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The $100,000 TAB 2000 was tailor-made for a horse like Heart Of Gold(NZ)(Niagara), and the Sam Mynott-trained gelding simply dominated the feature at Cambridge Synthetic on Thursday. There are few horses around the country with a synthetic record like Heart Of Gold, with each of his six race victories coming at the Cambridge venue, initially for Darryn and Briar Weatherley before moving to Mynott’s stable over the summer period. Mynott earmarked the innovation race early in his current preparation and his sterling form on the surface continued in the lead-up, with a win and a close-up third behind race-rival Zappa Jak a fortnight ago placing him a $5.60 hope, with Rocket Lad on top at $3.70. In the hands of Sam Spratt, Heart Of Gold settled into the box-seat third behind top-weight Opawa Jack, who set a solid tempo down the back straight. The majority of the 12-horse field were off the bridle nearing the home turn, but Heart Of Gold was travelling up strongly under Spratt and soon kicked away, with the margin only extending as he bolted in by 4-¼ lengths. Ultimate Focus was game running into second, while Central Districts visitors Zappa Jak and Opawa Jack stuck on well to fill the first four. Mynott was thrilled to pick up the major spoils in a concept well-suited to the son of Niagara. “It was brilliant, we’ve been setting him for this race for the last couple of months and I was pretty happy with him coming into today,” she said. “We thought we had him pretty spot on and he’s broken the track record, so he’s definitely run well. “I think it’s an amazing incentive by Entain to put these races on, when otherwise would you get to race for $100,000 at Cambridge? There are horses that would never get a chance to run for that kind of stake, but here we are today and it’s great.” Although he is yet to salute on turf, Mynott has faith that Heart Of Gold can continue his synthetic form into the summer time with potential Group targets in mind. “He’s going to the paddock for a month now, that was always the plan,” she said. “I know he’s probably labelled as a poly horse, but on a good track on the turf I think he will be pretty competitive this season. “We’ll probably get him back in and hopefully target a race like the Waikato Cup (Gr.3, 2400m) or something like that.” Heart Of Gold races in the colours of his owner-breeder Pam Brindley and her late husband Geoff, who have supported Mynott for a long period of time. “I had this horse as a yearling for Pam, I’ve had a few horses for her and she’s such a lovely person,” Mynott said. “She asked me if I could take him and give him a go and we do different things with him, he hardly ever gallops at the track. He goes for farm hacks, he goes around the hurdles and that just keeps him a really happy horse, he thrives off that type of lifestyle. “It’s awesome to get this for her, she loves her horses and if I ever say that I think one needs a break or whatever it will be, she trusts me to make that call. “She’s been a very loyal supporter of racing and on the poly track as well, so she really deserves this.” The seven-year-old was the fourth foal out of Brindley’s unraced Volksraad mare Champagne Lady, who also produced Listed performer Align With Me. View the full article

Group One placed colt Linebacker(NZ) (Super Seth) will be back in action soon with the John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained three-year-old set to be aimed at a series of elite level races this spring. The son of Super Seth won two of his three starts as a juvenile with a four-length debut victory at Hawkesbury followed by victory in the Gr.3 Baillieu (1400m). Linebacker then finished a hard-fought second behind star colt Broadsiding in the Gr.1 Champagne Stakes (1600m). “He will trial next Friday,” Charlton told RSN. “He’ll have two trials, and will likely be running in the Ming Dynasty (Gr.3, 1400m) before the Golden Rose (Gr.1, 1400m) and then probably a race we always thought would suit him very well was the Caulfield Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m). “Beyond that, if everything is going to plan, we’ve got races like the Cox Plate (Gr.1, 2040m), or maybe a Spring Champion Stakes (Gr.1, 2000m) back here in Sydney. But I guess his performances will dictate which way he goes through that latter stage of the campaign.” O’Shea and Charlton identified the smart colt when on their annual stud tour to New Zealand in December 2022, inspecting yearlings ahead of the Karaka Sales six weeks later. The Haunui Farm sold colt sports the colours of leading owners Frank and Christine Cook, and the ownership features several loyal stable clients. He was purchased by O’Shea Racing and Suman Hedge for $160,000 at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. “It’s a great trip and you get to see the yearlings at their homes; it makes a big difference,” Frank Cook told the Sydney Morning Herald. “This colt walked out and was like a supermodel. “He just stood out, and as the tour went on we saw more of the Super Seths and it was clear they would make it. “He had a pedigree to match his looks back in the second and third dams, and we thought he would make a miler.” Bred by Jonathan Munz’ GSA Bloodstock, Linebacker is out of the English-bred Oasis Dream mare Garden Of Swans, who is a half-sister to the Gr.1 Eclipse Stakes (2000m) winner and sire Mukhadram. View the full article

Leading jockey Lisa Allpress will be on the sidelines for an indefinite period after suffering a broken vertebra following a fall at Riccarton Park on Wednesday. Her mount, Pretending, broke down after crossing the line in the Elmwood Trading Co Maiden (1200m), dislodging Allpress, with the fall resulting in her injury. She subsequently underwent surgery at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday morning and her husband, Karl Allpress, said she has come through it well. “She is in Christchurch Hospital, and she has just got out of surgery,” he said. “She broke a vertebra in the lower back, and rods and screws have been put in there. “The operation went well, but at this stage it will be a long road to recovery. In true Lisa fashion, she is pretty tough, and she can beat the odds most of the time. “I will get down to Christchurch as soon as I can, but she is in the right place anyway.” It’s been a traumatic week for the Allpress family, with Karl also having lost his father. “We have had a week from hell because my Dad passed away and then this happens,” he said. The injury has also put an end to a looming trip to Japan for the couple. “Next Wednesday we were heading off to Japan for the World Jockeys’ Series,” Allpress said. “She works really hard to try and get these international invitations, and she has been lucky to get a few over the years. “She has got a really good relationship with the JRA (Japan Racing Authority), and she has got a big fan base over there, so we were really looking forward to it.” Allpress said his wife was looking forward to riding over spring and making her way towards the 2000-win mark, having 1948 domestic wins to her name to date. “She is riding winners and is trying to get to that magical 2000-win mark,” Allpress said. “She was on a really good roll, getting some nice rides and heading into the spring and building up relationships with good horses, and then this happens. But at the end of the day, I still have a wife, so that is the main thing. “They will do further scans and x-rays and we will go from there.” View the full article

Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn were instrumental in their premiership defence last season, adding 64 victories to their 169 win haul, and their southern base have kicked of the new term in similar fashion. Their tangerine and blue silks were to the fore once more at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday, securing a treble, including a trifecta in the Hoteliers Challenge Rating 65 (1200m). After finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m) on the turf at the Christchurch venue last Saturday with Freeze Frame, trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were delighted to get on the board on Wednesday. Not Straight Laced kicked off proceedings in the Elmwood Trading Co Maiden (1200m) before Moon Rocket quickly doubled their tally when victorious Betavet Maiden (1400m), and French Rose led home a Te Akau trifecta later on the card. “It was great to start the season off yesterday down in Christchurch,” Bergerson said. “We would have loved to have won the Winter Cup but just missed the bob. “The team at Christchurch have had a fantastic season and they kicked that off again there on Wednesday with three really good winners. Hunter (Durrant, Riccarton stable foreman) and the team down there do a fantastic job, we are very lucky.” Just a week into the new season, Walker and Bergerson once again sit atop the trainers’ premiership alongside New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock, and they are keen to extend their tally when they head to Riccarton on Saturday where they are set to have a quartet of runners on the turf. Winter Cup runner-up Freeze Frame will back up in the Stephanie Murray Mortgages Open Handicap (1800m) where he will be vying to end a long and successful preparation on a high. “He is doing an incredible job,” Bergerson said. “He won first-up on a Good track over 1100m at Te Rapa in December and he is still racing now, deep into the winter. “Speaking to Hunter, he said he is fresh and bright at home, so we are keen to back him up in what we think is quite a nice race for him. “We are looking forward to seeing him step up to 1800m. We have stretched him out to a mile and he is doing a fantastic job. He will hopefully stay in time. “We will get through Saturday and I can’t imagine he would be doing too much more. Hopefully he can put his hand up again on Saturday.” Promising stayer Fierce Flight is down to kick-off his preparation in the Heatstore Open Handicap (1400m), but could be saved for another day if track conditions don’t suit. “Fierce Flight is on a New Zealand Cup (Gr.3, 3200m) campaign,” Bergerson said. “There is a bit of rain forecast down there today and whether we kick him off on a really testing track over 1400m we are not really sure. “We could miss that and trial him, and then kick him off over a mile a couple of weeks later. He seems to be coming up well and has had a couple of good trials, one up north and then one down there as well. “He is proving himself to be a really handy stayer.” The stable will also be represented by Fellini in the Scenic Hotel Group Rating 75 (1600m) and Kith ‘n’ Kin in the Zilco Rating 75(1200m). “Fellini has been in good form and has been consistent without getting a win,” Bergerson said. “We would like to get him over the line first. He has been in good form at home and the team is happy with him. “Kith ‘n’ Kin we gave a bit of a freshen-up and she was first-up there on the poly and was very good late. She is not overly big, but one that tries really hard. She is certainly not out of it if she gets the right run and cops the track there, we are sure she can run a really good race.” View the full article

What Belmont Races Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, August 10, 2024 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble The Listed Belmont Newmarket will headline the nine-race program at Belmont Park this Saturday afternoon, with racing scheduled to kick off at 12:29pm AWST. The track was rated as a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain on the forecast, there is a possibility of an upgrade or two before raceday. The rail will be pushed out further to the +8m position for the entire circuit. Belmont Newmarket tip: Red Fifty Three Following a fourth-place finish in the Bolton Sprint, Red Fifty Three looks ready to run a big race second-up. William Pike retains the ride on this six-year-old gelding, who will be seeking his first win in Listed grade. The son of Gingerbread Man will settle midfield from barrier six, and if he can find a back to follow around the home turn, Red Fifty Three can take out the 2024 Belmont Newmarket. Belmont Newmarket Race 8 – #8 Red Fifty Three (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (54kg) +400 with Neds Best Bet at Belmont: Sensessional Sensessional brought up a hat-trick of wins at this track and trip on July 20, when William Pike gave him a perfectly timed ride to win in a photo finish. Hailing from the Grant & Alana Williams stable, this four-year-old gelding has been going through his grades nicely this time in. From barrier two, Sensessional will receive the perfect run in transit, and with even luck, he can extend his win streak to four. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Sensessional (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (55.5kg) +110 with Picklebet Next Best at Belmont: Songaa Songaa returned from an 18-week spell with an ultra-impressive victory at this track and trip on July 20. The Mitchell Pateman-trained gelding has a strong record at the Belmont 1000m (5:3-0-1), and he will only improve second-up. With a hot tempo expected, Holly Watson can settle midfield on Songaa and save him up for one last crack in the final 300m. Next Best Race 1 – #3 Songaa (3) 6yo Gelding | T: Mitchell Pateman | J: Holly Watson (58.5kg) +320 with PlayUp Best Value at Belmont: Ultimate Command Ultimate Command could not hold out Russian Sniper when they clashed at the Belmont 1000m on July 27; however, with the aid of Luke Campbell’s claim, she meets her rival 2kg better off at the weights this time. This daughter of Rommel has impressive second-up form (6:3-0-0), and now that she rises to 1200m, Ultimate Command can turn the tables and get back to winning ways. Best Value Race 5 – #2 Ultimate Command (5) 6yo Mare | T: Neville Parnham | J: Luke Campbell (a1.5) (59kg) +1000 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Belmont races Belmont quadrella selections Saturday, August 10, 2024 1-3-4 2-6-7 3-5-6-8 2-3-5-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, August 9, 2024 First Race 11:36am AEST Visit Dabble Ipswich Turf Club will host a very competitive nine-race program this Friday afternoon, with racing set to kick off at 11:36am AEST. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with no rain forecast on Thursday and Friday, it is expected to improve into the Good range. The rail will be pushed out to the +10m position for the entire circuit, so the track should play favourably for on-speed runners. Best Bet at Ipswich: Shot Of Whiskey Shot Of Whiskey heads to Ipswich seeking a hat-trick of wins after two strong performances to kick off this preparation. The Matthew Hoysted-trained gelding proved too good for his rivals in Class 2 Handicap at the Sunshine Coast over 1000m, where he let down well and held off the fast-finishing Bold Smuggler. From barrier three, Boris Thornton will settle in the one-one position and attempt to replicate his winning ride from last start. Best Bet Race 6 – #1 Shot Of Whiskey (3) 4yo Gelding | T: Matthew Hoysted | J: Boris Thornton (60kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Ipswich: Princess Moneybags Even though Princess Moneybags didn’t finish in the placings first-up off an 11-week spell, the Robert Heathcote-trained mare ran home strongly to finish fourth over 1000m. This daughter of Rich Enuff settled way too far back and would have taken good fitness benefit from the run. James Orman will be legged aboard for his first ride on this girl, and if he can settle midfield off the fence, Princess Moneybags’ turn of foot will give her every chance late. Next Best Race 3 – #7 Princess Moneybags (10) 4yo Mare | T: Robert Heathcote | J: James Orman (58.5kg) Bet with Dabble Best Value at Ipswich: Tipsy Tiger Tony Gollan and Angela Jones combine with Tipsy Tiger as the three-year-old filly makes her debut. This daughter of Jungle Cat was given one barrier trial at Doomben over 1000m in readiness for her first race, working home nicely under little riding. If Jones can settle behind the speed from barrier two, Tipsy Tiger can kick off her career with a win. Best Value Race 2 – #10 Tipsy Tiger (2) 3yo Filly | T: Tony Gollan | J: Angela Jones (56kg) Bet with Picklebet Friday quaddie tips for Ipswich races Ipswich quadrella selections Friday, August 9, 2024 1-3 1-2-3-5 1-3-4-8 2-4-5-9-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, August 10, 2024 First Race 11:38am AEST Visit Dabble Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a rare Saturday metropolitan meeting this weekend, with a 10-race program set to kick off at 11:38am AEST. There is rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday, so the track will be no better than the initial Soft 5 rating. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Sunshine Coast: Bohemian Lad Bohemian Lad has yet to run a bad race in his seven-start career. Last time out, the son of Better Than Ready recorded the best last 600m section of the race to finish third behind Invincible Shield at Doomben over 1200m. This galloper has a strong record on his home track (2:2-0-0) and on Soft ground (4:3-0-1), so with conditions in his favour, Bohemian Lad can maintain his unbeaten record at the Sunshine Coast. Best Bet Race 4 – #5 Bohemian Lad (13) 4yo Gelding | T: David Vandyke | J: Nikita Beriman (57kg) +230 with Bet365 Next Best at Sunshine Coast: Beebee Dazzler Beebee Dazzler heads to the Sunshine Coast for the first time off the back of a strong performance at Ipswich. The four-year-old gelding finished off with a blistering turn of foot to fly home for second place behind Golden Decade over 1350m. James Orman can settle closer to the speed from barrier seven, and if Beebee Dazzler lets down like he did last start, he will prove hard to hold out. Next Best Race 7 – #7 Beebee Dazzler (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Kevin Kemp | J: James Orman (58.5kg) +320 with Picklebet Best Value at Sunshine Coast: Thesecondatportsea After just missing in a photo finish first-up, Thesecondatportsea from the Jack Bruce stable will only improve second-up over a similar distance. This daughter of Churchill was slightly held up on the home turn at Ipswich and finished off with a burst to run a close second behind Spray Gun. With the benefit of a strong tempo and a wide barrier (8), Thesecondatportsea will play a prominent role in the finish at good each-way odds with online bookmakers. Best Value Race 10 – #11 Thesecondatportsea (8) 5yo Mare | T: Jack Bruce | J: Jake Bayliss (56kg) +900 with Dabble Sunshine Coast quaddie tips for Saturday Sunshine Coast quadrella selections Saturday, August 10, 2024 4-6-7- 8-11-12-14 4-7-11 1-6-11-13-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, August 10, 2024 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Dabble For the first time since March, racing in Victoria heads to the Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon for a competitive nine-race meeting. The Valley tends to favour those up on speed, and with the track rated a Soft 6 and the rail in the true position, it should be a similar theme this weekend. The action at Moonee Valley is set to commence at 12:20pm AEST. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Acromantula Having won this race last year, WA sprinter Acromantula returns to Moonee Valley first-up to defend his title. In three runs last campaign, he chased home classy sprinters like Oscar’s Fortune, Wild Belle and Amelia’s Jewel and was far from disgraced. This task is much easier, and from gate one with two trials under his belt, Acromantula will look to lead from barrier to box and should have no issue in lugging 60kg to victory. Best Bet Race 5 – #1 Acromantula (1) 7yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: Craig Williams (60kg) +400 with Playup Next Best at Moonee Valley: Big Me Big Me caught the eye of the Follow Files first-up from a long layoff. The very lightly raced six-year-old peaked on his run a touch over the concluding stages of 1000m on a heavy deck, but the improving ground at Moonee Valley should suit him. Jamie Mott will need a touch of luck getting off the fence early on, and if he does, Big Me should be the one finishing the best. Next Best Race 6 – #12 Big Me (2) 6yo Gelding | T: Nick Ryan | J: Jamie Mott (57kg) +280 with Picklebet Best Value at Moonee Valley: Blue Stratum After a smart maiden victory on the Pakenham synthetic, Blue Stratum offers great value with horse racing bookmakers as he returns to town second-up. The three-year-old colt had raced competitively without winning during his initial campaign, and he showed plenty of ability on his first look at the level below. Beau Mertens sticks on board, and with even luck at the right time, Blue Stratum can salute at a nice price. Best Value Race 2 – #2 Blue Stratum (3) 3yo Colt | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Beau Mertens (59kg) +800 with Neds Saturday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley races Moonee Valley quadrella selections Saturday, August 10, 2024 5-12 2-3-10-11 3-4-5-9-13 2-7-8-11-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Rudyard(NZ)(Charm Spirit) made impressive progress last campaign and further improvement is expected from the dependable performer this time around. The Tony Pike-trained son of Charm Spirit made his way through the grades, placing in the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m) along the way, before bagging a pair of open handicaps at Ellerslie and Pukekohe. He finished third in a 900m open heat at Te Rapa on Tuesday ahead of loftier targets through his upcoming spring and summer campaign. “He had quiet day out and he has come back in good order and he’ll probably have one more barrier trial and we’ll make a firm plan after that,” Pike said. “He was really consistent throughout last time and he’s the sort of horse that is still reasonably well-placed in handicaps so he should be able to pick up a couple of nice races. “He looks like he is in for a good season and if we place him right, he should be able to collect plenty of prizemoney.” Rudyard has won six of his 22 starts and Pike could look further afield later in the year. “There are plenty of options for him, possibly the Coupland’s Mile (Gr.3, 1600m) at Riccarton might be a nice target for him,” he said. “He is entered for all three of the Hawkes Bay races, but he’ll probably miss the first one (Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy, 1400m) and maybe have a crack at the mile (Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate, 1600m). “Obviously, Legarto will hang around for that and she’s going to be very hard to beat in those races, so we’ll wait and see.” Two other younger members of the stable, Archaic Smile and Witz End, also stretched their legs at Tuesday’s trials. Saxon Warrior filly Archaic Smile won the Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m) last season and finished runner-up in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m). “I’m more than happy with her and she’ll improve a heap with the trial,” Pike said. “We’ll work out in the next week or so whether we head to Taupo for the fillies’ race as a pipe opener to the Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) or trial her again.” Witz End won twice last preparation and ran second in the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas before he finished well back in the Gr.3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. “He has come back really well and obviously a heavy track around that tighter circuit with his action prevented him from showing his best,” Pike said. “He’ll take plenty of improvement out of his trial and he is a horse that I think the Coupland’s on a big, roomy track, especially with a firm surface, would be ideal.” Pike will have only two runners on Saturday at Te Rapa, with Agera getting the nod over Revuelto in the Te Akau – NZ’s Champion Stable Mile (1600m). “August will be pretty quiet and come September, like all the stables, we’ll be well underway,” Pike said. “Agera missed a couple of runs with abandonments and extremely heavy tracks, but he likes Te Rapa. “Admittedly, second-up over a mile is a slight query but he has worked very well and he should have a little bit more quality against most of those runners and looks a strong winning chance. “Revuelto was good winning on a very wet track at Counties. He still does a fair bit wrong, he’s on and off the bridle in his races, but he’s genuine enough and he’s improved and an each way chance at a bigger price.” View the full article

Two members of the current All Blacks rugby squad are hoping they will have cause for a double celebration this weekend. Damian McKenzie and Jordie Barrett will be cheering on their promising mare My Chablis(NZ) (Burgundy) at Friday’s Awapuni meeting ahead of their clash with Argentina in Wellington on Saturday evening. The duo shares in the ownership of the Stephen Marsh-trained daughter of Burgundy who has made an encouraging start to her career with two wins and a placing from four appearances. My Chablis will run in the $100,000 Martin Collins Polytrack Innovation Race (1400m), in which she will be opposed by stablemate Hasstobefast. “Both of them are in very good order, they’ve done a treat and it’s nice to have a crack at a $100,000 race,” Marsh said. Bred by Mapua Bloodstock, My Chablis also has a pedigree to back her claims as she’s a half-sister to the dual stakes winner, multiple Group One performer and sire Ferrando. “She was bought privately out of the paddock at Archer Park, Dylan Johnson sourced her,” Marsh said. “He’s a bloodstock agent who works with us and he found her and liked her breeding, so we bought her. “We’d had a little bit to do with Damian and he was keen to take a little bite of the horse, so we got him and Jordie in. “We formed a syndicate with Martin Bradley, Dave Kneebone and Kevin O’Brien, who raced El Roca, and a few new owners.” My Chablis was unplaced on debut and returned from a spell with consecutive wins on the polytrack at Cambridge before a runner-up finish. Courtney Barnes will continue her association with the mare on Friday while Masa Hashizume will be aboard Hasstobefast who was runner-up on the all-weather track at her home track last time out. “They are quite hard to split and it will likely come down to who gets the best run in the race,” Marsh said. Meanwhile, two talented