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The track's assessment fee this year is $1,187,942 before credits for commission duties done on behalf of HISA are factored into the equation. But owners in Iowa disagree with both the fee and HISA's ability to impose penalties.View the full article

The first time Neat tackled a grade 2 turf stakes, it did not go as planned. His second try should be more productive.View the full article

Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Dornoch and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure are tied atop the first week of tabulated votes for the 2024 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings.View the full article

The 2023 National Award winners–humans and horses–which will be honored by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) were announced by that organization Tuesday afternoon. TOBA, which will hold the awards for the 39th year, will host the National Awards Luncheon to honor the winning breeders Friday, Sept. 6 at the Thoroughbred Club of America and the National Awards Dinner Saturday, Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton. Tickets are available for both events with registration due by Aug. 22. Click here for more information. “TOBA is honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of the state breeders, three remarkable horses, and two individuals who have given unselfishly back to our sport,” said TOBA President Dan Metzger. “We look forward to a special weekend of celebrating the very best of Thoroughbred racing.” Three horses will be honored: Dance Card (by Tapit, dam of 2023 Horse of the Year Cody's Wish {Curlin}) as National Broodmare of the Year, Time for Trouble (English Channel) as Claiming Crown Horse of the Year, and A Lil Evil (Hear No Evil) as the Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year. The Robert N. Clay Conservation Award, which recognizes a member of the Thoroughbred community who has made an outstanding contribution to preserving land for equine use, will go to Peter Giangiulio, while Frank Taylor will be honored with the Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service for his work in founding Stable Recovery. In addition, a number of U.S. state and Canadian breeders will be recognized: Arizona Breeder of the Year – Fleming Thoroughbred Farm LLC (Marvin and Gerald Fleming) Arkansas Breeder of the Year – McDowell Farms (Bill McDowell) California Breeder of the Year – Richard Barton Enterprises (Richard Barton) Canada Breeder of the Year – Adena Springs (Frank and Elfriede Stronach) Canada Small Breeder of the Year – Sean Fitzhenry Florida Breeder of the Year – Stonehedge, LLC (Marilyn Campbell) Indiana Breeder of the Year – Justice Farms, Inc. (Greg Justice) Iowa Breeder of the Year – Poindexter Thoroughbreds, LLC (Allen Poindexter) Kentucky Breeder of the Year – Godolphin Louisiana Breeder of the Year – Thomas M. Galvin Maryland Breeder of the Year – Dance Forth Farm (Tom and Chris Bowman) New Jersey Breeder of the Year – Bright View Farm (Christine Connelly) and Greg Kilka New Mexico Breeder of the Year – Fred A. Alexander New York Breeder of the Year – Barry K. Schwartz North Carolina Breeder of the Year – Art Bauer Oregon Breeder of the Year – Connie Erickson Pennsylvania Breeder of the Year – Forgotten Land Investments Inc. and Black Diamond Equine (Christian Black) South Carolina Breeder of the Year – Franklin G. Smith Sr. Texas Breeder of the Year – Carolyn R. Barnett Virginia Breeder of the Year – Ann Mudge Backer Washington Breeder of the Year – Sheridan Jones and Ken W. Miles The post TOBA Award Winners Named appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Today 31st July in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 57 mins ago Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Wednesday, 31/7 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Wednesday, July 31. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Randwick-Kensington racing preview & tips | August 2, 2023 Racing heads to Randwick on Wednesday afternoon for a quickfire seven-race program on the Kensington circuit. See our free betting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Doomben best bets, top odds & quaddie tips | August 2, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Wednesday for an eight-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Hassman off to a perfect start Hayley Hassman kicked off her riding career in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday when winning aboard … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago A perfect balance for Fannin Shaun Fannin leads a very busy life as a trainer and jumps jockey; however, he has claimed his fourth Jumps … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago McNab not resting on his laurels Champion rider Michael McNab set a hectic pace during the 2022/23 season and he’s ready to hit the ground running … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Struck Gold makes winning start in Australia Lenny Russo looks to have unearthed another treasure, with Struck Gold romping home by four lengths at Echuca on Friday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Ryan Foote to join dad in training partnership There will be a new trainer’s name in the racebook come Tuesday, with Ryan Foote set to join his father … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Taree racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Tuesday, August 1 Country racing heads the way of Taree on Tuesday afternoon as the Manning Valley Race Club hosts an intriguing eight-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 31, 2023 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Coleraine races betting tips & quaddie picks | Tuesday, August 2 Coleraine is set to host a competitive seven-race card on Tuesday afternoon and with a bit of luck, Horsebetting.com.au can … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Darwin Cup race day betting preview & best bets | Monday, 1/8/22 The final day of the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival will be held Monday, August 1st where 10 races will be … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham racing tips & quaddie numbers | Monday, August 1 A new season of racing in Victoria gets underway with a massive 10 race program set down for judgement on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 31, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sunshine Coast betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, 01/08/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Sunshine Coast races held on Sunday, August 1st. See all the top … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown Lakeside betting tips & odds | Sunday, August 1 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Sunday’s meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Kennewell in search of stakes spoils with Esta La Roca It will be a homecoming of sorts for Lloyd Kennewell on Saturday when the Caulfield trainer tries to nab stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Ryder Stakes test for promising filly There is still one stakes race up for grabs this season and Karyn McQuade is hoping to get her hands … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Three-year-old shows plenty of spirit at Awapuni Talented three-year-old Invisible Spirit recorded his third career victory when digging deep late to land the Courtesy Ford 3YO (1400m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Elliott living his racing dream El Nymph is living proof of the old adage never look a gift horse in the mouth. The only problem … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 31, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees 13 meetings being held around the country on this Saturday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Schofer looking to finish season with a bang It’s been a gruelling few months for Hazel Schofer, but all her hard work and determination has paid off after … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Innes keen on what the new season holds Leith Innes may be a senior statesman of the northern jockeys’ room, but he hasn’t lost his enthusiasm for what … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Raceday gallop for O’Brien pair at Geelong Two of trainer Danny O’Brien’s spring contenders, Vow And Declare and Russian Camelot, have taken part in a gallop between … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gobstopper to scale Grand National Hurdle New Zealand jumper Gobstopper’s former trainer expects the gelding to mount a sterner challenge in this edition of Grand National … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Free racing tips & betting strategy for Palmerston Sprint 2020 One of the feature races on Darwin Cup Day this year is the $70,000 bet365 Palmerston Sprint over 1200m, where … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Prize money returns to pre-COVID-19 levels Having been slashed because of uncertainty with the financial health of the racing industry, prize money returns to previous levels … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Luke Dittman the Right choice for Gough Luke Dittman will be out to continue a purple patch of form after picking up the important ride on Right … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Darwin Cup 2020 betting tips, trifecta picks & strategy Arguably the day of all days in Australian horse racing is the Great Northern Darwin Cup Day, which this year … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bougoure to extend success with Azzareach Trainer Danny Bougoure hopes to continue his recent run of success with the promising Azzareach in the QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Summer test for Mr Bellagio at Eagle Farm The consistent Mr Bellagio can earn himself an extensive summer carnival campaign if he races well in the Open Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Freedman partnership after winning start Anthony Freedman and his son Sam are set to have the first runners of their training partnership at The Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Austin’s sprinter ready to make some noise Under-rated sprinter Inanup has been the flagbearer for Jarrod Austin, a role the trainer hopes the horse can continue to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hard Landing makes return at The Valley After missing the majority of the autumn with a respiratory complaint, Hard Landing is making an early return ahead of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Richards’ premiership caps memorable season Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis has just one word to summarise the 2019/20 season – thrilling. The tangerine and … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Star mare Melody Belle wins Randwick trial The Jamie Richards-trained star New Zealand mare Melody Belle has won a barrier trial at Randwick as she prepares for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Best season to date for Carston Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is looking forward to kicking off the new racing season at Ashburton on Saturday, following a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Sydney sprint options beckon Catalyst Te Awamutu horseman Clayton Chipperfield is pleased with the progress of his stable star Catalyst as he builds towards a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Complacent sires first winner Mapperley Stud stallion Complacent made the perfect start to his stallion career at Ipswich on Thursday when his first starter … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Allpress delighted with latest premiership title Lisa Allpress has ruled herself out of the race to add a fifth premiership title to her record next season … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Star Kelso mares to gallop at Matamata Group 1 performers Supera and Princess Kereru will take centre stage early as racing returns to Matamata for the first … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Winter Cup test for Prendergast duo West Melton trainers Tony and Lyn Prendergast have two runners in Saturday’s Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations 122nd Winter Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dylan’s Romance to make interstate trip The Marc Conners-trained gelding Dylan’s Romance is set to have his first Melbourne start at The Valley when he chases … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Riordan leaves memories of great affinity Noel Riordan, best remembered as the only jockey able to get the best out of champion stayer Il Tempo, died … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney metro century eludes James Cummings James Cummings has ended the 2018-19 racing season one short of training 100 winners on metropolitan tracks in Sydney … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lane scheduled to make Pakenham return After a successful two-month riding stint in Japan, Damian Lane is set to make his return to Victorian racing with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hartnell entered for Flemington jump-out Evergreen Godolphin galloper Hartnell has been entered to contest an 800m jump-out at Flemington ahead of a spring return … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Racing Qld changes award eligibility rules Racing Queensland has changed its awards criteria, barring disqualified persons from winning titles such as premierships … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Edmonds trains final winner in own name Trainer Toby Edmonds trained the last winner in his own name when Heritage Sash scored at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jockeys hurt in four-horse fall at Sale The race meeting at Sale was abandoned following a four-horse fall involving jockeys Chris Caserta, Thomas Stockdale, Joe Bowditch and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Victoria introduces new SP calculations The continuing evolution of the wagering market has resulted in a new way that the Victorian Official Price is to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Allard chases back-to-back metro victories A week after producing an upset result with Catesby, trainer Grant Allard is hoping to repeat the dose with another … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Valley return for two Lindsay Park fillies Andrassy Avenue and Taraayef will begin their three-year-old seasons in the same 1000m race at The Valley which also features … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Heavy track a concern for Hastings trio Hastings trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McChief Stipeal will take a trio of runners to Riccarton on Saturday, but they are … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tahlia Hope shows right signs of recovery After almost two weeks in hospital, apprentice Tahlia Hope is recovering at her parents home from viral meningitis and swelling … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mixed luck for Kendrick pair at Doomben Trainer Stuart Kendrick’s consistent sprinters Tarzan and Misery have had diverse luck in the barrier draw for the Tim Bell … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Even better things in store for Qld sire Better Than Ready, who is Australia’s leading first-season sire on winners, will serve an influx of quality mares in the … Read More Australia horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Cross Counter third to Stradivarius Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter has finished third in the Goodwood Cup won for the third time by Stradivarius … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Flemington winner returns positive swab A prohibited substance has been detected in a post-race urine sample taken from the Kylie Vella-trained Admiral’s Joker after a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Nominations extended for the GN Hurdle Unbeaten in three runs over jumps, Self Sense is one of 12 