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Race 6 LION RED 2200m BRUCEY LEE (L Satherley) – Trainer Ms. K Knight reported to Stewards, that on Monday 9 September, BRUCEY LEE, underwent farrier attention which revealed the gelding to have slight bruising to the heels of both front feet. K Knight further advised it is her intention to continue on with BRUCEY LEE’S preparation once the bruising subsides and may look to nominate the gelding at the Matamata RC meeting on Saturday 5 October. The post Whangarei Racing Club @ Ruakaka, Saturday 7 September 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Danny Shum’s speedster leads fellow Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) runner Mugen across the line in Thursday morning’s hit-out.View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon for the first time in seven weeks due to a dispute being resolved between jockeys and Queensland Racing about safety concerns at the track. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Thursday, there is a chance of a downgrade before the start of the meeting. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with racing scheduled to kick off at 11:58am AEST. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Cloudland Kris Lees has quickly switched Cloudland from Sydney to Brisbane following his impressive first-up run when he finished second behind Willaidow over 1200m at Randwick. This son of Swiss Ace settled behind the speed and sprinted quickly to challenge the eventual winner but struggled late due to a lack of fitness. Andrew Mallyon will be legged aboard for his first ride on this gelding, and if he can settle in the first half of the field from barrier 10, Cloudland only needs to replicate his previous performance to win here. Best Bet Race 6 – #2 Cloudland (10) 6yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Andrew Mallyon (58.5kg) +340 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Redford Redford kicked off his career under Stuart Kendrick with an ultra-impressive victory at the Sunshine Coast, where he settled behind the speed and careered away with a three-length victory over 1300m. The son of Snitzel has yet to be beaten from three starts, and following his strong performance last start, he looks to be a horse on the rise that will have no problems dealing with the rise in grade. If Robbie Dolan can settle midfield and find cover from his wide barrier (19), Redford can win again. Next Best Race 9 – #15 Redford (19) 4yo Gelding | T: Stuart Kendrick | J: Robbie Dolan (54kg) +380 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Wanda Rox Wanda Rox will return from a 27-week spell with the benefit of a 925m barrier trial in readiness for this fresh run. Hailing from the Lindsay Hatch stable, this five-year-old mare is undefeated first-up (3:3-0-0) and appears to have found another winnable race on resumption over 1000m. From barrier nine, Tahlia Fenlon can settle midfield, find a back to follow around the home turn, and allow Wanda Rox to finish off strongly down the middle of the track. Best Value Race 5 – #4 Wanda Rox (9) 5yo Mare | T: Lindsay Hatch | J: Tahlia Fenlon (a2) (60kg) +1100 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-2-8 1-3-7-8 1-4-5 2-4-12-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

With so many NT jockeys out of action, a number of scratchings are expected for the Darwin meeting at Fannie Bay this Saturday. With local jockeys unavailable for various reasons, Thoroughbred Racing NT continues to rely on interstate riders to fill the void. Victoria’s Hannah Le Blanc, Western Australia’s Kyra Yuill and Queensland’s Carl Spry — a former Darwin-based jockey — are booked to ride at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Yuill and Spry will appear at Alice Springs on Sunday, while South Australia’s Georgie Catania will once again make the trip to Pioneer Park. A total of 19 interstate jockeys have featured in the NT since Day 1 of the Darwin Cup Carnival on July 6, including Tyson Schiller (NSW), Noel Callow (Qld), Sairyn Fawke (SA), Craig Newitt and Jason Maskiell (Vic). Darwin apprentices Jade Hampson and Emma Lines are missing with, the former having relocated to the Gold Coast and the latter on holidays. Top End riders Paul Shiers and Wayne Davis are recovering from injury, while illness has sidelined the Red Centre’s Phillip Crich. Casey Hunter, a regular rider in Darwin and Alice Springs, has gone back to Albany in WA and her return is questionable. Victoria-based Stan Tsaikos, who rarely misses a Fannie Bay or Pioneer Park card, will miss the next three NT meetings after being suspended at Alice Springs on Sunday. Red Centre apprentice Dakota Gillett won’t return until October after incurring a suspension when riding for Darwin trainer Phil Cole at Betoota in Queensland on August 31. Victoria’s Mark Pegus, who spent the past few months in the NT, has returned home. Subsequently, the TRNT is still relying on interstate riders, with scratchings likely to continue at Darwin and Alice Springs until there are enough NT-based jockeys. NT riders presently available include Darwin’s Jarrod Todd, Sonja Logan, Vanessa Arnott, Adam Nicholls and Aaron Sweeney, as well as Paul Denton, Jessie Philpot, Dan Morgan, Ianish Luximon and apprentice Lek Maloney in Alice Springs. According to TRNT’s Greg Aldam, this unfortunate shortage of jockeys comes with a silver lining. “We’re picking up some nice interstate riders who are recognising that the depth of NT racing is really good, it’s a good product,” he said. “Interstate jockeys get an opportunity up here – Hannah Le Blanc has done a great job in recent times with a win in Darwin and back-to-back doubles in Alice Springs. “With some 70 meetings a year in the NT there is also an opportunity for an interstate apprentice or jockey if they ever considered relocating to enhance their career. “Hence why Jarrod Todd and Sonja Logan are here — they’re riding well and making a good living in a great part of Australia.” Horse racing news View the full article

by Jessica Martini and Christina Bossinakis LEXINGTON, KY — The momentum which began with a competitive Book 1 section rolled into Book 2 with a trio of yearlings bringing seven figures and continued increases over last year during the third session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale in Lexington Wednesday. “We saw the same kind of momentum and trends just rolling over,” said Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy. “There was a great positivity around the grounds. Consignors were invariably very pleased. And buyers found it tough and a very competitive environment. There were a lot of good horses on offer today. And I think it will be the same tomorrow. There was just great even trade. I think it was very, very strong, robust market.” The Book 2 opener saw 220 yearlings gross $69,917,000. The session average rose 3.74% to $317,805 and the median was up 7.84% to $275,000. From a catalogue of 380 head, a total of 306 yearlings were offered Wednesday and 86 failed to meet their reserves for a buy-back rate of 28.10%. It was 28.4% a year ago. A colt by Tapit, purchased by the SF/Starlight/Madaket partnership, and a filly by Gun Runner sold to Douglas Scharbauer, shared Wednesday's top price of $1.05 million. A colt by Charlatan sold for $1 million to Pin Oak Stud. The three million-dollar yearlings brought the total for the sale so far to 34–second most in the history of the September sale–and up from 28 at this same point last year. During Wednesday's session, 47 yearlings sold for $500,000 or over, up from 39 during the corresponding session in 2023. “I think it was probably above our expectations,” Lacy said of the results. “When you look at the figures last year, it was very strong, and we are up about 7% in the median over last year. And when you look at the $500,000 and above, we went from 39 last year and we are 47 this year. That's consistently above the mark. I think that is a really good trend.” The diverse bench of buyers who were active in Book 1 remained competitive into Book 2 Wednesday, as the domestic bench dominated. “We had a tremendously diversified buying bench,” said Keeneland Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach. “We had 34 seven-figure horses already, which is second most in the history of the September sale. But when you look at who has bought those horses, very few people have bought more than one. So there are a lot of people here with significant money to spend and a real thirst and hunger for competition at the top end of the market. Others are getting pushed back and they