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Evaporate wins stylishly in the Artalia Handicap at Moonee Valley. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli New Zealand-bred gelding Evaporate kept his unbeaten three-year-old record intact in style in Saturday’s A$150,000 Airitalia Handicap (1523m) at Moonee Valley. The son of Per Incanto has always been held in high regard by trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes, who threw him in at the deep end for his raceday debut in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield in February. He finished fourth in that event, followed by a second at Ballarat, an eighth in the Group 2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) and another second placing in his final two-year-old start. Evaporate began his three-year-old season on a perfect note with a convincing front-running maiden win on August 1, and he went back-to-back on Saturday with an even more impressive performance. Rider Michael Dee settled off the pace this time before striding forward to throw down a challenge to the front-running Trunk just before the home turn. Evaporate was clearly travelling the better of the two at the top of the straight, and he drew clear through the final 150m to win by three lengths. “We wanted to try to ride him with a bit of cover today, and Michael did a great job,” Ben Hayes said. “He was a bit keen in behind them and wanted to get rolling. Michael whipped around them at the right time, put the pressure on early and has run fantastic. “We think he’ll be even better over further than this, so it’s very exciting for the ownership group. He was gelded at the start of this preparation and has come back well. “As a physical, he was one of our favourite purchases at the Magic Millions sale and we paid good money for him. He’s just so big and has taken a bit of time. We thought gelding him would help make him a racehorse. “It was very pleasing to see him make such a long, sustained run today and win so easily. A mile and beyond will hopefully suit him better, so you never know where we might end up.” Dee was equally impressed with his mount’s performance. “I had a talk with Ben and Grace (Ramage) before the race, and we weren’t too sure what to do,” he said. “We were drawn wide, and there looked to be genuine speed in the race on paper. “We came up with a plan to try to slot in just behind the speed, and if that didn’t eventuate, it was up to me. We ended up further back than we thought, but that was probably good for the horse going forward. He’s quite a keen-going horse, so for him to somewhat relax was good. “He grabbed the bridle on his own accord and really wanted to be a part of it. It was a big improvement from his last win. He still does quite a lot wrong, but we’re getting there with him. “As long as he keeps learning and putting it all together, I’m sure you’ll find him in stakes races later on.” Horse racing news View the full article

Medatsu with his second successive victory in Saturday’s Andrew Wisemantel Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Chris Waller is looking forward to stepping Medatsu up in distance after the emerging four-year-old collected his second successive victory in Saturday’s A$160,000 Andrew Wisemantel Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. The New Zealand-bred son of Staphanos began his career in the Cambridge stable of Clinton Isdale, for whom he placed in three of his four starts including the Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m) as a late-season juvenile. Medatsu was a first-up winner for Waller at Kembla Grange last September, then stepped straight up into the big time and was unplaced in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m). He returned from a long break with an impressive first-up win over 1500m at Rosehill on August 3, and Saturday brought more of the same – this time in the colours of the race sponsors, who promote and raise funds for organ donation around Australia. Medatsu was ridden by Tommy Berry, who settled towards the back before moving up in the slipstream of Peace Officer as that fellow Kiwi-bred swooped around the outside of the field at the home turn. Peace Officer pounced and hit the lead with 300m remaining, but he was quickly joined and passed by Medatsu, who surged ahead to win by a length and three-quarters. “He’s a lovely horse,” Berry said. “I’d just like him to leave the barriers a bit better. He’s going to have to do that once he gets into some better races. “But he’s a progressive staying type and he gave me a good feel today. We had something to cart us into the race at the right time, which made the job easier.” Raced by breeder Luigi Muollo in partnership with his brother Tony, Medatsu has now had eight starts for three wins, three placings and A$195,861. “That was a very good ride by Tommy,” Waller said. “He was awkwardly drawn (gate 10) but didn’t panic. He brought him into the race at the right time, and the horse was very strong in the straight. “He’s a very progressive horse. I was concerned that the 1600m might be a bit short for him today, but he showed good acceleration. He’ll step up in distance now.” Horse racing news View the full article

Joliestar winning the 2023 Thousand Guineas. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Joliestar may have punched her ticket into The Everest after she demolished her rivals in the Group 3 Show County Quality first-up at Randwick on Saturday. The Chris Waller-trained mare was well-backed in the lead-up to her fresh run, following two impressive trials, which saw her jump as the +150 favourite with online bookmakers. The daughter of Zoustar was given a top ride by James McDonald, as she settled midfield off the fence and was kept out of trouble before the final turn. McDonald allowed his mount to balance up at the 400m mark, but once he released the brakes and asked for a burst of acceleration, Joliestar sprinted away from her rivals. Even though she was eased up with over 50m to go, Joliestar still claimed a 2.9-length victory over Our Kobison (+300) and Phearson (+5000), who filled the placings, but they were no match for the talented sprinter. 2024 Show County Quality replay – Joliestar The master trainer, Chris Waller, was on course to speak about the win post-race. “She’s very good, she’s well named, she’s a star,” Waller said of Joliestar. “She was dominant in the Arrowfield in the Autumn. “The owners, Brendan and Joe, have looked after her so well and have been so patient and they’re reaping the rewards now. “It does help with looking towards slot interest, but most importantly, see how she comes through it, and wherever she goes, she’s going to be a star. “I’m still learning, learnt a lot today. “I think she was in her comfort zone over 1200m, I was pleased that we didn’t run her over 1100m, we’ll just see what James thinks.” James McDonald echoed the thoughts of Waller in his post-race interview. “I expected her to win, but not with that much ease, she executed really well,” McDonald said. “She’s been working like a really, really good horse at home, and it’s been hard work containing her but they’ve done a really good job. “It’s been really nice to let the shackles off, so to speak and let her rip. “She does what she has to. “I really like her, we won’t go off too early, but she’s well on her way. “It’ll be interesting to see where the bossman places her, she’s got some big targets, she could go for anything.” Joliestar is an +700 second favourite for The Everest with top online horse betting sites. Horse racing news View the full article

