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What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 12:36pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 Eurythmic Stakes will headline the massive nine-race card at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With no rain forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole meeting. The rail will be pushed out to the +4m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 12:36pm AWST. Eurythmic Stakes tip: Super Smink Super Smink returned from a 16-week spell in the Listed Black Heart Bart Stakes at Belmont with a slashing third-place finish behind Mood Swings and Phanta over 1200m. After drawing a wide barrier (14), Lucy Fiore took the Daniel Morton-trained mare to the back of the field and picked her way through the field in the home straight to run into the placings. With a similar shape expected in the Eurythmic Stakes, Super Smink will only need even luck to spring a surprise at double figure odds with horse racing bookmakers. Eurythmic Stakes Race 8 – #13 Super Smink (16) 4yo Mare | T: Daniel Morton | J: Lucy Fiore (56.5kg) +1000 with Dabble Best Bet at Ascot: In Good Order In Good Order has finished in the quinella in each of his three starts this time in, including two impressive victories over 1600m at Belmont. The Daniel Morton-trained gelding defeated Simply in both wins and that runner has gone onto win his next two starts, which is good form for this guy going forward. Chris Parnham has a strong affiliation with In Good Order (8:4-2-0), and if he can keep him out of trouble, he will be winning again. Best Bet Race 2 – #4 In Good Order (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel Morton | J: Chris Parnham (59kg) +150 with Neds Next Best at Ascot: Miss Flirtacious Following a dominant win first-up, Miss Flirtacious struggled to run out a strong 1200m in her last start, which has led Luke Fernie to drop his mare back to 1000m here. The daughter of Safeguard settled outside the leader second-up, battled on gamely but couldn’t go with the placegetters, and finished fourth. Now that she has two solid runs under her belt, Chris Parnham will push forward and settle behind a strong speed from barrier five. If Miss Flirtacious lets down like she did fresh, she will prove very hard to beat. Next Best Race 5 – #11 Miss Flirtacious (5) 4yo Mare | T: Luke Fernie | J: Chris Parnham (55kg) +280 with PlayUp Best Value at Ascot: Pull The Trigger Pull The Trigger may not have beaten much at Geraldton first-up; however, the Daniel & Ben Pearce-trained galloper had to sustain a long run in the final 600m to record a one-length victory over 1413m. After settling at the rear of the field, Natasha Faithfull got the son of Patronize moving before the turn, and he maintained the sprint before being eased down late. The stable has engaged William Pike for the second run of this preparation, and from barrier two, Pull The Trigger can settle closer to the speed and show a strong finish. Best Value Race 4 – #10 Pull The Trigger (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: William Pike (56kg) +900 with Picklebet Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 3-5-7-11 6-7-10-11 3-8-10-12-13-14 2-6-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

What Everest Day 2024 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $20 million Everest (1200m) headlines the action at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a field of 12 being selected by slot holders to climb the mountain and claim top honours in the world’s richest race on turf. The mouthwatering 10-race program is supported by the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m), where Pride Of Jenni and Fangirl are set to go head-to-head, while the country horses step out in the $2 million Kosciuszko (1200m). The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with some light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the track to remain in the Soft range for race-day. 2024 Everest Day is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time. Race 1: Group 3 St Leger Stakes (2600m) A field of nine kicks off the program in the Group 3 St Leger Stakes (2600m), where Etna Rosso appears well-placed after a strong performance in the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) on October 5. The son of Decorated Knight hit the line well compared to some of his key rivals, and although he tacks on 6kgs after his bold display, the Group 3 Newcastle Cup (2300m) winner seems to take improvement with every start. Kerrin McEvoy should get a soft run throughout the journey from barrier one, and if he can position himself off the rails at a key stage, Etna Rosso is a major player in the opener. Selections: 6 ETNA ROSSO 5 TRUST IN YOU 2 ALEGRON 8 WALTHAM St Leger Stakes Race 1 – #6 Etna Rosso (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (57.5kg) +400 with Neds Race 2: Big Dance Wild Card (1600m) The Ciaron Maher-trained Berkshire Shadow is dropping back in class after contesting the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) on October 5. The five-year-old was far from disgraced finishing mid-field after some torrid luck in transit, and prior to that was impressive running third behind Here To Shock in the Group 3 Cameron Handicap (1500m) at Newcastle. The 3kg claim of Zac Wadick should prove extremely valuable, and provided Berkshire Shadow can storm across from barrier 11, this guy will prove hard to hold out despite the hefty weight. Selections: 1 BERKSHIRE SHADOW 8 HIGH DANDY 10 VIVY AIR 2 CHORLTON LANE Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Berkshire Shadow (11) 5yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Zac Wadick (a3kg) (62.5kg) +650 with Playup Race 3: Group 3 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m) Jellicious represents good each-way value with horse racing bookmakers in the Group 3 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m). The Snitzel filly is yet to break her maiden in two starts but was closing off impressively behind Amelita first-up at Canterbury on September 18. Stepping up to the 1400m second-up shows plenty of intent from the Ciaron Maher barn, and with Tommy Berry an excellent booking to do the steering from barrier four, Jellicious should get every chance to claim her first win against a very even bunch of fillies. Selections: 10 JELLICIOUS 4 ISLAND