still have orders to fill. That's what is really buoying this Book 2 and creating the momentum. The median has gone up to $275,000 for the session today, which is a really strong number. It's a very healthy market. The RNA rate is in step with last year's.” The Keeneland September sale continues Thursday with a final Book 2 session beginning at 11 a.m. Following a dark day Friday, the auction resumes at 10 a.m. Saturday and continues through Sept. 21. Another Gun Runner for Scharbauer Douglas Scharbauer has bought five fillies during the first three days of the Keeneland September sale and four of them were by Gun Runner. The Texan, who purchased a filly by the Three Chimneys sire (hip 24) for $1.5 million on the first day of the auction, went to $1.05 million to acquire another daughter of the stallion (hip 695) Wednesday from the Taylor Made Sales Agency consignment. “I saw her this afternoon for the first time,” Scharbauer said of hip 695. “My two advisors, Donny Denton, who manages Valor Farm for me, and Ken Carson, we all three looked at her, and liked her pretty much. I was hoping I could get her for a little less than a million, but I can see why she brought that. I really can.” The yearling is the first foal out of 'TDN Rising Star' Always Carina (Malibu Moon), second in the 2021 GII Mother Goose Stakes. She was bred by Three Chimneys Farm. “She was just a beautiful filly,” said Taylor Made's Frank Taylor. “She had a good walk to her. Everybody was lined up on her. We knew she was going to sell well. She was a really nice filly. Her mind is great. She showed really well at the barn. Things lined up and she showed well.” Chief Stipe Scharbauer is congratulated by Steve Jackson while Donny Denton and Ken Carson look on | Keeneland Of the filly's placement in Book 2, Taylor said, “Three Chimneys had quite a few horses in Book 1 and they decided to hold back some nice ones and it worked well.” As for a trainer for his newest acquisition, Scharbauer said, “I am not sure. Steve [Asmussen] might get her, but we will probably send some to Brad Cox. I've never sent any to him before. So we will send some to him, but I don't know which ones.” Scharbauer's Gun Runner haul also includes hip 628, purchased for $650,000 from Terrazas Thoroughbreds, as agent for Corser Thoroughbreds; and hip 153, purchased for $500,000 from Denali Stud as agent for Bridlewood Farm. He also purchased a filly by Not This Time (hip 678) for $500,000 from Taylor Made. “I've bought five fillies,” Scharbauer said. “There were a couple of colts that we bid on, but that's just gone for too much money.” Always Carina, a half-sister to Grade I winner Structor (Palace Malice), produced a full-sister to hip 695 this year and she was bred back to Gun Runner. @JessMartiniTDN Tapit Colt Shares Top Honors at KEESEP Wednesday Keeping up the buying tempo that continued throughout Book 1, Tom Ryan signed for Wednesday's joint-topper, hip 674, a colt by Tapit. Extending to $1.05 million for the son of Grade III winner Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati), Ryan secured the grey on behalf of the SF/Starlight/Madaket triumvirate. Consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, the Mar. 7 colt was bred by Charles Fipke, who also campaigned the yearling's 11-year-old dam and broodmare sire. A full-sister to GI Preakness runner-up Tale of Verve, Verve's Tale hails from the family of GISW Zoftig, herself responsible for GISWs Zo Impressive and Zaftig. “He is out of a very good mare; a very deep family. Beautiful piece of (pedigree) paper,” said Ryan. “And Tapit keeps on proving how good he is. He is a mainstay American star. “[This colt's] temperament was great,” said Ryan in regards to the stallion's known propensity to throw offspring with some spunk. “We've seen him several times and you've seen in the ring he was a gentleman.” Moments earlier, Ryan signed for hip 644, a colt by McKinzie. Offered by Gainesway, the bay colt came with a $950,000 price tag. Out of Take Charge Angel (Will Take Charge), the colt is a grandson of Georgie's Angel (Bellamy Road), the dam of GI American Pharoah Stakes and GI Runhappy Del Mar Futurity scorer Cave Rock (Arrogate). Trained by Bob Baffert for Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, Cave Rock, a $550,000 KEESEP yearling purchase, also finished runner up in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Keeneland. “This colt is out of a half sister to Cave Run who is really one of the best 2-year-olds we have seen in the last couple of years,” affirmed Ryan. “Physically, he was very straight forward horse.” The colt was bred by Gainesway Thoroughbreds and Brian Graves. Carrying this foal, Take Charge Angel RNA'd for $575,000 at Keeneland November in 2022. #KeeSept Book 2, Wednesday: A new session topper! Hip 674, a Tapit colt out of VERVE'S TALE, sells for $1.05 million to @DonatoLanni, agent for SF/@StarlightRacing/@MadaketStables from the @HunterValleyKY consignment. pic.twitter.com/QAF1koPQdI — TDN (@theTDN) September 11, 2024 “We have a yellow [sales] ticket with a big number on it so clearly we loved the horse,” Ryan explained. “There is quite a criteria for these horses to jump through from the team and our partnership group. We do quite a bit of work to qualify these horses and he qualifies in every measure.” Adding further padding to the page, the colt's 3-year-old full-brother to Cave Rock, named Assurbanipal, brought $1.05 million at OBSMAR in 2023 after topping Fasig-Tipton's New York-bred sale in Saratoga a year earlier at $700,000. He has won three of his four starts impressively in Japan. Additionally, Furio, a full brother to this colt, brought $400,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale last year. As for the hot Gainesway stallion, Ryan explained, “McKinzie has really kicked off in a star fashion. McKinzie was a great racehorse and it looks like his stock is more precocious than he was himself. He has shown precocity with his 2-year-olds this year. Lots to look forward to with McKinzie.” Gainesway's Antony Beck added, “McKinzie's [offspring] are setting the track alight right now so I think [hip 644] will add to that.” Included among the team's purchases Wednesday, hip 634, a colt by Uncle Mo out of Sundaysatthebeach. Purchased for $775,000, the colt was consigned by Woods Edge Farm. “We are hitting plenty of targets but have to fight for them,” he said.—@CBossTDN Donato Lanni, Agent for SF, Starlight, Madaket purchase a McKinzie colt out of Take Charge Angel for $950,000 at #KeeSept. Out of a half-sister to Cave Rock, the colt was consigned by @Gainesway. pic.twitter.com/1PvRgFTGfL — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 Regan Reflects On Tapit Topper Tapit had his second seven-figure yearling of the week when the SF/Starlight/Madaket partnership paid $1.05 million for a son of the Gainesway stalwart (hip 674) Wednesday at Keeneland. “With the way he's gone over the whole week, we were hoping, but you never know if you are going to get a million or not,” said Adrian Regan of Hunter Valley Farm, which consigned the yearling on behalf of breeder Charles Fipke. “I think there are only 70 or so Tapits in this yearling crop, there are not that many of them anymore, and he's still a very popular stallion.” The yearling is out of Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati), who won the 2016 GIII Comely Stakes in Fipke's colors. Fipke purchased Verve's Tale's dam Verve (Unbridled) for $160,000 at the 2005 Keeneland November sale. “He was a lovely horse,” Regan said. “It's brilliant to do it for Mr. Fipke. We've sold for him for years. He has always been there for us.” During the first session of the auction, Shadwell Farm purchased a filly by Tapit (hip 81) for $1.2 million. @JessMartiniTDN Charlatan Colt Brings Seven Figures in Book 2 Opener Sporting a markedly different pace than just one day earlier, Book 2 kicked off with plenty of activity of its own, highlighted by several yearlings by in-demand freshman sire Charlatan. Marking the first seven-figure sale of the day was hip 509, who brought $1-million from Jim and Dana Berhard's Pin Oak Stud, bidding over the internet. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, the chestnut is out of Mike Pegram's GI Acorn Stakes and GI Humana Distaff Stakes winner Midnight Lucky (Midnight Lute). The Apr. 26 foal was bred by Pegram, his recognizable partners Karl Watson and Paul Weitman and Hill 'n' Dale. An earner of $565,022 on the track while under the care of Bob Baffert, the colt's 14-year-old dam, who was purchased by Pegram for $220,000 at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga in 2011, is out of a sister to Grade I winner Hookedonthefeelin, herself the dam of three-time Grade I scorer Pussycat Doll and GI Malibu Stakes victor Jimmy Creed. This represents the second seven-figure yearling for the mare following a colt by Curlin that brought $1.2 million at Keeneland September in 2020. Also receiving a timely update to the page, a half-brother to the chestnut, Into Midnight (Into Mischief), finished a close-up second for Baffert at Del Mar Sept. 7. “Bob is high on [Into Midnight]. Charlatan is flying at the moment, he looked the part and the stars aligned,” said Hill 'n' Dale's Jared Burdine. “He was our most popular horse for Book 2.” Hill 'n' Dale's General Manager continued, “You never know until you get up here. Things have to line up. A couple of people lock horns and it's a little bit of magic. It exceeded our expectations. He was a nice colt so seven figures in Book 2 is impressive.” Giving a nod to Hill 'n' Dale's hot young sire, John Sikura said, “”I want to thank Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman for their support. They committed a Grade I winner to a freshman sire. It all goes back to the beginning when we committed top, top mares to the horse. I think it's a commitment you have to make when you stand a horse, to have a commensurate quality mare. Charlatan was a superstar and provided the ammunition. [Charlatan's offspring] have certainly sold well in the market. The sale result is not the most important result; it's at the racetrack and the table is set.” Later Wednesday, Pin Oak paid $625,000 for hip 538, a colt by Not This Time. Out of multiple stakes winner New York Groove (Verrazano), the dark bay was consigned by Denali Stud, agent.—@CBossTDN Sharing smiles with our new Charlatan colt out of Midnight Lucky @keenelandsales @HillnDaleFarm #KeeSept pic.twitter.com/VLXQwqKSS3 — Pin Oak Stud (@PinOakStud) September 11, 2024 Yaupon Colt to St. Elias Monique Delk, bidding on behalf of Vinnie Viola's St. Elias Stables, went to $900,000 to acquire a colt from the first crop of Yaupon (hip 571) Wednesday at Keeneland. The colt was consigned by Highgate Sales as agent for his breeder, Terry Green's Jackpot Farm. “He is just a beautiful colt,” Delk said. “We loved his physical. He looks just like his sire. He really stamped him. He's quite a lovely horse.” The bay yearling is out of stakes-placed Q Go Girl (Quality Road) and is a half-brother to graded-winner Stretch Ride (Street Sense). “He was an incredible horse,” Highgate's Jacob West said of the colt. “We just happened to be lucky that Jackpot entrusted us with him. We knew he was a star from the day we saw him. When we went through all their yearlings, he was one of the ones we earmarked. Terry Green and John Gray, their farm manager, wanted to support us with a nice horse.” Jackpot purchased Q Go Girl for $147,000 at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale. Her first foal, Stretch Ride, was third in last year's GII Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. The mare produced a colt by Speaker's Corner this year and was bred back to Into Mischief. Her yearling colt by Yaupon had plenty of admirers at the sales barn, according to West. “He had the hair looked off him at the barn,” West said. “I think every vet on the sales grounds had vetted him. He handled everything with nothing but class. He's a really, really good horse. He deserved that price. Those are good people who bred him and even better people that bought him.” Foals from the first crop of 2021 GI Forego Stakes winner Yaupon (Uncle Mo) were in demand last fall, with 47 weanlings selling for an average of $127,702, led by a colt at Keeneland November who sold for $450,000. With 31 yearlings sold this year for an average of $198,774, Tuesday's colt was the Spendthrift stallion's highest-priced sale success so far. “He's a son of Uncle Mo, who is one of the most brilliant horses we've seen probably in my generation, if not in the entire industry,” West said of the stallion. “He himself was a gorgeous horse who was incredibly fast. This is not shocking that we are starting to see these things come through and light up the tote board. It wouldn't shock me at all if they light up the racetrack. He's a well-bred horse who was very fast. To me, this is something you'd almost expect, to be honest. People have to be excited about them and let's see what they can do.” Delk agreed she was impressed with Yaupon's first crop. “So far, I love what I am seeing [of Yaupon],” she said. “They are very athletic looking, very attractive. They are very agile and light on their feet with a beautiful walk. Just the whole package.” @JessMartiniTDN Lieblong Lands Charlatan Half-Brother to GISW Klimt Earlier in Wednesday's session, Alex Lieblong, riding solo in the main pavilion, extended to $800,000 for hip 454, a ridgling by Charlatan. “I liked everything about him except the price,” said Lieblong shortly after the purchase. “But it didn't shock me; he is from a heck of a family.” Consigned by Eaton Sales, the chestnut is out of Inventive (Dixie Union), dam of GI Del Mar Futurity winner Klimt and Grade III-placed West Coast Chick (Malibu Moon). The Jan. 16 foal was bred by Tuscany Bloodstock. Monique Delk, agent went to $900,000 to secure hip 571, a Yaupon colt out of Q Go Girl. The colt was consigned by @Highgate_Sales at #KeeSept. pic.twitter.com/cz8hyaSqWY — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 The mare, an $800,000 buy at the 2017 Keeneland November Sale while carrying a Medaglia d'Oro colt, was purchased by Baccari Bloodstock in foal to City of Light for $380,000 at Keeneland November in 2019. “Evidently [his status as a ridgling] did not affect the price. I was hoping it would a little bit but it didn't,” Lieblong admitted. “I am spending more than I want to but I guess everyone feels that way going to the grocery store or anywhere.” According to Lieblong, a trainer has yet to be decided for his latest acquisition. In Book 1, the Arkansas resident secured Hip 33, a $500,000 Quality Road filly out of GISW Embellish the Lace, a filly that ran in his colors. Also during Wednesday's session, Lieblong paid $450,000 for hip 401, a filly by Justify out of Emily B—@CBossTDN Mike Ryan Parts With $800K for Uncle Mo Colt Early in Wednesday's opening Book 2 session, agent Mike Ryan signed the ticket on hip 468, a colt by Uncle Mo. Consigned by Lane's End, acting agent on behalf of breeder Jane Lyon's Summer Wind Equine, the bay is out of Irish listed winner Key to My Heart (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a daughter of GI Frizette Stakes scorer and 'TDN Rising Star' A Z Warrior (Bernardini). This is the family of GSWs and GISP Jojo Warrior and E Z Warrior, both former 'Rising Stars'. “The first time I saw him was at Summer Wind Farm about three weeks ago and he immediately reminded me of Nyquist,” said Ryan, referring to the GI Kentucky Derby-winning son of Uncle Mo. “He has an aura about him that only a handful of horses have. He's got size, depth, quality and an unbelievable pedigree.” Key to My Heart, a 525,000gns purchase at Tattersalls February in 2018, was purchased by Lyon for $1.75 million at Keeneland later that November while in foal to War Front. Despite sporting a female family that leans toward early precocity and speed, Ryan anticipates the colt will show a different dimension as well. “He looks like a horse that will ge a mile-and-an-eighth and a mile-and-a-quarter,” he said. “And he looks like he will run at two as well.” According to Ryan, the colt, who has been purchased by a new undisclosed client, will be trained by Chad Brown. “I thought he was very special,” he said. “He would have stood out on any day. We were thrilled to get him.”—@CBossTDN A well-deserved afternoon treat of @castleandkey cocktails and grilled cheese to celebrate day 3! #KeeSept pic.twitter.com/bfnYGbXwuL — Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 11, 2024 The post ‘Robust Market’ As Book 2 Opens With Trio of Million-Dollar Yearlings appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock’s upcoming top-flight prospects can take turns for the better across two venues this weekend. Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) will resume at New Plymouth on Saturday in his first step toward the defence of his Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) title while Islington Lass (NZ) (Proisir), who runs at Te Rapa on Sunday, is also headed toward the weight-for-age feature. While he will be racing over a distance short of his best, Ladies Man is forward to return to action in the Seaton Park Handicap (1400m) and will benefit from Ayush Mudhoo’s 4kg claim. “He’s going really well, I just had a hiccup with his feet earlier in the season,” Sharrock said. “He may go into the Livamol with two runs and not three, he’s a pretty good horse and I could still pinch one more week before at Matamata or Hawera depending on where I think he is. “I am quite excited, in the last two weeks he’s picked up nicely and had a jump-out at Waverley last week and won that and he had a quiet one the week before at Hawera.” Islington Lass will be second-up in the Waitoa Free Range Chicken Mile (1600m) with Triston Moodley to claim 3kg off the talented daughter of Proisir. “Her preparation has gone perfectly and she looks a million dollars, she’ll be competitive on Sunday,” Sharrock said. “I’ll put the blinkers back on her and she’s a tidy mare, but whether she’s up to his (Ladies Man) class when they’re both 100 percent we’ll see, but I’d favour the boy. “I’ll dodge the Arrowfield (Gr.1, 1600m) and run her the day before at Te Rapa over 1600m with Ladies Man as it saves the six-hour float ride to Hastings, we can shoot up to Te Rapa and be back the same day.” Meanwhile, stable favourite Justaskme will take aim at Saturday’s Brandlab Open (1800m) at New Plymouth following a course and distance victory last time out with Rihaan Goyaram to take the reins again. “The old boy will give Diamond Jak all he wants on a heavy track, he’s going pretty well,” Sharrock said. The nine-year-old has won 13 of his 48 starts, including the Gr.2 Tauranga Stakes (1600m) and four at Listed level with two successes in the Opunake Cup (1400m) and one apiece in the AGC Training Stakes (1600m) and the Rangitikei Gold Cup (1550m). Justaskme also has a runner-up finish in the Livamol to his credit but is unlikely to make an appearance at this year’s carnival. “I may back him up at Wanganui in the Metric Mile (Gr.3, 1600m), there’s rain forecast next week and I just don’t think it’s going to get wet enough at the Bay for him,” Sharrock said. View the full article

Frankie Dettori came to play Sept. 11 on the closing day of the Kentucky Downs meet, swiping both the $1,533,100 Dueling Grounds Oaks and $440,000 Nashville Gold Cup.View the full article

Kathynmarissa became the 50th stakes winner worldwide for American Pharoah in Wednesday's $1.5-million Pepsi Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes at Kentucky Downs. A close third in the Tepin Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29 and second after leading in the stretch in the GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes Aug. 2, the Michael Caruso and Michael Dubb colorbearer was backed as the 5-2 favorite here. She was bumped at the start and raced in seventh through a half mile in :48.60. The $200,000 KEESEP yearling made a four-wide bid off the turn for home and came alive down the center of the course beneath Frankie Dettori to deliver a career high in this rich contest. Kathynmarissa will train up to the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar. “Ever since we put her on the grass and every time she's run, she just kept getting better,” winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said. “Her last race, we were absolutely thrilled with. And we were thrilled training her up to this race, and we were thrilled coming in here because every time she's run on the grass she's run huge. Don't know why she wouldn't have done it today. Frankie said when he jumped off her last time, you've got to take her to Kentucky Downs. So we were very excited, yes, and especially when they were turning for home.” The winner's dam has also produced the unraced 2-year-old filly Last Note (Caravaggio) and a colt by Mandaloun of this year. PEPSI DUELING GROUNDS OAKS INVITATIONAL S., $1,533,100, Kentucky Downs, 9-11, 3yo, f, 1 5/16mT, 2:06.40, fm. 1–KATHYNMARISSA, 121, f, 3, by American Pharoah 1st Dam: La Dalila (Chi) (G1SW-Chi), by Milt's Overture 2nd Dam: Top Diplomat (Chi), by Edgy Diplomat 3rd Dam: Top Shape, by Fit to Fight ($200,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Caruso, Michael J. & Dubb, Michael; B-Don Alberto Corporation (KY); T-Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.; J-Lanfranco Dettori. $914,900. Lifetime Record: GSP, 8-3-1-2, $1,147,185. *1/2 to La Poetisa (Empire Maker), Ch. 3yo Filly-Chi, G1SW-Chi. 2–Waves of Mischief, 121, f, 3, Into Mischief–Pearl River, by Quality Road. ($575,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-Pam & Martin Wygod (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh. $299,000. 3–Siege of Troy (GB), 121, f, 3, Siyouni (Fr)–Roheryn (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-The Roheryn Partnership (GB); T-John P. Murtagh. $89,500. Margins: 2HF, HD, 3/4. Odds: 2.95, 6.29, 6.37. Also Ran: Shiloh's Mistress, Yatta, Pin Up Betty, Charlene's Dream, Dancing N Dixie, Sakura Blossom, Sanctify, Kalispera (Ire), Mo Fox Givin. Scratched: Greenfinch, Miss Hebrides, Mont Saint Michel (Fr). Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. #6 KATHYNMARISSA ($7.90) under @FrankieDettori comes storming down the center of the track at @KYDownsRacing to win the $1.6 million Dueling Grounds Oaks. The daughter of 2015 Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah is trained by Richard Dutrow, Jr. pic.twitter.com/CgWfWPcbBl — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 11, 2024 The post Kathynmarissa Becomes the 50th Stakes Winner Worldwide for American Pharoah in Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Texan Douglas Scharbauer, who landed a Gun Runner filly out of Dream Dancing for $1.5 million Monday, was back in action at Keeneland Wednesday, purchasing Hip 695, a daughter by the Three Chimneys stallion, for $1.05 million. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, the filly is out of GII Mother Goose runner-up Always Carina (Malibu Moon). The filly was bred by Three Chimneys Farm. The post Scharbauer Back in Action with $1.05M Gun Runner Filly in Book 2 Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin, Charlie Appleby, and William Buick have won consecutive editions of the $1 million Woodbine Mile Stakes (G1T), and they hope to keep the streak alive Sept. 14 with Naval Power.View the full article

Bidding on behalf of the SF/Starlight Racing/Madaket partnership, Tom Ryan signed for a colt by Tapit (hip 674) at $1.05 million late in Wednesday's session of the Keeneland September sale. The gray yearling was the second of the day to bring seven figures. The yearling was consigned by Hunter Valley Farm on behalf of breeder Charles Fipke. He is out of Fipke's graded winner Verve's Tale (Tale of Ekati). The post $1.05-Million Tapit Colt to SF/Starlight/Madaket Partnership appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Measuring up on ability isn’t the main concern Brett Gray has heading into Shezabettorgirl’s debut at Ascot Park on Thursday. Bred on the golden Bettor’s Delight-Christian Cullen cross, the two-year-old brings an incredible form reference to her first start in race 3, the Book Your Marquee for our Christmas Races Mobile Pace. In a recent workout, the filly dead-heated with the well performed Ruby Roe who looks a massive winning threat in a Nevele R Fillies Series heat at Oamaru on Sunday. While she brings all the right credentials, Gray has one concern heading into Shezabettorgirl’s debut. “Probably her greenness is the worry, she is drawn one and at home she is not really a front-runner, she feels better in behind.” “But quite often when those ones get to the races it can be different.” “She goes pretty nice, I like her, she is a bit of a work in progress.” “It will just be interesting to see how she gets on if she’s in front as there aren’t too many in that race you would want to hand up to.” Gray rates the Wayne Adams trained Tilly Dunnage as the hardest horse for Shezabettorgirl to beat. The filly galloped behind the gate and took no part in her debut at Wyndham last week after trialling well. Gray also starts the consistent Foxfire Easton in Race 6, the Craig at Harcourts Mobile Pace. The pacer went to the line under a hold, without racing room in his last start at Wyndham. “He was full of running at the line and that’s the main reason I backed him up this week.” “He has turned into a consistent wee horse and he doesn’t look too badly off in that race.” Sidorova, who starts in race 4, the Monica Toretto Photography Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace, disappointed in her last start for Gray at Winton. But she’s had a freshen-up since then and the trainer is hoping for better on Thursday. “We have put a line through that last start, she went two good races before it and she has worked well since then.” “It is a handy enough field but hopefully she can get back to her best, the draw should help her.” Brent Barclay combines with all three of Gray’s runners on Thursday. The trainer and driver combination will be out to continue their success after recently producing their 150th win together. View the full article