Silver Shadow Stakes winner Ameena. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Ameena ($4.80) has come with a withering burst to claim the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m) in a grandstand finish at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The daughter of Tassort put the writing on the wall last preparation, contesting some of the best two-year-old races across the nation, including a luckless effort in the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m) before being tipped out for a spell. She returned on the back of two strong barrier trials heading into Saturday’s $300,000 feature, with James McDonald doing the steering from stall 10. He no choice but to retreat towards the rear of the field, as the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Chateau Miraval ($21.00) ensured a genuine tempo for the three-year-old fillies, while Kerrin McEvoy was happy to sit outside the leader aboard Silmarillion ($23.00). All the main market hopefuls were left chasing from the back-half of the field, with Group 1 Sires’ Produce (1400m) winner Manaal ($2.20) the first to mount a challenge turning for home. The Michael Freedman-trained filly appeared to have them all covered, before Ameena and Erno’s Cube ($12.00) loomed large in the final furlong, with Ameena getting the better of Silmarillion in a photo finish thanks to a James McDonald drive. 2024 Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes Replay – Ameena It secures the first leg of the Princess Series, with the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) possible targets for the Freedman camp, however, as co-trainer Anthony Freedman spoke post-race, they were simply happy to have her back at the races after spelling in Queensland. “We took quite a few up to Queensland this year, and worked well for us,” said Freedman. “The winters are much harder in Melbourne, obviously so we like to get the better ones away. She came here and she presented well today, and there was enough speed for her to finish off. “She won her first two starts, leading or right on pace, but I’ve never really thought that’s how she would race, so it opens up some options for her.” James McDonald was impressed with the win as well, suggesting there’s still plenty of scope for improvement. “She’s improved a lot since last time I rode her,” said McDonald. “She’s come on immensely. “She moved well today, she was a nice filly when I rode her so it wasn’t going to take much to improve her, really nice win today.” After the win on Saturday, Ameena has firmed into $11.00 with horse racing bookmakers for the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) on October 5. Horse racing news View the full article

Top mare Bonny Lass returns in winning fashion taking out Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Previously a stakes winner at the ages of two, three, four and five, Bonny Lass kicked off her six-year-old season on a perfect note when she defeated a star-studded field in Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The high-class daughter of Super Easy has taken her connections on a special ride over the last few seasons, beginning with a victory in the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) as a two-year-old in February of 2021. Bonny Lass added the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) as a three-year-old and the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at four, and it was as a five-year-old last season that she really came of age. After luckless placings in the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) and Group 1 Telegraph (1400m), she handed elite three-year-old Crocetti his first defeat and collected a richly deserved first Group One victory in the BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in February. Bonny Lass was one of seven Group One winners launching their spring campaigns in an eagerly anticipated renewal of the Foxbridge Plate at the same venue on Saturday, and despite some pre-race concerns around the Heavy 9 track, her star quality shone brightest of all. Bonny Lass was given a perfect ride by Craig Grylls, who positioned her in seventh behind a fierce early battle for the lead. It was Romancing The Moon who emerged in front after a frenetic first 200m, setting the pace in front of Electric Time, Wewillrock, Turn The Ace and Master Fay. Those early exertions were always going to take their toll on the leaders, and the field fanned across the track at the top of the home straight to try to run them down. Grylls got Bonny Lass off the rail just before the turn and presented her five off the fence, and the ultra-consistent mare produced her customary turn of foot to sprint into contention. The battle was far from over once Bonny Lass hit the front, with Skew Wiff soon sprinting through on her inside and drawing level with more than 200m still remaining. But Bonny Lass rose to meet that challenge and shook free again, surging ahead with the finish line in sight. Bonny Lass dashed to victory by three-quarters of a length from the longshot Mali Ston, who flashed home late after being second-last at the home turn. Skew Wiff was another long head away in third, followed by eye-catching finishers Waitak, Mustang Valley and Puntura. 2024 Group 2 Foxbridge Plate Replay – Bonny Lass “We had a perfect run, really,” said Grylls, who has guided Bonny Lass to six of her eight career victories. “She began well, and then a couple had to work quite hard to get around us. We were probably in the worst part of the track down on the inside, but she was always travelling well and I was able to get out at the right time. “She just doesn’t know how to not win. Skew Wiff came up next to me around the 200m mark, and she just put her ears back and said, ‘No, you’re not getting past me.’ I wish they were all like her. “She’s won stakes races at two, three, four, five and now six, so you can’t get much better than that. I love her to bits.” Bonny Lass is trained by Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall for breeder Sandy Moore, who shares ownership with the Social Racing Starting Gates Syndicate and Brent and Wendy Cooper. Her 21-start career has now produced eight wins, eight placings and $745,900 in stakes. “That was a very good effort today,” Norvall said. “We know how tough she is. The track being a Heavy 9 today was a concern, but she’s tougher than most. “Craig put her in a beautiful spot and she relaxed nicely in behind them, then kicked really hard in the straight. “She’d trialled well and had pleased us in her training. Her coat is coming through ideally for this time of the year. I’m just delighted that she’s come in at the head of the field and I’m so happy for her. It’s a great start to her preparation.” Bonny Lass is now rated a $6 chance for the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on September 7, sharing second favouritism with defending champion Skew Wiff. Crocetti retains hot favouritism at $2.20 with horse racing bookmakers. “We’ll have a chat with all the connections to see where we go from here,” Norvall said. “It’s a fairly quick turnaround into the Tarzino, only two weeks, but we’ll definitely think about it.” Horse racing news View the full article

Eliyass winning the Group 3 2024 Premier’s Cup. Photo: RacingNSW Eliyass (+120) has returned to the racetrack with a tough win in the Group 3 Premier’s Cup for the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott yard, holding off the fast-finishing Touristic (+550) in the final stages of the race. Tim Clark settled the race favourite in the box seat behind the leaders, Canberra Legend (+850) and Cleveland (+800), but once the field hit the home turn, Clark extricated off the fence to make his run. It took the son of Le Havre a few strides before he hit top speed, allowing Super Strike (+1000) and Touristic to close in before the 200m mark. The Peter Snowden-trained runner let down with a strong finish to chase down the leader; however, Eliyass dug deep and prove the superior stayer over the 2000m journey. The winner will target the Group 1 Metropolitan (2400m) later in the spring, so connections will be happy that he returned with a strong win. 2024 Premier’s Cup replay – Eliyass Representing the winning stable, Adrian Bott spoke about the win post-race. “He was vulnerable there at the furlong when challenged, but those good horses, that’s what separates them,” Bott said. “He’s just able to dig deep, and he found plenty there, through the line. “So I’m sure there’s good improvement off the back of that.” “He’s on a Metropolitan path and I I think he’ll be better suited when he gets over that little bit further. “So there’s a couple of nice options coming up for him, but I think he’s right on track. “I think we’ll bide our time. “He might have a month between runs now, running 2000m in a month’s time (Kingston Town Stakes), and that’ll be his main lead up for the Metropolitan.” Tim Clark was complimentary of the winner, expressing how tough he was late in the piece. “Horses that build that winning record, they just find a way to keep putting their head out,” Clark explained. “He fought, really, hardly there. “It’s a warm day today than his debut here, and he probably did feel it a little bit, but he is a highly strung type of horse.” “He keeps himself pretty busy. “He’s building an imposing record, and he’s come back in good order.” Eliyass is the +400 favourite for the Group 1 Metropolitan with horse racing bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article