DEC 2 DOMINETTA 13 SILVER WEDDING Best Value Race 3 – #10 Jellicious (4) 3yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) +800 with Dabble Race 4: Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) The Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman-trained Quickster makes the trip to Syndey after a pass mark first-up at Caulfield on September 21. She was strong through the wire in a slowly run affair, making strong inroads to suggest a step up to 1600m would be ideal second-up. Jamie Kah gets legged aboard this progressive four-year-old mare, and although we could be a start early with Quickster, the each-way price available is too juicy to ignore. Selections: 4 QUICKSTER 13 ZLOTIES 8 TULSI 1 LEKVARTE Angst Stakes Race 4 – #4 Quickster (4) 4yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Catherine Coleman | J: Jamie Kah (55kg) +900 with Bet365 Race 5: The Kosciuszko (1200m) Front Page is searching for his third-straight win in The Kosciuszko (1200m), however, Far Too Easy should give him the race of his life at three times the price. The son of All Too Hard got within 2.3 lengths in last year’s edition and was enormous considering he drew out in barrier 12, His recent barrier trial at the Gold Coast on October 8 suggests he’s flying heading into this $2 million feature, and with barrier one allowing Craig Williams to stalk Front Page every step of the way this time around, Far Too Easy can press the short-priced favourite in the concluding stages. Selections: 2 FAR TOO EASY 3 FRONT PAGE 5 BOOM TORQUE 11 GALLANT STAR The Kosciuszko Race 5 – #2 Far Too Easy (1) 6yo Gelding | T: David McColm | J: Craig Williams (59kg) +500 with Picklebet Race 6: Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) Southport Tycoon wouldn’t have been out of place lining up in the Everest after an ultra-impressive victory in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on September 27. He produced the fastest closing sectionals of the entire meeting on that occasion, knocking off Growing Empire and I Wish I Win who both line up in the $20 million feature. Mark Zahra sticks aboard the son of Written Tycoon, and with the gun-run likely to fall his way from barrier five, Southport Tycoon must be considered the one to beat in the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m). Selections: 3 SOUTHPORT TYCOON 1 OVERPASS 18 MUMBAI MUSE 2 THINK ABOUT IT Next Best Race 6 – #3 Southport Tycoon (5) 4yo Horse | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg) +400 with Boombet Race 7: Group 1 Everest (1200m) The Everest will be run under Group 1 status for the first time ever on Saturday afternoon and there have been plenty of betting moves in the lead-up. I Wish I Win now shares favouritism alongside Joliestar, with the pair installed at the $6.00 mark, The three-year-olds Traffic Warden and Growing Empire are both $7.50, while Bella Nipointa ($9.00) continues to drift. Is there a changing of the guard in Australia’s sprinting ranks? Click here for our full preview of the 2024 Everest Race 8: Group 3 Silver Eagle (1300m) Nobody missed the run of Port Lockroy first-up at Randwick on October 5. The son of Better Than Ready was a good thing licked on that occasion, running over backsides in the concluding stages to get within a half-length of Ostraka. He’s poorly weighted compared to last start, with Ostraka getting a 5kg swing in the weights, however, with an extra 100m to build into his work from barrier five, punters can expect a bold effort by Port Lockroy second-up into the 2024 Silver Eagle. Selections: 8 PORT LOCKROY 10 WAR MACHINE 11 KIMOCHI 4 OSTRAKA Silver Eagle Race 8 – #8 Port Lockroy (6) 4yo Horse | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Tommy Sherry (56kg) +800 with Neds Race 9: Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) The Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) has been built as a race in two, as Pride Of Jenni attempts to hold off the challenge of Fangirl. The latter must be considered the bet in the race at the current price, with the $4.00 seemingly too big compared to the evens about Pride Of Jenni. Major Beel could throw a spanner in the works as a speed influence, and Zougotcha should give Fangirl a lovely cart into the race as well. It would come as a shock if James McDonald had Fangirl worse than six lengths off the leader turning for home, but regardless of how it unfolds, punters can expect a ding-dong finish as two stars of the turf do battle in the 2024 Kings Charles III Stakes. Selections: 10 FANGIRL 9 PRIDE OF JENNI 7 CELESTIAL LEGEND 2 MY OBERON King Charles III Stakes Race 9 – #10 Fangirl (4) 6yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) +300 with Playup Race 10: BM88 Handicap (1400m) The Peter Snowden-trained Behtar makes his Australian debut, and despite being first-up after a 349-day spell, the French import appears ready to strike. He’s had three strong barrier trials in preparation for this first-up assignment, and although the 1400m appears short of his best trip moving forward, he could simply have the class to figure in the finish. He gets every chance to make an impression from gate one, and with form behind the likes of Eliyass in France, Behtar warrants an each-way ticket in the lucky last. Selections: 11 BEHTAR 4 ESTADIO MESTALLA 10 OVERRIDING 19 IRON MAN Everest Day quaddie tips for Randwick Randwick quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 4-6-7-8-9-10-11 1-4-5-8-10-11 9-10 1-4-6-10-11-14-16-19-20 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Moe Cup Day 2024 Where Moe Racing Club – Waterloo Rd, Moe VIC 3825 When Friday, October 18, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Moe Cup (2050m) headlines a bumper nine-race card in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley this Friday. With persistent rain forecast for the day, it is likely runners will be racing on a deteriorating track as the day goes on. The rail sticks to its true position, while the first race on Moe Cup Day 2024 is set to commence at 12:40pm AEDT. Moe Cup Tip: Sunsets Sunsets couldn’t quite reel in the leaders when finishing third in the Murtoa Cup (2050m) on October 5. The four-year-old gelding seems to produce his best performances when chasing a genuine tempo, and with the likes of Keats and Independent Road set to run this at a genuine clip, the race sets up perfectly for him to strike third-up. Daniel Moor