John Kimmel and his bloodstock partner Nick Sallusto have been on quite a run with juveniles since teaming up last year.View the full article

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This day 12th September in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 58 mins ago Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2024 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, September 12. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to support breast cancer research The 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek expands to include all race meetings from September 15-21, with donations made for every #8 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Kembla Grange Thursday racing tips & odds | September 14, 2023 Kembla Grange is set to host a very competitive seven-race program on Thursday afternoon. See our free betting tips and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Kenny Moore chasing Riccarton synthetic success Rangiora trainer Kenny Moore is hoping Steve Austin can put on a stunner performance at Riccarton’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Ben & Ryan Foote to kick off busy week at Cambridge Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote are set to kick off a busy week with three runners at Cambridge’s synthetic … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, September 13 Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley for the first time this season on Wednesday. See our best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Oulaghan claims Waverley Cup with Semper Magico Mark Oulaghan enjoyed a memorable day on Sunday, with triumphs on the racetrack and recognition at the 2022-23 New Zealand … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Imperatriz set to bypass Everest Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring with Te Akau Racing ruling out a bid at the $20 million … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sandown betting tips, odds & quaddie | Wednesday, September 14 The Hillside track at Sandown plays host to an eight-race program on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Warwick Farm racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, September 14 Warwick Farm Racecourse is scheduled to host a seven-race program as the metropolitan meeting in New South Wales on Wednesday … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Casino Kid in Big Dance contention after Dubbo Gold Cup win Casino Kid has put himself firmly in the mix for a tilt at the $2 million Big Dance with a … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago D’Amato credits riders & stable staff for Del Mar summer title In typical humble fashion, Phil D’Amato has deflected praise to his stable staff after winning the trainers’ title alongside Bob … Read More USA horse racing news 2 years ago Cave Rock wins Del Mar Futurity as Baffert ties for trainer title After tying with Phil D’Amato for the title of most wins in the just-concluded Del Mar summer meet, the Bob … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Tamworth best bets & quaddie selections | Monday 12/9/2022 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race program at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kiku books her Epsom ticket with Theo Marks win Chris Waller will have a number of chances to win his fifth Epsom Handicap next month after Kiku booked her … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Baller gives Mark Zahra winning treble at Flemington The Queenslanders have had an enjoyable Victorian Spring Carnival, and that run of form continued on Saturday at Flemington when … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Taree betting tips & quaddie selections | 13/9/2022 The Manning Valley Race Club at Taree plays host to a seven-race card on Tuesday and HorseBetting’s New South Wales … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Manfred Man, Lucky Sweynesse and Silvestre de Sousa snare season-opening honours Extending a startling career trajectory with Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Clark strikes gold with another promising filly Challenge Syndications’ Adrian Clark looks like he has done it again. The bloodstock agent and syndicator is quickly making a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Grylls joins 1000 win club Jockey Craig Grylls joined a select group of riders on Saturday when piloting Mustang Valley to victory in the last … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 12, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees eight meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Haut Brion Her Returns A Winner In Sheraco A masterful training performance by Chris Waller has helped Haut Brion Her make a winning return at Rosehill after a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Doubtland Impressive In Danehill Victory Wayne Hawkes has a huge opinion of Doubtland but even he was worried about his position in the run in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Wild Planet Earns Top Marks At Rosehill The first two horses across the line in the Theo Marks Stakes, Wild Planet and Funstar, are set for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce Impact Holds Off Russian Camelot Fierce Impact has recorded his third Group One win over 1600 metres when fending off the exciting Russian Camelot to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rothfire Blazes To Victory As Farnan Bolts The Run To The Rose was expected to provide a mouth-watering clash between some of the country’s best three-year-olds but … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller Labels Mo’unga A Star Of The Future Up-and-coming colt Mo’unga has firmed into outright favouritism for the Spring Champion Stakes with an outstanding performance at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Zoutori Scrapes In To Claim Bobbie Lewis For the second year in a row Zoutori has taken out the Bobbie Lewis Quality first-up, proving again that he … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fituese Emerges As An Everest Wildcard Bonny mare Fituese has given trainer John Thompson a sentimental win in the Vale Rick Worthington Handicap at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Crosshaven Headed To Caulfield Guineas Tom Dabernig believes they have a smart horse in Crosshaven, who will continue towards the Caulfield Guineas after his Flemington … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Exciting Sky Field is on the Hong Kong Classic Mile trail Sky Field made a big statement before the break between seasons and this Sunday (13 September) at Sha Tin he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The Bostonian ruled out of spring Triple Group 1 winning sprinter The Bostonian will miss the remainder of the spring after suffering a fetlock injury in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Collett bullish with weekend prospects Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett will saddle two solid chances at Ellerslie on Saturday, with My Callisto to contest the Dunstan … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Riding return nigh for Phelan It’s been a frustrating last few months for top jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, but the end to his injury enforced … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Whyte’s Kingdom Douglas Whyte saddled his third winner from 11 runners, and his second in tandem with Alberto Sanna, when Last Kingdom … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Luck’s a Million The DBS x Manulife Million Challenge kicked off with the Class 2 Big Wave Bay Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago First order of entries released for Cups Cross Counter and Marmelo are high in the ballot for the 2019 Melbourne Cup but another of last year’s placegetters … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Shinn turns dream to reality with Happy Valley breakthrough Blake Shinn did well to keep the welling emotion in check after fulfilling a boyhood dream at Happy Valley last … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Flemington first-up for Caliburn The Australasian racing