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Kenneth F. Lowe, Jr., the colorful and sometimes controversial chairman of the West Virginia Racing Commission (WVRC), died suddenly earlier this week. His passing was first reported Sept. 4 in a remembrance editorial in the Journal-News of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Lowe was in his mid-70s, and no cause of death had been announced prior to publication of this story. On Thursday, a staffer at the WVRC confirmed Lowe's passing to TDN, but declined to speak on the record about the circumstances of the chairman's death or about his recent health, citing a desire to let family members release an obituary first. Lowe had just presided over the WVRC's monthly meeting last Thursday, Aug. 29. Lowe, who was a decades-long horse owner and breeder, lived in Shepherdstown, about 12 miles north of Charles Town Races. According to a biography that Lowe provided to TDN in 2022 when he submitted a letter to the editor, he spent his earliest years around horses, then began working in the mutuels at Charles Town in his teens until he graduated from Shepherd College in his hometown of Shepherdstown. Lowe wrote that his love for the track led him to “scratch” the idea of attending law school decades ago, and he instead enrolled in the New York Jockey Club School for Racing Officials. For a time in the 1970s, Lowe worked in various racing official capacities. But instead of officiating races at mid-Atlantic tracks for a full-time living, Lowe cultivated an outsized community presence in his hometown and embarked on a career in real estate and business development. In 1997, Lowe was recognized as West Virginia Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year, and in 2000, Lowe was credited with being instrumental in bringing President Bill Clinton to the state's eastern panhandle for peace talks. In 2004, Lowe took what he described as a “deep dive” into owning and actively managing a Thoroughbred racing stable and breeding operation in Maryland. Lowe later served as president of the Charles Town Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (CTHBPA), and was appointed as a state racing commissioner in 2017 after having served on the transition team of Gov. Jim Justice. Lowe's appointment as a commissioner and his tenure on the board was controversial at times, in part because he had an abrasive history with Charles Town management. In 2011, when Lowe was president of the CTHBPA, track management ejected him from the property for a violation of Charles Town's house rule against distributing political flyers. Six years later, when he was a commissioner, Lowe told TDN he had won an undisclosed court judgment from track management when he challenged that ejection. Ten months after his appointment to the WVRC in 2017, Lowe led a failed bid to withhold commission approval for a $1.2-million purse for the GII Charles Town Classic, the track's signature race. He told TDN in an interview that he was not acting out of any sort of a “grudge,” but that he just thought the money could be better spent on bolstering local racing. Lowe's resistance to the seven-figure purse–which had been contractually approved by the Charles Town horsemen–almost scuttled the running of the 2018 Classic. But Gov. Justice, reacting to well-publicized backlash, vowed to have the WVRC's decision reversed, and the commission subsequently re-voted to approve full funding for that stakes. Lowe had a habit of referring to himself in the third person when he launched into long, sometimes quixotic, soliloquies at WVRC meetings. He was vociferously on-record as a staunch pro-Lasix supporter for Thoroughbreds, and was emphatically against the concept of an entity like the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) overseeing racing in West Virginia. Lowe advocated for the 2022 federal lawsuit led by the states of West Virginia and Louisiana that still hasn't been resolved, but has resulted in an injunction barring HISA rules from being implemented in those two states. Prior to the advent of HISA, Lowe also publicly chafed at West Virginia's adoption of certain model rules set forth by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI). Lowe served on that organization's board of directors, and he seemed to relish his role as an iconoclast member. “I'm so damn outnumbered I feel like the lone ranger sitting there,” Lowe said in 2021 of the ARCI meetings. “I think differently than many of those fine folks do.” Yet during his time as the WVRC chairman, Lowe also repeatedly emphasized a compassionate core belief that he needed to stand up for smaller-scale racing at Charles Town and Mountaineer Park, whose horsemen he often portrayed as needing protection from larger, national entities that had more power in the sport. “I can listen to what California wants and what New York wants and what Kentucky says. But one size doesn't always fit all,” Lowe said during one impassioned speech at a 2021 commission meeting. “West Virginia doesn't want to be an outlier. I understand that. But at the same time, I can't agree to do something just because everyone else has. I'm not geared that way. If it's best for everybody, I'll go along with it. But I just can't let something happen that's not fair to the West Virginia horsemen at Mountaineer or Charles Town.” The journalist Toni Milbourne, who authored Lowe's remembrance editorial in the Journal-News, recalled his presence like this: “His voice and his passion for all things West Virginia will resound long after this time of when he has physically left this earth. He was an advocate for so many things–so many causes–and there are so many who will miss his efforts and his strength. The horsemen in our county and in our state come to mind as Kenny was their biggest champion–fighting for Thoroughbred racing to remain viable here and for those in that industry to be well cared for. They had no stronger champion.” The post Ken Lowe, Jr., Chair of West Virginia Racing Commission, Dies Suddenly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 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6th-Kentucky Downs, $146,800, Alw, 9-5, (NW1X), 3yo/up, f/m, 1 5/16mT, 2:07.12, fm, 1/2 length. QUEEN REGENT (GB) (f, 4, Roaring Lion–Common Knowledge {GB}, by Rainbow Quest) was maiden winner and hit the board on five other occasions while under the care of John and Thady Gosden, including runner-up efforts in valuable handicaps over the Lingfield all-weather Dec. 6 and Jan. 20. Making just her third start on the grass and wearing the cheekpieces she carried for the first time in her most recent outing, the homebred settled in about centerfield behind what appeared to be a good pace up ahead. Poised to strike down the side of the track, Queen Regent was produced five wide into the straight, tackled the always-prominent Take Shape (Street Sense) with time ticking away and outfinished Heart Spin (Hard Spun) for the victory as the 17-10 favorite. A half-sister to Know It All (GB) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}), GSW-Ire, G1SP-Fr, $115,696; Astrophysical Jet (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), GSW-Ire, GSW-Eng, $174,376; Coral Wave (Ire) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}), GSW-Ire, $117,963; and to the dam of SW & GSP Brunch (GB) (Harbour Watch {Ire}), Queen Regent is out of a half-sister to six winners from seven to race, including European GSW/American GISP Blueprint (Ire) (Generous {Ire}). This is the extended female family of Nashwan, Unfuwain and Wind In Her Hair (Ire), the dam of the legendary Deep Impact (Jpn). Queen Regent is the first American winner for and is a member of last of just three crops left behind by her sire (by Kitten's Joy), who passed away on shuttle duties in New Zealand in 2019. A $160,000 Keeneland September yearling bred by RanJan Racing, Roaring Lion was trained by John Gosden for Qatar Racing to four Group 1 scores in some of Europe's top contests from 1600 to 2000 meters. He is the sire of six black-type winners–all from his first crop–from 53 winners overall, including 2022 G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud hero Dubai Mile (Ire). Lifetime Record: 9-2-4-1, $131,709. Click for the Equibase.com chart and VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (GB); T-Brendan P Walsh. #8 Queen Regent returns to the races a winner in R6 at Kentucky Downs for trainer @brenpwalsh, giving @tyler_gaff a riding double! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/jNP71u8Ava — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 5, 2024 The post Queen Regent A First American Winner For Late Sire at KY Downs 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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This day 6th 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 horse racing tips & free betting preview | Friday, 6/9 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, September 6. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Cairns racing tips & quaddie selections | September 8, 2023 Racing will head to Cannon Park Racecourse this Friday for a very competitive eight-race card. 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See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Eagle Farm racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday 7/9/2022 Brisbane racing HQ plays host to eight midweek races this Wednesday, with the first at Eagle Farm scheduled to jump … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago 2022 Melbourne Cup first acceptances released First acceptances were taken on Tuesday afternoon for the 2022 Melbourne Cup, and 97 horses remain in contention to make … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Hawkesbury racing tips & quaddie numbers | Thursday 8/9/2022 Hawkesbury will play host to a competitive eight-race program on Thursday, and HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst has found … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago In-form grey looking good for Tarzino Helena Baby turned heads when he enjoyed a trip away on Tuesday morning to further his build-up toward a second … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Tiley hoping rain continues to fall Nigel Tiley hasn’t been given the warmest of welcomes back to New Zealand, with temperatures still winter-like, but that isn’t … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Probabeel heads stellar evening for Te Akau Outstanding mare Probabeel has joined an elite club with her second successive New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Award … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Livamol option for Marroni Talented stayer Marroni bounced back from an underwhelming autumn campaign in Sydney to open his spring account with a strong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago No Tip scores in thrilling Pakuranga Hunt Cup Champion jumps trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal took out the jumping features on Sunday at Te Rapa, headlined by … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Auret runner dominates in Wanganui Guineas Trainer Fraser Auret has had a big opinion of promising three-year-old Sheez Dominant since she first entered his Marton stable … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Rocababy upsets in Wanganui feature Lightly raced filly Rocababy upset the applecart at Wanganui on Saturday when she came with a determined late finish to … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago D’Amato confident Gold Phoenix can figure in Breeders’ Cup Turf Despite the horse being “on the lazy side”, Phil D’Amato is confident Gold Phoenix can at least strike some of … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Wicklow, Meridius unlucky but promising | The Follow Files We love the spring. The good horses are racing, the big races are on and there’s plenty of futures markets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sandown betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, September 7 The Hillside track at Sandown plays host to a seven-race program on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 6, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. 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According to the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU), a horse from the barn of veteran trainer Phil Serpe tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol on Aug. 10. The alleged positive occurred in a $30,000 claiming race at Saratoga, which was won by the Serpe-trained Fast Kimmie (Oscar Performance). The horse has been banned from competing for 14 months from the time of the violation. Serpe's status is on hold since he has the right to request a B sample be taken. If that sample also comes back positive, Serpe could be facing a provisional suspension of up to two years. Serpe denied any wrong doing. “I really can't comment on this right now,” Serpe said. “The only thing I can tell you is I do not use and never have used any kind of illegal medication. We certainly haven't used any clenbuterol. I don't even know the last time I saw clenbuterol. We're still in the middle of figuring out what to do. Over 8,000 starts never have I had a single drug violation.” Serpe, who has been a licensed trainer since 1984, has won 1,080 races from 8,045 starts. The post Trainer Phil Serpe has Horse Test Positive for Clenbuterol appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

National Treasure lost by a nose to Horse of the Year Cody's Wish in last year's Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), but the connections have yet to be decided if he will be running this year in the Dirt Mile or Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Trainer Brian Lynch takes two shots at the $2 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes (G2T) at Kentucky Downs Sept. 7, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, with Highway Robber and Anglophile.View the full article

One-for-one Heartland (c, 3, Justify–Sambuca Classica, by Cat Thief), whose debut maiden victory in 2023 stamped him as a 'TDN Rising Star' under Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, has been retired from racing and will stand at WinStar in 2025. His introductory fee will be $10,000 S&N. “One might ask, 'Why stand a maiden winner?',” said WinStar President, CEO, and Racing Manager Elliott Walden. “Well, he looks the part, he's by Justify, and he's a half-brother to Classic Empire. It makes perfect sense to us because we know what we had. He has all the credentials–pedigree, elite ability, and looks. We felt he had the ability of a Grade I winner.” Heartland's half-brother Classic Empire (Pioneerof the Nile) was the champion 2-year-old colt of 2016 and a Grade I winner at two and three whose victories included the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. “The way he is bred and the way he looks, the first time we breezed him I knew we were sitting on something really special,” said Baffert. “When a 2-year-old runs in 1:03 and change that is really special. That's fast. I thought he just stamped himself as one of the top 2-year-olds in the country. He was my horse.” Bred by CHC Inc. in Kentucky, Heartland hammered for $525,000 at Keeneland September in 2022 and raced for CHC Inc., Siena Farm, and WinStar Farm. He made his lone start at the 2023 Del Mar summer meet, getting 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:03.20. He earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 90 for the effort, which was the fastest time at the distance for a 2-year-old at either Del Mar or Saratoga in 2023, according to WinStar. The post ‘Rising Star’ Heartland Retired to WinStar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lady Of Camelot and Hayasugi, two star juveniles from last season, take on older rivals in the Sept. 7 Moir Stakes (G1).View the full article