will have the son of Dundeel settled towards the rear, but with a strong finish, Sunsets looks to hard to hold out in the 2024 Moe Cup. Moe Cup Race 8 – #7 Sunsets (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Daniel Moor (56kg) Bet with Dabble Best Bet at Moe: Alma Rise Although she has just one win to her name, Alma Rise has not finished further back than second in her four career starts. The four-year-old mare return with a runner-up performance behind subsequent Coongy Cup winner Kingswood at Sandown on September 28, going down by 2.3 lengths. That form stands out in a BM70 field, and if Luke Nolen can find a spot one off the rail from the widest barrier, Alma Rise should have no issue in overhauling the leaders second-up. Best Bet Race 5 – #10 Alma Rise (12) 4yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Luke Nolen (56.5kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Moe: Transactions Three-year-old colt Transactions has already reached his ‘D-Day’ at start three. A poor barrier cost him at Moonee Valley last time out, but from barrier six on Friday, Jamie Mott should have no issue in settling the son of Capitalist a bit closer to the speed. The blinkers go on for the first time, and if Transactions has a chance to show his turn of foot, he should win this. Next Best Race 2 – #1 Transactions (6) 3yo Colt | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Jamie Mott (58kg) Bet with Dabble Friday quaddie tips for Moe Moe quadrella selections Friday, October 18, 2024 Field 6-12 1-2-7-8 7-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Taree Gold Cup Day 2024 Where Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Taree NSW 2430 When Friday, October 18, 2024 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $100,000 Taree Gold Cup (2000m) headlines the action at Manning Valley Race Club on Friday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The track should play fair throughout the day with the rail placed in the true position, however, with surface rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, it should be testing conditions for all participants. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm loca time. Taree Gold Cup Tip: Fay’s Angels Fay’s Angel is on the one-week backup after a terrific effort behind Medatsu at Rosehill on October 12. The daughter of Anacheeva has continued to improve with every start and appears perfectly placed back in country grade. Madeline Owen gets legged aboard from barrier seven this time around, and with the five-year-old already boasting a victory at this course and distance in the past, Fay’s Angel will prove hard to hold out in the 2024 Taree Gold Cup. Taree Gold Cup Race 7 – #4 Fay’s Angels (7) 5yo Mare | T: Karen Owen | J: Madeline Owen (59.5kg) Bet with Neds Best Bet at Taree: Flame Of Hestia The Kris Lees-trained Flame Of Hestia was disappointing in her only start last preparation, finishing five lengths away behind Hallett on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on March 13. She appears to be returning a more furnished filly, however, with back-to-back barrier trial victories having her poised for a first-up assault. Dylan Gibbons takes the reins from barrier one in this super maiden, and with every chance to take luck of the equation and lead, Flame Of Hestia will take plenty of chasing down in an attempt justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Bet Race 3 – #13 Flame Of Hestia (1) 3yo Filly | T: Kris Lees | J: Dylan Gibbons (55kg) Bet with Picklebet Next Best at Taree: Bonding Bonding only found one better on debut in the form of How Rude at Muswellbrook on October 7, and although she was beaten as a short-priced favourite, it’s worth following the Snitzel mare. The pair cleared out by 2.5 lengths on the remaining rivals, suggesting the top two still have plenty of upside moving deeper into the preparation. Ashley Morgan will have some work to do navigating a passage from barrier 13, however, provided he can slot her in for cover in the middle stages, Bonding should be storming over the top in the Taree opener. Next Best Race 1 – #5 Bonding (13) 4yo Mare | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Ashley Morgan (57kg) Bet with Dabble Friday quaddie tips for Taree Taree quadrella selections October 18, 2024 2-9-12-13-14 3-9-10-11-12 1-2-3-4 4-5-6-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Race 9 PLACEMAKERS ROTORUA MAIDEN 1300m THE SKY ABOVE (C Grylls) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of THE SKY ABOVE, however, has now been sent for a brief spell. The post Racing Taupo @ Taupo, Friday 11 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Australian handler can’t wait for rising star’s clash with Hong Kong’s reigning champion sprinter in feature.View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 11:38am AEST Visit Dabble Queensland horse racing will return to Eagle Farm for a 10-race program this Saturday afternoon, with the first race set to jump at 11:38am AEST. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances; however, with no rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, expect an upgrade to a Good surface before the meeting kicks off. The rail will be in the +6m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Talk Time Talk Time was a dominant winner at Toowoomba last start, where the Lindsay Hatch-trained gelding picked his way through the field before running away from his rivals to record a 3.3-length victory. The son of Spill The Beans has shown good ability to race on any ground, and now that he strikes a good track in a weaker grade, he should only improve fourth-up. If Andrew Mallyon can settle in the first four from barrier six, Talk Time will prove too good again. Best Bet Race 5 – #8 Talk Time (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Lindsay Hatch | J: Andrew Mallyon (58kg) +160 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Torabella Tony Gollan and Angela Jones will combine with Torabella, who will be returning from a five-month spell for her second racing preparation. Since finishing eighth in the Listed Princess Stakes at the end of her last campaign, the daughter of Toronado has been to the trials and produced a nice piece of work over 1050m at Deagon under little to no riding late. Although she has drawn barrier 13, Torabella’s gate speed will allow her to settle outside the leader and