Whiskey ‘N Roses (outside) fights off the challenge of Joshua Brown at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Rugged three-year-old Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours in the spring when he made it back-to-back victories with a gritty performance at Te Rapa. The Joanne Surgenor-prepared son of Belardo took on the older horses at Rating 65 level after breaking his maiden status at Ruakaka back in June. Given a freshen up by Surgenor following that success, Whiskey ‘N Roses stripped in good order for his assignment over 1200m on Saturday, with rider Vinnie Colgan having him travelling sweetly in behind the pace after jumping well from barrier six. Angled to the outer rounding the home bend, Whiskey ‘N Roses quickly levelled with pacemaker Joshua Brown as the pair set down to a titanic struggle in the closing stages. Whiskey ‘N Roses battled gamely to hold a long neck advantage over her rival to the winning post with Hey Hey Baby shading Takeachance for third a further four lengths astern. Surgenor was sporting a beaming smile after the race. “That was a tough run as he has done an amazing job and has pulled up looking pretty happy with himself,” Surgenor said. “It’s just the beginning for him and it’s very exciting as hopefully we can get to Christchurch for the Guineas (Group 1, 1600m). “That’s the target and we will be plotting a course there as it is onwards and upwards.” Surgenor will assess the recovery of her charge before deciding on where she will head next with him as she looks towards a start in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 9. “We’ll just to see how he is in the next couple of days as that was a big run for him,” she said. Horse racing bookmakers have taken no chances with him in the Fixed Odds market for the 2000 Guineas having him sitting on the fourth line of betting at $12 behind early favourite Move To Strike ($6). Horse racing news View the full article

Sent off at 6-1, MYSTIC LAKE (f, 3, Mo Town–Salty Soul, by Itsmyluckyday) made a strong move around the far turn to reel in longshot pacesetter Overnight Pow Wow (Fiber Sonde) and clear off for home, winning the GII Charles Town Oaks by open lengths Friday night. Situated off the pace early as the West Virginia-bred set the tempo, the Saffie Joseph, Jr. runner came after that leader past the quarter pole and went right on by to win over My Mane Squeeze (Audible) and Princess Madison (Speightstown). This is the second graded stakes win for Mystic Lake who also took this year's GIII Miss Preakness Stakes. Lifetime Record: 11-5-3-1. O-C2 Racing Stable LLC and Stefania Farms, LLC; B-Peggy Costanzo; T-Saffie Joseph, Jr. Sales History: $3,500 ylg '22 OBSOCT, $130,000 2yo '23 OBSMAR, $370,000 RNA 3yo FTDMAY. The post Mystic Lake Sharp In Charles Town Oaks Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Alpha Delta Stables' Raging Sea came with a strong run through the lane to catch champion Idiomatic in the final strides of the $485,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course and win by a head.View the full article

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As a precursor to Thorpedo Anna's participation against males in the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, another 3-year-old filly, Caitlinhergrtness, upset males in the CA$1 million King's Plate at Woodbine Aug. 23. View the full article

The speedy Filo Di Arianna took the race to his rivals right from the jump, blazing through quick early fractions and outlasting a closing War Bomber for a nose victory in the CA$207,600 King Edward Stakes (G2T) at Woodbine.View the full article

Alpha Delta Stables' Raging Sea came with a strong run through the lane to catch champion Idiomatic in the final strides of the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course and win by a head.View the full article

The betting public pounded D J Stable's previously undefeated Bullet (War Front) into 3-5 favoritism for Friday's Catch a Glimpse Stakes at Woodbine, but it was the same outfit's uncoupled SHIFTY (f, 2, Medaglia d'Oro–Elusive Luci, by Elusive Quality) who spoiled the party at odds of 11-1. Given her chance in stakes company off a slow-starting fifth in a six-furlong maiden July 4, the $350,000 Fasig-Tipton October yearling emerged from a line of about five or six horses to take up the running down the backstretch and led them along at a solid gallop around the turn. Narrowly in front as Bullet loomed three deep at the top of the long Woodbine straight, Shifty continued to find and proved not for catching as Bullet faded to about sixth. Shifty is the 148th Northern Hemisphere stakes winner for her sire and his 180th worldwide stakes winner. Sales history: $350,000 Ylg '23 FTKOCT. O-D J Stable LLC; B-Anderson Farms Ont Inc (ON); T-Mark Casse. #4 SHIFTY ($25.50) breaks her maiden in the $150,000 Catch a Glimpse at @woodbinetb! This was just the second career start for the two-year-old filly by @DarleyAmerica's Medaglia d'Oro. @SahinCivaci was in the irons for trainer @markecasse. pic.twitter.com/OmjtCZvQwC — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 23, 2024 The post Medaglia d’Oro’s Shifty Causes a Surprise in the Catch A Glimpse appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

