloodstock. Winner of seven of his nine career starts for Hronis Racing and John Sadler, the 10-year-old is the sire of 53 individual winners to date and three stakes horses from his second crop, including GI Curlin Florida Derby runner-up Catalytic, a starter in this year's GI Kentucky Derby. During the boutique summer meetings at Del Mar, the stallion was represented by maiden winner Artislas, a live chance in Sunday's GIII Del Mar Juvenile Turf, and Cruise to Catalina, a seven-length allowance winner versus New York-bred competition at Saratoga. The post Catalina Cruiser To Stand In Chile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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In this continuing series, TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack catches up with the connections of promising maidens to keep on your radar. Trainer Danny Gargan launched the careers of GI Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch (Good Magic) as well as GIII Matt Winn Stakes winner Society Man (Good Magic) during the 2023 meeting at Saratoga. Both starters in this year's GI Kentucky Derby, neither won on debut. Dornoch finished a strong second behind fellow future Classic winner Seize the Grey (Arrogate) in his unveiling in the Saratoga slop while Society Man was a well-beaten seventh first time out behind subsequent five-time stakes winner Valentine Candy (Justify). After unleashing 2-year-old filly Complexion (Complexity) with a 'TDN Rising Star' performance during the Belmont at the Big A meeting earlier this spring (she followed with a seventh-place finish after losing her race in the starting gate in the Schuylerville Stakes on opening day), a trio from Gargan's juvenile class of 2024 stamped themselves as ones to watch despite not visiting the winner's circle at the Spa this summer. “Obviously, last year's crop is probably gonna be hard to beat with two Derby starters out of 16 babies,” Gargan said. “We've had a winner already with Complexion, who's really talented. We didn't have as many babies this year–we only had like a dozen–but we're really proud of the ones we have.” Danny Gargan celebrates Dornoch's win in the Belmont Stakes | Sarah Andrew By the same leading young sire as the aforementioned unplaced Kentucky Derby duo as well as the Gargan-trained 2022 GII Remsen Stakes winner Dubyuhnell, Snowyte (f, 2, Good Magic–Snow Fall, by War Front) crossed the wire a strong second after doing all of the heavy lifting first time out going seven furlongs at Saratoga Sept. 1. Well-backed at 5-2 after firing a four-furlong bullet in :47 4/5 (1/94) Aug. 25, Snowyte was sixth out of the stalls and ridden to the front by Luis Saez from her inside draw. She set a pressured pace through fractions of :22.50 and :45.14, kicked for home as the one to catch, and, after racing down most of the stretch on her left lead, was run down late to finish second by 2 1/2 lengths to second-time starter Quickick (McKinzie). Snowyte earned a 74 Beyer for the effort. QUICKICK, the 2YO daughter of @Gainesway stallion McKinzie, breaks her maiden in the seventh race with @DavisJockey aboard for trainer @TomAmossRacing. pic.twitter.com/lMyo94L11E — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 1, 2024 Snowyte, a $250,000 Keeneland September yearling, was produced by a two-time stakes winner and half-sister to MGSW Upperline (Maria's Mon). She is campaigned in partnership by Pine Racing Stables, Belmar Racing and Breeding, LLC and R. A. Hill Stable. Breeder Don Alberto Stable is also on the ownership line. “She's my favorite,” Gargan said. “I think she's gonna be a super-talented horse. It was one of those situations where it was seven-eighths and we never worked her past a half-mile. She didn't have that many breezes, but we went ahead and wanted to get her started to just get a race in her to get her going. She'll probably run back at Keeneland opening week. I think she can be any kind of horse in the future.” After working in company with Dornoch and not backing down one bit in a four-furlong breeze recorded in a visually impressive :47 1/5 (3/175) Aug. 8, there was plenty of buzz surrounding Rookie Card (c, 2, Adios Charlie–Glamalert, by Vindication) as he lined up as the 5-2 second-choice in the highly coveted Travers Day six-furlong maiden special weight. Hustled to the front by Dylan Davis after not getting off to the sharpest of beginnings from his two draw, Rookie Card was hounded from the outside by the slightly favored Todd Pletcher-trained first-time starter Tip Top Thomas (Volatile) through an opening quarter in a sharp :21.95. Tip Top Thomas turned up the heat on the far