prove hard to run down late. Next Best Race 6 – #8 Torabella (13) 4yo Mare | T: Tony Gollan | J: Angela Jones (55kg) +450 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Koruto Koruto will clash with Junipal for the second straight start; however, the Tom Dougall-trained galloper will have a 2.5kg weight swing in his favour following a narrow loss over 1615m at Doomben. This son of Written Tycoon settled behind the speed, took over with 150m to go but was nabbed in the final strides to finish second. Although he has drawn the outside barrier (8), Angela Jones can push forward on this improving stayer to settle on speed. With little to no speed expected in this contest, Koruto is a great each-way bet with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 4 – #7 Koruto (8) 7yo Gelding | T: Tom Dougall | J: Angela Jones (53.5kg) +800 with PlayUp Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 1-3-8 1-3-6 1-3-5-6-9-10 10-15-16-24 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

It’s the biggest thing to shake up the turf in years, it’s on again this Saturday, and - after a long and tense struggle - it’s finally a Group 1. View the full article

Race 1 ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN 1400m MANZOR BLUE (K Hercock) – Trainer Ms. L Latta reported to Stewards, she was satisfied with the post-race condition of MANZOR BLUE, and it is her intention to carry on with the mare’s current preparation. The post Marton Racing Club @ Awapuni Synthetic, Sunday 6 October 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Race 7 ECHOES OF HEAVEN & JON SNOW@CLEARVIEW MAIDEN 2200m DIVINE STORY (D Tait) – Trainer Mr. R Didham reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, however, DIVINE STORY has now been retired from racing. The post South Canterbury Racing Club @ Phar Lap Raceway Timaru, Tuesday 8 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Kerryn Tomlinson wants the win and the trip this time. But first the Oamaru driver who surged into contention for the McMillan Equine Feeds Junior Drivers Champs with a win at Addington on Wednesday, has to win the series which has been left one of the most open in its history. Tomlinson and Seth Hill were the winners of the two heats at Addington seeing them both high up on the stacked leaders board. Zev Meredith leads the series with 37 points just one clear of Tomlinson on 36, with Crystal Hackett and Hill on 33, Carter Dalgety and Olivia Thornley on 31 and Max Hill on 29. There is one heat left in the series at Addington on Friday night and it looks very even apart from Borrisokane, who will start favourite and has Sam Thornley on board but he is too far back to win the title. Another one of the favoured runners will be driven by Wilson House who is also out of contention for the title. So those drivers who can win it find themselves on relatively even horses for the final heat without a lot of recommend them. Tomlinson has one thing on her side, winning experience as she won the series at her first attempt in 2020. “It was so cool to win but I never got to go to the Australasian Junior Champs because of Covid,” she explains. “So I’d love to win again and get a chance to represent New Zealand.” While Seth Hill caused the upset of the night guiding rank outsider Eastwood Dream to win at 51-1 in the first heat Tomlinson’s win on Crazy N Love in the second heat came much easier. “I went down the stables and Greg (Hope, co-trainer) told me he thought it would just win,” she smiles. “I didn’t ask him many questions after that. I just went out and won on her.” It is apt Tomlinson should win a trotting heat, her family renowned for their ability with the gait and Kerryn working for Brad Williamson, who is equally adept with square-gaiters. Soon it could be the 24-year-old training winners, trotting or otherwise, as she has just taken out of trainer’s licence. If she can get a good result with Tempo Warrior in the final heat of the series on Friday she might become a two-time Junior Driver’s Champ. And finally get that trip she missed out on four years ago. View the full article

Following news less than two weeks ago that seven Quarter Horses testing positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) at Los Alamitos were euthanized, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) issued a grim update Wednesday evening. The infectious disease necessitated the euthanization of an additional five horses Oct. 16. Like the original seven, all five were Quarter Horses trained by Heath Taylor. A full listing of the 12 can be seen here. The full advisory issued by the CHRB follows: “Under the supervision of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and dictated by state and federal standards, five additional horses have been euthanized at Los Alamitos after they tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). This follows the euthanasia of seven other EIA positive quarter horses earlier this month. All 12 horses were trained by Heath Taylor and stabled in his barn at Los Alamitos. “As was reported October 3, CDFA ordered three of the Taylor horses to remain in quarantine as part of a group including those that tested positive. All three of those horses later tested positive and were among the five euthanized on Wednesday. “After EIA was detected among Taylor horses in other states as well, CDFA and United States Department of Agriculture initiated epidemiological tracing of the disease. As such, all of Taylor's horses at Los Alamitos were tested by CDFA. Those tests identified two additional positives in the Taylor barn, resulting in their euthanasia. The other horses tested by CDFA have tested negative but six remain in quarantine. The six are identified as “close contacts” while in another state. “Epidemiological tracing is ongoing, and CDFA is actively monitoring the situation. “All fatalities are reported on the CHRB website on a weekly basis consistent with existing statutory requirements. More information about EIA is available at equinediseasecc.org.” The post Additional Five Quarter Horses Euthanized at Los Alamitos Due to EIA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Alice Springs trainer Dan Morgan, who has also spent time in the saddle as a jockey, will soon farewell the Northern Territory. Alice Springs trainer Dan Morgan is preparing to relocate to the Gold Coast. After six years in the NT as a jockey and