nominations for the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Eustace joins Maher as training partner Ciaron Maher has taken on assistant trainer David Eustace to form a training partnership in Victoria … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago A lack of races forces Red Alto to Sydney Victorian Brent Stanley is set to be the sole trainer take on the Chris Waller army in a staying race … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lanciato takes on sprinters in Missile Trainer Mark Newnham expects Lanciato to acquit himself well against a crack field of sprinters in the Group Two Missile … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pippie to take rise to city company at MV After an impressive five-length debut win at Cranbourne, Chris Meagher is happy to tackle city grade at Moonee Valley with … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sydney spring carnival rebranded Everest Sydney’s six-week spring carnival has been named Everest Carnival to recognise the $14 million race, the world’s richest race on … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Early arrival for international contenders Six international spring carnival contenders have arrived in Melbourne to undergo quarantine at Werribee before joining their local trainers … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gollan stable stars in impressive trials The Tony Gollan-trained Ef Troop and Outbark Barbie have won their respective Doomben trials ahead of their spring three-year-old missions … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ruby Walsh back in winner’s circle Champion jumps jockey Ruby Walsh has made a successful return to action after breaking his leg with Easy Game winning … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wild weather leads to Twitter cyclone after Saturday cancellation AN interesting weekend of racing which should have been headlined by the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes, was instead hijacked by … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Over 100 metro fixtures pencilled into ATC 2017/18 schedule THE Australian Turf Club (ATC) has released full race dates for the 2017/18 season, which includes over 100 metropolitan fixtures … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir’s exceptional year Victorian trainer Darren Weir’s groundbreaking season leaves him as the only Australian trainer to prepare more than 400 winners … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Two Flemington options for Dulverton The Robert Smerdon-trained Dulverton is in career-best form and will chase her third-straight city win this winter when she heads … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jamie Kah sets standard for female riders Jamie Kah has set a new standard for winners by a female rider in a season and claimed the Adelaide … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dunn to ride Ability in Bletchingly Stakes With Melbourne’s premier jockey Craig Williams taking a holiday, Dwayne Dunn will ride Ability in the rescheduled Bletchingly Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Michael Dunne hopes to stop horses biting Brisbane owner-breeder Michael Dunne has developed an apparatus he hopes will stop troublesome horses from biting … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir ends season with 449 winners A winning treble at the final Victorian meeting of the season at Mildura has taken trainer Darren Weir’s season tally … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tara and English to gallop at Canterbury Tycoon Tara, Invader and English are among the horses scheduled to gallop on the Canterbury course proper which has been … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Missile test for Harper’s Choice Australian Derby runner-up Harper’s Choice will begin his build-up to the spring in the Missile Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Stakes double on the cards for Lucyinrio IF all things go to plan for the prodigiously talented Lucyinrio, the mare will be seeking to race among the … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Royal Success set to shake off early career concerns ROYAL Success is looking to shake off some early racing injury issues as the horse nears its return. The talented … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Caulfield Guineas a potential target for Ryder Stakes winner TRAINER Andrew Campbell wasn’t making any set plans for an Australian campaign with 2017 Ryder Stakes champion Waldorf, but he … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ten race card for Flemington season opener The rescheduled Bletchingly Stakes will feature on a nine-race card at Sandown while an extra race has been added to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Veteran Chris Johnson NZ premier jockey More than two decades after his first NZ jockeys’ premiership, 53-year-old Chris Johnson has won his second … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NZ premiership for Baker and Forsman Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have reclaimed the New Zealand trainers’ premiership … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Martin has suspension reduced on appeal Apprentice Jack Martin has had two meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hartnell to have Flemington jump-out Hartnell has settled in well at Godolphin’s Melbourne stable and will have a jump-out at Flemington in preparation for his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Midweek racing form and free tips for Warwick Farm, August 2 THE spring feeling is in the air at Warwick Farm this Wednesday and we have form and free tips for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Courage Under Fire dies aged 21 Popular pacer Courage Under Fire, the winner of 41 of 56 starts and a successful sire, has died aged 21 … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Big Orange in bid for Goodwood hat-trick Big Orange is set to face 15 rivals as he bids to win the Goodwood Cup for a record third … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Subzero celebrates 28th birthday Melbourne Cup-winning racehorse Subzero will celebrate his 28th birthday on August 1, but don’t expect him to rein in his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir vs Waller – Australias top stables Chris Waller and Darren Weir dominated the Australian racing year, compare how their numbers stack up … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir, Waller break new training ground Dominant trainers Chris Waller and Darren Weir have set new benchmarks in Australian racing by achieving unprecedented statistics … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hawkes taking time with Entirely Platinum Entirely Platinum is progressing well for a return to spring racing but Hawkes Racing is taking a quiet approach with … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Meaghers and Orman a winning combination Trainers John and Chris Meagher have formed a successful combination with apprentice James Orman and hope it continues into the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rebel Dane fit for Capitalist clash Rebel Dane is fighting fit ahead of his early season campaign with trainer Gary Portelli’s main worry the presence of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago I Am A Star aiming for fillies’ features Group winner I Am A Star is likely to kick off her three-year-old season in the Quezette Stakes and will … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Subzero celebrates 28th birthday Melbourne Cup-winning racehorse Subzero will celebrate his 28th birthday on August 1, but don’t expect him to rein in his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Young Hayes joins Lindsay Park team Ben Hayes has earned his stripes in Adelaide and is joining his father David and cousin Tom Dabernig in a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Can Michelle Payne train the Melbourne Cup winner? 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is set to join the training ranks after applying for a jockey-trainer license which … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Gollan looking forward to Sydney presence Premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to expanding his stable to include a Sydney base … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Star filly Minding wins Group One Nassau Star filly Minding has won her sixth Group One race, taking the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood to put herself in … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Vancouver dazzles in barrier trial ahead of spring carnival UNDEFEATED Golden Slipper winner Vancouver has dazzled onlookers when winning a barrier trial at Randwick on Friday morning, including its … Read More View the full article