turn and reached even terms with Rookie Card as they approached the eighth pole. Rookie Card dug down gamely along the rail and wasn't going out without a fight, but just couldn't withstand a final surge from Tip Top Thomas, who got up to win by a head and earn a 'TDN Rising Star' badge in a blanket finish. It was another nose back to third-place finisher Keewaydin (Instagrand), who came storming home down the center with giant strides after tracking the top two throughout. Fourth-place finisher Sovereignty (Into Mischief) rallied from last of 10 to finish a better-than-it-looked fourth in a race completely dominated on the front end. The top three all earned matching 85 Beyer Speed Figures. TIP TOP THOMAS, the 2YO son of @Three_Chimneys stallion Volatile, breaks his maiden in the seventh race with @iradortiz up for trainer @PletcherRacing. pic.twitter.com/5GCePwCdfU — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 24, 2024 Bred in Florida by Ocala Stud and Centaur Farms, Inc., the son of Adios Charlie is out of a winning half-sister to GISW Swift Temper (Giant's Causeway). The $165,000 OBS June breezer (:21) carries the colors of R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables. “It's a big-time raceday,” Gargan said. “We knew we were gonna catch some good horses. He broke just a touch slow and rushed up. They went super fast and came back with a big number. If Todd's horse would've drawn the rail–the rail was dead that day–and we draw the outside and sit the trip instead of rushing, we win the race. It's just unfortunate. He's a really nice horse and we're looking forward to running him back. He's probably gonna run [at Aqueduct] on Sept. 21.” Rookie Card (inside) & Tip Top Thomas throw down in the loaded Travers Day maiden special weight | Sarah Andrew Dragoneer (c, 2, McKinzie–Altamura, by Artie Schiller) rallied smartly from last of 10 after an impossible journey on debut going 1 1/16 miles over the Saratoga lawn Aug. 17. The 13-1 chance hesitated a touch at the start and caboosed the field through fractions of :23.61 and :48.74 over the good going. He began to enter the picture while traveling nicely under a tight hold beneath Kendrick Carmouche heading into the far turn and saved ground along the hedge as they turned for home. He quietly made progress through all of the chaos in the stretch and came rocketing home while racing in tight quarters between horses to finish in a field-best :30.53 while crossing the line third, beaten 1 1/4 lengths behind Concord Green (War Front). CONCORD GREEN shocks the field with a 13-1 upset in the second race, guided by the unstoppable @DavisJockey for trainer Shug McGaughey! pic.twitter.com/qgnN1r4hcI — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 17, 2024 Dragoneer hails from the first crop of freshman sire McKinzie and was produced by three-time stakes winner Altamura. He brought $450,000 from Carl F. and Yurie Pascarella, R. A. Hill Stable and Belmar Racing and Breeding, LLC, after breezing in :9 4/5 at OBS March. He previously sold for $135,000 as a KEENOV weanling and RNA'd for $125,000 as a KEESEP yearling. “He just never had anywhere to get through,” Gargan said. “He's a really talented horse, we really like him. It just was a little unfortunate that he had no chance to slip through. He's a two-turn horse and he ran so well. He's gonna run back on the grass Sept. 28 at Aqueduct.” The 'Second Chances' Honor Roll is headed by Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin), fellow two-time Breeders' Cup winner Golden Pal (Uncle Mo) and GISWs A Mo Reay (Uncle Mo), Honor A. P. (Honor Code), Locked (Gun Runner), Paradise Woods (Union Rags) and Speaker's Corner (Street Sense). The blinkered Dragoneer (yellow saddle towel, burgundy silks) rallies through traffic to finish third on debut over the Saratoga lawn Aug. 17 | Sarah Andrew The post Second Chances: Gargan 2-Year-Old Trio Lose Little in Defeat at the Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It's the final day of the meet where the 'turf meets the surf' where trainer Bob Baffert will likely finish the afternoon with an unprecedented 18th winner of the GI Del Mar Futurity, the final major contest of the season before the track gets all decked out in purple for the arrival of the Breeders' Cup in early November. The Hall of Famer saddles three of Sunday's seven intended runners, each capable of walking away with the victory on their best. 