trainer, the 30-year-old is basically heading home. “I grew up there, I’ve got family and friends there,” he said. “I got home from the Darwin Cup Carnival and decided that it’s the right time to go. “The Northern Territory has been very good to me. “It will be sad to leave, but it’s time to move on and have a go at some big and better things.” Originally from New Zealand, Morgan grew up on the Gold Coast and returned to New Zealand before starting his apprenticeship in South Australia. “I was flying up here to ride when I was based in Adelaide,” Morgan said. “I was meant to be here on a three-month loan with trainer Greg Connor. “As a kid, I lived on the Gold Coast for about 10 years. “My family and my owners are all jumping on board, they’re excited about my pending move. “Greg Irvine from Magic Millions has been a big help over there on the Gold Coast. “I’m looking to leave by mid-December.” Morgan has also confirmed that his riding days are over after having four bookings at Pioneer Park on August 25 due to a jockey shortage. That was his first day back in the saddle since a one-off appearance in March. From January 2021 until August 2022, Morgan took time off because of weight issues. It was after accompanying a team for Connor as foreman for the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival that Morgan had thoughts of becoming a trainer. Morgan made his training debut in the Red Centre in April last year, when Barocco Bar finished fourth. The following month he celebrated his first win with Angelluccis on Tennant Creek Cup Day before experiencing his first Alice Springs win with Barocco Bar. “I made the decision after that August meeting that I was going to pull the pin as a jockey,” Morgan said. “I love riding trackwork, I’m still very hands on with my horses. “When you have a horse arrive in poor condition and you have it looking spick and span and then it goes out and does its best and wins a race, that’s my biggest thrill ever as a trainer. “I love it more than riding.” Morgan boasts 59 wins as a jockey and 23 wins as a trainer. Horse racing news
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Lib Petagna’s stayer Kalapour will be tasked with the topweight when attempting to add another Group One to his resume in Saturday’s A$5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m) in Melbourne. The son of War Command was imported to Australia out of Ireland after being purchased by the Wellington-based breeder, and over the past 18 months he has accumulated victories in the Gr.3 Chairman’s Handicap (2000m), Gr.3 Archer Stakes (2500m), and a crowning success in the Gr.1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) in March. Since returning as an eight-year-old, Kalapour finished fourth in the Gr.3 Premier Cup (2000m) before midfield finishes in the Gr.3 Kingston Town Stakes (2000m) and Gr.1 Might and Power Stakes (2000m), performances that satisfied Petagna’s racing manager Bruce Perry ahead of the Cup. “Kris (Lees, trainer) is really happy with where he’s at, obviously he’s got a bit of weight to carry which is never easy, but we’d rather have that weight and have the Tancred in the bin,” Perry said. “We were happy with his run last start, we probably would’ve liked to see him finish it off a bit better, but that was probably just the way the race was run, leaving him a bit flat-footed. “He’ll strip much fitter this Saturday, it’ll probably be a big ask to win a race like this or even finish in the first two or three, but I’m sure he’ll run well and if he can finish in the first half of the field, you never know (where too next).” On top of the book carrying 55kg, the gelding will be ridden by Ben Melham and has drawn barrier four. Kalapour’s victory in the Archer last November earned him an automatic place in the A$8 million Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), where he finished among the tailenders in a race won by Without A Fight. Petagna, who owns and operates Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park, has accepted through the second round for this year’s Melbourne Cup, a race Perry indicated is still an option beyond Saturday’s contest. “We’ll see how he goes on Saturday, if he came through it well you’d have to look at it,” he said. “I’m not sure whether he’s a true two-miler against that sort of elite-level, but it’s such a great iconic race, that, if you’re running well and you’re in there, you’d probably have a go. “No doubt Kris will make all of those decisions.” View the full article

Stradbroke Handicap winner, Stefi Magnetica. Photo: Racing Queensland Bjorn Baker is optimistic about the chances of his up-and-coming sprinter, Stefi Magnetica, in Saturday’s $20 million Group 1 The Everest (1200m). The four-year-old mare returned from a spell with a strong second-place finish behind fellow Everest contender I Am Me in the Group 2 Shorts (1100m). Baker is hopeful that Stefi Magnetica can reverse the result and shine on race day. “It’s remarkable, and she’s just continued to improve,” Baker said. “She was very good in The Shorts. She’s had four weeks between runs, with a trial in between. “Her work on Tuesday, her last piece of fast work, was very, very good. So I’m confident she can run a big race on Saturday. “I wouldn’t swap her for any horse.” Stefi Magnetica will break from barrier six with Zac Lloyd taking the ride. Horse racing news
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Fangirl cruises to victory in the 7 Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Chris Waller is pleased with the condition of his star mare, Fangirl, as she prepares for a bid to secure consecutive victories in this Saturday’s Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m). Fangirl, with her regular jockey James McDonald, will jump from barrier four in a field of twelve, including the front-running mare Pride Of Jenni. Despite the challenge posed by the pace-setting Pride Of Jenni, Waller remains confident in the ability of his six-year-old Sebring mare to adapt and perform strongly, regardless of the race’s tempo. “It’s a great challenge taking on Pride Of Jenni, we’re ready to go, we’re at our peak, and obviously, she is too, coming off a good win last start,” Waller said. “It’ll be a different type of race to what we’d usually see in Sydney, which is more sit and sprint. “Pride Of Jenni puts the pressure on from the start, but I think we’re all aware of how she races now, and we’ve just got to adapt to it.” Fangirl enters the race following a victory over the same track and distance in the 7 Stakes (1600m), as well as a soft barrier trial at Randwick on October 8. “Her run last start was good, it showed she’s back where we need her to be. The only concern is the weather. “She’s not as effective on a wet track, but I’m very happy with her,” Waller added. Horse racing news
