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Just as he did in his July 27 debut, Chancer McPatrick unleashed a powerful late rally down the middle of the track to win the $300,000 Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 2.View the full article

Juddmonte homebred Show Card romped home the easiest of winners in the Tranquility Lake Stakes at Del Mar Monday. The bay filly sat just off pacesetter Yuki through a quarter in :23.42 and was pressing that longshot as the field of five bunched up down the backstretch as the half went up in :47.25. Show Card took charge approaching the stretch and strode clear down the lane to an effortless victory. Favored Super Shine was left at the gate and trailed the field early. Rank up the backstretch, she moved up along the rail to challenge for the lead on the inside of the pacesetter while Show Card was making her move to the outside, but her rally flattened out at the top of the lane. She fought back to grab the runner-up spot. Show Card produced back-to-back victories at Santa Anita this spring, breaking her maiden Mar. 16 and returning to beat winners May 5, both at six furlongs. Stretched to two turns for the first time, she faded to last of four in the 1 1/16-mile GII Summertime Oaks last time out June 8. Cognitive, purchased by Juddmonte for $500,000 as a yearling at the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale, has an unraced 2-year-old filly by Not This Time, as well as a yearling filly by Into Mischief and a weanling filly by Constitution. She was bred back to Constitution this year. The winner's third dam, Turbo Dream (Unbridled), produced multiple Grade I winner Dream Rush. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. TRANQUILITY LAKE S., $100,000, Del Mar, 9-2, (C), 3yo/up, f/m, 1m, 1:37.88, ft. 1–SHOW CARD, 116, f, 3, Into Mischief–Cognitive, by Uncle Mo. 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O/B-Juddmonte (KY); T-Bob Baffert; J-Juan J. Hernandez. $60,000. Lifetime Record: 6-3-0-1, $152,300. 2–Super Shine (Arg), 119, m, 5, Super Saver–Sunshine Allie, by Southern Halo. O-R Unicorn Stable; B-Firmamento (ARG); T-Philip D'Amato. $20,000. 3–Yuki (Chi), 125, m, 5, The Lumber Guy–Dona Milly (Chi), by Distorted Economy. O/B-Haras Lizzie (CHI); T-Marcelo Polanco. $12,000. Margins: 10, 4, 2. Odds: 1.70, 0.90, 25.90. Also Ran: Ascendancy, Liberal Lady. Scratched: Grace Period (Fr). Wow! #4 SHOW CARD ($5.40) couldn't have won the $100,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes at Del Mar any easier than that. The daughter of Into Mischief was ridden by @JJhernandezS19 and is trained by Bob Baffert. Congrats to all the connections! Watch more on @FanDuelTV. pic.twitter.com/CZAEgh3h0Z — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 2, 2024 The post Into Mischief’s Show Card Romps in Tranquility Lake appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' CHANCER MCPATRICK (c, 2, McKinzie–Bernadreamy, by Bernardini) came flying down the center of the Saratoga track Monday to take the Closing Day feature, the GI Hopeful Stakes. Well off the speedy pair of Smoken Wicked (Bobby's Wicked One) and Mentee (City of Light), the 4-1 shot was second to last off the turn but really kicked in once unleashed for the money to get the win over 3-5 race favorite and fellow 'Rising Star' Ferocious (Flatter) who looked beaten at the top of the lane but showed good resolve to come home second. This is the graded stakes win and Grade I win for freshman sire McKinzie (by Street Sense). Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O-Flanagan Racing; B-Rigney Racing LLC; T-Chad Brown. Sales History: $260,000 ylg '23 FTKJUL, $725,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR. 2YO CHANCER McPATRICK, son of @Gainesway stallion McKinzie, earns Flavien Prat his 7th Grade 1 victory of the meet in the Hopeful Stakes for trainer Chad Brown! pic.twitter.com/wUNf8XFJCA — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) September 2, 2024 The post ‘Rising Star’ Chancer McPatrick Rallies Late For Hopeful Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 3rd 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. New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Chantilly Lace claims Listed Wanganui Guineas Talented three-year-old filly, Chantilly Lace, secured consecutive stakes victories with a courageous win in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Tavi’s Court returns a winner at Wanganui Tavi’s Court, the seasoned winter sprinter, celebrated a triumphant comeback at Wanganui on Saturday after almost a year without a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Te Akau unleash serious spring contenders Te Akau Racing’s unmistakable tangerine and blue colours once again signalled their formidable presence in South Island racing at Riccarton … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Nature Strip retired The all-conquering Nature Strip has been retired following his defeat in Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 3, 2023 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago NT racing celebrates success in Kununurra and Birsdville Trainer Kerry Petrick, who has won a host of big races in Darwin and Alice Springs, celebrated victory in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Top Darwin jockey starts new season on the right note It was no surprise to see jockey Sonja Logan, formerly Sonja Wiseman, punch the air as she returned to scale … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago All-the-way Valley victory for Castillian After strong-finishing seconds in his two previous starts, a change of tactics brought a deserved breakthrough for New Zealand-bred colt … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Aysar causes upset in Chautauqua Stakes On a memorable afternoon for the Ben and JD Hayes stable at Moonee Valley, the talented young brother training combination … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Troach salutes in Atlantic Jewel Stakes The James Cummings stable looks set to aim Troach at The Thousand Guineas after her impressive finish to salute in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Knights Order leads throughout in Chelmsford Stakes The Sydney Cup winner resumed in fine fashion at Randwick on Saturday, leading all of the way in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Zaaki cruises to win second Tramway Stakes Zaaki once again proved he is one of the best thoroughbreds in Australia, leading all of the way to win … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Rothfire returns to his best in McEwen Stakes triumph Superlatives often get thrown around in professional sport, but Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote was spot-on when he said Rothfire’s win … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago North Star Lass fights back in Furious Stakes Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s tenacious North Star Lass was able to fight back to win the second leg of … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Mr Brightside stamps his Cox Plate ticket The Ben & JD Hayes-trained Mr Brightside simply never looked like getting beaten in the Feehan Stakes and in doing … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Eduardo defies betting drift to score in Concorde Stakes Eduardo has joined the likes of Redzel and Nature Strip as winners as the Concorde Stakes (1000m), as he bolted … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Four Queens heads home Rae quinella at Riccarton Local trainer Terri Rae got her day off to the best possible start at Riccarton when new stable runner Four … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Kings out to reign for Lor in South Korea Kings Shield has conquered virtually all before him on the dirt in Hong Kong but Seoul Racecourse’s sandy, beach-like surface … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Matthew Chadwick upbeat over Hong Kong’s Seoul hopes Matthew Chadwick hopes to carry impressive momentum onto the international stage at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday (September 4) when he … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago Country Grammer faces tall order in Pacific Classic Stakes He is the reigning Dubai World Cup champion, but Country Grammer faces a “tall order” at Del Mar in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Geelong racing preview & best bets | Sunday, September 4 Racing heads down the highway on Sunday afternoon to Geelong, where an eight-race card is set down for decision. HorseBetting’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Handle The Truth to begin Kosciuszko campaign in Concorde Stakes After coming painfully close to winning The Kosciuszko last year, Keith Dryden starts his preparation for a hopeful start in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Zaaki looking ‘fantastic’ ahead of Tramway Stakes at Randwick After a sensational last preparation where he saluted in the All Star Mile and Hollindale Stakes, the Annabel Neasham-trained