WinStar Farm and Siena Farm's CAITLINHERGRTNESS (f, 3, Omaha Beach–Belatrix, by Giant's Causeway) got the better of a final-furlong tussle with heavily favored My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince) and edged clear in the final yards to take out Friday's repositioned King's Plate at Woodbine. Having lost the July 20 Woodbine Oaks on the wire, the $375,000 OBS April breezer was off at 9-1 in the King's Plate and took up a forward position for Rafael Hernandez as stablemates Essex Serpent (Honor Code)–last-out winner of the GIII Marine Stakes–and My Boy Prince vied on a good pace up front. Sahin Civaci allowed the chalk to claim Essex Serpent, but he did so fully three furlongs from home, setting him a tall task over a 10-furlong trip at which he was perhaps a bit suspect. Nevertheless, My Boy Prince carried the lead past the eighth pole, but by this time, Caitlinhergretness was bearing down and she grinded her way past in the shadow of the post. She is the sixth filly to beat the boys in Canada's premier 3-year-old race since Inglorious (Hennessy) in 2011. Hernandez and trainer Kevin Attard teamed to win the race when still known as the Queen's Plate with Moira (Ghostzapper) in 2022. Sales history: $65,000 Wlg '21 KEENOV; $160,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $375,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 7-3-1-1. O-Siena Farm LLC & WinStar Farm LLC; B-Jesse Korona (ON); T-Kevin Attard. #4 CAITLINHERGRTNESS lives up to her namesake @CaitlinClark22 in the $1M King's Plate at @WoodbineTB. Jockey Rafael Hernandez was up for trainer Kevin Attard. Congratulations to @SienaFarmKY and @WinStarFarm on your victory with this daughter of @SpendthriftFarm's Omaha Beach. pic.twitter.com/fe65j5OMlD — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 23, 2024 The post Omaha Beach’s Caitlinhergrtness Beats The Boys In the King’s Plate appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a race billed as the renewed rivalry between Idiomatic (Curlin) and Randomized (Nyquist), it was 6-1 upsetter RAGING SEA (f, 4, Curlin–Stormy Welcome, by Storm Cat) who got there in the shadow of the wire to earn Grade I glory in the GI Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Friday. One of two entries for Chad Brown, the last-out GII Shuvee Stakes winner was poised to pounce on a pace duel that developed early between stablemate Randomized and champion Idiomatic. With only Brad Cox's Idiomatic left at the top of the lane, Raging Sea launched from the center of the track and gained with every stride, overtaking last year's Eclipse-winning older dirt female just in the final jumps to get her first Grade I win and top the Curlin-sired exacta. Lifetime Record: 11-6-1-1. O/B-Alpha Delta Stables LLC; T-Chad Brown. RAGING SEA, daughter of @HillnDaleFarm stallion Curlin, pulls off a huge upset in the Personal Ensign Stakes! Flavien Prat and Chad Brown team up for another unforgettable moment at Saratoga! pic.twitter.com/Azf9N8ESOy — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 23, 2024 The post Raging Sea Runs Down Idiomatic Under The Wire In Personal Ensign Upset appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A little bit of seasoning came in handy for Rare Art (Munnings) in her maiden special weight victory Friday at Saratoga Race Course. A one-length losing third in her debut on July 21, Rare Art prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Good Conduct (Without Parole) at the conclusion of their spirited duel through the stretch in the seventh race. Rare Art and Luis Saez reached the wire in the 1 1/16th miles $100,000 turf event for 2-year-old fillies in 1:46.36 and paid $6.60 as the 2-1 favorite. Trainer Tony Dutrow said that Rare Art benefitted from her first race, was able to recover from a slow start and handle the stiff challenge presented by Good Conduct. “The one experience they get, if they're a nicer kind, they really come alive the next time,” Dutrow said. “I think that's all that was with her today. She had that one out. We gave her 35 days back to the next race. We were really confident that all the pieces were in place for today, or we'd have waited longer. When they're a nice kind of horse, and they have that one experience, they're a good filly the next time, or a good colt.” Dutrow purchased Rare Art for the partnership of Woodford Racing and Team D for $170,000 at. the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. “We liked her a lot as a yearling,” said Bill Farish of Woodford Racing, who noted that Dutrow had some serious competition from David Ongordo in the bidding when she was in the auction ring. “Tony and David both loved her,” Farish said. “Tony got to draw the long straw on her and get her and he's loved her since the beginning. We're really happy. Her first start was really good here in Saratoga. She ran a great race, and we were very encouraged by that. Then to have her come back and really didn't have all the best of it today. She broke terrible and then she had to circle the field and go wide. We're just absolutely delighted. Winning a race like that up here with that list of well-bred horses in the race, it's exciting.” Dutrow said he spotted the daughter of the Giant's Causeway mare Adjudication but figured she might be outside his price range. “I saw her back at the barn and didn't think we could buy her,” he said. “She was $170,000 and I didn't think it was possible to get her for $170,000 but, nonetheless, I was extremely excited about her when I saw her the previous days back at the barn.” Wild and Free (Into Mischief) with Good Conduct a length behind provided the pace early on through fractions of :24.66, :50.55 and 1:15.93 while Saez was moving Rare Art from near the rear of the field of 10. They were three lengths back after six furlongs and on even terms with the leaders at the head of the stretch. Good Conduct, trained by Cherie DeVaux, forced Rare Art to work hard to get her victory. “Cherie's filly was awesome today,” Dutrow said. “She was game to the wire. Our filly, she went wide around the turn and passed horses and was able to keep it going through the stretch. Very impressive.” Rare Art was just a bit better and earned her first opportunity to pose for pictures with her happy connections. “Getting to win at Saratoga, to win for these connections with Team D and the supporters and Bill Farish and Woodford Stable, it's so special,” Dutrow said. “This is a really special filly. I looked at each and every one of the fillies in this race and they were some beautiful fillies. The day is going to come when we'll look back on this race and see how many nice fillies come out of this race today.” 7th-Saratoga, $100,000, Msw, 8-23, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 1:46.36, fm, 3/4 length. RARE ART (f, 2, Munnings–Adjudication, by Giant's Causeway), who made an encouraging debut when a late-rallying third over track and trip July 21, made a five-wide stretch bid under Luis Saez to secure victory. Saez, who had dropped his crop in the stretch of her debut, made no errors today as he settled the 2-1 favorite near the back of the 10-horse field before rousing her on the far turn. She swept past four of her rivals in the stretch and finished 3/4 lengths ahead of the forwardly-placed Good Conduct (Without Parole {GB}) at the finish. Her dam, an unraced daughter of MGSW Criminologist ($554,313), has produced the SP Point of Entry filly La Dame Blanche ($136,010). She was bred to Two Phil's for this term. Sales History: $170,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $67,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Woodford Racing, LLC and Team D; B-Ralph Ebert (KY); T-Anthony W. Dutrow. RARE ART, the 2YO daughter of @coolmoreamerica stallion Munnings, breaks her maiden in the seventh race with @luissaezpty up for trainer Anthony Dutrow. pic.twitter.com/N4Mfz2A50k — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 23, 2024 The post In Her Second Try Rare Art Snagged A Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–There was a steady stream of people ambling over to trainer Kenny McPeek's barn at the Annex behind the Oklahoma Training Track Friday morning. They all wanted to send good thoughts to him and his 3-year-old filly, Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), as Saturday's $1.25 million GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course quickly approached. McPeek, standing outside his office with his canine companion Sonny at his side, accepted all the positive vibes. Some lucky ones were even able to secure a pink Thorpedo Anna baseball cap, which were delivered to McPeek's barn courtesy of Fasig-Tipton. “We're relaxed,” McPeek said Friday morning. “I'm not nervous. My work is done.” Thorpedo Anna will attempt to become the first filly since 1915 to win the Midsummer Derby. She