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Swift Delivery takes on stakes winners Roscar, Dresden Row, and Babbo in the Oct. 19 Ontario Derby (G3) at Woodbine. View the full article

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, jockey Luan Machado appeared to misjudge the finish line in Wednesday's eighth race at Keeneland, costing his mount Ultimate Strike (Mineshaft) the win in the maiden claimer. Depending on the distance of its races, Keeneland uses two finish lines and in this mile-and-a-sixteenth dirt race, the race was to end at the second of the two finish lines. Ultimate Strike took command on the far turn and was, according to track announcer Kurt Becker, five lengths in front at the sixteenth pole or the first finish line. That's when Machado wrapped up on his mount. The move took Becker by surprise. “It is Ultimate Strike,” Becker said before pausing and resuming the call. “They come to the wire. Here's a final run and Gotta Have Dreams gets up. Gotta Have Dreams gets there.” “Ultimate Strike stalked three wide, bid with three furlongs to go, took over and opened up for home, but began to ease up when the rider stood passing the sixteenth pole and was nailed by an outer bidder at the wire,” read the footnote to the Equibase chart. (7) Gotta Have Dreams wins the final race of the day for @James_D_Graham. (9) Ultimate Strike is second, (10) Rocket Night takes third. pic.twitter.com/uYVXbIXTqP — Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) October 16, 2024 “I have not spoken to him, but it's that they have two wires at Keeneland and I think he just made an honest mistake,” said Machado's agent Cory Prewitt. “It was just a bad deal. I'm 100 percent sure of what happened, but it is what is. We all make mistakes.” Ultimate Strike went off at 13-1. Machado's apparent mistake meant that the winner was Gotta Have Dreams (Creative Cause), who was 19-1. Ultimate Strike is trained by Carlos Santamaria, who went into the race with a record of 1-for-60 on the year. Machado is the regular rider of marathon specialist Next (Not This Time), who will likely make his next start in the Breeders' Cup. The post Jockey Machado Appears to Misjudge Finish at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line will restart the popular Moneigh auctions–abstract artwork created by horses using their lips, muzzle, hoof, and/or whiskers–later this week. Eighteen original Moneighs by Breeders' Cup winners and competitors will be up for bid, including original artwork by Cody's Wish, Serena's Song, Authentic, Kitten's Joy, Afleet Alex, Blame, Ghostzapper, Midshipman, and others. “This new collaboration between charities means proceeds will help even more Off-Track Thoroughbreds in need. The Moneighs are back with a fresh new look and exciting new stallion, broodmare, and pony horse artists for racing fans,” said ReRun Executive Director Lisa Molloy. It's been nearly two years since Moneighs were last offered. With the name a combination of famed artist Monet and the neigh a horse makes, Moneighs are a registered trademark of ReRun, Inc., which partners with After the Finish Line to create the paintings and prints that are sold to benefit both aftercare organizations. “Racing fans can bid on their favorite Thoroughbreds that they once followed on the racetrack. Moneighs are a way to connect with the legends of horse racing,” said After the Finish Line President Dawn Mellen. The first new Moneigh auction will run Sunday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 27, with a closing time of 9 p.m. ET. Bidding will be available at ebay.com/str/rerunthoroughbred. The post Moneigh Auctions Resume with Artwork by Past Breeders’ Cup Horses appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After being upset when third in the Oct. 6 Mariann De Tejeda Memorial Stakes (NSA-G3) at Foxfield, Bruton Street-US' Snap Decision attempts to rebound against eight rivals in the Oct. 19 American Grand National Stakes (NSA-G1) at Far Hills.View the full article

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When it comes to winning Breeders' Cup races, no rider does it better than “Big Money” Mike Smith. His 27 wins leads all jockeys and is seven wins better than runner-up John Velazquez. With the Breeders' Cup quickly approaching, Smith sat down with the team at the TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented by Keeneland and took us on a trip down memory lane. The Hall of Famer was the Guest of the Week. Of the 27 wins, is one his favorite? “It would have to be Zenyatta [in the 2009 GI Breeders' Cup Classic],” he said. “That was a day that I think even other trainers that had horses in the race were rooting for her. It was crazy. It was just one of those special things. She was that good.” How did he feel about losing the mount on GI California Crown winner Subsanador (Arg) (Fortify), who looked like a major threat for this year's Classic before being sidelined with a minor injury? “He was just doing tremendous,” Smith. “And this Breeders' Cup will be run at Del Mar. When he trains there, he just loves that track, although he's never ran a race over it. His works over that race track are just phenomenal. He just floats over that track. And so I was so excited about going back there. But the good news is that is just a very minor injury. It requires no surgery. They're planning on running next year. That just means I'm going to ride another year.” We also found out that Smith has been stretching the truth about his age all these years. He is listed at 59, but is actually 58. He fudged his age when he was a teenager so that he could start his riding career at 15. “I'm 58 and was born in 1966,” he said. “When I first wanted to ride I wasn't quite old enough. I told them I was 16 and they let me ride. It just never changed. I've tried to change it several different times. But it's already been in the system that way. I was told to just leave it that way. It was too much