'TDN Rising Star' Getaway Car (Curlin) is the most experienced of the trio with two starts to his credit, having wired a local five-furlong maiden by 3 1/4 lengths July 20 before validating 3-10 favoritism against just three rivals in the Aug. 11 GIII Best Pal Stakes. The barn's number one rider Juan Hernandez sticks with the $700,000 Keeneland September yearling over Gaming (Game Winner), who is drawn outside of his stablemate and may have the superior early speed which was on full display when donning cap and gown by a wide margin at first asking Aug. 11. The dark bay colt gets the services of the visiting Flavien Prat, hardly a downgrade. Mike Smith takes over from Martin Garcia aboard the outposted Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a $675,000 purchase at Keeneland last fall whose debut 84 Beyer Speed Figure on Aug. 17 is just one point shy of the number recorded by Getaway Car in the Best Pal. If any of the Bafferts stub their toe, McKinzie Street (McKinzie) could pull a minor upset and give his young sire a second top-level winner in two weeks. The Tim Yakteen-trainee carried Kazushi Kimura to a front-running victory going 5 1/2 panels, defeating the Baffert-conditioned Emerald Bay (Nyquist), who saluted at 1-5 in his next start. The Baffert barn has one of the chief protagonists for the GIII Del Mar Juvenile Turf in the form of Mischief River (Into Mischief). A full-brother to Grade III-winning distaff sprinter Into Chocolate and to Grade III-placed dirt router Secret Keeper, the $160,000 KEESEP yearling turned $500,000 OBS April juvenile returned better than $16 when graduating first time out at Los Alamitos June 29 and gave a good account of himself when the distant runner-up in the Best Pal. Tiz Happy (Runhappy) was last of the four in the Best Pal, but prior to that posted a 71 Beyer when proving a game first-out winner going five grassy furlongs at Santa Anita June 13. The in-form Kyle Frey will be looking to end the meet on a high note while carrying the same Calumet Farm colors as he did aboard Mixto (Good Magic) in the GI Pacific Classic for Tiz Happy's trainer Chief Stipe O'Neill last weekend. The post It’s ‘Getaway’ Day At Del Mar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

4th-DMR, $75K, Msw, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 6:00 p.m. ET. CASH CALL (McKinzie) makes her first start for CSLR Racing and trainer Bob Baffert. Bred by Brent Harris and Beth Harris, the filly went for $600,000 at the OBS April Sale after she clocked :20 1/5 during the under tack show. The debut runner's dam is D'Fashion (D'wildcat), who out of her eight foals has five to race with as many winners, including MSW Strategic Dreams (Archarcharch). TJCIS PPS The post Sunday Racing Insights: McKinzie Filly Looks To Cash In With First Start By The Seaside appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Charlie Fellowes trainee Luther (GB) (Frankel {GB}–Give And Take {GB}, by Cityscape {GB}) followed up a debut success at Salisbury with a runner-up finish back there in last month's Listed Stonehenge Stakes and regained the winning thread with a dominant performance in Saturday's Listed Betfair Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair Ascendant Stakes at Haydock. Steadied to track the leaders in fifth and last off the bridle in the home straight, the 16-5 chance was shaken up to challenge entering the final furlong and lengthened clear in the closing stages to easily outpoint 40-1 outsider Qilin Queen (Ire) (Pinatubo {Ire}) by two lengths. Impressive Royal Lodge & Dewhurst entrant Luther oozes class in the Listed Ascendant Stakes@FellowesRacing | @haydockraces pic.twitter.com/3SG8xESHzn — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 7, 2024 Luther, a G1 Dewhurst Stakes entry, is the third foal and scorer produced by G3 Musidora Stakes vixtrix Give And Take (GB) (Cityscape {GB}), herself out of an unraced full-sister to multiple Group 1-winning European champion Fame And Glory (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}). The February-foaled bay, who becomes the 149th stakes winner for his sire, is a half-brother to the dual stakes-placed Good Gracious (GB) (Kingman {GB}), a yearling colt by Too Darn Hot (GB) and a weanling colt by Baaeed (GB). His second dam Grace And Glory (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) is also a full-sister to the dam of multiple Group 1-winning distaffer Legatissimo (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and hails from the family of G1 Deutschland-Preis heroine Gonbarda (Ger) (Lando {Ger}), herself the dam of dual Group 1-winning sire Farrhh (GB) (Pivotal {GB}). The post Frankel’s Luther Outclasses Ascendant Rivals at Haydock appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Sunday at Kentucky Downs and Del Mar: Sunday, September 8, 2024 KY Downs 1, $170k, 2yo, 6 