is also the first since Wonder Gadot in 2018 to run in the race; she finished last. McPeek is hip to the history of fillies in the Travers. He has done some research. He knows what a big deal it would be if Thorpedo Anna could pull this off. And he is not about to take any credit for what Thorpedo Anna has done to earn her shot at possibly making history. She has won all four of her starts this year–three of them Grade I's–by a combined 18 3/4 lengths. It's all on her. “It is her that has dragged us here because she has been so dominant,” McPeek said. “I didn't wake up saying 'I want to win the Travers with a filly.' I have a filly that really deserves a chance at it. She dragged us here. I didn't push it.” But here she is. Thorpedo Anna, who will start from the rail with jockey Brian Hernandez, is the 3-1 co-second choice on the morning line (along with Fierceness (City of Light). Among those she will face in the eight-horse field are Dornoch (Good Magic), the GI Belmont Stakes and GI Haskell Stakes winner and Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), who is overdue to win one of these big race. “I don't have any doubt that she will be competitive,” McPeek said. “I think there is all to gain and not much to lose. If she wins, that's historic. If she doesn't, then we'll regroup and take her to Parx and win the (GI) Cotillion.” Cox Says Timberlake Should Thrive When He Tries Cutback In Allen Jerkens It was during the running of the GI Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park last month when trainer Brad Cox started thinking about the 500,000 GI Allen Jerkens, for his 3-year-old Timberlake (Into Mischief) which will be run Saturday at Saratoga. “I figured it out at the eighth pole of the (1 1/8-mile) Haskell,” Cox said outside his barn at the Oklahoma Training Track. After being part of the Triple Crown trail–Timberlake got off after fading in the GI Arkansas Derby on March 30–Cox gave him some time off before taking on a distance of ground in the Haskell. Part of the third-place finish in the Haskell can be blamed on the layoff. Cox is not convinced that Timberlake can't handle two turns and, before all is said and done, he might get that chance. For now though, it's the seven-furlong Allen Jerkens. “That was a big ask in the Haskell going a mile and an eighth off that layoff,” Cox said. “I thought he ran a great race. I am not going to be too hard on him. Can he win going two turns? Absolutely. He showed that in the (GII) Rebel.” Timberlake, who is owned by Siena Farm LLC and WinStar Farm LLC, will be reunited with jockey Florent Geroux, who was on board for the first five starts of Timberlake's career. He replaces Flavien Prat, who rode Timberlake in the Arkansas Derby and Haskell. Prat, who could have ridden four horses in the Jerkens, chose Domestic Product (Practical Joke) for trainer Chad Brown. Cox is optimistic the cutback will be something that Timberlake will relish. He tried seven furlongs twice before, breaking his maiden by 9 1/4 lengths in his maiden breaker and then finishing second in the GI Hopeful at the end of the 2023 Saratoga meet. “This is something that will benefit him,” Cox said. “I love the horse. It's a hard race, but I think he is going to run a fantastic race. Maybe there will be a horse that jumps up … hopefully it's him.” Vahva | Sarah Andrew Time Off Helps Vahva, The Even-Money Favorite In Ballerina The last time Vahva (Gun Runner), a 4-year-old filly from the barn of Cherie DeVaux, ran was June 22 when she won the GIII Chicago at Churchill Downs. Sixty-three days later and here she is, the even-money morning-line favorite for Saturday's $500,000 GI Ballerina at Saratoga. The time off was by design. “Last year, we had to give her time to get over her races,” DeVaux said outside her barn on the Saratoga backstretch. “In between her starts, we turn her out for a few weeks and bring her back and just target whatever race we are going for. She has shown up every time we have done that.” In her career, Vahva has won six of 13 career starts with three seconds and two thirds. Vahva, who will be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., has won five of her seven attempts at seven furlongs; she was second in the other two. Five of her last seven starts have been at the distance, all in graded stakes. She has won four of them. “It seems to be her specialty,” DeVaux said of seven furlongs. “Six of six and a half is too short and a mile could be in her wheelhouse. For now, we are going to keep her where she is most effective. She just tries every time she runs.” DeVaux also has Cagliostro (Upstart) entered in the $500,000, GI Forego. The 4-year-old colt, like Vahva, has won two of three starts this year. In his last start, he won the listed Hanshin Stakes at Churchill Downs by a length. He is 9-2 on the Forego morning line. Cagliostro is cutting back to seven furlongs, a distance he has not run since his first career start. That came at Saratoga in 2022, and he finished sixth. “We just want to see how effective he can be,” DeVaux said. “I think he can handle it. He can handle two turns going a mile. I don't know about 1 1/8 miles. He seems to lose his kick late in those races.” The post Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Work Is Done, Now It’s All Up to Thorpedo Anna appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 24th August 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 1 year ago Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 26, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Stern Idol to take centre stage at Ballarat As the jumps racing season draws to a climax, the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat on Sunday afternoon takes centre … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Morphettville Saturday racing tips & quaddie | August 26, 2023 Feature racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday headlined by the Listed Leon Macdonald Stakes (1200m). Check out HorseBetting’s free preview … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Arrowfield Stud acquires Flying Mascot Flying Mascot, gets a new home at Arrowfield Stud for $600,000, set to invigorate the bloodline with top-grade offspring … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Moonee Valley preview & top racing tips | Saturday, August 26 Racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday for a 10-race program headlined by the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m). Check out … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Saturday’s Doomben racing tips & quaddie | August 26, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 24, 2023 Four 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 Whittle looking to go back-to-back in Winter Series Final This Friday, trainer Lisa Whittle will be aiming to win the Alice Springs Turf Club’s Red Centre Winter Series Final … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham racing tips & quaddie numbers | Friday, August 26 A competitive nine-race program is set down for judgement on the Pakenham synthetic on Friday afternoon. HorseBetting’s Victorian form expert … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Dream start to racing season in Alice Springs for Jessie Philpot Two race meetings in Alice Springs for the 2022/23 season and two winning doubles for jockey Jessie Philpot. The 27-year-old … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 2022 Memsie Stakes preview & betting strategy | August 27 The Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) is the first Group 1 event of the 2022/23 racing season in Victoria. HorseBetting’s … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Didham ready to rock in solo career Polytrack specialist First Rock will give Riccarton trainer Richard Didham a gilt-edged opportunity to rack up his first solo training … Read More Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news 2 years ago Yakteen and Kangaroo Court eye bigger prize after Del Mar rout Make no mistake, Kangaroo Court needs to be taken seriously after his stunning 14 ¼-length win at Del Mar on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Caboche to resume at Rosehill New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche could be in for a big spring according to his trainer Chris Waller. The son of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Memsie first-up for I’m Thunderstruck Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are upbeat about the chances of I’m Thunderstruck ahead of his first-up run … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Crich delighted with Ladies Day win at Kununurra He has ridden at Kununurra in Western Australia on and off for the past 20 years, so Phillip Crich understandably … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Count De Rupee dies after heart attack