Zaaki … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 3, 2022 13 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 Darwin racing tips, best odds & value bets | Saturday 3/9/2022 Racing returns to the Top End this Saturday for a five-part program at Fannie Bay. HorseBetting’s NT racing expert has … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Fownes outlines championship ambitions ahead of season-opening Determined to remain atop Hong Kong’s training championship, Caspar Fownes has no plans to rest on his laurels with an … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Geelong betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 5/9/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Geelong racing preview for Sunday, September 5, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Randwick preview, Saturday racing tips & top odds | 4/9/2021 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst takes a look at every race at Randwick this Saturday and brings you his best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Belmont racing tips, best bets & quaddie | Saturday, September 4 HorseBetting’s WA racing expert presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the nine-race card at Belmont on Saturday, September … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Someone call Noah, we need his Ark for The Valley Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major news stories in the racing world from during the week, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Du Plessis hoping Adelase can turn tables on Baanone Mark Du Plessis will be hoping to reverse the result when Adelase comes up against Baanone again in race three … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 3, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees three meetings being held around the country on this Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Campbell exits training on a high Andrew Campbell couldn’t have scripted a better ending to his 25-year training career. In his last start at Cambridge on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Good fortune shines on Sharrock for Te Rapa feature There’s nothing like a “Taradise special” to revitalise the spirit of New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock as he sets his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Benner-Wynyard weekend debutants attract interest Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are preparing to launch a new wave of gallopers, with two Gary Harding-owned … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Furious Stakes 2020 betting odds, tips & strategy The Group 2 Darley Furious Stakes for three-year-old fillies over 1200m is one of four Group races on Randwick’s cracking … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Chelmsford Stakes 2020 betting tips, best odds & form guide The Group 2 Heineken Chelmsford Stakes is one of the standout races on the Randwick card this weekend and sees … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Crusader heads to Randwick without Berry Hawkes Racing will utilise the claim of apprentice Brock Ryan aboard emerging talent Masked Crusader when he chases his fourth … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Wyong racing tips, value bets & odds – Friday, 4 September 2020 The Wyong Gold Cup and Mona Lisa Stakes headline what is shaping up to be a top-class meeting on the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Donald racing tips & value bets – Friday, 4 September 2020 Racing returns to Donald for the first time since August 1 with a nine-race card that offers some opportunities to … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Rockhampton racing tips & best bets – Friday, 4 September 2020 We are back racing at Rockhampton on Friday afternoon for a ripping eight-race card. The track is rated a Good … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Matt Cumani confident in his Valley pair Matt Cumani was named as the trainer of French raider San Huberto this week and he’s got another two spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stakes test for Quinton filly in Furious The absence of a standout filly has convinced trainer Ron Quinton to give the lightly-raced Orpheum an opportunity in black-type … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tomlinson aiming for first city winner Apprentice Sheriden Tomlinson will notch a significant career milestone if he can win aboard Mishani Miss for his boss Les … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Adelaide ace out to Strip Concorde title Group One Lightning Stakes winner Gytrash already boasts a win over Nature Strip and he will bid to lower the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Tight at the top of trainers’ table The intensity of competition, a hallmark of Hong Kong racing, was keenly evident in last season’s fierce battle for the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago John Size readies three for Sunday’s Chief Executive’s Cup John Size will launch a three-pronged attack on the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) when Hong Kong racing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Te Akau team targets Timaru Te Akau Racing’s annual southern spring sojourn begins in earnest at Timaru on Friday with trainer Jamie Richards unleashing five … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Taroni begins New Zealand 1000 Guineas path Promising three-year-old Taroni will begin her path towards the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) when she … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Waikato Stud named New Zealand Breeder of the Year The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) has announced that Waikato Stud is the winner of the Sir Patrick and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Classy colt gets the job done Punters that took the $1.30 about talented three-year-old The Irishman would have had their hearts in their mouths when the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Raheen House could be Wyong Cup knockout Trainer Kris Lees will have weight of numbers on his side with five horses across two stakes races at Wyong’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Wyong Gold Cup 2020 betting tips, best odds & form guide The Listed Wyong Gold Cup is the second of two features at the Central Coast track on Friday afternoon … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Another string to Sims’ bow Former jockey Amber Sims kicked off her training career in the best possible fashion at Avondale on Wednesday, winning the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Baker-Forsman pair tackle 3YO feature Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have been given a free rein to develop promising three-year-olds Unition and Suffused … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cox Plate test for improving Harbour Views Matthew Williams has always had a big opinion of Harbour Views and he will put that to the test in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Feehan Stakes 2020 racing tips, best bets & form guide The Feehan Stakes is the second Group 2 on the Moonee Valley card on Saturday afternoon, and it looks like … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Mona Lisa Stakes 2020 betting tips, best odds & form guide Listed racing heads to Wyong on Friday for the Mona Lisa Stakes and Wyong Cup. The Mona Lisa will be … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Scales Of Justice headed to Group 1 Makybe Diva Trainer Lindsey Smith has given Memsie Stakes winner Scales Of Justice the go-ahead for another Group One assignment in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Feehan run to shape Beau Balmain’s spring Trainer Jim Conlan wants to test his Caulfield and Melbourne Cup hope Beau Balmain in the weight-for-age John F Feehan … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Scarlet Dream begins ambitious campaign Scarlet Dream will begin a campaign aimed at the major spring staying races when she runs over 1500 metres at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Prophet’s Thumb bypasses Everest runners David Pfieffer has given McEwen Stakes contender Prophet’s Thumb and stablemate Love Shack Baby a look at The Valley ahead … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Te Akau Shark primed for Tramway Stakes James McDonald has given New Zealand star Te Akau Shark his seal of approval after riding him in trackwork at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Vega seems to have lost his Magic touch Lindsay Park co-trainer David Hayes says the vibe he is getting is Vega Magic may be on his way home … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago McEvoys have strong chances at Sandown Tony and Calvin McEvoy hope to get their new training partnership off on the right note with a strong line-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Nominations released for Randwick G1 day Epsom Handicap favourite D’Argento is one of 87 