1/2fT, 1:25 p.m. ET Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Golden Afternoon (Goldencents), OBSAPR, 70,000, :21 2/5 C-Ocala Stud, agent; B-Carlo Vaccarezza KD 7, JuvMileS., $1000k, 2yo, 1mT, 4:42 p.m. ET Forged Steel (Vekoma), OBSMAR, 190,000, :10 C-de Meric Sales, agent; B-C2 Racing Stable LLC I'm Otter Here (Munnings), OBSAPR, 77,000, :10 1/5 C-Harris Training Center LLC, agent; B-Evan Trommer Kirin (Lord Nelson), OBSJUN, 190,000, G C-CM Thoroughbreds; B-Morplay Racing LLC West Beach (Omaha Beach), OBSMAR, 100,000, :10 C-Scanlon Training & Sales, agent; B-Fergus Galvin, agent KD 8, Untapable S., $1000k, 2yo, f, 6.5fT, 5:17 p.m. ET Andrea (Thousand Words), OBSAPR, 105,000, :9 4/5 C-Eddie Woods, agent; B-Saffie Joseph Jr Dreamgirl (Mo Town), OBSAPR, 65,000, :10 1/5 C-Grassroots Training & Sales, agent; B-DKW Racing Perfect Figure (Caracaro)-AE, OBSMAR, 125,000, :9 4/5 C-Cesar Loya Training & Sales, agent; B-Full of Run Racing II, BSW/Crow Shezafunkydrummer (Maclean's Music), OBSMAR, 200,000, :9 4/5 C-Wavertree Stables Inc (C Dunne), agt; B-Patricia's Hope LLC Viggiedal (Vekoma), OBSMAR, 350,000, :9 3/5 C-Wavertree Stables Inc (C Dunne), agt; B-CJ Stables LLC Winfinity (Not This Time), OBSAPR, 300,000, :10 1/5 C-de Meric Sales, agent; B-John Wade KD 9, JuvFilliesS., $1000k, 2yo, f, 1mT, 5:51 p.m. ET May Day Ready (Tapit), OBSAPR, 325,000, :10 C-de Meric Sales, agent; B-Katierich Stables Mean Eileen (Twirling Candy), OBSMAR, 50,000, :10 3/5 C-Richardson Bloodstock; B-Joe Sharp, agent Playful Lass (Mitole), FTMMAY, 80,000, :10 3/5 C-Best A Luck Farm LLC, agent; B-Michael Maker Del Mar 4, $75k, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 6:00 p.m. ET Alanis (Brethren), OBSMAR, 75,000, :10 C-Arindel; B-Peter Miller, agent Aunt Mo (Uncle Mo), OBSMAR, 160,000, :10 1/5 C-CM Thoroughbred, agent; B-Dennis O'Neill Cash Call (McKinzie), OBSAPR, 600,000, :20 1/5 C-Eddie Woods, agent; B-Bill Childs Helen's Revenge (Solomini), FTMMAY, 45,000, :10 2/5 C-Little Farm Equine LLC, agent; B-Steven W Young, agent Practical Dream (Practical Joke), OBSAPR, 210,000, :20 4/5 C-Tom McCrocklin, agent; B-Pierre & Leslie Amestory & R Beasley DMRJuvTurf-GIII, $100k, 2yo, 1mT, 8:32 p.m. ET Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), OBSMAR, 100,000, :20 4/5 C-Omar Ramirez Bloodstock; B-Michael Pender, agent Ivan the Great (Kantharos), OBSMAR, 150,000, :10 C-Coastal Equine LLC (Jesse Hoppel), agent;B-Steve Rothblum, agent for Mark Davis Mischief River (Into Mischief), OBSAPR, 500,000, :10 C-de Meric Sales, agent; B-Bow River Ranch, Hoby Kight, agent Pali Kitten (Vino Rosso), OBSAPR, 82,000, :10 1/5 C-Kaden Clary; B-Steven Rothblum Scipio (Caravaggio), OBSMAR, 60,000, :10 2/5 C-Scanlon Training & Sales, agent; B-Richard Baltas (PS) Toppers At Seaside (Instagrand), OBSJUN, 40,000, :10 1/5 C-Skies Thoroughbreds, agent; B-R B Hess Jr Uncle Dude (Volatile), OBSAPR, 320,000, :10 1/5 C-Randy Miles, agent; B-Phil D'Amato, agent DMR Futurity-GI, $300,000, 2yo, 7f, 9:02 p.m. ET Brother Tony (Unified), OBSMAR, 72,000, :10 C-Flynt Fesmire, agent; B-Peter Miller, agent Gaming (Game Winner), OBSMAR, 250,000, :20 2/5 C-Pick View LLC, agent; B-Three Amigos McKinzie Street (McKinzie), OBSAPR, 290,000, :9 4/5 C-Julie Davies, agent; B-P & L Amestoy & R Beasley The post Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: September 8, 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Montassib Partnership's selectively campaigned 6-year-old gelding Montassib (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}–Felwah {GB}, by Aqlaam {GB}) notched a first pattern-race triumph in June's G3 Chipchase Stakes and outstripped all prior form to claim a career high in a thrilling renewal of Saturday's G1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock. The 25-1 outsider found a modicum of cover after an alert getaway and occupied a slot in rear through the initial fractions of this straight six-furlong contest. Nudged closer once past halfway, he came under sterner urging when moving into contention approaching the final furlong and was driven out in the closing stages to deny 'TDN Rising Star' Kind Of Blue (GB) (Blue Point {Ire}) by a head in a bobbing finish. Montassib's William Haggas-trained stablemate Unequal Love (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) kept on well to finish 3/4-of-a-length adrift in third. Montassib wins the G1 @Betfair Sprint Cup, leading home a 1-3 for William Haggas @haydockraces pic.twitter.com/IUKhmX27Ax — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 7, 2024 The post Exceed And Excel’s Montassib Battles to Sprint Cup Glory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sam