community will get its first look at Te Akau’s newly acquired European stayer Caliburn this weekend when … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Volpe Veloce primed for Theo Marks Group 1 winner Volpe Veloce will have the opportunity to continue an impressive streak when she lines-up in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Justify positive sample before Kentucky Derby Californian racing authorities have defended their handling of a positive swab returned by Justify before he went on to win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Catalyst on Classic path Benefits of an unplanned run in Saturday’s Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka could be two-fold … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Parr out to make most of Godolphin call-up Having missed the start of the season through injury, Josh Parr is eager to get back in the metropolitan winners’ … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes winner Cooga Doon a first for his breeders Rahotu couple Philly and Paddy Mullin consider themselves new to the breeding game, and are absolutely delighted to have bred … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Malibu Style on target for Bobbie Lewis Perth trainer Neville Parnham believes Malibu Style is thriving ahead of the Bobbie Lewis Quality and rates him a leading … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cream of Sydney 3YOs to clash at Rosehill Spring expectations for some of Sydney’s best three-year-olds will be put to the test in two feature races at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Adam Trinder relaxed about winning Journey Success in the Cox Plate, more so than maintaining a winning sequence, is the main objective for trainer Adam Trinder … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Quickie ready for step up to big league Queensland Derby winner Mr Quickie runs for the first time as a four-year-old when he lines up in the Makybe … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Facts and figures of Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes What you need to know regarding the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington … Read More Australia horse 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at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Empire Rose Stakes in plans for Miss Siska Trainer Grahame Begg believes Miss Siska will improve on whatever she does in the Let’s Elope Stakes but still expects … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Patient approach pays off for Connection Trainer Tony Gollan hopes his patience with Capital Connection will be rewarded with an open company win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago First Hong Kong winner for Blake Shinn Australian jockey Blake Shinn has ridden his first winner in Hong Kong, steering Green Dispatch to victory at Happy Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Filly sold for $8.2 million at Keeneland A half sister to 11-time Group One winner Beholder has fetched $8.2 million at the Keeneland September sale … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Keal to take short break in weight battle In-form Queensland apprentice Nick Keal hopes to overcome his weight problems by taking a short break from riding … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Taylor Swift to perform at Melbourne Cup Global superstar Taylor Swift will perform two songs at the Melbourne Cup in November, her only public appearance while she … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wagner composes right note for Godolphin Godolphin colt Wagner has made it back-to-back wins to push his claims for a step into stakes racing after scoring … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Order of entries for spring Cups released Some horses high up in Melbourne Cup markets still sit well outside the top 24 in the ballot after the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bowman granted one-day Singapore licence Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has been granted a visiting jockeys’ licence to ride at a Group One meeting in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blinkers for Encryption in Danehill Stakes Encryption will wear 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news 6 years ago Seven rivals for Winx in George Main Winx will have seven opponents in her bid for a third George Main Stakes win at Randwick which would take … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Smith-trained G1 winners go to Lees Group One winners In Her Time and El Dorado Dreaming have been transferred to trainer Kris Lees with fellow Newcastle … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Godolphin trio settle in well at Werribee Blair House, Folkswood and Jungle Cat, the first international raiders to arrive for the Melbourne spring carnival, have settled in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Order Of St George retired to stud Trainer Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to grand stayer Order Of St George who has been retired to stand at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx heads first acceptors for Cox Plate Champion Winx headlines 79 first acceptors for the Cox Plate, with 10 northern hemisphere-trained horses still in the mix … 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The 2024 Pink Ribbon Raceweek is set to increase its backing for breast cancer research by involving the tri-code support between September 15 and 21 in raising funds for the cause. The highlight of the week will be the edition of the Pink Ribbon Cup at Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday, September 21, 2024. An important event that serves as Australia’s biggest official fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation! Various racing codes will each hold their Pink Ribbon Cup races; the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club will kick off on September 19, followed by events at Albion Park Harness Racing Club and Gold Coast Turf Club on September 21. The Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast Turf Clubs will also turn pink for their meetings on September 14 and 15, respectively. Pink rugs, saddles, helmet caps, and pink silk pants will be on full display across all three codes. The victory of any horse or greyhound in the #8 silks or rugs during the timeframe will lead to a contribution towards breast cancer research. Pink Ribbon Cup founder Robyn Cameron said another big crowd of almost 900 people would be attending the official National Breast Cancer Foundation event on the Gold Coast. “The event continues to get bigger and bigger – we sold out a few weeks back at the Gold Coast and have had to put extra tables on,” Cameron said. “For the first time, people that can’t attend can still be involved by buying a virtual table or seat – you can still contribute to breast cancer research even if you can’t come. “It’s a great way to get some additional funding and anyone can take part, it doesn’t matter where you are. “Every year 21,000 Australians are diagnosed including 200 men, and around a thousand of those diagnosed are women under the age of 40. “There are about three women under 40 who are diagnosed every day, which is insane. “I’m sure there are so many people out there that are in that same boat so it brings home the importance of this event.” Since 2007, Robyn, who has overcome breast cancer twice, has been fundraising for research purposes. The aim of the National Breast Cancer Foundation is to eliminate all fatalities caused by breast cancer by the year 2030. For more details on the Pink Ribbon Race week please visit Racing Queensland website. Horse racing news View the full article

Godolphin and British trainer Charlie Appleby have made the Summer Stakes (G1T) and Natalma Stakes (G1T) at Woodbine a point of emphasis over the past half-dozen years, winning each race twice.View the full article