Resolute Racing's Pounce, a dual graded stakes winner at a mile on turf, pursues the richest stakes race of her career when she cuts back to 6 1/2 furlongs on grass to compete in the $2 million Music City Stakes (G2T) Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs.View the full article

A concrete foundation is the bedrock of any structure. Building a successful Thoroughbred partnership needs that same footing. You need rock-hard determination, the right aggregate of experience and the liquidity to maintain elasticity. Without such a concrete foundation, the tallest of ambitions can crumble, but with one in place, you can find long-term success and come out smelling like a rose. For BBN Racing, the first scent of success came from the appropriately-named mare Concrete Rose (Twirling Candy) who won over $1.2 million and four graded stakes, including the Grade I Belmont Oaks Invitational. “When we bought our first group of yearlings in 2018, Rusty Arnold suggested we might need to get involved with a racehorse to keep our partners engaged while the first group of yearlings prepared for the racetrack. That is why we partnered with Ashbrook Farm and bought into Concrete Rose,” recalled Brian Klatsky, founding member of BBN Racing. BBN was founded in 2018 by Klasky, Braxton Lynch and Brendan O'Brien after planning and discussing their previous ownership experiences for several years. Their vision was to create a platform that democratizes the sport, making it accessible to a wider audience, while providing unparalleled ownership experiences. “I used to visit Saratoga every summer and always wanted to own my own Thoroughbreds. My wife made it clear there would be no racehorses until we started a family, said Klatsky. Challenge made; challenge accepted. “Six months after our son Alex was born, I bought my first racehorse.” BBN takes Keeneland | courtesy of BBN That competitive spirit resides deep in Klatsky's DNA. He played basketball at Rumson-Fair Haven High, 10 minutes from Monmouth Park, and at Division III Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Klatsky also earned an MBA from the University of Florida. A huge fan of SEC athletics, with his two sons playing basketball in the SEC, Klatsky paid homage to Kentucky Wildcat fans by naming the partnership in honor of the Big Blue Nation. He is a partner at Gold Coast Wealth Management, with O'Brien, in addition to heading up BBN. “We don't do this for a living,” said Klatsky. “We simply want to bring people into the game. This isn't a career for us, it is a passion.” When referring to “us,” Klatsky is talking about an impressive group of talented horse people including BBN's Racing Manager Braxton Lynch. Lynch, along with her husband Damian, own and operate Royal Oak Farm in Paris, Kentucky. “I spent my summers prepping yearlings, and exercise riding at Delaware Park, Fair Hill and in New Market, England,” said Lynch. “After graduating from Trinity College, I secured a job at Three Chimneys Farm where I eventually became the director of sales.” Lynch's lineage goes back to the Mid-Atlantic where her maternal grandparents, Harry and Jane Lunger, started Christiana Stables in Wilmington, Delaware, but her work is centered in Kentucky as is the BBN Racing operation. As a former President of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA) and current Director Emeritus, Lynch lobbied hard for the legalization of Historical Horse Racing (HHR) in the Bluegrass and was rewarded with the Governor signing a bill preserving its future in 2021. “We started BBN with the advent of HHR in Kentucky,” said Klatsky. “We hit that trajectory at just the right time with increased purses coming and have ridden that trajectory ever since. We are Kentucky-focused and meets like Kentucky Downs are a focal point for BBN.” Klatsky and Lynch were brought together by trainer Victoria Oliver over 25 years ago. Prior to BBN, Klatsky had had over 100 different horses conditioned by Oliver, who started her training career at Monmouth Park and has accumulated over $22 million in purse earnings. Oliver guided the City Zip filly Personal Diary to a Grade I victory in the Del Mar Oaks in 2014 for her father, prominent racing breeder and owner G. Watts Humphrey Jr., and won last year's GII Clark Stakes at Churchill Downs with Trademark (Upstart), making him a millionaire in the process. The other BBN trainer is George “Rusty” Arnold. Arnold is a third-generation horseman who ranks third among Keeneland's all-time leading trainers. During his career, he has won over $84 million in purse money with 1900+ wins, including 17 Grade I winners, ranking him in the top 40 all-time winningest trainers in Thoroughbred racing history. His success with Concrete Rose, along with his connection to Victoria Oliver's father, whom he trained multiple stakes winners like Centre Court (Smart Strike) and Morticia (Twirling Candy) cemented his role with the BBN. Rusty Arnold's shedrow at Saratoga | courtesy of BBN The BBN team and the business model established by Klatsky and Lynch appealed to partner Artie Logan early. “I have been involved in all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry off and on since the mid-70's,” said Logan. “I was mostly dealing with cheaper horses due to the lack of raising enough capital. I've known Rusty for over 40 years and Bo and Vicki for the last 10 years or so. Rusty had me take a look at BBN and introduced me to Braxton, Brian and Brendan. I was looking for a racing partnership that raised enough capital to buy quality yearlings, had a good business model, was transparent with good communication about our stable, regular financial statements and lastly, good chemistry among the members. Bingo, BBN was the answer. I've been involved since the beginning and the best part has been having success with our horses and meeting and developing relationships with our members and team.” Finding the right horses to send to these accomplished trainers is bloodstock agent Glenn “Bo” Bromagen. He started walking hots for Arnold after graduating from Trinity University in 2007. The entry-level position changed as he worked his way up to groom and barn manager within a four-month period. Bromagen knew he didn't want to be a trainer, but understood the need to gain the education from Arnold's operation. He later went to work for David Ingordo and within five days of working his first 2-year-old sale, he knew he had found his calling. In addition to finding horses like Concrete Rose and Weep No More (Mineshaft) for BBN, he also serves as racing manager for his family's Ashbrook Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. This lineup of accomplished and diverse individuals has combined to bring BBN over $4.5 million in purse earnings thus far, but aside from that is the impressive and almost unheard-of record of getting 33 of 34 of their yearling purchases to the races. “I don't even want to say it since we don't want that