Agars SUPREME LUCKY - R7 (1) Will enjoy any cut out of the ground and his trial suggests he's ready to go Jay Rooney FAST NETWORK - R4 (1) Won impressively on debut and trialled superbly ahead of his return Jack Dawling SMART LEADER - R2 (5) Looks to have plenty in his favour dropping in grade and with Purton aboard Phillip Woo HAPPY FOR ALL - R9 (11) Is well rated and looks ready to resume a winner off a good trial Shannon (Vincent Wong) FAST NETWORK - R4 (1) Won impressively last season and looks ready from his nice recent trial Racing Post Online MY WISH - R5 (4) Comes off an unlucky second place last term and can go one better this time Tom Wood SUPERB BOY - R7 (4) Won fresh last season and off his trial looks capable of that againView the full article

Setting the form standard in Saturday's G3 Sirenia Stakes at Kempton, having finished third in York's G3 Gimcrack Stakes, Adrian Keatley's Symbol Of Strength (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}–Symbol Of Love {GB}, by Shamardal) mastered the challenge to continue his upward trajectory on the Polytrack. Settled in mid-division early by Tom Marquand, the 5-2 favourite was delivered to overwhelm Jouncy (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) inside the last 100 yards en route to a half-length verdict over that rival, with Brian (Ire) (Shaman {Ire}) another head back in third. “I think he hated the slow surface–he wants quicker ground,” Keatley said. “Tom said he was having a look around in front and had plenty left in the tank. It very much depends on the ground, but the [G2] Mill Reef and [G1] Middle Park are options. His form is right up there and he's not just a 2-year-old–he could get seven next year no problem.” Big drift No problem Gimcrack third Symbol Of Strength (5/2) wins the G3 Sirenia @adrian_keatley | @TomMarquand | @kemptonparkrace | @UnibetRacing pic.twitter.com/XYtFl3DVzZ — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 7, 2024 The post Kodiac’s Symbol Of Strength Wins The Sirenia appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Matt Cartwright announced his arrival among the top echelon of New Zealand’s jockeys with a stunning treble on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings on Saturday, culminating in a giant-killing Group One win with Grail Seeker in the Tarzino Trophy (1400m). Formerly a leading apprentice in Victoria, Cartwright decided at the beginning of the season to move across the Tasman in search of better opportunities as a senior rider. Barely a month later, the 22-year-old stole the show on one of New Zealand racing’s biggest stages with victories aboard Wolfgang in the Livamol International Health Products Premier (1600m), Poetic Champion in the Listed El Roca-Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m), and the super-impressive Grail Seeker in the Tarzino. “I’m over the moon,” Cartwright said. “To come over here and have this happen so soon, it’s a big thrill. I was happy just to get a ride in the first Group One race, let alone win it. It’s what I came over for. “I’m speechless, to be honest. It would have to be my best moment in racing, a treble and a Group One winner, and I can’t thank everyone enough. Onwards and upwards from here.” Grail Seeker showed glimpses of something special as a three-year-old last season. She stormed home from third-last to win the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) by almost three lengths at Trentham in March, and she also picked up placings in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m), Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) and Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial (1500m). The Iffraaj mare was overlooked as a $32 outsider for her first-up tilt at the Tarzino, in which she faced a formidable field featuring no fewer than seven Group One winners. But Grail Seeker rose to the occasion with a sensational coming-of-age performance. Cartwright took up a comfortable position in sixth along the rail as the favoured pair of Crocetti and Bonny Lass set a solid speed out in front. Those two rounded the home turn side by side, seemingly set to renew their rivalry after fighting out a thrilling finish in the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa earlier this year. But that script was torn up in the straight as Faraglioni and Sacred Satono sprinted past the two favourites with 200m remaining. Cartwright had angled Grail Seeker out to the middle of the track in the meantime, and when he let her rip, the four-year-old came with giant bounds and blasted past Faraglioni to win by a length and a quarter. The