Trainer Danny Gargan, enjoying a career-best year with two grade 1 wins from Dornoch and stable earnings of more than $3.2 million, can pad that tally when Society Man races Aug. 4 in the $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer.View the full article

Four-time Grade I winner and New York favorite Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed–Achalaya, by Bellamy Road), who was retired earlier this month at the age of eight with a minor hind ankle issue, will stand at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington, the farm announced Tuesday afternoon. Lee Einsidler and Mike Francesa campaigned the Bill Mott trainee over seven seasons to a record of 36-9-5-6 and earnings of $2,691,308. Casa Creed has already arrived at Mill Ridge and will be syndicated. He will stand the 2025 season for $10,000. “Casa Creed is a great addition here at Mill Ridge, joining Oscar Performance and Aloha West. Like so many of us in racing, we grew our regard for him over the years as he danced every dance at the highest level against the very best,” said syndicate manager Price Bell. “I don't believe any better example than his races in Saudi Arabia where two years in a row he was beaten two nostrils to the best sprinters in the world and in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Mile at the age of seven, finishing third and beaten by a nose to English Champion Master of the Seas and a nose to multiple GI winner Mawj. On top of that he stands 16.2 hands with great presence and quality. His pedigree blend with Jimmy Creed by Distorted Humor will suit so many mares at a very reasonable fee of $10,000. We are going to syndicate him as we have Oscar Performance and Aloha West, and look forward to including many of the same outstanding breeders in this syndicate. Casa Creed has arrived at Mill Ridge and we look forward to sharing him with breeders.” Casa Creed's four Grade I victories included two editions of the Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga, as well as two editions of the Jaipur Stakes at Belmont Park. He also won Saratoga's GII National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes and GIII Kelso Stakes. In addition to his eight black-type wins, the bay has another eight stakes placings, which include last year's GI Breeders' Cup Mile, two additional renewals of the Fourstardave, and another running of the Jaipur. He also twice finished second in the G3 1351 Turf Sprint in Saudi Arabia. “Casa Creed is unique because he is the 'throwback horse' that this modern breed needs, and he could make a real contribution in the future,” said Lee Einsidler. “For my family and Mike Francesa to share six years together through this horse, traveling the world, racing and winning, nine times, at the highest level will never be replicated. Bill Mott and his family and his team allowed us to fulfill every dream and in the process, he grew a cult following with the public, especially Saratoga. And now, to have the opportunity to reproduce his quality at a farm like Mill Ridge with Headley and Price Bell allows us to start a new chapter and new dreams. We could not be more thankful.” “I am very close with Lee Einsidler and to be able to share these incredible memories over six years through Casa Creed can not be put into words,” added Hall of Famer Mott. The post MGISW Casa Creed to Mill Ridge appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Charlie Appleby believes Two Thousand Guineas (G1) hero Notable Speech (GB) has been showing all the right signs in his bid to bounce back to his best in the July 31 Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood.View the full article

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Those watching the Goodwood Cup (G1) July 30 were treated to an authoritative display by Ireland's superstar stayer. For Kyprios, it was just another Tuesday.View the full article

In conjunction with BES Studios, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) was awarded a Telly Award in recognition of a sixty second TV commercial titled “Virginia Wins With Horses” that was submitted in the annual competition which honors excellence in video and television across all screens. The BES Studios and the VEA received a “Silver” in the Travel & Tourism Regional TV category–the highest achievement awarded by the Telly awards judging panel, a body of over 200 executives from television networks, production companies, global agencies, immersive content studios, and streaming platforms. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. The VEA, whose mission is to sustain, promote and expand the horse breeding and horse racing opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia, initiated a multi-media campaign titled “Virginia's Economy Wins with Horses”. BES Studios acquired hours of footage to select from via day-long video shoots at four locations– Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Shenandoah Downs Racetrack in Woodstock, Eagle Point Farm in Ashland and Audley Farm Equine in Berryville. Footage highlighted the state's economy, tourism, jobs, careers and agriculture. The VEA then forged a strategic partnership with Virginia Broadcast Solutions (VBS) and the Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) to develop a comprehensive advertising plan which aimed to highlight the economic and social impacts of the Virginia horse industry, emphasizing its integral role in contributing to the Commonwealth's prosperity. “We are thrilled with the results so far and look forward to continue to promote the agribusiness, economic benefits, jobs, and vibrancy of Virginia's bustling horse racing and breeding industry through creative spots,” said Jill Byrne, the VEA's Vice-President of Strategic Planning who served as the media campaign's Project Manager. “It's also a great honor to receive a Telly Trophy on behalf of a great team here led by BES Studios and all the horses and horsemen that contributed to the project.” To view the award-winning spot, click here. The post ‘Virginia Wins With Horses’ TV Commercial Wins Telly Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Brittlyn Stable's extremely talented Louisiana-bred mare Ova Charged is set to make her Ellis Park debut when she faces seven rivals in the Aug. 3 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint, one of three stakes races there Saturday.View the full article

Following an impressive performance in the $401,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar July 27, The Chosen Vron has re-entered the top 10 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.View the full article

Susan Speckert has been named the chief operating officer of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, formerly the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. View the full article