run to end,” said Lynch. “Our selection team is phenomenal. We can't afford to buy the perfect horse, so we have to trust our trainers to find us the athletes. We also believe in patience with these animals and don't race them until they are ready.” Hidden Stash | Coady Photography In BBN's first five crops at the races, 23 of 33 have been winners (70%), including seven unique stakes winners (21%). Few can argue that something is being done right at BBN. Their second group of yearlings purchased included 2021 Kentucky Derby runner Hidden Stash (Constitution) who was a $50,000 purchase. That success led the team to purchase his half-brother Mo Stash (Mo Town) for $130,000 later that year. He has gone on to compete in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, win the GIII Transylvania Stakes at Keeneland and accumulate over $600,000 to date. Their latest crop of 2-year-olds has produced an exciting first out winner, sweetly named Kilwin, after the candy and ice cream chain. She is a half-sister to GI Alabama Stakes third-place finisher Just Basking (Arrogate) and GSW One Timer (Trappe Shot). “We are buying yearlings to race, so we look for athletes that can compete,” said Klatsky. “Kentucky-breds are our focus and we also look for horses that will have strong residual value as broodmares. We typically will purchase six to eight yearlings each year for our partners. The minimum investment is $25,000, which includes estimated training costs for the entire life of the partnership, which is expected to be three to four years. There is no markup on any of the yearlings or salaries for anyone, but we do retain 7.5% of sale proceeds and purses. Both Braxton and I, along with our trainers, buy in just like every one of our partners. We are equal partners and believe in what we are doing.” Partner Gordon Priest said about this kind of approach to partnering, “As you know, many of the partnerships spawned since Cot Campbell pioneered the concept, still concentrate on shares of a single horse. The obvious downside is that, if you've landed on a stinker, it's over before you get much fun out of it. Buying seven yearlings every September is a much more sensible way to manage the risk of what is inherently a crapshoot and boost the probability that you might come up with a movie star out of that crop.” Lynch said that there is sound reasoning for collecting a major portion of the training expenses up front. “As a partner, not having to worry about monthly bills is a terrific way to keep the experience positive. So far, we have had six groups and have purchased 36 horses and regardless of which group you are in, we are one big family. You could invest $150k in a single horse or have six years of excitement and 36 horses to root on.” Oliver's brother and BBN partner Watts Humphrey also sees the lack of monthly invoices to pay as a selling point. “I have been in multiple other syndicates and have been an owner, breeder and involved in the sport my whole life,” said Humphrey. “The idea that there is only one capital call for the syndicate is appealing as it is a lower cost way to enjoy the sport and have some action.” BBN on Oaks Day | courtesy of BBN “A good partner for BBN is someone that is competitive, likes action, and probably participated in sports themselves or was involved with their kid's youth sports,” said Klatsky. “Some of our partners have been involved in racing and some not at all. Most have reached a point where their family is grown and they are looking to make new friends and share new experiences. Our trainers get to know our partners personally, Braxton has them out to farm, they come out to the sales and we work hard to keep them engaged. We will send out daily communications and share information on all the BBN horses.” BBN Racing's goal each year is to invest $2 million into its annual program. This takes 40 partners, some of which are involved in all the groups and some who are new to BBN. Partners can buy in for a single share or buy multiple shares each year as well. “We don't want to grow too big,” said Klatsky. “We want to deliver a true ownership experience.” “We would really like to see more of the Lexington community get involved since we are so Kentucky focused,” Lynch said. “Empty-nesters or people who are local and may be retired can get most out of what we offer. We put our horses first. Every member of the BBN team is as honest as the day is long. We all, including our partners, hold the same values and that is special.” Partner Gordon Priest said he agreed. “My wife Liz and I had been junkies for years. We've had a box in front of the clubhouse at the Preakness for about 40 years, had been to many Breeders' Cups, made Haskell Day at Monmouth for 25 years straight, and attended quite a few Belmont Stakes. BBN is just big enough to make a party out of it, but small enough to get to mint some new friendships or get better acquainted with some partners first met at an earlier outing. Liz and I have been in every iteration, and we're just signing on for BBN VII. If I can evade the Grim Reaper long enough, I expect we'll be in BBN XXIII!” While BBN has achieved significant milestones in a relatively brief time, the partnership's founders remain grounded and focused on their core values. They said they believe that horse racing is a special sport that deserves to be shared with a wider audience. BBN aspires to bring new fans into the fold and help to ensure the future of the sport, and they hope the foundation they have built will withstand the test of time. The post Partnerships: BBN Racing Sets Piers That Run Deep Into Concrete appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lauren Keen-Hawkins, an amateur jockey who sustained a serious head injury in a fall at Worcester earlier this month, has been moved out of intensive care. Hospitalised in Birmingham, the winning rider and member of Kim Bailey's team, was visited by Bailey's assistant Mat Nicholls this week. Bailey wrote on his stable blog, “Mat went to Birmingham to visit Lauren Hawkins yesterday and was pleased to see how she looked. “Lauren has been moved out of ICU and into a ward and although still not fully conscious, she does seem to recognise voices and mentioned the odd words. “She is improving and although she has a long way to go, the signs are positive. “I must say again how wonderful the Injured Jockeys Fund and their team have been to Lauren's family. Their support has been brilliant and hugely appreciated.” A winner aboard Dandy Dan (Ire) (Midnight Legend {GB}) at Cheltenham in April of 2022, Keen-Hawkins rode Faerie Cutlass (GB) (Black Sam Bellamy {Ire}) to a second-place finish at Worcester in July, prior to their fall at the same track three flights from home on Sept. 2. The post Lauren Keen-Hawkins Moved Out Of Intensive Care appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It’s Friday night and that means a huge night of racing at both Addington and Alexandra Park. Direct qualification for the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup and the Renwick Farms Dominion Trot is on the line at Addington while Jeremiah looks the one to beat in the new Metro Final at Auckland. Sherlock returns in tough first up assignment at Addington. By Michael Guerin The TAB bookies and trainer Nathan Purdon don’t see eye to eye on Sherlock’s return at Addington on Friday tonight. While both think he can win the bookies, and early punters, seem far more confident than the four-year-old’s co-trainer. Sherlock returns in the $40,000 Avon City Ford New Brighton Cup (8.05pm) having spent much of the second half of last season in Victoria. He developed