race was run in a slick time of 1:21.46 – the fastest Tarzino since 2006. “She travelled beautifully,” Cartwright said. “She jumped and settled. In her previous prep, it looked like she could get quite keen, but she travelled lovely for me and tracked into it perfectly. Once I let her go, she accelerated really well.” Grail Seeker was bred by Jamieson Park and was a $130,000 purchase from their Book 1 draft at Karaka 2022. Her 10-start career has now produced three wins, four placings and $413,465 in stakes for owners Trevor Clarke and Chris Jones. She delivered the second Tarzino Trophy victory in the last three years for Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, who had previously won the season-opening feature with Dark Destroyer in 2022. “It’s just amazing,” Scott said. “It’s great to have owners who believe in the dream and are happy to bypass a Foxbridge (Gr.2, 1200m) and believe in what we hope could happen. They believed in Wexford, believed in us and believed in our team. “We sat back for this and hoped that she’d just come with one big run. What a ride from Matt. He’s just on the crest of a wave today. “We’ve got a massive team, and we can’t do this without the people we have around us. It’s a team thing and it’s just amazing. “We had dinner in Rarotonga with Trevor, and we said we’d sit back and have one go at this race. Chris and Trevor have been amazing. It’s a fairytale and a great result. “Rudy Liefting sent Trevor and Chris our way. They wanted to try some fillies, buy them from the sales and invest in the game. To get results for guys like them is what racing is all about.” Grail Seeker became the fifth newly turned four-year-old mare to win the Tarzino in the last 20 years, joining Seachange (2006), Keep The Peace (2010), Melody Belle (2018) and Skew Wiff (2023). Faraglioni and Sacred Satono collected highly creditable second and third placings in Saturday’s weight-for-age showpiece, with defending champion Skew Wiff fourth and Waitak fifth. Bonny Lass and Crocetti crossed the finish line in sixth and seventh place respectively. View the full article

Major Beel snapped a 17-month win drought that dated back to his triumph in last year’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) when he returned to Randwick and took out Saturday’s A$160,000 City Tattersalls Patrick Campion Handicap (1600m). The Savabeel gelding scored his fourth win from an 11-race career when he took out the Australian Derby in April of 2023, but his next eight starts produced a solitary placing in last spring’s Gr.2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m). Major Beel showed encouraging signs in two trials leading into his return to racing on Saturday, and the five-year-old confirmed that was right back at his very best with an outstanding first-up win. Sent straight to the lead by jockey Tim Clark, Major Beel dictated terms throughout the Benchmark 94 handicap and kicked hard in the straight. Challengers lined up across the track to try to reel him in, but Major Beel kept up a strong gallop and held on to win by a head. “Obviously he was a Derby winner at three, but he just went missing on us a little bit as a four-year-old, which they can sometimes do,” Clark said. “I’ve been really pleased with how he’s come back and the way he’s been working. He’s filled out a bit more. He’s always had good desire, and he needed that today.” Major Beel has now had 20 starts for five wins, six placings and A$1,640,500 in stakes. “We’ve had some fantastic memories with this horse,” said Adrian Bott, who trains in partnership with Gai Waterhouse. “I’m just not quite sure how to place him or profile him at the moment. “Obviously it’s good to see him back here today, resuming over the mile and showing good tactical speed. That was a tough effort, the way he had to fight on. I thought he showed plenty of sprint late. “The way he started to quicken just before the turn, I was filled with a lot of confidence. Even if he’d been run down, we would have been very satisfied with that performance. But for him to keep finding the way he did under his 60kg, it shows plenty of merit. “I know he got away with a Derby as a three-year-old, but I’m not sure how far we’ll go with him in this preparation. He could even stay around that mile or 2000m range.” Major Beel is the first foal of the unraced O’Reilly mare Gram – a daughter of the Gr.2 Karakatta Plate (1200m) winner Gold Rocks, whose daughters Gold Fever and Gold Rush both won the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) as two-year-old fillies. Their half-sister Calaverite was successful at Listed level as a juvenile in the Gimcrack Stakes (1000m) and St Albans Stakes (1200m), and she is the dam of Caulfield Guineas (1600m) winner Golden Mile. Major Beel was purchased out of Waikato Stud’s draft at the Gold Coast Yearling Sale for A$260,000 by Waterhouse, Bott and Kestrel Thoroughbreds, with the Matamata farm remaining in the ownership. View the full article