during Kembla jumpout The 2021 Golden Eagle runner-up, Count De Rupee, tragically passed away on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Illation secures start in Memsie Stakes A quality field of 14 will contest Saturday’s $1 million Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, with Alligator Blood and Western … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 24, 2022 Horse Racing on Wednesday, August 24 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Flying Agent on song for Grand National Trainer Amy McDonald couldn’t be any happier with Flying Agent ahead of the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Waller announces Haut Brion Her retirement Dual Group 2 winner Haut Brion Her has been retired on the eve of the Spring Carnival, Chris Waller has … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Alpine Edge to skip Ming Dynasty for Doomben run Arguably Queensland’s top juvenile Alpine Edge is set to line up on Saturday at Doomben despite being nominated in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Sword Of State to make Australian debut in San Domenico Stakes Group 1 winner Sword Of State is set to make his first start in Australia when he lines up in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Kensington racing tips & value bets | Wednesday, August 25 HorseBetting’s NSW racing expert brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the Wednesday’s meeting on the Kensington track … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown Lakeside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, August 25 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 24, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sharrock hopes Saturday gets green light Like all New Zealand trainers, Allan Sharrock has an anxious week ahead of him as he waits to see if … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Awapuni polytrack ontrack for summer With the deluge of positive feedback from the recently completed synthetic tracks at both Cambridge and Riccarton, Central Districts trainers … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Ballarat Synthetic betting tips & odds – Tuesday, 25 August 2020 With only three meetings left in the synthetic season, we head to Ballarat for what looks a tricky card with … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Moody eyeing off Memsie with new recruits Peter Moody returns to Group One racing in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield with two new recruits, Perth star Gatting … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Melody Belle set to return to New Zealand Connections of star Kiwi mare Melody Belle have pulled the plug on her Australian spring campaign following successive unplaced runs … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Thompson keen to see where Mamaragan fits Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan will get a chance to underline his claims to the Group One Golden Rose when he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Pike pleased with The Bostonian’s campaign opener Trainer Tony Pike believes his star sprinter The Bostonian has plenty to offer during his Sydney spring campaign following a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Bishara still pinching himself after Verry Elleegant victory Trainer Nick Bishara admitted he woke up on Sunday morning and had to check his phone to make sure what … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Rockhampton racing tips & best bets – Tuesday, 25 August 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best bets, value picks and latest odds for Tuesday’s seven-race card at Rockhampton, Queensland … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Captaintwinkletoes dances to maiden victory The aptly named Captaintwinkletoes showed his race rivals a clean pair of heels as he put a maiden win on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Myers and Fannin unstoppable at Awapuni The Kevin Myers and Shaun Fannin combination proved nigh on impossible to beat over fences at Awapuni on Saturday when … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Timberlake on song at Matamata Promising four-year-old Timberlake showed he had taken plenty out of his first-up run at Te Aroha recently when he raced … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago New partnership on the board with stylish victory at Matamata The newly minted training partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray put their first winner on the board at Matamata … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Brett Prebble Valley double comes at cost Brett Prebble has brought up a winning double at The Valley but had the success soured by a careless riding … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news 5 years ago Teetan strike puts him in contention for World All-Star Jockeys Karis Teetan hit the mark on the opening day of the World All-Star Jockeys at Sapporo Racecourse today, Saturday, 24 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Local scores in New Plymouth feature Taranaki representative Irish Flame scored provincial bragging rights when he took out the day’s feature race at New Plymouth, the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Lacustre takes out Pakuranga Hunt Cup The Samantha Logan-trained Lacustre laid down the gauntlet to his steeplechasing rivals heading to the prestigious Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Deprive lands narrow win in Group 3 Show County Deprive has claimed a Group Three win in the Show County Quality by the barest of margins for Godolphin and … Read 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to city racing The Greg Eurell-trained filly Sassy Salitage has made it two wins from as many starts, making the step up to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Candidate puts hand up for Newcastle Cup Improving stayer Our Candidate could be the horse to give trainer Kris Lees an elusive win in his hometown Newcastle … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Junipal records strong win at The Valley Co-trainer Ciaron Maher has hopes of a big race victory with Junipal but first the four-year-old needs to build his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ryan Maloney gets credit for Alward’s win A rails-hugging ride by jockey Ryan Maloney has helped Alward win his first race in almost two years … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Scone mare shows Heart to win Highway Hcp The Brett Cavanough-trained Charlotte’s Heart has appreciated a kind draw and firm track to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Astro Boy Toy to miss spring despite win Astro Boy Toy has lived up to his short price by winning impressively at the Gold Coast but will miss … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago History beckons in Grand National Steeple Wells and Tallyho Twinkletoe will be striving for a piece of history when they take each other on in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mystic Journey to bypass Memsie Stakes Trainer Adam Trinder has confirmed star mare Mystic Journey will have her next start in the Group One Makybe Diva … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Outraged again shows liking for Gold Coast Veteran galloper Outraged has confirmed his liking for the Gold Coast to win the John Morrisey Handicap … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Back In A Flash all class at Ellerslie Progressive mare Back In A Flash provided owner Grant Kingsford with the perfect birthday present when she underlined her wet … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news 5 years ago Teetan’s ready to represent in All-Star Japan challenge Karis Teetan heads to Sapporo, Japan, this weekend, refreshed off a summer break and keen to launch what he hopes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Roaring Lion euthanised in New Zealand Champion English horse Roaring Lion has been euthanised after suffering a return bout of colic at New Zealand’s Cambridge Stud … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Stradivarius one in a million at York Class stayer Stradivarius has scooped a PS1million bonus for the second year running, showing he is in a league of … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Battaash blitzes Nunthorpe field Battaash has made it third time lucky in the Nunthorpe Stakes with a blistering display in the Group One sprint … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brutal on target for Moonee Valley assault Brutal is 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Juddmonte's Tabiti headlines a field of 10 for the Aug. 24 Prestige Stakes (G3) after comfortably beating a field of nine in a maiden at Newmarket over seven furlongs Aug. 10. View the full article