trouble to change.” He is known for his workout routine, which keeps him young and fit and able to beat jockeys more than half his age. What he does may sound grueling, but Smith said he wouldn't have it any other way. “I guess maybe some people would want to slow down as they get older, but I'm not built that way,” he said. “I'm just kind of a different bird. I get up five days a week and I train and I work out hard. I feel like if I don't, I won't feel right. It is just a drug for me, I love going into the gym and working out and adding new routines and doing new things. I'm doing this balance stuff now that's got my legs so strong I feel like I'm a kid all over again. I just love it.” Is he at least thinking about retirement? “People are starting to use me again all of a sudden,” he said. “As long as I'm getting opportunities I will keep riding. I had a good week this week and I'm doing really well. I'm not showing my age and I still have my legs. I'm strong down the lane. I'm still working out every bit as hard as I was before and am still able to do it. If I stopped now, I would go nuts. If I retired I would feel like I'm just robbing myself of this great sport, something that I really love to do. I I enjoy riding right now just as much, if not more, than I ever have. I'm having fun. I love it when I can go out there at my age and beat these guys. It's a blast. As long as I'm riding the right horses, I can do that.” In our breeding spotlight section we looked at the WinStar stallion Timberlake. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com, Darley America and 1/ST Racing, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley congratulated Irad Ortiz Jr. on his 4,000th win, but predicted he will come nowhere close to breaking the record set by Russell Baze, who has 12,842 career wins. The reason is that there is much less racing now than there was in Baze's heyday. The panel also brought up the fact that the GI Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the GII Sands Point Stakes, both races on the turf for 3-year-old fillies, were run on the same day. With the foal crop as low as it is, getting big fields for stakes races grows harder by the year. Finley suggested that some races, like the Sands Point, should simply be put out to pasture. To watch the Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here. The post Mike Smith Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)-related rulings from around the country. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 10/15/2024 Licensee: Michelle Hemingway, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-a controlled substance (Class C)-in a sample taken from Americandreammaker, who won at Colonial Downs on 8/31/24. Date: 10/11/2024 Licensee: G. Allan Middleton, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-a controlled substance (Class C)-in a sample taken from Crossfire Cowgirl on 8/30/24. Pending ADMC Violations 10/16/2024, Oscar Manuel Gonzalez, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of an unnamed Class C medication in a sample taken from Vladislav on 9/22/24. 10/15/2024, George Weaver, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of an unnamed Class C medication in a sample taken from Nimitz Class on 6/28/24. Note: When asked about the above alleged violations, HIWU declined to comment on the specific substances involved, but provided the following statement: “Weaver and Gonzalez are both alleged to have used products that cannot be administered within 24 hours of a race,” the statement reads. “If substances other than feed, hay, or water are administered during the Race Period (i.e., within 48 hours of a race or Vets' List workout) in violation of the ADMC rules, they are designated as Class C Controlled Medications if they are not otherwise classified under the rules as a Controlled Medication or Banned Substance (note that a substance can be regulated as a Banned Substance even if it is not explicitly included on HISA's list of Banned Substances).” 10/16/2024, Peter Miller, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Forgiving Spirit, who finished third at Del Mar on 8/10/24. 10/15/2024, Alvin Taylor, trainer: Medication violation provisional suspension for the presence of Methamphetamine-a banned substance-in a sample taken from My Sexy Blonde, who finished third at Ellis Park on 8/18/24. 10/11/2024, Filiberto Quiroz, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Our Soaring Angel, who finished fourth at Albuquerque on 9/2/24. 10/11/2024, Eddie Kenneally, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Tramadol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Candy Cause, who won at Belterra Park on 7/20/24. 10/11/2024, Brendan Walsh, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Sri Lanka on 9/17/24. 10/11/2024, Daniel Hurtak, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Hosel Rocket on 9/11/24. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Fresno Julien Couton – violation date Oct 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension Adrian Castellanos – violation date Oct 12; $750 fine and three-day suspension Santa Anita Cesar Ortega – violation date Oct 11; $500 fine and two-day suspension The post Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Oct. 11 – Oct. 16 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A legal filing made Tuesday by horsemen who lost a decision last month in a federal appeals court means there are now three separate cases involving the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) vying for the attention of the Supreme Court of the United States. A group of plaintiffs led by Bill Walmsley, the president of the Arkansas Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), and Jon Moss, the executive director of the Iowa HBPA, on Oct. 15 filed a writ of certiorari asking the Supreme Court to review a Sept. 20 judgment by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That opinion had affirmed a ruling out of a lower federal court in Arkansas denying a preliminary injunction the horsemen had sought to halt HISA and its Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) program. In addition, on Oct. 16, that same group of plaintiffs asked the Eighth Circuit to stay its mandate on that decision pending the disposition of the group's petition to the Supreme Court. By these actions, the plaintiffs from the Eighth