Royal Patronage ridden by Tim Clark has taken out the Group 2 Tramway Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos Royal Patronage ($18.00) has caused a minor upset on Australian debut to claim victory in the Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained import was first-up after a 420-day spell and two barrier trials, and fitness didn’t seem to be an issue for the son of Wootton Bassett, bounding clear with the prize after receiving an economical run under Tim Clark from barrier 10. He was able to slot into the one-one position throughout proceedings and didn’t look to be in any danger turning for home, hitting the front with only Amelia’s Jewel ($3.60) making significant inroads in the final 300m. Kovalica ($12.00) and Freedom Rally ($3.80) were left to fight out the minor placings on a day it was difficult to make ground from the back; however, it was all honours the winner as the five-year-old import stamped himself as one to follow throughout the spring. 2024 Tramway Stakes replay – Royal Patronage Adrian Bott was on course to breakdown the victory of his European import before suggesting the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) could be a possible target. “We were really confident with what we’d seen from him at home,” said Bott. “He worked up quite sharply during the week, which was encouraging going into today. But in fairness, Europeans having their first start in Australia and traditionally showing form over further. “Also the conditions today, we were just a bit over-minded whether he may find the 1,400m a bit too sharp for him. But the way the race panned out was excellent. There was good pressure on from the outset. He really put himself in the race from the gates. “He’s put in an excellent performance today, and I’m sure there’s still plenty of improvement to come. “He could well be (an Epsom horse). Tim [Clark] and I were discussing that off the back of his last trial. “We thought that might be a really nice race to target, but in the back of our mind, we thought there could be some targets over further, so we wanted to see what we got today, and I think that could definitely be on the cards off the back of today’s run.” Tim Clark was elated with the win and happy with the work Royal Patronage was putting in at the trials leading into Saturday. “First up from a long spell, it’s a pretty pretty good effort from him,” said Clark. “He had a prep early in the year in Melbourne, but he’s come back in and he’s just been going so well at home, working fantastic, trials were good. “When he was able to bounce and adjust to that seven-furlong speed so comfortably, if anything, raced a bit keen early, because that was the unknown, how he was going to react to a fast run seven, but he traveled sweetly, he was really tough.” Royal Patronage is now on the second line of betting at $8.00 with horse racing bookmakers for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) on October 5. Horse racing news View the full article

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The 2024 Moir Stakes at The Valley delivered a thrilling upset as the track specialist, Mornington Glory, claimed victory for trainer Gavin Bedggood who celebrated his maiden Group 1 success. “He took bad luck out of the equation today,” winning trainer Bedggood told Racing.com speaking of his horse’s barrier one draw and front-running ride. “He’s begun really […] The post Mornington Glory Wins 2024 Moir Stakes appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Mornington Glory ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Mornington Glory ($10) has given the combination of Gavin Bedggood and Ethan Brown their first Group 1 victories as trainer and jockey, following an all-the-way win in the Group 1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon. The son of Shalaa had won his last two starts at Moonee Valley before entering the Group 1 contest, and even though he opened as a massive outsider with horse racing bookmakers, he was heavily backed during the day and saluted for his supporters in the biggest race of his 20-start career. After drawing barrier one, many were wondering what Bedggood and Brown would conjure up, but there wouldn’t have been many that had Mornington Glory leading both Lady Of Camelot ($5) and Estriella ($3.10) throughout the 1000m journey on a solid tempo. Brown allowed his mount to run the race at his own tempo; however, he appeared to pick up the speed at the 400m mark, and the other two speed influences came off the bit before the home corner. It was all honours to the winner, thanks to a brave front-running ride by Ethan Brown, as Mornington Glory took out the feature race by half a length over the fast-finishing Hayasugi ($10), who flashed home for second place ahead of a brave Lady Of Camelot. 