entries for the Group One race at Randwick with 81 horses entered … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Prebble returns to Australian racing scene Brett Prebble says he is looking forward to his return to Australian racing after riding trackwork at Flemington and in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jon Snow set for return to Melbourne The Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is the likely next start for New Zealand horse Jon Snow after his pleasing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Network Ten secures Melbourne Cup rights Network Ten will broadcast the Melbourne Cup carnival from next year in a five-year $100 million agreement with the Victoria … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Osborne Bulls on Rupert Clarke path Osborne Bulls will be out to press his claims for the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes when he chases … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tarka, Toulouse to take steps to Derby Trainer David Payne is excited about the prospects of Tarka and Toulouse as they take their next steps towards the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bonneval to make return at Moonee Valley Star New Zealand mare Bonneval is set to make her return to racing in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Makybe Diva next target for Jon Snow Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will bolster their Melbourne spring carnival arsenal later this week with the addition … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Birdsville raises $50,000 for drought aid A promotion to help drought victims through the recent Birdsville race meeting has raised at least $50,000 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Tiley in no rush with exciting filly Outstanding juvenile Melt is back bigger and better if Saturday’s winning performance at Ruakaka is anything to go by. The … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gingernuts officially retired in NZ Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has officially been retired in New Zealand after recovering from a life-threatening injury suffered in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Fan favourite Gingernuts retired Three-time Group 1 winner and equine cult-hero Gingernuts has been officially retired. The chestnut son of Iffraaj captured the imagination … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago English second to Ef Troop in trial Everest hopeful English has put in a strong effort in a barrier trial at Rosehill to finish second to speedy … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Best Solution on way to Melbourne Best Solution has won the Grosser Preis Von Baden in Germany to enhance his Caulfield and Melbourne Cup claims … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Royal Symphony building to spring return Caulfield Guineas favourite Royal Symphony has had an exhibition gallop at Caulfield and could have another at Moonee Valley ahead … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Egg Tart back for Theo Marks and Epsom Dual Oaks winner Egg Tart will have a spring campaign aimed at the Epsom Handicap … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tavago closing in on return for spring Tavago is nearing his spring return with his co-trainers considering either the Dato Tan Chin Nam or Makybe Diva Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Edmonds heads to Melbourne with Houtzen Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds is headed to Melbourne to monitor star filly Houtzen as she prepares to return to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Broome one week, Birdsville races the next Kym Healy can match the early explorers for his travels in search of success at Australia’s far-flung race meetings … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mixed day for Zoe White Star country Queensland apprentice Zoe White has celebrated her upcoming move to Brisbane with a Gold Coast winner tempered by … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago BRC board members seek re-election The three retiring Brisbane Racing Club board members are expected to seek re-election at next month’s annual general meeting … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Baster suspended after G2 win at Valley Stephen Baster has been suspended for 13 meetings for careless riding aboard Awesome Rock in winning the Dato Tan Chin … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Felines flies to win the Concorde Stakes Trainer Kris Lees is hoping Felines’ Group Three win in the Concorde Stakes can persuade the mare’s owner Gerry Harvey … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cox Plate now spring goal for Awesome Rock A surprise win in the Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes has allowed Awesome Rock to force his way into the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Timely Group Two wins for Godolphin duo Godolphin chief executive John Ferguson’s trip Down Under has been greeted by a Group Two double for the famous stable … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Parnham effusive in praise for Voodoo Lad Voodoo Lad has unleashed a powerful finishing sprint to come from last in a Listed race at Moonee Valley, earning … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Foxplay powers away in Group 2 Furious Foxplay has won the Group Two Furious Stakes to turn around a frustrating day for Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hartnell wins Chelmsford Stakes in a walk Hartnell has claimed the easiest of wins in the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick in the absence of Winx who was … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Foxplay powers away in Group 2 Furious Foxplay has won the Group Two Furious Stakes to turn around a frustrating day for Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mr Epic victory saves day for Toby Edmonds Toby Edmonds’ disappointment at having promising sprinter The Virginian scratched has been eased with Mr Epic’s Eagle Farm win … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Outsider Merriest claims Atlantic Jewel Damien Oliver has claimed the second leg of a winning double at Moonee Valley with Merriest taking out the Listed … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Wild Rain wins Group Two McEwen Stakes Wild Rain is set to be given her chance in the Moir Stakes after notching her biggest win in the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hartnell destroys opposition in Chelmsford Stakes romp THE scratching of champion mare Winx might have taken some of the shine away from the Chelmsford Stakes at Randwick, … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller wins the Fast & Furious with Foxplay SATURDAY didn’t start well for Chris Waller with the scratching of champion mare Winx, but it got a whole lot … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Passion burns in Randwick win for Cummings Stable favourite Burning Passion has shown his superior wet track abililty to win at Randwick for trainer James Cummings … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago ‘Dumb’ horse gives owner a dream winner Trainer Terry Robinson has won his fifth Highway race with Grand Rouge, the dumbest horse he has trained … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Swear prevails in Ming Dynasty THE roll of Team Hawkes continued on Saturday at Randwick as Swear became its 12th three-year-old winner of the season … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Swear joins Hawkes Racing 3YO win spree The three-year-old wins keep coming for Hawkes Racing with Swear bringing up No.12 for the new season in the Ming … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mihany scores all-the-way win at Valley Mihany has raced to an all-the-way victory over 1600m at Moonee Valley in a race where the odds-on favourite Raw … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Smerdon to chase black type with Dulverton The Robert Smerdon-trained Dulverton has returned to winning form, taking out the William Hill Handicap at Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Smith knows best about Eagle Farm track Shuda Known Better’s fitness has been the difference on a testing Eagle Farm surface, with the Brian Smith-trained galloper coping … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago McDougall lands first Saturday city win Apprentice jockey Blaike McDougall has ridden his first winner at a Saturday metropolitan meeting, guiding Signposted to victory at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Heavy track forces Winx out of Chelmsford THE heavy 9 track at Randwick has forced trainer Chris Waller to scratch Winx from the Chelmsford Stakes. Waller stated … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx out of the Chelmsford Stakes Winx has been scratched from the Chelmsford Stakes because of the heavy Randwick track and will run next in the … Read More View the full article