Circuit case have joined the losing sides in cases out of both the Fifth and Sixth Circuits in the federal appeals court system who all want the Supreme Court to be the ultimate arbiter over whether HISA is constitutional. How the Supreme Court will handle the multiple cases filed by different petitioners is a wild card at this point in the legal process. The Supreme Court could choose to individually hear (or deny hearing) any of the HISA constitutionality cases. Or, if it deems the questions of law are similar, the Supreme Court could decide to combine or consolidate them into one larger case and come up with one common judgment that addresses all of the issues that have been raised. A Fifth Circuit panel opined July 5, 2024, that even though HISA's rulemaking structure is constitutional, HISA's enforcement provisions are unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in that case are led by the national HBPA and 12 of its affiliates. According to the Supreme Court docket for that case out of the Fifth Circuit, the issuance of the appeals court mandate is currently “administratively stayed” while the Supreme Court considers a formal application for a different form of stay requested by the HISA Authority. (The Authority has also indicated in court filings that it intends to lodge its own Supreme Court writ of certiorari.) A Sixth Circuit panel opined in a different case Mar. 3, 2023, that Congressional changes to the law in 2022 made all of HISA completely constitutional. The plaintiffs in that case, led by the states of led by the states of Oklahoma, West Virginia and Louisiana, already once asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, but were denied on June 24, 2024. Then, when the Fifth Circuit opinion was issued 12 days later, creating a “circuit split” of differing opinions at the appeals court level, the Sixth Circuit plaintiffs asked the Supreme Court to reconsider hearing the case. According to the Supreme Court docket for that case out of the Sixth Circuit, the next step is for the defendants (the United States of America, the HISA Authority, and six individuals acting in their official capacities for the Federal Trade Commission) to file a response regarding the rehearing request by Nov. 6. In the Eighth Circuit case, the opinion issued Sept. 20 affirming the lower court's denial of the preliminary injunction stated that the plaintiffs have “not established a fair chance of success on the merits [and] we agree with the Sixth and Fifth Circuits that the Act's rulemaking structure does not violate the private nondelegation doctrine.” So in sum, the Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Circuit appeals courts have all agreed that HISA's rulemaking structure is constitutional. Only the Fifth Circuit has disagreed, in part, by opining that HISA's enforcement provisions are unconstitutional. The Oct. 15 filing by the Walmsley and Moss-led plaintiffs tried to underscore to the Supreme Court that their case presents the best opportunity for the Supreme Court to decide HISA's over-arching constitutionality. “This case is a strong vehicle for resolving both questions presented,” the filing stated. “It presents both issues cleanly, without alternative holdings or the need to address preliminary questions. Moreover, this petition presents the Court with distinct circumstances in which the nondelegation question may arise: enforcement and rulemaking. Because the analyses may differ somewhat across the two contexts, it makes sense for the Court to consider them together. “Although the case arises in a preliminary injunction posture, the court of appeals definitively resolved the relevant legal questions,” the filing continued. “As to the private nondelegation claims, there is nothing left to do on remand. This Court regularly grants petitions for writs of certiorari in preliminary injunction cases, particularly when (as here) they raise pure questions of law. “This petition offers the Court the cleanest, most complete opportunity for resolving the questions presented,” the filing stated. “The cases arising from the Fifth and Sixth Circuits both suffer from drawbacks not present here.” The post Three Separate HISA Constitutionality Cases Now Vying for Supreme Court’s Attention appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Three Chimneys's Gun Pilot, will take up stud duty alongside his sire, Gun Runner, for the 2025 breeding season, the farm said in Wednesday press release. A five-time stakes entrant, Gun Pilot's highest achievement came this year on the Derby undercard where he took home the GI Churchill Downs Stakes. The homebred will be making his final start in the GI Cygames Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar, which comes off a runner-up performance in the GI Forego at Saratoga. A stud fee will be announced following the Breeders Cup. “I would describe him as brilliant and beautiful,” said trainer Steve Asmussen. “He's unbelievably talented and has a lot of the physical and personality traits of Gun Runner that we love, but he's a much bigger version. I chased the Kentucky Derby with him last year, but he has proven he is at his best going one turn–he's extremely fast for a big horse.” The latest edition to the Three Chimneys stallion center is out of unraced Bush Pilot (Smart Strike), who the farm acquired for $425,000 at the 2018 Keeneland November Sale while a colt was in-utero by More Than Ready. Chairman Goncalo Torrealba said, “We strongly believe Gun Runner will be a sire of sires and are thrilled to have his Grade I winning son, Gun Pilot, return home and stand alongside his sire for the upcoming breeding season. We will support him with plenty of quality mares from our broodmare band.” “He is a big, powerful, scopey horse with a strong shoulder and a great hip,” said Board Member Chief Stipe Cauthen. “He will add size, length, and strength to mares, and I think breeders will really like him. Sprinter/milers make good stallions and the Grade I Churchill Downs Stakes has been won by important stallions Distorted Humor and Speightstown, and recently by exceptional runners Cody's Wish, Jackie's Warrior and Mitole. It's a real stallion making race.” Contact Rebecca Nicholson at 859-873-7053 for further details. The post GISW Gun Pilot To Take Up Residence Alongside Gun Runner At Three Chimneys appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article