For the second time in five days-and for the seventh time in three years-individuals or entities under the control of the Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act (HISA) have filed a lawsuit in a federal court alleging that the law and its enforcement are unconstitutional. This latest legal action took the form of a July 29 complaint in United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Central Division) filed by Thoroughbred owner Joseph A. Kelly and owner/trainer Chief Stipelas L. Anderson against the HISA Authority, the Federal Trade Commission, and executives of both organizations. “There have been several legal challenges to the Act's delegation of power to HISA,” the complaint stated. “The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has twice declared that portions of the Act are unconstitutional under the private non-delegation doctrine; the Eighth Circuit currently has the issue under consideration; and the Sixth Circuit has upheld the Act over broad constitutional challenges. None of these cases, however, has directly addressed the Act's grant of authority to HISA to assess taxes or fees on industry participants. “This case is solely about whether the Act's delegation of authority to a private entity to levy and collect a tax or a fee is constitutional and whether this private organization is even complying with the Act's requirement that any assessment be 'allocated equitably,'” the filing stated. “This Court should declare that the Act's funding mechanisms is unconstitutional and permanently enjoin the defendants from enforcing it. Or, in the alternative, the Court should declare that HISA's assessment against Iowa horse owners is not equitable and thus [beyond legal power or authority],” the filing stated. A request for comment sent to the HISA Authority did not yield a response prior to deadline for this story. At issue are the HISA Authority's annual assessments to Iowa for 2023 (originally $1,040,576 but later reduced by the Authority to $953,400) and for 2024 ($1,187,942). According to the complaint, “on June 20, 2023, HISA President and CEO Lisa Lazarus notified Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the only horseracing track in Iowa, that HISA determined that the proposal Prairie Meadows submitted to HISA for the allocation of the assessment 'among Covered Persons' had 'allocated equitably' the assessment [and that] this 'equitable allocation,' as determined by HISA, 'splits the assessment 50-50 between the track and horsemen.'” The complaint stated that Lazarus's letter “did not define 'horsemen,' nor did it explain how the allocation was equitable.” A footnote in the complaint stated that the Authority's “Assessment Methodology Rule does provide a formula for how HISA will divide up the total assessment among the states, but it does not provide how HISA will equitably allocate that assessment among covered persons within the state.” The complaint then stated that, on Oct. 31, 2023, Lazarus sent a letter to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission regarding the 2024 assessment, in which she “urged the Iowa governmental body to voluntarily pay that sum.” Then, according to the complaint, “Starting in the spring of 2024, HISA began to put significant pressure on the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) to voluntarily pay half of the assessment. HISA representatives told Prairie Meadows representatives that they were frustrated and angry that the Iowa HBPA had not yet paid the 2023 or 2024 assessment and that Iowa HBPA Executive Director Jon Moss had not spoken to HISA about it.” Moss is a lead plaintiff in the anti-HISA federal lawsuit that is currently awaiting judgment in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. That case, initiated in a lower court on Apr. 6, 2023, involves leaders of the HBPA affiliates in Arkansas and Iowa seeking to reverse the lower court's denial of a preliminary injunction that sought to halt HISA and its Anti-Doping and Medication Control program. Moss, the complaint stated, wrote to Prairie Meadows as far back as June 2023 to make it known that, “the Iowa HBPA believes the passage of HISA and the corresponding creation of a non-governmental authority to govern horseracing is an unconstitutional delegation of government authority to a private entity and an unconstitutional encroachment of authority on the power of the State of Iowa.” The complaint stated that, “HISA's decision to allocate the 2023 and 2024 Iowa assessment '50-50 between the track and horsemen' was not based on any evidence or objective factors but was instead arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion.” The complaint stated that, “Plaintiffs are now forced to bring this lawsuit to stop HISA's assessments, which violate the Constitution's structure, the Due Process Clause, and the Act's requirement that assessments among covered persons be 'equitable.' The complaint continued: “These unconstitutional and unlawful actions are bad enough, but Plaintiffs' injuries are made worse by the fact that HISA has assessed and will continue to assess Plaintiffs and other industry participants for the millions of dollars in legal fees that HISA has unnecessarily incurred and will continue to incur to defend against HISA's unlawful actions and the unconstitutional Act.” The post Another Day, Another New Anti-HISA Federal Lawsuit appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Scandals involving top equestrians have ignited fierce debates about animal welfare at the Olympics. As comparisons to horse racing's more controversial practices emerge, TTR AusNZ's Vicky Leonard discusses how all equestrian sports face mounting pressure to address these issues head-on, requiring strong leadership to ensure robust practices that can uphold public acceptance. It's the grand stage of the Olympics, where the thunderous applause for our elite equine athletes should be deafening, but instead, it's muffled by controversy. The recent removal of revered British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin from the Olympics after a leaked video of aggressive whip use during a coaching session years ago has sparked fierce debate. As if that wasn't enough drama, the FEI's retroactive yellow card to Brazilian eventer Carlos Parro for training misconduct—prompted only by PETA's intervention—adds more fuel to the fire. And let's not even start on the social media comments. Here's the scary part: a portion of the equestrian community still thinks the villain is the person who leaked the Dujardin video. It's no secret, animal sports are teetering on the edge of a precipice. Instead of the Olympics showcasing the glory of equine athletes, the FEI is grappling with public backlash. The real issue isn't the exposure of these problems but the neglect of welfare considerations in the first place. To state the obvious, if the incident never happened, there'd be no video to leak. And these incidents are blaring alarms for all equestrian sports. Addressing The Real Issue Blaming extremists and whistle-blowers (no matter their questionable motive) for the added scrutiny is like exclusively blaming the iceberg for Titanic passengers dying. Sure, the iceberg was the direct hit, but if the captain did his job properly, the iceberg would have been avoided. If the ship had been built with balanced consideration of the risks posed, it would never have sunk after hitting the iceberg. Even having enough lifeboats on board would have helped save passengers. A strong sport that can withstand challenges has strong leadership looking out for vulnerabilities. It's built with solid welfare rules and regulations, rigorously enforced to withstand the scrutiny of the everyday Australian who simply wants to be comfortable knowing the sport has the best interest of the horse in mind. And just as lifeboats could have saved lives on the Titanic, transparency and accurate data can safeguard our sport. It allows us to educate the public and proudly defend our practices from a position of strength when misinformation arises. But ignoring genuine problems won't make them disappear; they'll pop up when we're most vulnerable, often with more significant consequences. What's Horse Racing's “Iceberg”? We probably have a few icebergs—practices that simply can't withstand the scrutiny of the everyday Australian. Take the whip, for instance, as the tip of the iceberg where meaningful conversation needs to start. Imagine