stakes-winning members of the team trialled well at Te Rapa on Tuesday ahead of their spring campaigns. Last season’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) winner Velocious claimed her 900m heat while Super Photon, successful in both starts including the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Stakes (1200m), placed in his heat. “They both went extremely well and will go to Taupo on August 21,” Marsh said. “Velocious will head to the Gold Trail Stakes (Gr.3, 1200m) and possibly Melbourne after that, we’ll just see how she goes,” Marsh said. “Super Photon will head toward the Hawke’s Bay Guineas (Gr.2, 1400m) and then on to Riccarton for the Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m).” Older stablemate El Vencedor ended his last campaign with victory in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2000m) and holds a nomination for next month’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). “He will have his first trial next week, we’re not desperate to get down there (to Hastings), but if it falls into place he’ll be there,” Marsh said. “He’ll have a run somewhere first and we’ll see what happens after that, nothing is fixed in place for him yet.” View the full article

Ashley Frye has waited over a decade to get back into the winner’s circle, but that wait is now over after guiding Float to success in the Nautical Insurance Grand National Amateur Championship (2200m) at Riccarton Park Synthetic on Wednesday. Having ridden 75 winners, two at stakes level, as an apprentice jockey, Frye’s professional career was cut short after a serious fall in 2014, aged just 18. After recovering from the accident, Frye followed in her father Danny Frye’s footsteps into the training ranks, with 19 successes to her credit, but the pull back to raceday riding was always there and she rode as an amateur on four occasions over the past two seasons. Based in North Canterbury, Frye had a long-standing association with fellow locals John and Karen Parsons, who gave her the ride aboard Float, the mare coming off a strong run for second behind Treaty Of Paris on the synthetic on July 26. Rated a $10.70 hope, Float flew the barriers and was eased back behind pacemakers Just Charlie and Jethro, who maintained a solid tempo through the staying contest. Frye showed her experience allowing the gaps to come turning for home, and once she saw clear air, Float shot to the lead and was never going to be run down, with Star In The Sky and Adam Scott running on strongly into second. Frye was rapt to pick up the win, expressing her gratitude to the Parsons’ and their charge. “It was very exciting that’s for sure, 10 years is quite a long time,” Frye said. “It was very special to get the win on one of John and Karen’s horses, I’ve had a lot to do with them and have a lot of respect for them as trainers. “I was very happy with her (Float) efforts, she jumped out of the gates and got there easy enough into the perfect position. They just kept the speed on so I slotted in behind them and she travelled up within herself, and when the gaps came she was just too good. “I love riding and always will. I’ve kind of set myself up in the training ranks now that I wouldn’t consider throwing that away to get back riding, so having this option as an amateur is really cool. “It gives us our adrenaline buzz and gets us back out there.” Frye will be back in her regular role as trainer at the Riccarton turf meeting on Saturday, with her Dundeel seven-year-old Astradeel lining up in the Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Rating 75 (2000m) after picking up minor placings at his last three starts. “He got beaten a nose at this meeting last year and he’s in pretty good form and very well in himself so I’m expecting a nice run,” she said. “Hopefully the luck’s on our side on Saturday as well.” Back at her base in Balcairn, Frye is looking forward to taking a couple of younger horses to the trials in the coming weeks, including Princess Solitaire, a half-sister to Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) winner Warmonger and Group One-performer Blue Solitaire. “I’ve got a couple of wee babies going to the trials at Ashburton next week, including a just-turned three-year-old called Princess Solitaire. She could be quite exciting and has a bit of breeding on her page,” she said. “My big boy Darkhan Roar will be running at Oamaru at the end of next week, I’m pretty excited about him. He’s just taken a bit of time and is still learning, but the penny is not far off dropping so I’ve got a bit of time for him. “I just love the horses, I grew up with ponies and it’s always been that way. At the same time, we love going fast.” View the full article

An exciting new player has entered the New Zealand wagering industry, with the launch of betcha. The arrival of betcha yesterday is the first time since the TAB was established back in 1950 that there’s a new betting brand based in New Zealand. Entain Australia and New Zealand’s Managing Director – New Zealand, Cameron Rodger, said betcha was a direct response to the increasing threat to New Zealand sports and racing caused by offshore betting operators. “In the three months to the end of June 2024, New Zealanders’ spending with offshore betting operators grew by 30%, continuing a trend over the last three or more years,” Rodger said. “Offshore spending is now estimated to be over $180m per annum, and this is led by the growth in offshore spending doubling in the 18-29-year-old age band in the last five years. “Their betting activity provides little to no benefit for the New Zealand racing and sports industries, and these offshore operators are under no obligation to provide the same level of harm minimisation support and account management tools that betcha will make available for Kiwis.” While the launch of the new TAB betting platform at the end of April has shown some growth in the 18-29 demographic, it’s clear that some Kiwis are seeking a point of difference from a brand like TAB, which has a long history in New Zealand. Entain’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mel Kenneday, said betcha – a digital-only brand – would bring a social vibe to the wagering sector. The brand is launching with the ability to create syndicates and bet with mates, making it a true social experience. “This new brand will emphasise the social and competitive value of sports and racing and introduce New Zealanders to the next generation of betting,” Kenneday said. “This means we’ll be focusing on some of those events and sports that the newer generation have really shown interest in, like football, basketball, and UFC, with betcha confirmed as New Zealand’s official wagering partner for UFC.” betcha’s innovative social & generosity products create new ways for people to engage. With betcha’s Toolbox, the power is in the punters’ hands. They have the freedom to choose which race, track or sport to apply their exclusive tool. betcha is live at betcha.co.nz and the app is available through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Follow betcha at the following social channels: • betcha Instagram • betcha Facebook • betcha X • betcha Youtube View the full article