a throat issue while there that required an operation and then got sick upon returning home so it has been a long time between races for the fast son of Vincent. Sherlock has looked sharp at two recent trials including beating Republican Party at Rangiora last week but Purdon says it is very hard to win after such a long layoff, especially one that had its issues. “He is a really fast horse so I am not saying he won’t win but I wouldn’t be surprised if he needs a run,” says Purdon. “Even after his trials he has some trimming up to do and I don’t think Blair will be over driving him. “So it could depend on where he settles and the tempo but he will definitely improve with the run.” Making life even tougher for Sherlock is the fact all his rivals have had at least one start this campaign or more so they have to be fitter than him. The Dunn army return tonight after winning the last two feature paces on Friday nights and it is hard to decide between their four chances, with perhaps Charlie Brown their best hope but Who’s Delight maybe the big improver. The Team Telfer pair of Ohoka Connor and B D Joe both come forward 10m in the handicaps compared with the Maurice Holmes Vase two weeks ago but whether Ohoka Connor can step cleanly and take advantage of that could decide his chances. Purdon will have an even better open class pacer to send out soon as Don’t Stop Dreaming remains at his Christchurch property even though it was suggested he was heading north to his father Mark. “He ended up staying here and he is going well, he seems over the issues he had so will trial in two weeks and race about 10 days out from the Ashburton Flying Stakes.” Purdon starts to bring more horses back to the races tonight and likes some of the team’s prospects. “Look To Da Stars could win Race 2 but he could also finish last because he can be hit and miss. “Party Central is a nice horse we have in Race 6 (Ark Financial Group Mobile Pace) and he is ready to go so will go close.” Treacherous Baby races in the Nevele R Fillies heat and was eye-catching flying home last week so is an obvious chance if she can get the right tow into the race from a poor draw in a big field. Purdon says that High Step, who resumes in Race 9, the Maia Health Foundation Handicap Trot, is working well. “His work this week has been good and she has good standing start manners so I think she is one of our better chances.” Dunns out to extend winning run in the Ordeal By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Diamond Racing will line up the two favourites and the defending champion in the $40,000 Hickman Family Ordeal Trotting Cup (7.15pm), with the winner automatically qualifying for the $400,000 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot on IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup day at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 12. Robert and Jenna Dunn ,the country’s leading trainers, with 107 wins so far this year, have three well-credentialled runners in the event, with John Dunn opting for $4.40 favourite Sunnys Sister while Tim Williams will drive last start winner Mighty Logan and Blair Orange will team up with defending champion Aardiebythehill. Last year he took out the Group 3 after a gripping battle with Muscle Mountain, who was slow away and went down by half a head. Aardiebythehill is currently at $13. Team Dunn has won four of the last five Ordeal Cups, all of them driven by John Dunn. Sundees Son won three in a row, with his 2019 win in a race record 3:13.5. Paul Nairn also holds a strong hand with his last start winners Tectonic ($8.50) and Confessional ($6), who he will drive himself. Jeremiah one to beat in Metro Final at Alexandra Park By Michael Guerin When a horse gets his own way in front and falls in to win it usually isn’t a good next-up form pointer. But don’t be fooled in to thinking that sums up Jeremiah’s chances in the first $35,000 Lather Up Northern Metro Final at Alexandra Park tonight (7.30pm). Because co-trainer Scott Phelan says a seemingly poor second line draw tonight could actually aid the three-year-old over the 2200m mobile. Jeremiah was too good for many he meets tonight in a heat of this series but on that occasion led, only paced a sedate 2:42 and his last 800m in 56.1 seconds so had every right to win. “I don’t think we saw the best of him that night because he is not actually a leader,” explains Phelan. “He is a better chaser and I think you will see that in the second half of the season. “He is a pretty good horse and we think he might be one of the better three-year-olds in the country. “We’d love to get him into THE VELOCITY at Addington on Show Day and we think he isn’t far behind Cold Chisel [Great Northern Derby winner].” If that is the case then Jeremiah is the one to beat even from the second line tonight in a race that shows the Metro series concept is working as it has real depth including Always B Elite (favourite’s stablemate), Hawkeye Pierce and the in-form Seaclusion. The Purdon/Phelan stable has a host of good chances throughout the night starting with Ilsa Son in Race 1, The What The Hill – Sire of Square Gait Stars Handicap Trot. He was trapped wide last time but Phelan expects him to be better suited by the 2200m step and run tonight. Invisible and former Southland pacer Hezasweetie can both be prominent in Race 2, the Downbytheseaside – Making A Splash Mobile Pace, although the latter’s inside second line draw negates his gate speed on his northern debut. The stable has smart juvenile fillies Won And Only and I’m Sandra Dee in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Sires’ Stakes heat which features the majority of the field backing up from last Friday’s abandoned fillies race after a race smash. How that has impacted the confidence of the fillies involved is impossible to know but with most coming from major stables punters should be comfortable they wouldn’t be lining up if the signs had not been good. It features a battle between Purdon/Phelan and Team Telfer as does the Woodlands Sires’ Stakes heat for boys in the very next race in which Bar Louie’s front line draw gives him the edge over the Purdon/Phelan trio of Confederate, I Got Chills and The Night Agent, all drawn the second line. Meanwhile, Phelan was thrilled with how the stable big guns Merlin, Sooner The Better and Mach Shard came through their first public workout of a new campaign at Pukekohe last week. “They are all doing great, so well we don’t think they will need another workout before the Spring Cup [September 20].” View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features the return of experienced maiden Ballet Slippers (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). 