hitting a dog in a park with a padded whip (or even a pool noodle)—the outrage from any witness would be immediate and justified. Yet, we defend whip use in horse racing. Yes, the whip is padded. Yes, jockey use is tightly regulated. And while there's no conclusive scientific evidence that the whip is a welfare issue, try explaining that to 27 million Australians who would banish you to Siberia if they saw you hit your dog with one. There's no doubt the whip should be carried for safety reasons, but justifying its persistent use to the public presents more than a mere education gap—it's a deep values chasm; a fundamental disconnect between our sport's practices and the expectations of everyday Australians. Addressing this issue isn't about conceding one point that triggers a slippery slope to our final demise, but about aligning our values with the public's ethical standards so we can survive and thrive. Another key vulnerability is the lack of transparency around welfare and aftercare investment. Trying to address any public perception challenge without accurate information is like trying to save passengers with not enough lifeboats. We are working our hardest to counter misinformation with Kick Up, yet in New South Wales we don't even have clarity on very basic information such as Equine Welfare Fund spending, or how many horses are rehomed each year. As the Olympics incidents show, and ongoing public scrutiny around horse racing continues to grow, the common person won't accept anything less than an unwavering commitment to equine welfare – before, during and after their sporting careers. But without our captains acknowledging the icebergs and reorienting the ship, equestrian sports are only going to become increasingly vulnerable. It's time to demand our leaders navigate these treacherous waters head-on and ensure a future where our equine sports are celebrated. The post Op/Ed: The Olympic Games Send Warning To Horse Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Galway Festival's seven-furlong fillies' maiden on the Tuesday card is prone to producing future luminaries and Ballydoyle's Bubbling (Ire) (No Nay Never–Lumiere Noire {Fr}, by Dashing Blade {GB}) looked no exception as she became the stable's latest TDN Rising Star. Fourth on debut at Leopardstown earlier this month, the full-sister to the G1 2,000 Guineas runner-up Wichita (Ire) travelled with ease under Wayne Lordan stalking the early pace. Sent forward to take control a furlong from home, the 320,000gns Tattersalls Book 1 graduate opened up to score by five lengths from the Paddy Twomey-trained newcomer Lady Mairen (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), with a neck further back to the Andrew Slattery-trained Abazaami (GB) (Mohaather {GB}) in third. This is the race that Aidan O'Brien won with the dual 1,000 Guineas heroine Hermosa (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and which two years ago was won by another subsequent Classic heroine in Tahiyra (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}). This year's G1 Irish Oaks third Purple Lily (Ire) (Calyx {GB}) also won it 12 months ago for the Twomey stable. Others to take it en route to big things are Legatissimo (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), Sunspangled (Ire) (Caerleon)–Aidan O'Brien's first winner who went on to take the G1 Fillies' Mile–and Dance Design (Ire) (Sadler's Wells). Lordan was impressed with the winner, who becomes No Nay Never's 10th TDN Rising Star, with the likes of the stable's Little Big Bear (Ire), Ten Sovereigns (Ire) and Aesop's Fables (Ire) the best so far. “She had a lovely run at Leopardstown, where she was a little bit raw early and stayed on very well in a good maiden and that experience stood to her,” he said. “She had a look around when she got to the front and is a nice filly. She hit the line well and these maidens always throw good horses.” Oh, hello there rises to the occasion in the @ColmQuinn_bmw @IrishEBF_ Fillies' Maiden @Galway_Races The young daughter of No Nay Never, who holds a Debutante entry @curraghrace, looks another sharp one for @coolmorestud and @Ballydoyle pic.twitter.com/XTv9jQGAgE — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 30, 2024 The post Sister To Wichita a New TDN Rising Star For Ballydoyle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

When a Bill Mott-trained horse named Authorize (Curlin) broke down and had to be euthanized after an Apr. 26 race at Aqueduct, the trainer thought the worst was over with. Having a horse break down is excruciating for any trainer, but Mott was ready to move on. Little did he know that his problems were just beginning. Tests were performed on Authorize and they showed that he was positive for the painkiller Flunixin, also known as banamine. Mott was incredulous. He did his own internal review, checking with vets, his assistants, grooms and others on his staff and concluded that there was no way his horse was given the medication. He had been given banamine some 60 days before the race to treat colic, but there's no way that drug would have stayed in his system that long. “There's not a chance that Bill or anyone under his control gave the horse banamine,” his attorney, Drew Mollica, said. So what did happen? From the time the horse broke down until he was put down, his care was completely out of Mott's control. Mollica speculates that during this period, banamine may have been given to the horse, perhaps as a painkiller, to get him through the moments until he was put down. “…it is not in dispute that euthanizing drugs were administered to the Horse post-race due to his injury and it is our contention the alleged Flunixin overage was caused by that administration and/or an error in that administration,” Mollica said in a letter sent to HIWU in what is called a “Demand” letter, which asks for discovery and an investigation. Was he or was he not given banamine? The answer to that question would solve the mystery, but Mollica said that HIWU has not provided him the answers he is seeking. One thing seems clear: blood was drawn from the horse for the test after he was euthanized. The race went off at 3:32 p.m. Authorize was euthanized on the track, and his connections were notified that he would be tested at 4:31 p.m. “For fatalities,” confirmed HIWU's Director of Communications Alexa Ravit, “the samples are collected after the horse is euthanized.” “If the tests were conducted after a third-party administration of medications when the horse was no longer under the control of the trainer, that breaks the chain of command, and he cannot be held responsible,” argued Mollica. So what medications were administered? “We've said to them, we've done our own investigation and now we want you, HISA, to do an investigation into your end of this because it's not in dispute that you and vets there in an emergency situation treated the horse,” Mollica said. “All we're asking is that you investigate your procedures and get some input and tell us when these tests were drawn. They said we have no duty to investigate. That's contrary to HISA's mandate of transparency and fairness.” When some of the same questions Mollica has been asking where sent via email to HIWU by the TDN, Ravit did her best to fill in the blanks, but the central issue of whether or not the horse was given banamine by HIWU vets is still not clear. Ravit wrote that, “if the agency collects any sample(s) from a deceased horse, the sample collection shall not interfere with any life-saving treatment. She also wrote that sample(s) should ordinarily be collected from the Covered Horse before it is removed from the relevant venue where it suffered a fatal condition, but otherwise may be collected at the location where the Covered Horse is transported to ( e.g., veterinary clinic). She concluded: “If a Covered Horse receives an Adverse Analytical Finding (positive test), HIWU reviews all veterinary records connected to that horse, including those associated with emergency treatments administered by a veterinarian(s), before determining