With 20 days down and 20 days to go for Saratoga 2024, the handle numbers are remarkably close to what NYRA posted in 2023. At the end of Wednesday's last race, $390,617,175 had been wagered on the meet, a 0.4 percent increase from the midway point of the 2023 meet. Last year's racing season was a trying one for NYRA as rain decimated parts of the meet. A total of $799,229,288 was bet on the 40 days of racing, a decline of 9 percent from 2022 figures. The wet weather led to NYRA taking 65 races off the turf. This year, 24 races have already come off the turf. This year's business has also been affected by weather. NYRA was forced to take all the races off the turf last Saturday on the day of GI Whitney and postponed two, the GII Troy Stakes and the GI Saratoga Derby Invitational. Dropping the two races from the card appears to have cost NYRA in the neighborhood of $5 million in handle. Whitney 2024 handle was $26,991,174. In 2023 it was $32,275,753. Three more races were taken off the grass on Wednesday. Average attendance at the meet has been 25,917, a drop of 3.1 percent from 2023. Despite the drop, NYRA is again on track to have drawn in excess of 1 million fans for the eight-week season. However, on-track handle through the first half is down 6.2 percent. Many other numbers are almost identical to 2023 figures. Both years, there have been 202 races run in the first half, which comes out to an average of 10.1 races per day. There have been 73 grass races this year, one more than last year. Field size is up slightly, to an average of 7.91 runners per race. That's a 4.3 percent increase from 2023. Irad Ortiz, Jr. leads all riders with 27 wins, three more than Flavien Prat. Chad Brown is comfortably in front in the trainer's race with 19 wins. Mike Maker is next with 14. The post At Halfway Point, Saratoga’s Handle Up Slightly from Last Year appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Following a pair of consecutive defeats to kick off her 6-year-old campaign, Fev Rover attempts to get back in the win column by defending her title in the $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes (G2T) at Colonial Downs Aug. 11.View the full article

Already a three-time grade 1 winner, Anisette attempts to tally another stakes victory to her growing résumé in the $200,000 Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2T) at Del Mar Aug. 10.View the full article

Twelve older horses led by defending race winner Five Star General and 2022 victor Slew's Tiz Whiz square off in 89th running of the $150,000 Longacres Mile Aug. 11 at Emerald Downs.View the full article

To understand how well jockey Frankie Dettori has embraced racing and riding in the United States, it only takes one sentence. "I should have done this 10 years ago," Dettori said.View the full article

Star Fortress, a winner in 2022 in England and in 2023 in the United States, will look to add a third country to her successful stops when she races in the CA$200,000 Canadian Stakes (G2T) Aug. 10 at Woodbine.View the full article

By Jonny Turner Max Hill has starred on the rugby field this winter and will attempt to do the same at Ascot Park on Thursday. The junior driver was part of Wyndham’s Division One rugby competition win late last month. The victory was nice reward for Hill who had to sit out part of the rugby and harness racing seasons with a leg injury recently. The reinsman is safer than other Southland junior drivers under the high ball, but he isn’t one to talk up his rugby skill. “I scored a try in the final, it was a cross kick and I was lucky that it came off my knee but I was able to get it down.” Hill will be out to score a win on the track at Ascot Park on Thursday when he links up with two key drives. Deny Everything gets into race 6 with Hill’s junior claim and he looks a genuine winning threat. “He is coming back in grade from the Bluff Cup so you would think he would be a pretty good chance.” “I drove him at the workouts recently, we had a bit of a mishap on the home turn but he ran on quite well after that.” Hill will also link up with Robyns Playboy who returns following a winter freshen up. The pacer hasn’t been seen at the trials, but he’s known to run some of his best races fresh up. “The team has told me he has been working well, he hasn’t been anywhere but he does go well fresh.” “If he can bring his best he would have to be a good chance.” Hill also drives Raging Native who looks an outsider in race 1. Putere Boy good chance at Invercargill today By Jonny Turner The Macca Lodge team hopes their winning momentum can continue at Ascot Park on Thursday. The family operation only recently signed rookie trotting sire Six Pack to their roster, with the stallion going on to produce one of the feature winners at last weekend’s Hambletonian meeting at The Meadowlands just a matter of days later. Trainer Brent McIntyre is hoping for a similar performance from Putere Boy at Ascot Park, though the chances of him running a 1.53.3 mile rate look slim. The pacer comes into race 3 on the back of an excellent debut third at Winton last week. Following the scratching of the favourite Ill Be Back, punters will be lining up to put their faith in Putere Boy. McIntyre knows the horse can repay that faith, if he races up to his potential. “We were pleased with his run at Winton, he was just a bit green on the bend but he ran on quite well.” “He is still green and inexperienced, but the motor is definitely there.” “If he ran up to his ability he would run a cracker.” “But he is still not there with his ringcraft yet, we have worked on his steering so hopefully he will be better that way.” Craig Ferguson takes the reins behind Putere Boy, who his trainer races with good friend Ginger Timms. McIntyre, wife Sheree and son Caine are gearing up for another stud season at Macca Lodge, which is only a matter of weeks away. The family gained the services of Six Pack through Deo Volente Farms, the New Jersey stud farm that stands Lazarus. The McIntyres are thrilled to have recruited such a high-class trotting stallion. “Six Pack is at Deo Volente and they recently took over Perfect Sting who we also stand.” “Caine just happened to ask what they were doing with Six Pack and we were lucky enough to do a deal and get him.” “He was an incredible racehorse, he won nearly $2 million and he still holds the mile record for a three-year-old in America.” “Ake Svanstedt trained him and he spoke very highly of him.” “He is the man up there with trotters and he trained the two-year-old that won on Hambo day.” Perfect Sting will return to Macca Lodge for his second stud season, this spring. The stallion’s first crop of New Zealand foals are due to hit the ground soon. 