On a Sept. 2 afternoon, racing's living legend D. Wayne Lukas turned Saratoga Race Course into the setting for a festive celebration as he won the day's first race with Daily Grind on his 89th birthday.View the full article

A strenuous Southwell workout is on the agenda for City of Troy this month, when Aidan O'Brien is keen to replicate the early intensity of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) by having some of the fastest horses he can find go flat out over a mile.View the full article

George Murphy revealed Sept. 2 that White Birch (GB) will miss the remainder of the season after picking up an injury to his hock.View the full article

Just more than a month after becoming the first winner for freshman sire Imperial Hint, Tdz Hint of Power also became the multiple grade 1 winner's first stakes winner in the $75,000 Louisiana Cup Juvenile Stakes at Louisiana Downs Aug. 31.View the full article

NEWMARKET, England–Fifteen-year-old Ruairi Kilmartin was left speechless after his Dark Angel (Ire) filly–a mere €7,000 buy at the Goffs November Foal Sale–had provided him with a fairytale result when selling to Paul Corrigan for 70,000gns on the opening day of the Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale. “No, never,” an incredulous Kilmartin replied when asked whether he'd dared to dream of lot 159 making that sort of money. “I thought she'd make 20 or 30 grand, but that's exceeded my expectations. We were flat out there yesterday evening with 40 or 50 shows, and she had three vets, but I didn't know what would happen.” Certainly, few could have predicted what played out at Park Paddocks before an emotional Kilmartin watched his filly exit the sales ring, having achieved the sort of result that many involved in the game wait a whole lifetime for, often in vain. But don't be fooled into thinking that this was a stroke of luck on Kilmartin's part. No, this was all down to a young man who showed cool, hard judgement well beyond his years when he first saw the filly as a foal, less than three weeks after her full-sister, Heritage House (Ire), had finished fourth in a Listed race at Newmarket. “She was by Dark Angel and her dam was a half-sister to Mehmas, so it was all speed,” Kilmartin said of his reasoning behind the initial €7,000 purchase. “I saw her full-sister was in training with James Fanshawe and that she'd finished fourth in a Listed race. I thought she'd go on and get more black type, and luckily she did.” The filly was consigned by Kilmartin's father, Dermot, under the name of his Kildallan Farm in Westmeath. This seemingly wasn't Ruairi's first time with a bit of his own skin in the game, but he was in no doubt that this topped anything he'd done previously–and he has no plans to stop here, either. “I'll go buy a few more foals!” he said of what might become of his windfall. “I've had a leg or two in a few of my dad's breezers before now, but this is by far the best result–I'm delighted.” Equally delighted to get his hands on lot 159 was Corrigan, a big supporter of the Linda Perratt yard in South Lanarkshire. That is likely to be the ultimate destination for this filly after Corrigan secured her with an online bid, acting on the advice of another youngster with a big future in the shape of apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes. “Tommie chose her,” said Corrigan. “He rides a lot for us and his family became friends. His mum [Tonie] and dad [Jeremy] have had horses for a long time. They will look after her and break her, etc. before she most likely moves to Linda's yard. Tommie thought she had plenty of scope and she should be a nice horse in the making.” It's worth pointing out that direct statistical comparisons with last year are difficult with this being the first two-day edition of the Somerville Yearling Sale, but the clearance rate of 76% is likely to give the Tattersalls team cause of concern after the high of 89% in 2023. Of the 214 lots offered here on day one, 161 sold for an aggregate sum of 4,385,500gns. The average was 27,239gns and the median was 22,000gns. No Place for Nurturing Talent Like Tally-Ho The popularity of the first yearlings by July Cup winner Starman (GB) was a feature of the Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale. Out of the five highest-priced lots, he was responsible for two of them, helping him to an impressive average of £52,360 and an aggregate of £1,309,000 for 25 sold. A few days later and it was a case of deja vu here at Park Paddocks as Starman again made his presence felt with the top lot during this opening session, a half-sister to the G3 Palace House Stakes winner Seven Questions (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) who was sold to Richard Ryan for 100,000gns. She was consigned by Tally-Ho Stud who stand the first-season sire. Of the 12 Starman yearlings offered, eight sold at an average of 37,125gns and for a total of 297,000gns. It wasn't quite the fireworks of Doncaster but still took fair doing for a stallion who stood his first season in Mullingar at a fee of €17,500 in 2022. “She is a lovely filly, the mare is proven, and she will be the first Teme Valley horse with Karl Burke,” Ryan said of lot 154. “I have been looking for a nice horse for Karl for some time and she fits all the criteria. Karl trained Boogie Time [another half-sister by Kodiac] and he felt this was a step up as an individual. She has a great mind and a lot to like with a fabulous walk.” “I like the sire and I quite like them as a bunch,” Ryan added of the stallion. “I think he has got every chance.” Starman is certainly in the right place to make a good fist of his second career, while there are seemingly worse places to be than Tally-Ho if you're a young person looking to make your way in the industry, too. Indeed, look no further than young Ruairi Kilmartin, who already has his next steps mapped out after spending some time under the wing of Tally-Ho's Roger O'Callaghan. “I have been going around with Roger and he has been really helpful,” Kilmartin added. “I expect I will end up at Tally-Ho