whether to proceed with a Notice of a potential ADMC Program violation.” Does that mean that HIWU did in fact examine whether or not banamine was given to the horse as part of a emergency treatments? Ravit's answer does not directly answer that question. “We haven't asked for anything crazy,” said Mollica. “All we have said have said is that this is an odd situation. Remember, the horse was euthanized while not under Mott's care, custody or control. We want to know if this event could have caused this positive. It's not an unrealistic question.” The penalties for a Flunixin positive are far from severe. There is just a $500 fine. Wouldn't it would be easier for Mott to pay the fine and move on? “Bill says in a case like this, for the betterment of the game, shouldn't we all know what happened to this horse?” Mollica said. “Why not the transparency needed to answer the questions we have raised? It's just a $500 fine point and a half. Why spend the money? This is the problem with this system. Everybody bails out because it's ridiculously expensive to fight.” Mollica has requested a hearing, but the odds are against him and his client. Mott, at some point in time, will likely have to pay the fine and the banamine positive will be part of his official record. As a Hall of Fame trainer with a pristine reputation, he's not okay with that. “It's a $500 fine,” Mollica said. “Let fairness be damned, walk away and take the penalty. Bill understands that he may not win, but he wants this story to get out there.” Ravit wrote that “HIWU cannot comment on this case beyond what is posted on the HIWU website,” which is little. The website lists the name of the horse, the drug it was positive for and the date of the race in question. Mollica doesn't intend to let it go at that. “…given Mr. Mott's reputation and stakes that are involved for the industry as a whole, we demand that HISA and HIWU comply with this discovery demand and conduct a thorough investigation of its own into this alleged violation, because as stated above, it is clear that no one acting under or pursuant to Mr. Mott's agency and/or control administered Flunixin to the horse, period,” Mollica wrote in his “Demand” letter. “Hence the sui genius nature of this matter demands a full HIWU investigation, and that the discovery requested herein be disclosed, as justice demands it, and racing as an industry deserves to know answers to the questions raised herein.” The post Mott Questions Flunixin Positive appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Wednesday at Saratoga: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Saratoga 5, $90k, 2yo, f, (S), 1 1/16mT, 3:26 p.m. ET Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Grace and Grit (Munnings), OBSAPR, 350,000, :10 C-Niall Brennan Stables, agent; B-J Kimmel, agt Nedlaw Stables Playful Lass (Mitole), FTMMAY, 80,000, :10 3/5 C-Best A Luck Farm LLC, agent; B-Michael Maker Saratoga 6, $80k, 2yo, f, (R), 5 1/2fT, 4:00 p.m. ET Graceful Warrior (Fog of War), OBSMAR, 40,000, :10 1/5 C-Ricehorse Stable (B & A Rice); B-Bridle Path Racing, Franklin Ave Equine, agent Linda's Jewel (Flatter), OBSMAR, 40,000, :10 1/5 C-A G Sales; B-Fernando Abreu Mean Eileen (Twirling Candy)-AE, OBSMAR, 50,000, :10 3/5 C-Richardson Bloodstock; B-Joe Sharp, agent Melle Mel (Liam's Map)-MTO, FTMMAY, 30,000, :10 3/5 C-Paul Sharp, agent; B-Flying P Stable Miss Interpretation (Vino Rosso), FTMMAY, 10,000, :10 4/5 C-Pick View LLC, agent; B-Will Sacco, agent/Elliott Mavorah The post Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: July 31, 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Eight horses have been named finalists for induction into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame in 2024. The finalists are: Alma North, Caveat, Eightofasttocatch, Heros Reward, Post Boy, Richard's Kid, Shine Again, and Smart Angle. To be considered, a horse must have been bred in Maryland and be retired for at least five years. The horses selected to enter the Hall of Fame will be announced with a special ceremony Aug. 23 during live racing at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. The Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame was created jointly by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Racing Media Association. It inducted its first class of 12 in 2013. There are now 33 members, ranging, alphabetically speaking, from Awad to Youth. The post Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame Finalists Announced appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Susan Speckert has been named chief operating officer of the newly formed Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. The KHRGC, established through 2024 Senate Bill 299, took over the responsibilities of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on July 1. “I am honored to work alongside the outstanding team at the KHRGC to ensure Kentucky continues to lead in protecting the health, safety and welfare of horses, riders and all participants, as well as the wagering public,” Speckert said. “I am grateful to the Board of Directors and President and CEO Jamie Eads for the opportunity to come full circle in my career to serve the sport I dearly love.” Speckert most recently served as the Commissioner of Law for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. She had previously served as General Counsel of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission where she was involved in all operations of the agency and was instrumental in drafting regulations related to historical horse racing. “Susan's commitment to and knowledge of the horse racing industry is well known,” said Eads. “Her professional experience makes her uniquely qualified to serve as the KHRGC's first COO.” Board Chairman Jon Rabinowitz added, “Susan is a well-respected attorney and community leader with the right experience and knowledge to serve in this crucial role. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I welcome Susan to the team.” Speckert will assume her new role Aug. 19. The post Speckert Named COO of Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tattersalls Ireland released its catalogue for the September Yearling Sale, which features 555 lots and takes place on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September, with Part II taking place on Thursday 26 September where 275 yearlings are catalogued. The €250,000 Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes has long been a feature of the sale, and will offer the connections of two-year-olds catalogued in the September Yearling Sale, the opportunity to compete at the 2025 Irish Champions Festival, with prize-money being offered to 10th place. The vendor of the winning horse in the Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes will receive an Overlander Two-Box for one year and will be presented with the vehicle at the Curragh. Commenting on the release of the September Yearling Sale catalogue, CEO Simon Kerins said, “Due to the outstanding success of last year's sale, which was the standout sale of 2023, the profile of the September Yearling Sale is improving year on year. This year, we experienced unprecedented demand from vendors, which is extremely encouraging as it shows that they are choosing the September Yearling Sale over alternative sales. Their decision has allowed us to formulate a strong catalogue full of quality, giving purchasers the confidence that this is the strongest catalogue we have ever produced for this sale. “The September Yearling Sale has produced two-year-old winners week after week through the season, while graduates such as Purple Lily (Ire), A Lilac Rolla (Ire), Ponntos (Ire), American Sonja (GB), Folgaria (Ire), and Sea The Boss (GB) have been flying the flag with stakes success. “We are appreciative of the continued work being done by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing to increase the appeal of the sale. We look forward to welcoming clients from all over the world back to Tattersalls Ireland from 24 to 26 September.” The