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: 08/06/2024 Licensee: Saul Morales, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000. Admission. Explainer: Intra-articular injection within 7 days of a timed and reported workout on the horse Condemnation. Date: 08/05/2024 Licensee: Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on August 6, 2024; 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 $1,000; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone- Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Return Fire, who won at Delaware Park on 6/20/24. Date: 08/05/2024 Licensee: Eric Foster, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000. Admission. Explainer: Intra-articular injection within 7 days of a timed and reported workout on the horse Publius. Date: 08/05/2024 Licensee: John Servis, trainer Penalty: 5-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on August 6, 2024; a fine of $4,000. Admission. Explainer: Intra-articular injection within 7-days of a timed and reported workout on the horse Chance Occurrence. Date: 08/02/2024 Licensee: Christopher Davis, 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. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Flunixin-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Papa Yo, who finished fifth at Hawthorne on 5/18/24. Date: 08/02/2024 Licensee: Dewight Wadams, 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. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol and Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medications (Class C)-in a sample taken from All About Kathern on 6/3/24. Date: 08/01/2024 Licensee: Emmanuel Tzortzakis, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on August 2, 2024; 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 $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Cannabidiol (CBD)- Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from The Gatekeeper, who won at Parx Racing on 6/26/24. Date: 08/01/2024 Licensee: Michael Tomlinson, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000. Admission. Explainer: Intra-articular injection within 7-days of a timed and reported workout on the horse Beaver State. Date: 08/01/2024 Licensee: Neil Drysdale, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000. Admission. Explainer: Intra-articular injection within 7-days of a timed and reported workout on the horse Love Alive. Date: 07/31/2024 Licensee: Jose Gallegos, 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. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Sofster, who finished fourth at Monmouth Park on 6/15/24. Pending ADMC Violations 08/07/2024, Karen Godsey, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Will I Play on 6/29/24. 08/07/2024, Rob Atras, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Smile Mon, who finished fourth at Churchill Downs on 6/8/24. 08/07/2024, Rob Atras, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Margoinabubblebath, who won at Churchill Downs on 6/6/24. 08/07/2024, Rob Atras, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Condiment Girl, who finished fourth at Churchill Downs on 5/25/24. 08/07/2024, Rob Atras, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Harrodsburg, who won at Churchill Downs on 5/24/24. 08/05/2024, Monty Meier, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Icy Mischief, who won at Pleasanton on 7/5/24. 08/05/2024, Joe Offolter, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Chojo, who finished second at Prairie Meadows on 6/24/24. 08/01/2024, Thomas Drury, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Capsaicin-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Wildcat Dancer on 6/28/24. 08/01/2024, Billy Christian, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Abraaj Mirage, who won at Emerald Downs on 6/28/24. 08/01/2024, Shawna Christian, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Rhodium Runner, who won at Emerald Downs on 6/2/24. 08/01/2024, Billy Christian, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Olivian, who won at Emerald Downs on 6/9/24. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Colonial Downs Michael Jones – violation date August 1; $500 fine, no other information available Thistledown Jan Baez – violation date August 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension Ricardo Feliciano – violation date August 5; $250 fine and one-day suspension Victor Severino – violation date August 5; $250 fine and one-day suspension The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. New York Saratoga Irad Ortiz – violation date August 6; three-day suspension for interference down the stretch Read more on the story here. Javier Castellano – violation date August 1; five-day suspension for interference The post Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Aug. 1 – Aug. 7 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Bob Baffert brings a pair of his students who have made easy work of the competition in their debuts. Zedan Racing's Nooni, a Florida-bred daughter of Win Win Win, broke her maiden June 13 at Santa Anita Park with a 9 1/2-length romp.View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Back at his office on the Oklahoma Training Track Wednesday morning, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott was trying to describe the four-furlong work he had just seen from his 3-year-old colt Batten Down (Tapit). “Wooosh,” was one of the sounds he made. “Phhhffftt,” was another. The cartoon melodies made by Mott were, supposedly, offered to show how impressive the grey/roan Batten Down looked to him. Batten Down was timed in :48 (2/13) in the move on the Oklahoma Training Track. It was his first work since finishing third in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on July 27. Fierceness (City of Light) won the Jim Dandy by a length over Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), who was 5 3/4 lengths in front of Batten