When 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) enters the gate for Saturday's $1.25-million GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga, it'll be more than a sporting gesture on the part of the ownership group and trainer Ken McPeek. The conditioner is rolling the dice against a field that includes three other Grade I winners–an oft-brilliant, but sometimes unpredictable reigning Eclipse Award champion, a Classic winner over the course and distance and a seven-figure yearling whose full potential has yet to be realized. Sure, Thorpedo Anna could have faced her peers in last weekend's GI Alabama Stakes, but having proved herself several lengths superior to that bunch in races like the GI Longines Kentucky Oaks and GI Acorn Stakes and GI CCA Oaks, there was little about a win in that event–historic though it is–that was going to enhance her CV. The Travers entered the discussion, and McPeek announced to a FOX audience his intention to give his filly the opportunity to strut her stuff against the opposite sex. Tactics will be interesting from the inside draw, but she is in receipt of five pounds from the boys, and though the task is daunting by definition, McPeek–who won the 2012 Travers with the dead-heating Golden Ticket (Speightstown)–doesn't come off as the least bit intimidated. “I think if we had run in the Alabama, very good chance we would have won there,” McPeek told national media gathered for an NTRA teleconference earlier in the week. “But it's also kind of beaten the point that, 'OK, she's a great 3-year-old filly, but the fact that we get a weight break and she's here, and she's doing well, and I'm not overly intimidated by this group of colts. So at this point, we're here, and it's good chance to find out how good or great she could be.” 'Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light) will look to become the first Todd Pletcher-trained Travers winner since Stay Thirsty won for Fierceness owner Mike Repole in 2011. As always, the question is: which version of Fierceness will show up on the day? The one that aired in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile and GI Curlin Florida Derby could win this by daylight, but his third at 1-5 in the GIII Holy Bull Stakes and 15th as the favorite in the GI Kentucky Derby won't do on Saturday. And off a 'good' win in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes last time, is another poor effort in the offing and as one of the top two betting choices at that? “We contemplated running in the Belmont but felt like Fierceness was little tired, lost a little weight, wasn't quite training like he normally does,” Pletcher said. “So [we] decided to freshen him up, and I think it paid dividends with a with a big performance in the Jim Dandy against the quality field, and put the derby experience behind us. And I love the way he's been training since then, so hopefully continues to move forward in the Travers.” The field's third 'TDN Rising Star' is Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), whose trainer Chad Brown would like to win this race as much–if not more–than any other. A colt that still gives the impression that he is an unfinished item, the $2.3-million Fasig-Tipton Saratoga topper from two summers ago ran well–just not well enough–in the Derby and in the Belmont and was runner-up to Fierceness in the Jim Dandy. Those that view the glass as half-empty will say he was up to his old tricks and that he's never going to get over the hump. Those with a more optimistic outlook will argue that it's at least possible he turned a corner in terms of his professionalism and that a truly run race over a Classic distance could level the playing field. “Hopefully a good pace develops in front of him, and he can navigate a clean trip without getting stopped and come with his late run,” said Brown. “And hopefully at a mile and a mile and a quarter, it's good enough to get there in time.” Brown also saddles the progressive 'TDN Rising Star' Unmatched Wisdom (Cairo Prince), who makes his graded stakes debut Saturday off a front-running victory in the restricted Curlin Stakes July 19. Were there such a thing as an 'honorary' Rising Star, that would certainly be awarded to Dornoch (Good Magic). The full-brother to 2023 Derby winner Mage is perhaps the most blue-collar of Saturday's top chances, but he's clawed and scraped his way to wins in the GI Belmont Stakes and GI Haskell Stakes and he's a nickel on the dollar to battle every step of the way in the Travers. “Well, I mean, it's like living a dream,” trainer Danny Gargan said in the teleconference. “It's hard to win three Grade Is in a row. He's doing really well, but it's a tough feat. He's been fighting hard these last couple races. We just hope he shows up and shows that fight again. The Travers field is completed by Curlin runner-up Corporate Power (Curlin); Batten Down (Tapit), winner of the GIII Ohio Derby and third in the Jim Dandy; and Grade II-winning juvenile Honor Marie (Honor Code), who adds blinkers off a fourth in the Belmont. Time' Is Of the Essence in Sword Dancer At one point over the last few months, it appeared that 2022 GI Breeders' Cup Turf hero Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) had the GI Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes on his agenda. While the 6-year-old is targeting a campaign towards a return trip to Hong Kong in December, his talented younger half-brother Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is here in his stead and should take plenty of beating. The homebred is batting .750 over the course of his eight-race career to date, having posted convincing wins in the G2 Al Rashidiya Stakes and G1 Jebel Hatta Stakes in Dubai over the winter. Fourth, but beaten just over a length in a hot and subsequently productive renewal of the G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan Mar. 30, the bay offered relative value at better than 3-1 in the GI Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes over this course June 8 and he sat handy to a modest pace before storming home to score by two lengths. Immediately behind was stablemate Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), who returned to post a facile success in the GI Arlington Million on Aug. 11. Measured Time | Sarah Andrew Another stable companion, namely Silver Knott (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), has been made the even-money favorite in the Sword Dancer and seems to like the American variety of racing. Outside the top three just once from nine starts in this country, the gelding is perfect in his three runs this term, including an all-the-way victory in the GII Bowling Green Stakes at this venue July 28, where he had the comebacking Soldier Rising (GB) (Frankel {GB}) 2 1/2 lengths back in second. The Sword Dancer serves as a 'Win and You're In' qualifier for this year's Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar Nov. 2. 'Danno' Looks To Repeat the Dose in Jerkens No one could have–or should have–taken issue with the connections of Book'em Danno (Bucchero) had they opted to run for the same pot against a dramatically easier field at Charles Town Friday evening instead of Saturday's GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes. But after some deliberation, trainer Derek Ryan ships into the Spa for the second time in three months, looking for his charge to add to his sensational success in the GI Woody Stephens Stakes on the Belmont undercard June 8. On that occasion, the New Jersey-bred gelding sat reasonably close to a hot pace and made an early bid for the lead. In front by a space with just a furlong to go, the dark bay held sway to take it by a half-length over 'TDN Rising Star' Prince of Monaco (Speightstown). Book'em Danno exits a hard-fought victory over the re-opposing Little Ni (Mohaymen) in the July 19 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth. The latter has since been sold and goes out for Mark Casse on Saturday. It can be argued that Prince of Monaco lost the Stephens at the break, when he was pinched back and bumped, and he nearly bridged a 14-length deficit nevertheless. He makes the cross-country trip again, but will have to deal with a new rider–albeit a Hall of Famer–in the form of John Velazquez. Flavien Prat forced that decision by opting to stick with Klaravich Stable's Domestic Product, whose sire validated 2-1 favoritism in the 2017 Jerkens. The Klaravich homebred won this year's GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, albeit with a very modest speed figure, and was a well-beaten second in the Listed Pegasus Stakes after finishing 13th in the Derby. He cut back to one turn for his latest and responded with a 7 1/2-length romp in the GIII Dwyer Stakes going the one-turn mile at Aqueduct July 6. Irad Ortiz, Jr. boldly deserts Book'em Danno in favor of the lightly raced 'TDN Rising Star' Speak Easy (Constitution). Sidelined off a 1 3/4-length debut score at Gulfstream Jan. 27, he returned with a handy 2 1/4-length allowance success July 27. WinStar Farm and Siena Farm are also represented by the rail-drawn World Record (Gun Runner), who set lively fractions en route to a 6 3/4-length tally over Jefferson Street (Street Sense) in the GII Amsterdam Stakes July 26. Vahva, Prima