Stud, although my dad tells me to stick to the books!” Burns Doesn't Stick Around to Soak in the Acclamation The O'Callaghans weren't the only Irish racing dynasty able to celebrate a good day's work. Paddy Burns, who belongs to another family which has been heavily involved in this industry for several generations, with uncle Maurice the owner of Rathasker Stud near Naas, also came away from Tattersalls having landed a nice touch. That said, can it be called a good day's work when your Acclamation (GB) colt is the very first lot through the ring, allowing you to head for your ferry crossing at Holyhead around the time this scribe was still considering the breakfast options at Park Paddocks? I jest, of course, but the 75,000gns it cost Oliver St Lawrence to secure lot 2 certainly put a spring in Burns's step as he embarked on the long journey home to Loughtown Stud, a result which came about after he bought the dam, Adelante (Fr) (Zoffany {Ire}) for 25,000gns at the 2020 Tattersalls December Mares Sale. “I bought the mare out of George Baker's yard,” Burns said of that initial purchase. “She was a tough, consistent filly and I like Zoffany as a broodmare sire. Royal Applause has worked on the family before, so we went for the same sireline with this colt. “Thankfully, he was very popular and a lot of great judges were very complimentary about him as a speedy, sharp-looking sort of colt. They followed through on that in the ring and Oliver, Fawzi [Nass] and the Victorious Racing team are very lucky and successful owners. Hopefully, this guy brings them more of the same.” Burns was a first-time consignor at the Somerville Yearling Sale, but he promised to be back–even if the early bird slot can't be guaranteed every time–while St Lawrence was busy trying to find another Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) for the Victorious Racing team. Bradsell, of course, sold at this sale for just 12,000 guineas in 2021, before finding his way into the hands of his Bahraini owners after being bought by Blandford Bloodstock for £47,000 at the Goffs UK Breeze-up Sale. On Monday three yearlings went the way of St Lawrence on their behalf for a total of 190,000gns, with the others including lot 163, Ballyvolane Stud's Ardad (Ire) colt who fetched 65,000gns. Talking points George Scott was one of the most active members of the training ranks at the sale as he signed for six lots in tandem with Billy Jackson-Stops, while Eve Johnson Houghton and Highflyer's Anthony Bromley were another formidable combination as they came away with six of their own. However, it was Clive Cox who arguably made the biggest statement as he went to 85,000gns to secure a Sands Of Mali (Fr) colt from the Barton Stud draft. Lot 200 was one of five purchases made by the Lambourn trainer for a total of 236,000gns. Philipp Stauffenberg was another first-time consignor at this year's Somerville Yearling Sale and, though his A'Ali (Ire) filly [lot 185] failed to find a buyer, it still proved a worthwhile venture as his other filly by Hello Youmzain (Fr ) [lot 223] went the way of Highflyer for 68,000gns. Admittedly, breeding precocious, speedy two-year-olds isn't really in keeping with the German way of doing things, but the name Stauffenberg Bloodstock is always to be respected in this game, whatever the circumstances. It will be interesting to see whether the team follow up with further consignments at this sale in the years to come. Last year a total of seven six-figure yearlings sold at this sale, so it's fair to say that there's work to be done on day two to at least match that feat after lot 154, the Starman (GB) filly, was the only one to reach that benchmark during this opening session. There's obviously no reason for the team at Tattersalls to panic just yet, with over 210 yearlings still to go through the ring on Tuesday, but they might have hoped to be a bit further ahead of the curve given the much bigger catalogue assembled for the first two-day edition of this sale. It wasn't just the top end of the market which seemed to suffer, either. The average for 161 lots sold on Monday was 27,239gns, while the median was 22,000gns. By way of comparison, the average at the end of last year's sale for 271 yearlings sold was 31,904gns. The median was 27,000gns. Buy of the Day There isn't much of lot 92, the Kessaar (Ire) colt offered by Ringfort Stud. Nor is there much to speak of when it comes to the race record of his dam, the Mehmas (Ire) mare Destacado (Ire), who retired as an 11-race maiden. However, dig a little deeper in the pedigree and there's enough there to suggest that he could prove a shrewd buy at just 5,000gns. This colt is Destacado's first foal, but she in turn is a half-sister to four-black type performers, including the Listed winners Redolent (Ire) (Redback {GB}) and Pepita (Ire) (Sir Prancealot {Ire})–the dam of last month's G2 Lowther Stakes heroine Celandine (GB) (Kingman {GB})–plus the G3 Albany Stakes third Illaunglass (Ire) (Red Clubs {Ire}). Every inch a two-year-old, lot 92 could be the type to emulate Pont Neuf (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}), who won one of the first juvenile races of the season after being picked up by the same team–Anthony Bromley of Highflyer and Eve Johnson Houghton–for 24,000gns at this sale 12 months ago. Golden Touch Ruairi Kilmartin would have been the obvious way to go, but the team at North Fordon Farm also deserve a mention for the job they did with their Ubettabelieveit (Ire) filly who went the way of Rabbah Bloodstock for 62,000gns. Successful pinhooks to report were otherwise in relatively short supply on the day, so it's worth shining a light on the story of lot 189, a mere 12,000gns purchase at last year's Tattersalls December Foal Sale. She was sold on that occasion by Mickley Stud who would still have been celebrating this result for their first-season sire who stands at a fee of just £5,000. The post Teenager Ruairi Kilmartin Enjoys Dream Result with Dark Angel Filly at Tattersalls appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