catalogue will be available from Tattersalls Ireland and Tattersalls Ireland representatives from the end of next week. The post Tattersalls Ireland Releases September Yearling Sale Catalogue appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The X-Ray Files, now in its second year and presented in cooperation with the Consignors and Breeders' Association, uses conversations with buyers and sellers to contribute to the dialogue on the sales and training process. In his role as general manager at Gainesway, Brian Graves is preparing for a busy season of selling world-class yearlings, while also casting an eye ahead to entries for the November breeding stock sales. The yearling sales season–which opened with the Fasig-Tipton July sale, continues in upstate New York with next week's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale and includes stops at Keeneland in September and back at Fasig-Tipton in October– completes a year-long cycle for Graves, who has also built a reputation as one of the leading weanling-to-yearling pinhookers in the country. Graves took a few minutes away from the hectic schedule to discuss everything from his strategy for picking out foals, to observations on the yearling market and lessons he learned from his late father, Bill. Graves's pinhooking success at the yearling sales–which includes a $1.2-million Saratoga yearling purchased for $500,000 in 2017–starts with his search for the right weanling prospects. “I just look for quality–what I have come to recognize as perceived quality,” Graves said of his foal shopping. “I like balance, I like a horse with a long neck, a horse with a sloping withers and deep girth. I like a horse with a good strong hip and I like a horse that has action, that moves and can show some action and athleticism. I think those quality type horses, honestly, do come in all shapes and sizes. They have those similar attributes, but they can be taller and they can be shorter and they can be by any sire in the world, really.” He continued, “If you have been burned a few hundred times, you start to recognize what it is you like and what you've had success with. And you gravitate towards it. That's not to say that there aren't a lot of horses in that sale that you miss and that somebody else does really well with. I just think it's natural for people to gravitate to what they have done well with.” Graves admitted the vet report can sometimes take a backseat to the individual in his buying decisions. “It's been my experience that most of the issues that you buy a foal with are not the issues that they have when you sell them,” he said with a chuckle. “So, I am pretty forgiving.” And what about buyers the following year? Do they have that same attitude about the vet reports? “What I have found is that when I find something that I think is a really nice foal with sire power and all those attributes that we like, and they vet perfectly, you really stick your neck out to obtain them,” Graves explained. “And little things that pop up can really hurt you. Conversely, if you are willing to take a chance on some of those foals that don't vet perfectly, but they grow through it, then you can find yourself in a position to do fairly well. You get a square deal. You don't have to pay quite as much.” The weanling market has been particularly strong in recent year and Graves has found plenty of competition from fellow pinhookers, like Randy Hartley and Dean DeRenzo's AAA Thoroughbreds, which was the leading buyer of foals at last year's Keeneland November sale. The demand from both end-users and pinhookers continues to push the prices of those “perceived quality” weanlings higher. “I think it's at an all-time high, really,” Graves said of the weanling market. “I think that's just a reflection of where the market and the U.S. economy and stock market are in general. All of them are at an all-time high. It just makes it tough because everybody has a lot of disposable income and the horses bring a lot of money. Sometimes over the last few years, you're just finding that the returns aren't as easy to make. But usually the best cure for that is a good recession. And then things level out again.” On the selling side of the equation, the Beck family's Gainesway is coming off a strong showing in 2023. The historic nursery was the leading consignor at the bellwether Keeneland September sale where it sold nine seven-figure yearlings. Preparation for the fall auctions begins earlier than you might expect, according to Graves. “We focus on the health of the horse early in the year,” he said. “Even in the winter time, the best thing you can do in advance of preparation is insuring the health of the horse. You can tell it in the health of the coat even as early as late winter when they start to shed out. If a horse is good and healthy on the inside, it's going to gleam on the outside. I think a lot of people make the mistake of starting late where they just do the same thing for every horse and think it will all come right in the last 60 to 90 days. If you focus on the health of the horse right up to that point, and you have them gleaming in their coats before you start, you are in much better shape.” The yearling market continued on at record or near-record levels in 2023, but polarization between demand at the top and results in the middle to lower markets continued to be an issue last fall. “I think a lot of things are heading the right way, honestly,” Graves said of the yearling market. “You can't really complain too much about where the market is in general. It would be nice to see more participation and perhaps maybe less polarization and the money spread out a little bit more across the entire population of horses.” Of the increasing presence of partnerships as major players in the yearling market, Graves added, “I think it's great for the market–the more participants the better. The SF and various other partnerships have become an interesting way for people to get involved in the business on a large scale with a diversified approach and be part of big horses and big stallion deals. It's been a big lift for everybody. I would love to see more of it.” Graves's success in the industry has a strong foundation thanks to his father, longtime Fasig-Tipton official Bill Graves, who died in 2018. “I think about my dad every day really,” Graves said. “He was a stickler for details. If I took something from my dad, it was that, from day to day, week to week, I look at a horse and I reevaluate. I say, 'What's he doing this week and what can I do to make him better?' That's because every time my dad would come out, he would criticize something else. It's almost like he is sitting on my shoulder, saying, 'Geesh, Brian. Don't you think that horse has a little too much belly?' or 'Geesh, Brian do you think we should give him a five-day panacur? He's not quite shining like the other ones?' or, 'Do you think we should use this supplement or that supplement?' and, 'How can we make this better?' I will probably never lose that.” Graves continued, “And my dad was a stickler for work ethic. You didn't get lazy around him. So I try to do that and pass that along to my children as well.” Of his three children, Graves said his oldest son, Will, is already following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. “My oldest son has signed on for sure,” he said. “He's going to work for Eddie Woods after the September sale. He's graduated from college and he's carrying it on. The other two are yet to be determined.” Asked if he was happy to see the third generation set to tackle the racing and breeding industry, Graves said, “If you had asked me a year and a half or two years ago, I was scared to death and I would have said no. And here in the past six months, as I have seen a lot fewer breakdowns and a lot of things that I thought were detrimental to the sport changing, I am more optimistic.” To check out other installments in the series, click here. The post The X-Ray Files, Season 2: Brian Graves appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article