In The Ballerina Potentially one of the shortest-priced favorites on the Travers card could be Vahva (Gun Runner), who is at the top of the female sprint division. Trainer Cherie DeVaux has the 4-year-old firing on all cylinders after the filly won the GI Derby City Distaff and the GIII Chicago Stakes–both at Churchill Downs. Her ability to lay just off the speed makes her exceedingly dangerous when the stretch arrives. Standing in her way are a pair of Juddmonte homebreds in 'TDN Rising Star' Scylla (Tapit) and Accede (Into Mischief). The former, trained by Bill Mott, won the GII Fasig-Tipton Fleur de Lis Stakes by a neck under the Twin Spires June 29 before finishing runner-up behind Adare Manor (Uncle Mo) in the GI Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 3. As for Accede, the Chad Brown trainee won the GII Bed o' Roses Stakes during the Belmont at the Big A meet June 15 and was the runner-up in the GII Honorable Miss Stakes at the Spa July 24. Society (Gun Runner) has a top level win to her credit, but it came almost two years ago at Parx in the GI Cotillion Stakes. Trained by Steve Asmussen, the 5-year-old ran third in the Chicago in her lone 2024 start. —J. N. Campbell Vahva | Sarah Andrew The Class Climber In the GI Forego Stakes, Mullikin (Violence) was made the 8-5 morning-line favorite by David Aragona. The colt earned that nod after he cleared the allowance ranks at Keeneland in April, won an optional claimer at Churchill Downs in early June and last out took home his first graded win in the GII John A. Nerud Stakes at Saratoga July 6. Not only is the 4-year-old in search of his first Grade I, but so is his conditioner, Rodolphe Brisset. “We are not scared of taking a shot, obviously it is a little bit different when you lead one over there at 8-5, but for us it doesn't change anything,” said Brisset. “The routine is going to be the same. We know how to handle the pressure. I have been around those good horses for a long time. That is the good part of it.” Up to the task of playing spoiler are a bevy of challengers including the Three Chimneys-owned and Steve Asmussen trained Gun Pilot (Gun Runner). The colt won the GI Churchill Downs Stakes on the Derby undercard, but finished third in the GII True North Stakes at the Spa June 8. The winner was Baby Yoda (Prospective), who returns in the Forego after finishing fourth over the same surface in the GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap July 27. Wathnan Racing's Cagliostro (Upstart) rolls into town off a strong performance in the one-mile Hanshin Stakes in Louisville June 30. The colt trained by Cherie DeVaux is used to facing older company and the 4-year-old seems well-suited to one-turn races. —J. N. Campbell Pat O'Brien A Jumping Off Point For 'Buscador' Originally penciled in for a comeback appearance in the GII San Diego Handicap, reigning G1 Saudi Cup upsetter Senor Buscador (Mineshaft) begins a two-race prep towards a return engagement in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic in Saturday's GII Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar. It will be a second appearance in the race for the 6-year-old, who–in an odd twist of fate–was third to Laurel River (Into Mischief) in the 2022 renewal, yes, that Laurel River who beat Senor Buscador nine lengths into third in the G1 Dubai World Cup in his most recent trip to the races Mar. 30. While the O'Brien is clearly a means to an end for Senor Buscador, it is anything but that for Cal-bred sensation The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), who looks to make it seven consecutive victories. Only fifth in that 2022 renewal, the chestnut filled that spot in last year's GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, snapping an eight-race winning streak. Since then, the closest he has come to not getting his picture taken was three back when besting Happy Jack (Oxbow) by three-parts of a length in the Apr. 27 Kona Gold Stakes at Santa Anita. He's already posted a victory at the current meet, a successful defense of his title in the GI Bing Crosby Stakes July 27. The post McPeek, Thorpedo Anna Swing For the Fences In the Travers appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack handicaps Saturday's five Grade I races at Saratoga, headed by the 155th renewal of the Travers. GI Sword Dancer (Race 9) – Can't envision a scenario where the Sword Dancer doesn't go through either of the Godolphin/Charlie Appleby runners Measured Time (GB) (#2) or Silver Knott (GB) (#4), who both enter off impressive graded wins over the Saratoga lawn. Silver Knott is already proven at this 1 1/2-mile trip and has never been in better form, and we still may not have seen the best yet from Measured Time, who stretches out off his two-length win over subsequent GI Arlington Million winner and stablemate Nations Pride (Ire) in the GI Manhattan. I'll be using both of them for equal amounts in my multi-race wagers, but if I had to give a slight edge to one of the two, let's go with Measured Time. Top Selection: #2 Measured Time (7-5). GI Ballerina (Race 10) – F/M Sprint division leader Vahva (#3) comes into the Ballerina fresh (working bullets at Keeneland) and in career form following powerful wins in the GI Derby City Distaff and GIII Chicago, both at Churchill Downs. She should also sit an ideal, stalking trip behind Society and Munnys Gold, who figure to hook up early. If anyone can take down the favorite–it certainly won't be easy–it will be Scylla (#5). Hall of Famer Bill Mott confidently brings her back just three weeks following a very good second in the GI Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar and also turns her back to one turn. Top Selection: #3 Vahva (1-1). GI Forego (Race 11) – Will Run Classic (#5) get enough pace up front to help set up his kick? While I'm not entirely confident that will happen (you can never be too certain on this circuit these days), I've been impressed enough with how Run Classic has finished off his two races at Gulfstream this term for Jose D'Angelo to find out at anything near the morning-line quote of 5-1. Seventh in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, he prepped for this with a very strong rallying second in his South Florida return in the Smile Sprint. Absolutely no knocks on the in-form Mullikin (#6), who is the clear-cut horse to beat; and Angkor (#7) will also be on some of my tickets at a nice number as well. Top Selection: #5 Run Classic (5-1). GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (Race 12) – Domestic Product (#3) took his game to the next level with a visually impressive blowout win turning back to a one-turn mile in the GIII Dwyer downstate and will cut back an additional furlong in this fantastic renewal of the Allen Jerkens. Trainer Chad Brown has won this race two previous times with Domestic Product's sire Practical Joke (2017) and Jack Christopher (2022), who were both turning back from third-place finishes in the GI Haskell. Certainly a fantastic sign to see Flavien Prat remain aboard after also recently partnering GII Amsterdam winner World Record, GI Woody Stephens second Prince of Monaco and Haskell third Timberlake. Jefferson Street (#10) will be too big of a price not to include on some tickets after being against the track as the heavy favorite in the Amsterdam; and they'll all have to beat deserving favorite Book'em Danno (#8), who has done absolutely nothing wrong in his eight-career starts. Top Selection: #3 Domestic Product (9-2). GI Travers (Race 13) – Ever since Corporate Power (#4) debuted with a promising fourth-place finish on the Pegasus World Cup undercard (highlighted in our 'Second Chances' series), I've been patiently waiting to see what the son of Curlin could do in a race where he could sit back and make one big run going the Classic distance. This spot couldn't get any tougher, but he'll finally get that opportunity at a big price Saturday. He's added two narrow wins since his aforementioned debut sprinting at Gulfstream and had to sit much closer to the pace than I think he really wants while facing small fields, including a runner-up finish in the local Curlin. There appears to be plenty of pace signed on for him to close into if he's good enough to compete at the top level. Having 11 Travers wins between Hall of Famers Shug McGaughey and Javier Castellano (could be a big day for Javy) certainly doesn't hurt his chances, either. The expected pace scenario will also favorably play to the hand of Sierra Leone (#2), who is more than capable of delivering in a race of this caliber after a pair of well-documented defeats as the chalk. Those two will have to run down the ultra-game Dornoch (#7), who certainly won't go down without a fight. Top Selection: #4 Corporate Power (15-1). The post Handicapping Saturday’s Travers Card at Saratoga appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

While horse racing often pays or cahoodles celebrities and influencers to say nice things about it, there's no better brand ambassador for the sport than Jayson Werth.View the full article

In a race dubbed a showdown between Big Evs and Asfoora, Bradsell proved to be much the best in the Aug. 23 Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) at York Racecourse.View the full article