GI Arkansas Derby winner Muth (Good Magic) marked his return to the races Sunday with a victory in the Shared Belief Stakes at Del Mar. Checking off the initial box on his road back, the $2 million OBS March topper is now poised to take the next step on the road to this fall's Breeders' Cup, which will be held at Del Mar Nov. 4-5. “He's always been a really smart horse,” said trainer Bob Baffert. “You can place him wherever you want to. He had to move a little earlier because my other horse [Imagination] was breathing down his neck [in the Shared Belief]. It's good see him back off that long layoff. Now we can point for the California Crown.” The new GI California Crown, formerly the Awesome Again, will be run at Santa Anita on Sept. 28. The nine-furlong test is worth $1 million and is a “Win and You're In” for the Classic. Precluded from running in the Kentucky Derby due his trainer's ineligibility, the Zedan Racing colt was knocked out of last spring's GI Preakness Stakes due to illness. “It was so disappointing to have him ready for the Preakness then he gets sick,” Baffert recalls. “Something I was always worried about throughout my career, that these big horses would get sick. During the Triple Crown with [American] 'Pharoah' and Justify I went all those years and finally it hits. I think that's what every trainer worries about is sickness. When they get sick and they're travelling, that's why it hit him so hard.” Muth broke his maiden first out and then ran second in last year's GIII Best Pal Stakes, followed by a win in the GI American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita and a runner-up finish to Fierceness in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He started this year with victories in the GII San Vicente and Arkansas Derby before falling ill in May. “That was a really tough race,” Baffert noted of this weekend's Shared Belief. “There were some good 3-year-olds. It was like a Grade II race. There are no easy spots down here at Del Mar. All of them are going to be tough.” The post “One Step at a Time, Baby Steps”: Baffert on the Return of Muth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Using pedigree and proven stallions, Casse put together a successful roster of 2-year-olds for the summer meet. View the full article

A strenuous Southwell workout is on the agenda for City of Troy this month when Aidan O'Brien is keen to replicate the early intensity of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) by having some of the fastest horses he can find go flat out over a mile.View the full article

The Dubai Racing Club Membership gives patrons access to the Parade Ring Lounge for all 16 Dubai Racing Carnival meetings, as well as a range of exclusive benefits.View the full article

As the final few days of the Saratoga Race Course meet rolled to an end, the traditional blend of excitement and electricity were back. View the full article