Not just anyone can hire their own personal bloodstock agent for Keeneland September to walk them through that voluminous catalogue and bid at one of the world's signature sales. Likewise, breeders, owners and agents do not always have access to pools of investors and some are actively looking to add more capital, so they can take money off the table to mitigate risk. If you hadn't heard, racing a horse is expensive, and speed dating at the sales does not always yield a match. In the global world market of Thoroughbreds where could those with access to elite equine athletes and the hungry cutting-edge investment crowd meet? And for that matter, who could guide these interested parties and help them navigate everything from the funding process to SEC regulations? Commonwealth, the micro-share company behind the partnership in 2023 GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage (Good Magic), G1 Dubai World Cup hero Country Grammer (Tonalist) and GSW We the People (Constitution), thinks they have the answer to these questions because they say they know how to harness the crowd. With a multi-faceted track record behind them, the company is leading the revolution to transform partnership opportunities in horse racing. Now the only crowdfunding syndicate in the world with its own funding portal and full platform, Commonwealth can offer anywhere from 5% to 50% of an equine athlete through its website. Mage | Horsephotos Most importantly, their new model allows owners to harness a 20,000-strong community–hence the company's binding moniker–which is a direct avenue to those who want to fund a racehorse. Guiding these owners through the proprietary fundraising process allows them to list and sell shares to the public. Commonwealth makes it happen. “Our goal is simple–giving owners and breeders access to capital partners for high-quality racehorses and continuing to provide our customers with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take the ride of a lifetime,” said Commonwealth co-founder Chase Chamberlin. Through a Portal Darkly According to Chamberlin, who co-founded Commonwealth with his good buddy a few years ago–finance and start-up veteran CEO Brian Doxtator–the challenge that has existed are SEC regulations. The rules force companies that want to offer shares in horses to purchase a 51% stake or higher, and most importantly they must have complete management of the horse. That translates to buying fewer horses, which means less of a chance of finding a bona fide star. To put it another way, the risk can be high since enormous amounts of cash are needed and in the end it can be tough to get approval. We the People | Sarah Andrew The original model that Commonwealth started with worked, but it did limit the number of offerings and rolling them out became cumbersome. Still, stellar results like Mage were home runs. Since 2022, Commonwealth collected a pair of Grade I wins, five GI placings and they hit the board in 13 graded stakes with a stable of less than 15 runners. “We've been incredibly fortunate not only to win races like the Dubai World Cup and the Kentucky Derby, but also to compete convincingly in graded stakes worldwide,” said Chamberlin. “We're even more excited about the new partnerships and horses that will develop through our new model, which allows owners to offer their horses on Commonwealth. It's not just about the horses you choose, but the partners you make the climb with.” Up until this year, offerings have fallen under SEC Regulation A+ and that is where the red tape has blocked widespread owner opportunities. Months can pass by under Reg A+, and in the end, the SEC can issue a denial which can derail all the hard work Commonwealth poured into developing a specific deal. On their website, the phrase “coming soon” does not particularly age well in a business like this one. “Our former regulatory framework worked great for our members, but we knew there was a better way to increase the volume of high quality racehorse offerings for them,” he said. “Challenges spark innovation, and these recent challenges have led to a faster, simpler model that unlocks entirely new partnership opportunities.” The Right Owner For the Crowd The freeing mechanism that Commonwealth has switched to is through Regulation CF, which is what is called crowdfunding. Under their new process Commonwealth has become the only syndicate that can crowdfund a minority position and that is where offering 5% to 50% on their platform comes in. What could take months before, now can be flexibly be cut down to just two to three weeks. Parenting | Benoit According to Chamberlin that translates to being able to broker even more timely partnerships with industry titans. Elite horse owners can enter into their very own syndicate for a specific amount and it allows them to maintain their management rights to their equine athlete. The ability to take money off the table is an attractive opportunity, especially if they have a Derby Trail participant or a hot yearling prospect by a leading sire. Those types of horse offerings generate interest among the crowd and it turns Commonwealth's community into shareholders instead of burdening them with the onus of significant ownership. In turn, it's the platform who manages finances, operations and marketing, and keeps customers updated so owners can focus on their bread and butter–racing, training and managing equine athletes. “By switching to Regulation CF, we've cut the process down to weeks, not months, while letting owners keep control and offer 5% to 50% stakes,” Chamberlin said. “It's a game-changer for striking fast partnerships with industry giants and those new to the game, and we handle all the logistics so owners can focus on winning races and enjoying the magic of horse racing.” Chase Chamberlin with Kim Valerio | Goffs How They Meet The test run for this crowdfunding initiative arrived in 2024 when Gandharvi Racing offered a 25 percent stake on Commonwealth's platform in 'TDN Rising Star' Parenting (Justify). The $507,000 offering went like hotcakes and sold out in an hour. Like all of their offerings at $50 a share, the platform just funded Asean (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}) for Ocean Reef Racing, who is in-training with Philip D'Amato, and full investment in a yearling named Coco G (Caravaggio) that started last week is already nearly complete. That filly was selected by Kim Valerio at this year's Keeneland January Sale. More opportunities are already in the pipeline with Parenting's three-quarter weanling brother by Justify up next and a partnership with Team Valor on a filly by Gun Runner out of the GISW Oleksandra (Aus) (Animal Kingdom) is in the offing, just to name a few. Commonwealth's master plan will give its community of investors the chance to put their money into a Thoroughbred that is headed to race and what Chamberlin says is a real chance of winning at the highest levels. Any horse globally can be considered, which broadens the pool of owners and shareholders even more. Chase Chamberlin with Parenting | Benoit “Our first offering flew off the shelves, selling out in just an hour,” he said. “With $50 shares, fans of all income levels are now backing elite horses with real opportunity at top-tier wins. It's not just investing–it's a front-row seat to racing success. And don't underestimate our community; we have quite a few members who could afford to buy stables of their own horses, but they enjoy the ease, fun and low-risk of racing with Commonwealth.” With racehorse ownership, the implication is that a high-level of financial commitment is around every turn. According to Commonwealth, by streamlining the process, accessing the top bloodlines and doing so on a budget, all the while extending a hand to owners, they have the potential to offer a massive win for the sport. Providing a one-of-a-kind experience, Commonwealth says their new funding platform for owners around the creation of syndicates is even more exciting and they know how to harness the crowd. The post Commonwealth’s New Funding Portal Guides Owners, Harnesses The Crowd appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horseplayers will find a revised wagering menu for this year's 16-day Santa Anita Autumn Meet, which opens Friday, Sept. 27, 1/ST Racing said in a press release on Wednesday. The Pick Six is now has a $2 minimum after previously being a $1 base wager, but will continue to pay out 70 percent of each day's pool to tickets that have all six winners with the remaining 30 percent going to consolation payouts. If there are no tickets with six winners, 70 percent of the pool will carryover to the next race day with the remainder paid out in consolations. New to the Santa Anita wagering menu this year is a $5 minimum Late Daily Double and a $3 Late Pick Three–both feature a 15 percent takeout. Santa Anita and Gulfstream Park will combine forces to offer a $1 Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 on Saturdays and Sundays, and the $1 Super Hi 5 will only be offered on the final race of the day. The post Santa Anita Park’s Autumn Meet Unveils New Wagering Menu appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Having made a habit of dismissing her peers by wide margins, Godolphin's