2024 Moir Stakes replay – Mornington Glory Gavin Bedggood wasn’t as emotional as he was when Mornington Glory claimed the Carlyon Stakes last start, but he was still very happy with the win post-race. “I’m pretty good, I felt a bit of pressure last time, but I was pretty comfortable coming here today,” Bedggood said. “We were the underdog and he seems to always be that way. “He took bad luck out of the equation today. “He’s begun really well his last two starts and when he jumped a half in front of them today – there was no instruction to lead – but Browny just used his initiative and went with the horse and the rest is history. “I wanted to draw two, three, four, give us options, but one was better than nine. So I was pretty happy. “It nearly didn’t happen, he was retired this horse and as I said last time, these owners throwing me a bone (is appreciated). “It’s a great ownership group and they’ll party hard tonight, no doubt.” Ethan Brown was just as happy with the victory and he spoke post-race. “He was presented here in terrific order,” Brown said. “He drew gate one and he flew the lids and just had an easy time of it. “(He was) fit, well. I was the beneficiary of a well-prepared horse for a great bunch of owners. “I don’t know, really. “I’m very over the moon, it’ll take a while to sink in but, as I said, there’s a great bunch of owners in this horse, it’s terrific to get a Group 1 win for Gav, it’s his first, capped off what was a challenging day. I’m so rapt.” Horse racing news View the full article

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Buckaroo ridden by Tommy Berry has taken out the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos Chris Waller and Tommy Berry combined with Buckaroo ($8.00) in the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, fighting out the finish with stable companion Hinged ($5.00) to pick up his first Australian success. The writing was on the wall after a strong first-up performance in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) on August 24, where the son of Fastnet Rock closed within 3.5 lengths of Via Sistina. The well-supported favourite Zardozi ($2.40) came through the same form-line and was given every opportunity to make an impression second-up, slotting into a midfield stalking position throughout under James McDonald. Tommy Berry was positive on the eventual winner, however, bounding across to sit on the hammer of the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Just Fine ($8.50) in the early portion of the race before persuading the five-year-old to give a bold kick at the top of the straight. Buckaroo gave them the slip with 300m left to travel, with Hinged the only one making any impression as Nash Rawiller went searching for back-to-back features after claiming the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) the race prior. It was a ding-dong go on the wire, but it was Buckaroo just getting the verdict in a tight finish to the 2024 Chelmsford Stakes. 2024 Chelmsford Stakes replay – Buckaroo Chris Waller spoke post-race to discuss the victory and what’s next for the pair of Buckaroo and Hinged. “The real top liners are at home today, but these horses deserve their time in the sun,” said Waller. “There’s some good prize money on offer in the next few weeks, and they won’t have to clash with the better horses. “I think Hill Stakes, Craven Plates, they’re million-dollar races, and that’s where first and second will be running. That’s where they’re heading.” Tommy Berry was impressed with the victory of his mount and suggested the change of tactics to go forward being the major difference. “Really good,” said Berry. “He was a little bit colty out the back and he’s been slow away but he’s been gelded this prep and he’s really made a statement today. “Chris [Waller] just said, ‘Look if you can get him to jump today, put him into the race and let him know it’s game on,’ and he was brilliant today, so he really deserved that win. “I thought I just got him but I’m a bad judge, especially when you’ve got Nash breathing down your neck he just throws them over the line.” Horse racing news View the full article