City Of Troy (Justify), a winner of the G1 Derby, G1 Eclipse Stakes, and G1 International Stakes this spring and summer, is still on target for a Sept. 20 Southwell gallop, trainer Aidan O'Brien revealed during the Irish Champions Festival media event at Ballydoyle on Monday. The colt is aiming for a start in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar on Nov. 2. O'Brien said, “He can go a mile, probably with four or five other horses and we'll go a good, strong pace and see what will happen. He'll work out of American [starting] stalls, so we'll have it as close as we can [to a race]. “Obviously we won't have the surface, but that's not a bad thing because we're coming off the grass and it's a little bit of a step in between, rather than the big jump straight away. “We'll work the fastest horses we can and we'll go very hard for the first half [of the gallop]. I don't know what's going to happen as any horse we've sent to Southwell has never worked well, they always just about finish with their lead horse and maybe this will be the same, I don't know.” Flawless at two with three wins including the G1 Dewhurst Stakes and G2 Superlative to his name from three starts, the bay made his 3-year-old bow when ninth in the G1 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. He's visited the winner's circle in each of his starts since, and made all of the running in the International Stakes at York on Aug. 21. “We were waiting to let him go forward, but we only wanted to let him do it before the Classic as while he was aggressive the last day, he'll be more aggressive the next day,” he said. “We didn't want to do that until very late because of what happened in the Guineas. It just took a long time to get back and we had to do it very subtle without him knowing. We had to keep him moving forward, so it took us a long time to get back to [front-running] at York. “Ryan (Moore) went forward at York, but it was still controlled aggression. I know him and the next day he will hit the gates and want to go.” A victory in the Classic has proven elusive for O'Brien, who added, “We think what he did is going to set him up well for America. We've never won the Classic, we've tried very hard for 25 years and it's a very difficult race to win. “There's no doubt probably [he could be better as a 4-year-old], but he's unique and he's a different kind of a horse, so I'd imagine he'll have to go off to stud. “He's just too different and from day one he was like that. He's a great shape–he's not too weak, he's not too small. He's perfectly proportioned and balanced and not extreme in any way.” The post Southwell Gallop Details Emerge For City Of Troy Ahead Of Breeders’ Cup Classic Bid appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Second Stride has received a combined donation of $25,000 from the horsemen of the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino. “Second Stride does an excellent job in horse aftercare,” said HBPA Executive Director Tim Glyshaw. “Whenever the Indiana HBPA or Horsehoe Indianapolis run into a situation where aftercare is needed, Second Stride has always been there to help us.” Additionally, Claiborne Farm's 7th Annual “Runhappy” 5K and 2.5K run/walk event, which will benefit Second Stride, will take place Sept. 20. The price to register is $35 (there are 39 spots left). To register, click here. The post Indiana HBPA, Horseshoe Indianapolis Make $25K Donation to Second Stride appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Amateur rider Lauren Keen-Hawkins sustained a major head injury in a fall at Worcester on Sunday and has been hospitalised in Birmingham, the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) announced on Monday. The rider was aboard trainer Kim Bailey's Faerie Cutlass (GB) (Black Sam Bellamy {Ire}) in the last race of the day, a 2 1/2-mile handicap hurdle and was dislodged three flights from the winning post. Keen-Hawkins has a win aboard Dandy Dan (Ire) (Midnight Legend {GB}), as well as a second-place finish at Worcester in July to her credit. In a statement released on Monday, the IJF said, “Amateur jockey Lauren Keen-Hawkins had a fall in the last race at Worcester Racecourse yesterday and was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. “Lauren has suffered a serious head injury and is now in critical care. Her parents and partner are with her and they kindly ask for privacy at this difficult time.” The post Amateur Jockey Lauren Keen-Hawkins Hospitalised Following Fall At Worcester appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Believing (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), placed twice at the highest level, is in good order ahead of a start in the G1 Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh on Sept. 15, according to Highclere Thoroughbred Racing's Harry Herbert. A winner of the G2 Sapphire Stakes over the minimum trip at the Curragh in July, the 4-year-old filly was third to Big Evs (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) in the G2 King George Stakes at Goodwood, before running fan favourite Bradsell (GB) (Tasleet {GB}) to three-quarters of a length in the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes on Aug. 23. He said, “A wonderful performance and sensational splits through those last two furlongs so we head to the Curragh for the Flying Five, on a track where she won a Group 2 last time and hopefully she will be highly competitive again. “She's an extraordinary animal and giving everyone a lot of fun, so we hope it doesn't get too soft over in Ireland and she can go one better. “We'll see who turns up and what the ground is like and see what the final field for the Saturday looks like. Game on [for the rematch with Bradsell]. He's a wonderful horse, Bradsell, fantastic, and we weren't that far away on the wrong side. “This is a straight five and hopefully we can get Ryan [Moore] again and Bradsell will obviously be a pretty warm favourite and we hope to go one better.” Last out G3 Prix de Lieurey heroine Soprano (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) is another Highclere filly hoping to make her mark at the highest level. Also slated for a start on Irish Champions Weekend in mid-September, the 3-year-old will start in the G1 Matron Stakes, all being well. Herbert said, “She's thriving, she's fantastic and I think what we learned in France was very much that we won't be afraid to ride her prominently. “She's had this little bit of a quirk where she's running free and then it's settle her down, settle her down at the back and in fact what she wants to be doing is be much more prominent. “She seems to really enjoy that style of racing so in Ireland that will very much be the plan to ride her sensibly but don't give her too much to do.” The post Highclere Fillies Target Irish Group 1s appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

George Murphy revealed Sept. 2 that White Birch (GB) will miss the remainder of the season after picking up an injury to his hock.View the full article

The lucrative purses offered by Kentucky Downs have done the job in attracting top horsemen from around the country to participate, but trainer Joe Sharp has separated himself from the pack through the first three days of the meet.View the full article

As the final few days of the Saratoga Race Course meet rolled to an end, the traditional blend of excitement and electricity were back. View the full article