Down. Mott is pointing Batten Down to the $1.25-million GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 24. “Well, the Travers will be tougher than the Jim Dandy,” Mott said. “I am not making any predictions. I mean, he would have had to move up to win the Jim Dandy. He sure has to move up to win the Travers.” After breaking his maiden in his fourth try, Batten Down won the GIII Ohio Derby at Thistledown on June 22 by 1 3/4 lengths over Gould's Gold (Goldencents), who then was fifth in the six-horse Jim Dandy. The Wednesday work was scheduled, Mott said, but only because of an ominous forecast for the weekend that is not looking favorable for training racehorses. Remnants from Tropical Storm Debby are expected to make a mess of things in the Saratoga Springs region this weekend. “I scheduled (Wednesday work) because of the weather,” Mott said. “I am trying to get some works (Thursday). After (Thursday) we may have three or four wet days.” Batten Downs is a full-brother to multiple graded winner Tacitus and 4-year-old filly Scylla. Scylla just finished second to the highly regarded 5-year-old mare Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), winner of 10 of 18 career starts, in the GI Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar last Saturday. “Turning for home, I thought we were going to win it,” Mott said. “That other mare is pretty good.” Scylla is back at Mott's Saratoga barn; she had been training at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. “I don't have a plan for her,” Mott said. “The reason I brought her here was I want to get her in some cooler weather. It gets hot (in Kentucky). It gets hot here, but it cools off at night.” Mott also trained Tacitus as well as Close Hatches, the dam of all three. Lukas Still Has The Faith As Seize The Grey Continues Training For Travers The effort in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes wasn't a great one. Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be first to admit that. But in no way shape or form has the Hall of Famer's confidence dimmed in Seize the Grey (Arrogate). The upset winner of the GI Preakness Stakes in May has finished off the board in last two, both at Saratoga Race Course. Seize the Grey | Sarah Andrew He was seventh in the GI Belmont Stakes on June 8 and then was a dull fourth in the GII Jim Dandy on July 27. “There is no give up in me and training these things,” Lukas said at his office on the Oklahoma Training Track Wednesday morning. “I learned over the years that if you can't run off tackle, run around the end. If you can't do that, throw the ball.” Seize the Grey has continued to work towards an expected start in the $1.25-million GI Travers Stakes on Aug. 24. On Tuesday, he went five furlongs in :59.60 (1/4) on the Oklahoma Training Track. It was his first work since the Jim Dandy. “That was very, very impressive again,” Lukas said. “He is such a professional horse. You don't have to do anything special. He just turns around and does it and he's like, 'what's next?” Lukas waves off the notion that Seize the Grey does not like the Saratoga track. In the Jim Dandy, he said he was thinking about scratching the colt when he was saddling Seize the Grey. He said the horse seemed agitated before being saddled. Lukas noticed Seize the Grey pawing at the ground and he was a little wet in his flanks. “I've never seen that before with him,” Lukas said. “He was pawing like he was in discomfort. I thought, 'what the hell, maybe I am overreacting.' He has been fine since then. Excellent.” Englehart Says Mo Plex Likely To Run Next In Funny Cide The next start for GIII Sanford Stakes winner Mo Plex (Complexity) looks like it will be in the $200,000 Funny Cide Stakes against New York-breds on Aug. 25. “That's the way I'm leaning,” trainer Jeremiah Englehart said at his barn at the Oklahoma Annex. “Right now, I would say it's 80 percent.” Mo Plex wins the Sanford | Sarah Andrew Mo Plex won the six-furlong Sanford by a length on July 13. The other option would have been to wait for the GI Hopeful Stakes on Labor Day. The Funny Cide is six furlongs. “If he runs well there, then maybe we can stretch him out,” Englehart said. “The ultimate goal that everyone has is, 'hey, let's see if we can get to the Breeders' Cup. We are just going to go race by race.” Mo Plex had his first work since winning the Sanford on Saturday, going four furlongs in :49.90 (104/149) on the main track. Englehart expects two more works before the Funny Cide. “He showed good energy, it seems like he is on the right track,” Englehart said. “He absolutely loves what he is doing. That makes it a little easier for me.” The post Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Batten Down Continues To Prep For Date In Travers appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Maccabee Farm's accomplished Ohio-bred Who Dey leads a field of seven 3-year-olds entered in the $275,000 Ellis Park Derby on a six-stakes program Aug. 11 at Ellis Park.View the full article

Former WinStar stallion Good Samaritan (Harlan's Holiday–Pull Dancer, by Pulpit), who has previously shuttled to Chile, has been sold to interests in that country and will stand at Haras Mocito Guapo. The deal was brokered by Matt Bowling of Bowling Bloodstock and J.P. Sullivan of Sullivan Bloodstock. Winner of the 2017 GII Jim Dandy Stakes and 2018 GII New Orleans Handicap, Good Samaritan's placings included the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and the GI Clark Handicap. The millionaire retired to WinStar for the 2019 season and has sired six graded winners from his nine black-type winners. His graded winners in the U.S. include 2023 GII Bourbon Stakes winner Can Group and 2023 GIII Music City Stakes winner Secret Money, while his best runners in Chile include G1SW Yahshua (Chi). The post Good Samaritan Sold to Chilean Interests appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features an expensive auction purchase. 18.45 Sandown, Mdn,, £10,000, 2yo, 8fT DUNAMASE (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) debuts in the Wathnan silks in this maiden won in recent times by Too Darn Hot (GB) and Westover (GB), having cost the operation 500,000gns at Tattersalls Book 1. Introduced by Too Darn Hot's Clarehaven stable, the colt is out of the G2 May Hill Stakes winner and G1 Prix Marcel Boussac runner-up Turret Rocks (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) who is previously responsible for Kingman's G3 Jersey Stakes winner Age Of Kings (Ire). The post Wathnan’s 500k Kingman Colt Debuts At Sandown appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article