15.00 Ascot, Novice, £15,000, 2yo, 7f 213yT BALLET SLIPPERS (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) looks to get off the mark at the third attempt, having run into smart peers in her native Ireland so far. Ballydoyle's first foal out of the multiple Ggroup 1-winning Magical (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and granddaughter of Halfway To Heaven (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) was third on debut behind Juddmonte's TDN Rising Star Red Letter (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and just edged out back at The Curragh last month by Falling Snow (Ire) (Justify). Arguably the best maiden in training has a distinct edge over her rivals on the card that Aidan O'Brien brought Paddington (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) to in 2022. The post Ballet Slippers Heads To Ascot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be present at Colonial Downs during Virginia Derby weekend starting on Saturday, Sept. 7, the organization said in a release Thursday. Colonial Downs, a longtime supporter of accredited aftercare, will honor the TAA with a named race on the card. Aftercare members will present for the GIII Kitten's Joy Stakes and make a presentation in the winner's circle, and a number of other scheduled events are planned. “I'm both excited and grateful to represent Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at Colonial Downs on Virginia Derby Day,” said Suzie Picou-Oldham, Inspections Administrator, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We will be presenting Best Turned-Out awards, sponsored by Virginia HBPA. This is a fantastic way for us to celebrate accredited aftercare while awarding the grooms who care for the horses on the track.” The post TAA On The Ground For Virginia Derby Weekend appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The X-Ray Files, now in its second year and presented in cooperation with the Consignors and Breeders' Association, uses conversations with buyers and sellers to contribute to the dialogue on the sales and training process. Craig Rounsefell of Boomer Bloodstock has purchased top-level winners all over the world, from his native Australia, to England and the U.S. He purchased 2016 GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Obviously (Ire) (Choisir {Aus}) at the Tattersalls October sale, while 2021 GI Frank Kilroe Mile winner Hit the Road (More Than Ready) was acquired at the Keeneland September sale and Australian Group 1 winners Scales of Justice (Aus) (Not a Single Doubt {Aus}) and Tuvalu (Aus) (Kermadec {NZ}) were purchased at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale. Preparing for the two-week blitz of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Rounsefell compared his experiences at yearling auctions across the globe. “I enjoy working the U.S. yearling sales, particularly Keeneland September, due to the large volume of horses offered and thus the opportunities this presents,” Rounsefell said. “The nature of this sale and the system at Keeneland is such that you are inspecting whilst the sale is going on, whereas in Australia all your inspections are complete before the sale starts. I think this may detract from the sales experience for buyers and owners in this scenario, as there is little time to entertain. Although Keeneland has first-class facilities and is always working to improve the buyers' experience.” Rounsefell also sees a difference when it comes to scoping horses at U.S. yearling sales versus their Australian counterparts. While there was a concerted push to encourage buyers at American sales to use video scopes provided in the repository some five years, it seems to remain a far more utilized technology overseas than it does in the U.S., according to Rounsefell. “In Australia, the large majority of the buying bench are happy to rely on a video scope taken on the sales grounds and lodged in the repository,” he said. “Whereas in the U.S., the vets are still individually scoping a large portion of the yearlings at the sale. This obviously presents its own issues when a horse is popular.” Rounsefell has proven it is possible to find Grade I performers without breaking the bank. He purchased Hit the Road for $160,000 at the 2018 Keeneland September sale, while Scales of Justice was acquired for just about that same price at Inglis in 2014. Hit the Road earned over $600,000 on the track, while Scales of Justice has banked well over $1.6 million. The Australian credits his bargain purchase successes with focusing on the individual in front of him, rather than the catalogue page. “We have had success in the middle market, both in Australia, U.K. and U.S. by focusing on type rather than pedigree,” Rounsefell explained. “I think particularly at a yearling sale, if you are working on a lower budget, you have to forgive in one area. All of the trainers I work with always remind me that they can only train what is on the end of the shank, so the physical is paramount. To find value, we look for stallions that are successful, but not fashionable at the time for whatever reason due to their age or commercial appeal. Similarly, it may be an unknown stallion from a mare that has thrown runners and this can also give you an opportunity to get a decent runner on a budget.” One area where it's not always possible to compromise is on the vet report, Rounsefell said. “Generally, the trainers I buy for don't compromise on their vetting, especially for places like California or Hong Kong,” he said. “Although this very much depends on where the horse will be trained as to the risk tolerance of the vetting.” Rounsefell has served as president of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents of Australia since 2020. Formed in 1988, the organization sets an ethical standard for its members to live up to. “In Australia, the FBAA aims to raise the standard for bloodstock agents,” Rounsefell said. “We have 30 accredited members who agree to be held to account by our strict and enforceable code of ethics.” A similar group in the U.S. could give buyers more confidence when entering the sales pavilion, according to Rounsefell. “I think having a Federation of Bloodstock Agents in America would be a positive step for the industry as a whole and I am somewhat surprised one has not been established,” he said. “It would increase transparency and thus confidence in the market and encourage new investment.” Transparency is also a buzzword for Rounsefell's social media presence. The Boomer Bloodstock website features a “Learn” tab which provides detailed information on everything from breeding and racing to buying and selling and insurance. “Boomer Bloodstock works with Kick Collective to produce content for social media with a large emphasis on education,” Rounsefell said. “We felt there was a lack of reliable information that is accessible for those interested in horse ownership or even for those that have been in the game for many years. So we started the learning center on the Boomer Bloodstock website, which is amplified through social media. I think by sharing your IP in the various areas of racing and breeding, it is a positive step to removing barriers to entry for horse ownership and involvement in the industry.” The post The X-Ray Files, Season 2: Craig ‘Boomer’ Rounsefell appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Another year older and stronger, Anisette and Didia square off again in the Sept. 7 John C. Mabee Stakes (G2T) at Del Mar.View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Idea Generation in the Flower Bowl Stakes, as Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown earned meet titles at Saratoga on Labor Day. Dubawi Longshot Pillar To Post In The Flower Bowl Klaravich Stables and Chad Brown enjoyed a Saratoga double on Aug. 31, and Idea Generation (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) brought up the second half of that milestone when taking the GII Flower Bowl Stakes in front-running fashion (video). Bred by Epona Bloodstock at Croom House Stud, the daughter of Knocknagree (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) caught the eye of Mike Ryan on behalf of Klaravich Stables to the tune of 340,000gns during the 2021 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1. Her dam's most recent produce are colts by Too Darn Hot (GB) and New Bay (GB) born in 2023 and 2024, respectively, both sons of Dubawi. Second dam Tyrany (GB) (Machiavellia) foaled a trio of stakes winners, including sires Zoffany (Ire) (Dansili {GB}), who won the G1 Phoenix Stakes, and Wilshire Boulevard (Ire). Darley's Dubawi holds an enviable record in the U.S., with 44 winners from 86 runners (51%). Approaching a quarter-century of stakes winners with 23, he has now sired 18 graded winners with Idea Generation's success. Idea Generation (IRE) wins The Flower Bowl and is IN the @makersmark #BreedersCup Filly & Mare Turf! #BC24 pic.twitter.com/9ZhedDEvIr — Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) August 31, 2024 Lope De Vega Colt Strikes Early At Saratoga Klaravich Stables' Early Adopter (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) closed to take a Saratoga affair for trainer Chad Brown on Aug. 31 (video). Bred by Luca and Sara Cumani's Fittocks Stud in partnership with Arrow Farm & Stud, the chestnut was a 170,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling when picked up by Mike Ryan for Seth Klarman's operation. The winner is out of G2 Park Hill Stakes heroine and G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes runner-up Silk Sari (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}). He is a half-brother to the dam of G1 Kennedy Oaks heroine Zardozi (Aus) (Kingman {GB}). This is the extended family of another Klaravich/Brown runner, three-time Grade I winner Program Trading (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). Ballylinch Stud's Lope De Vega now has 44 winners from 79 runners (71%) in the U.S. His 10 stakes winners are anchored by Grade I winners Program Trading, Newspaperofrecord (Ire), Carl Spackler (Ire) and Aunt Pearl (Ire). Two turns on debut is no easy task, but #8 Early Adopter passed the test in R2 at Saratoga at 4/1! Chad Brown trains this 2YO colt and @jockeyfranco was in the saddle. pic.twitter.com/CsvOXhx8Fv — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) August 31, 2024 Nashville Derby Glory For Bellum Justum Bellum Justum (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) delivered in the $2,337,160 GIII DK Horse Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs for Andrew Balding (video). He is raced by King Power Racing, whose The Foxes (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) ran second in the 2023 GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes. Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited, the 375,000gns Book 1 yearling selection by SackvilleDonald at Tattersalls won the Listed Blue Riband Trial prior to running seventh in the G1 Derby this year. He was then third in the G3 Hampton Court Stakes and second in the G3 Gordon Stakes prior to his American heroics. The second foal out of the winning Natural Beauty (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Bellum Justum is followed by a yearling colt by Mehmas (Ire). He is kin to multiple group winner Laaheb (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}) and G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud third Fox Tal (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The Aga Khan Studs' Sea The Stars (Ire) has 67% winners Stateside, with 21 winners from 43 runners. A quintet of horses have struck at graded level among his 11 stakes winners in that locale, with Grade II winners Ottoman Fleet (GB) and Legend Of Time (GB) the best of the bunch. Bellum Justum lands the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs for @FrankieDettori and @AndrewBalding2! pic.twitter.com/lqUMNlqYS9 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 31, 2024 Dubawi Filly Finds The Spa To Her Liking Stephanie Seymour Brant's Opulent Restraint (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) won at second asking at Saratoga for trainer Chad Brown (video). The White Birch Farm-bred is out of multiple graded winner Significant Form (Creative Cause). Peter Brant's White Birch Farm acquired the grey's dam for $575,000 out of the OBS Spring 2-Year-Old Sale, and she would go on to score in the GIII Miss Grillo Stakes, GII Ballston Spa Stakes, GIII Noble Damsel Stakes, and GIII Intercontinental Stakes, throughout her career. Opulent Restraint is kin to a yearling full-sister and a weanling half-sister by Kingman (GB). Her dam was covered by Justify later this spring. Significant Form is a half-sister to graded winner Hay Dakota (Haynesfield), while under the third dam is GII Nassau County Breeders' Cup Stakes heroine Hello Liberty (Forest Camp), second in the GI Acorn Stakes, Grade III winner Cairo Memories (Cairo Prince) and GI Blue Grass Stakes hero and young sire Zandon (Upstart). As mentioned above, Dubawi's progeny thrive in the U.S. Of his 10 Grade I winners there, Master Of The Seas (Ire), Modern Games (Ire), Yibir (GB), Rebel's Romance (Ire), Wuheida (GB), and Space Blues (Fr) have all captured at least one Breeders' Cup race. Jockey @iradortiz sweeps the first two races at Saratoga! #9 Opulent Restraint graduates today in R2 at on the card for trainer Chad Brown. pic.twitter.com/ba0g6c08tt — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 1, 2024 Child Of The Moon Thrives In Allowance Madaket Stables, Michael Dubb and Louis Lazzinnaro's Child Of The Moon (Fr) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}) prevailed in Saratoga Springs on Labor Day (video). Yet another Chad Brown trainee, the 4-year-old filly was bred by Patrick Chedeville. Sold for €110,000 by Haras du Petit Tellier to Hubert Guy at the Arqana October Yearling Sale, the daughter of G3 Prix Fille de l'Air heroine Ma Preference (Fr) (American Post {GB}) is a half-sister to stakes winner and GI Flower Bowl Stakes-placed Onthemoonagain (Fr) (Cape Cross {Ire}). Racing in the colours of Ecurie Jean-Louis Tepper, she made five starts in France for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget, winning her fifth start there by seven lengths. Resless Kara (Fr) (Akarad {Fr}), who shares the same third dam as Child Of The Moon, won the G1 Prix de Diane in 1988. All five of The Grey Gatsby's runners in the U.S. are winners. His pair of stakes winners include the GIII The Very One Stakes heroine Mylady (Ger) and Atomic Blonde (Ger). The last-named has placed three times at the graded level. Chad Brown is unstoppable today! CHILD OF THE MOON delivers his fifth win of the day in the 11th race with Flavien Prat in the saddle. pic.twitter.com/T0dVV43Nee — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 2, 2024 Belardo Runner Remains Perfect Hronis Racing's Raw Ability (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}) showed just that when landing a Del Mar contest on Sept. 2 (video). Her record is now a flawless two-for-two after taking a Gowran Park affair earlier this summer for owner Kate McNamara and trainer Eric McNamara. Now trained by John Sadler, the Gary Aspell-bred filly was a €1,000 Goffs August yearling RNA before selling for £140,000 to Shawn Dugan during the Goffs London Sale. Her dam, the winning mare Que Sera Sera (GB) (Dansili {GB}), has fillies by Buratino (Ire) and Raven's Pass born in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Sire Zambezi Sun (GB), also by Dansili, won the G1 Grand Prix de Paris, while European champion sprinter Continent (GB) (Lake Coniston {Ire}) is also a far-flung member of this clan. Bearstone Stud resident Belardo has now sired seven winners from eight runners in America (87.5%). His best there are Grade I winner Gold Phoenix (see below) and multiple graded winner Bellabel (Ire). Repeat Winners: Gold Phoenix (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}) made it three consecutive GII Del Mar Handicaps with a victory on Aug. 31 for Phil D'Amato (video). The 6-year-old gelding is raced by Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables and Marsha Naify. Muhaarar (GB)'s Motorious (GB) claimed the GIII Green Flash Handicap for Anthony Fanticola and trainer Phil D'Amato on the final day of August (video). He won the GIII San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita previously in the spring of 2023. Maman Joon (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), already a winner at the Oceanport oval this year, scored by 1 3/4 lengths in the Violet Stakes at Monmouth Park on the last day of August (video). She races for Amo Racing USA and trainer Chad Brown. The post Making Waves: Klaravich And Brown Dominate Saratoga Standings appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wagering on U.S. races, plus available and paid purses, all saw increases to varying degrees when compared to a year ago in August, while the number of race days and races themselves saw a slight uptick during the month, according to information released by Equibase on Thursday. Total wagering of over $1.1 billion on races during the month represented a 5.53% increase over the same period from 2023, while available purses of over $142.7 million were up by 7.38%. The figure of over $136.6 million for paid purses in August was up 8.37%. As for the total number of race days, they went from 409 to 416 (+1.71%) and the number of U.S. races was up slightly from 3,204 in August 2023 to last month's tally of 3,232 (+0.87%). Average field size in August was also up from over a year ago when it was 7.16, and checked in at an average of 7.21 runners, an increase of 0.72%. Average daily wagering increased by 3.75% to $2,807,622 and the average available purse number per race day was up 11.29% to $343,109 from the figure of $308,293 in 2023. When it comes to the year-to-date figures, through August of 2023 wagering on U.S. races came in at $8.249 billion, while this year the amount is 8.081 billion (-2.03%). Those numbers include worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races. The post August Economic Indicators, Wagering And Purses On The Rise appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The British EBF is to refocus part of its National Hunt prize-money contribution to support the junior hurdle programme, it was announced on Thursday. Now in their fourth year, Junior National Hunt Hurdle races are designed to enhance the potential of young horses through earlier jumping education. Racing against their own age group, the development of the programme aims to mirror the early education options available to National Hunt trainers in Ireland and France. Open exclusively to three-year-olds from October to December and four-year-olds from January to April of the following year, Junior Hurdle runners must not have previously competed, except for running in a NH Flat or Junior 'NH' Hurdle. They carry the same status as NH Flat and point-to-point races, in that winners will not be precluded from competing in novice hurdles during the following jumps season. “We are constantly looking at the best ways to strategically support the race programme,” said Simon Sweeting, chairman of the British EBF. “With guidance from the BHA, we agreed to lend support to this relatively new initiative so it had time to gain traction with owners and trainers and give its creators [the TBA and BHA] time to assess its value to the wider National Hunt racing and breeding landscape.” Simon Cox, chairman of the TBA National Hunt Committee, added, “We are delighted that the British EBF are supporting the Junior 'NH' Hurdle races from this autumn through sponsorship. These races provide a vital education for NH-bred horses to compete against each other at the same development stage, without the burden of taking on more mature Flat-breds. “As a NH Committee, we were pleased with the interest that these races have had from the first to the second year, and as more and more stakeholders understand the concept and its benefits, we anticipate the standard to keep on improving.” The post British EBF to Support Junior Hurdle Programme appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Carrying a seven-pound penalty for his taking debut win at Newmarket last month, Wathnan Racing's Defence Minister (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}–Tears Of The Sun {GB}, by Mastercraftsman {Ire}) shrugged off the extra burden to win decisively in his six-furlong novice at Haydock on Thursday. Settled behind the leaders early by James Doyle, the 11-8 favourite surged to the front inside the final furlong for a 1 1/2-length defeat of Arabian Angel (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). The Hamad Al Jehani trainee, who was a €210,000 Tattersalls Ireland Goresbridge Breeze Up purchase, is currently the last known foal out of a daughter of the Listed Rosemary Stakes winner Perfect Star (GB) (Act One {GB}), whose leading progeny is the G3 Prestige Stakes winner Kilmah (GB) (Sepoy {Aus}). Strong form Defence Minister makes it 2-2 in what looked on paper a good little novice event @haydockraces. The winner looks a very smart juvenile @BritishEBF | @the_doyler pic.twitter.com/4UYpJbyh65 — Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 5, 2024 The post Wathnan Have Another Smart One As Too Darn Hot Colt Strikes Again appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, Alan Carasso takes a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this weekend running at Chukyo Racecourse: Saturday, September 7, 2024 4th-CKO, ¥13,720,000 ($95k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1800m AMERICAN STAGE (c, 2, Into Mischief–Bonita Mia, by Warrior's Reward), a half-brother to three-time Grade III-winning sprinter Super Chow (Lord Nelson) and SW Princess Indy (Lord Nelson), was a $500,000 purchase out of last year's Keeneland September Sale by Yoshizawa Stable Co. The colt's unraced dam is a half-sister to Miss Match (Arg) (Indygo Shiner), an elite-level winner in Argentina and the U.S.; and to former 'TDN Rising Star' and 2016 GI Acorn Stakes winner Carina Mia (Malibu Moon), whose most recent foal–a colt by Epiphaneia (Jpn)–made $2.3 million at this year's JRHA Select Sale in July. Argentinian champion and GI Spinster Stakes victress Miss Linda (Arg) (Southern Halo) appears under the third dam. B-Spendthrift Farm LLC (KY) CHUWA CHIEF (c, 2, Tom's d'Etat–Figure, by Overanalyze) made $60,000 as a Keeneland September yearling last fall and matured into a $190,000 OBS March breezer after working an eighth of a mile in :10 1/5. The March foal's stakes-placed dam is a half-sister to Grade III winner Ben's Duchess (Munnings) and the deeper female family includes GI Hollywood Derby winner Vergennes and MGISW turfer Nijinsky's Secret. B-WinStar Farm LLC (KY) Sunday, September 8, 2024 4th-CKO, ¥13,720,000 ($95k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1200mT T O ELVIS (c, 2, Volatile–Stopshoppingdebbie, by Curlin) is the latest to the races for his dam, winner of no fewer than eight stakes races at Emerald Downs and subsequently the dam of Generous Tipper (Street Sense), third in last year's GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity. The dual stakes-winning second dam Taste the Passion (Wild Again) is responsible for six winners from nine to start, including five-time Emerald stakes winner Shampoo (Gulch)–also a stakes producer–and treble black-type winner and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies participant Smarty Deb (Smart Strike), herself the dam of two stakes winners. B-Jeff & Melissa Prunzik (KY) The post ‘American’ Owner Yoshizawa Unveils Into Mischief Colt at Chukyo appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article