Last week, the 40th Asian Racing Conference took place in Sapporo, Japan. You may ask what relevance that has for anyone with horses in Continental America or Europe? The answer is many owners and trainers today play on the global stage. As an extremely small owner and breeder, even I have horses in the U.S., Ireland, England, France, and fractional ownership in Australia. And what do we all do first thing every morning? Read the Thoroughbred Daily News, and many listen to the Nick Luck Daily Podcast. In doing so, we have a rough oversight of what is happening in our industry on a daily basis. Sometimes word filters via 'bush telegraph' from countries outside the U.S. long before it ever hits media sources. I'm sure there are perhaps other industries as globally connected, but I can guarantee not to the same extent, and this makes this industry unique. The connectivity of the Thoroughbred industry affords us the opportunity to manage information, to market, to publicize, to promote any message. Do we recognize this? Do we utilize this? NO. Why? Because we are all too siloed, too busy paddling our own canoes, too fractionalized to work together for the greater good of our sport and business. The chairman of the Asian Racing Federation, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, spoke of racing's social licence and “the challenge of how we as an industry are seen by people who are not in racing.” The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), whose one-day conference preceded the Asian Racing Conference, did much to place the topic of aftercare on the minds of those in the corridors of power of racing jurisdictions around the world. There has been too much bad press on the subject on what happens to Thoroughbreds when their racing careers are over. Sadly, this is not unfounded, and it does need to be exposed, but unfortunately we as a collective have failed miserably to address this situation. Yes, great strides have been made in the last 15 or so years, but it is only since the inception of IFAR that the topic has been addressed uniformly. The organizations we have are brilliant, and are a gallant attempt to stuff the dike. They are a base from which to work to develop a model we can be proud of as an industry, and not a stopgap. We all know racing's social licence is wafer-thin. We know our fan base is diminishing in not all countries, but most. There are a gazillion marketing strategies out there with ways to attract a new and younger audience. The issue is the majority of the younger demographic today has no reference to horses, and has probably never even seen one in real life. Horses are about as relevant to them as dinosaurs. What we do have in the Western world is a mental health crisis, be it children with ADHD, learning issues, social anxiety, depression, isolation; adults who are the victims of domestic abuse, alcohol or drug addiction, PTSD, veterans, prisoners or those battling suicidal tendencies. The field of Equine Assisted Services (EAS) is one which has expanded exponentially over the last 20 years, to where today, many governments around the world are now helping to fund various EAS programs which are proving to be so much more effective than any recognized form of therapy or medication. The fact that EAS is changing lives is possibly one of the best-kept secrets of the 21st century. Today, there are a number of EAS programs using Thoroughbreds, and we are discovering that the Thoroughbred is ideally suited for this type of work. It is not a given, however, that this could be an avenue for many of our retired racehorses, as outside of the Thoroughbred community, our industry is viewed by many with suspicion and distrust. We are certainly not held in high esteem outside of our bubble. But we could be, and we could be leaders, IF instead of each paddling our own canoe, we come together collectively to promote the work being achieved by our retired racehorses engaged in the various models of EAS around the world. Not only could we inform, but we could reach a huge swath of the population and connect them to these magical creatures, creating an understanding of the bond which has existed between horses and humans throughout the centuries. Guarantee you wouldn't be finding articles in the Daily Telegraph titled “Should we be riding horses?” any more. Call EAS an olive branch to reconnect this industry to the rest of society, or carry-on selfishly banging your own drums proclaiming all the good you all individually do. (FYI, it's not working.) It's time to do better. We have an opportunity to create meaningful change, but this will not happen until organizations and corporations come together to work jointly to the same end. I have asked the world's auction houses to facilitate information on the many different modalities of EAS programs available. I now ask the racing and bloodstock media outlets if they would be prepared to do so? And whether the world's racecourses would take a look at programs such as Abijahs currently in operation at Canterbury Park with a view to replicating something similar. We are a global community. It's time to begin acting as ONE, and not as individual fiefdoms, if we are to survive as an industry. Suzi Prichard-Jones is an owner/breeder, and the author of 'Byerley, The Thoroughbred's Ticking Time Bomb.' She is also founder of the Byerley Turk & Godolphin Arabian Conservation Project. The post Letter to the Editor: A Unique Opportunity appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A trio of new memberships offering enhanced access to the horseracing action at Meydan Racecourse for the 2024-2025 Dubai Racing Carnival, were announced by the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) on Monday. The Dubai Racing Carnival begins on Friday, Nov. 8. The Dubai Racing Club membership gives patrons access to the Parade Ring Lounge for all 16 Dubai Racing Carnival meetings, as well as a range of exclusive benefits. Rewards include complimentary food and house beverages, 10 entries to the DRC draw, valet parking and invitation to the Dubai World Cup post position gala in April. Members will also receive a complimentary desert ride at Emirates Equestrian Centre and discounts off guest admission to the races. It is priced at AED4,795. The general public season pass also gives entry to the DRC draw and Dubai World Cup meeting, while the trackside season pass encompasses complimentary self-parking in the VIP Zone, plus discounts on food, beverage and merchandise. The general public season pass is priced at AED70, while the trackside season pass is AED730. Ali Al Ali, board member and CEO of the DRC, said, “Our loyal fans are a huge part of what makes Meydan Racecourse such a special place and we are looking forward to welcoming them back for an exciting 2024-5 Dubai Racing Carnival. “To help bring racegoers even closer to the action we have launched three new membership options: DRC membership; the general public season pass and the trackside season pass. We recognise the importance of providing membership levels that suit everyone, from families who want to enjoy a fun evening out, our avid horseracing fans and to those who wish to visit for our unique hospitality.” For more details, or to reserve your membership, please visit the DRC website. The post New Memberships Launched By Dubai Racing Club appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A Gold Award, in recognition of their sustained support of the British Armed Forces community, was awarded to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the organisation announced on Monday. The highest accolade available as part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition scheme, the award is granted by the UK Government to employers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to those who serve and have served, including veterans, reservists and their families. The BHA has introduced a range of measures as part of their commitment to the armed forces community including bespoke advice and assistance programmes, flexible employment policies, additional leave to assist with training and deployment and a forces-friendly approach to recruitment. The BHA had signed the Armed Forces Covenant in October 2022. BHA director of Legal, Governance and Business partners, Catherine Beloff, said, “We are immensely proud that less than two years after signing the Armed Forces Covenant we have achieved the highest accolade awarded by the Employer Recognition Scheme. Securing a Gold Award is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to our collective efforts to strengthen the BHA's valued relationship with the Armed Forces community. “The BHA is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our colleagues and will continue to ensure that our employment policies recognise and reflect the unique skills, knowledge and experience that serving personnel, veterans and military families can bring to the organisation.” The post BHA Given Gold Award By British Armed Forces appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Group 1-winning sprinter Inisherin (GB) (Shamardal) faces 21 rivals in Saturday's G1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock at the latest entry stage. Trained by Kevin Ryan, the 3-year-old colt won the G3 Sandy Lane Stakes in the spring, before prevailing in the G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Favoured for the G1 July Cup, he could only manage fifth, and has been benched since. Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), successful in that July Cup, was followed home by Swingalong (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), who is trained by Karl Burke for Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum. Philip Robinson, assistant racing manager for the sheikh, said, “All is going well and it has been the plan for a while since she ran at Newmarket. “She was beaten about a length and a half last year and I think she is at least two lengths better this year, so hopefully she will be thereabouts. “It's the perfect race for her and one that has been on the cards for a long while.” Burke will also saddle G3 Prix de Meautry hero Spycatcher (Ire) (Vadamos {Fr}) and multiple group winner Elite Status (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), with the latter also owned by Inisherin's owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid. There will be three contestants from William Haggas's Somerville Lodge, including Commonwealth Cup second Lake Forest (GB) (No Nay Never), G3 Chipchase Sxtakes victor Motassib (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) and Cheveley Park Stud's Unequal Love (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}). Flora Of Bermuda (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) is a late addition to the Sprint Cup, and was supplemented at a cost of £20,000 on Monday. The Bermuda Racing Limited runner won the G3 Summer Stakes two starts ago. Other likely starters are Group 1 winner Kinross (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Jasour (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Givemethebeatboys (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}), and Shouldvebeenaring (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), who was a neck second in the 2023 edition. The post Sprint Cup Field Contains 21 Rivals For Inisherin At Latest Entry Stage appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article