TDN Rising Star Desert Flower (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) has to do it on a higher plane as she encounters some similarly promising opposition in Doncaster's G2 Betfred May Hill Stakes on Thursday. Having beaten the re-opposing Flight (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) convincingly on debut on Newmarket's July Course, she returned to defy a penalty in style last month and trainer Charlie Appleby has no concerns about the hike from seven furlongs. “We feel that the step up to a mile here should hopefully bring about some more improvement, which will be needed at this level,” he said. “We have been pleased with her preparation and are looking forward to seeing how she gets on in this company. Like much of the field, we will be a lot wiser after the race.” Ballydoyle's juvenile fillies have carried all before them so far in 2024 and it could be that TDN Rising Star Ecstatic (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) is ready to join the best of them. Her 3 1/4-length success in a Tipperary maiden last month bore all the hallmarks of one of the stable's past leading lights and she is bred for it, being a daughter of Magic Wand (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Ryan Moore picks her over the Listed Churchill Stakes scorer January (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), while another notable with black-type previous is Team Valor and Gary Barber's G3 Prestige Stakes winner Anshoda (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}). A Tantalising Trio Of Pattern Races… Doncaster also stages the G2 Park Hill Stakes, or “Fillies' St Leger” is it is colloquially known, where Valmont and Ballylinch Stud's unexposed course novice winner Oxford Comma (Ire) (Nathaniel {Ire}) encounters the proven Meon Valley gem Mistral Star (GB) (Frankel {GB}). That Hughie Morrison-trained homebred “won” the race within a race in the G1 Yorkshire Oaks last month, faring best of the remainder adrift of the three main protagonists Content (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), You Got To Me (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) and Emily Upjohn (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). ParisLongchamp's G3 Prix des Chenes sees Juddmonte's Deauville maiden winner Nesthorn (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}) tested against some more experienced rivals, while his trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also saddles the Aga Khan's exciting TDN Rising Star Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) in the G3 Prix d'Aumale. Impressive on debut at Chantilly in July, she meets Teruya Yoshida's acquisition Angeal (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), the unbeaten winner of the G3 Prix Six Perfections at Deauville. The post Desert Flower Eyes May Hill Test appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jim and Dana Bernhard's Pin Oak Stud acquired a colt by Charlatan (hip 509) with an internet bid of $1 million during Wednesday's third session of the Keeneland September sale. The colt, bred by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman and Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings, was consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. He is out of multiple Grade I winner Midnight Lucky (Midnight Lute). After 30 yearlings sold for seven figures during the two-session Book 1 section of the September sale, hip 509 was the first to reach that threshold during Wednesday's opening Book 2 session. Earlier in the session, Alex Lieblong paid $800,000 for another first-crop son of Charlatan (hip 454) from the Eaton Sales consignment. The post Pin Oak Goes to $1 Million for Charlatan Colt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/10/2024 Licensee: Joe Tye, trainer Penalty: A written Reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Omeprazole (GastroGard)-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Wear the Crown on 7/26/24. Date: 09/10/2024 Licensee: Felix Rondan, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone-controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Drop Um on 7/25/24. Pending ADMC Violations 09/11/2024, Jamey Thomas, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Wound Up on 8/14/24. 09/11/2024, Chris Englehart, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine- controlled medication (Class B)–in a sample taken from Clancy Fancy on 8/11/24. 09/10/2024, Khadeem Galloway, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Methocarbamol-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Voorhees, who finished third at Thistledown on 8/7/24. 09/10/2024, Robert James Gherardi, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24. 09/06/2024, Clarence King, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Flunixin-controlled medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Teewinot Pass, who won at Parx Racing on 7/3/24. 09/06/2024, Jorge Duarte Jr., trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Methamphetamine-a banned substance–in a sample taken from Happy Cat, who finished second at Delaware Park on 5/22/24. 09/05/2024, Philip Serpe, trainer: Provisional suspension for a medication violation for the presence of Clenbuterol-classed as a banned substance but permitted under tightly controlled circumstances–in a sample taken from Fast Kimmie, who won at Saratoga on 8/10/24. Read more on the story here. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Del Mar Armando Aguilar – violation date Sept. 5; $300 fine and no other available information Tyler Baze – violation date Sept. 7; One-day suspension, $250 fine 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. California Del Mar Antonio Fresu–violation date Sept. 5; Three-day suspension, careless riding Kyle Frey–violation date Sept. 7; Three-day suspension, careless riding Flavien Prat–violation date Sept. 8; One-day additional suspension, participation in out-of-state designated races The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Sept. 5-11 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Aidan O'Brien has never won the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. But it hasn't been from a lack of effort. He's had 13 starters in the race and has run some very good horses, including Galileo (Ire) (Sadler's Wells) and Giant's Causeway (Storm Cat). But his luck could very well change this year as he will take aim at the Classic with one of the best horses of this generation. The O'Brien trained City of Troy (Justify) has had an outstanding campaign in Europe, winning six of seven starts, including four Group I races. City of Troy would probably be a cinch if O'Brien were to run him in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf, but the trainer has picked the bigger challenge, the Classic. O'Brien was the guest of the week on the latest edition of TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland, to explain his decision, and much more. “(Running in the Classic) was always on our minds,” O'Brien said, “We've never won Classic. It's obviously a race that we'd love to win, but we know that you need an exceptional horse to do it really. Obviously he's by Justify, which makes it very exciting and always made it look like he could be very special for us. He's handy, he stays, he's determined; has all the things you need to make this happen. It's a big ask to run on the dirt first time and with a horse that's not trained on it.” O'Brien is not taking anything for granted and has been doing everything he can to prepare the Justify colt for his first ever dirt start. That includes sending him to England on Sept. 20 to have a trial race over a synthetic surface at Southwell Race Course. “He'll fly over there,” he said. “It will be like a race dy for him. It will be on an artificial surface. Obviously, it's not dirt, but it's as close as probably we can get from here. It's a little bit of a change off of what he is used to. We'll be bringing an American stye starting gate that we have and the horses. We'll probably go a mile and we'll probably do as much as we can to have him as ready as he can be. This is going to be a big change for him. We're trying to do it gently rather than having one big shock.” O'Brien said he will bring between five and eight horses to challenge City of Troy in the mock race. That City of Troy's sire is Justify is a huge factor. He's an exceptional sire and his progeny can handle the dirt. What does O'Brien think of Justify? “When we saw him first, like he looked a different breed, O'Brien said. “He looked like a big quarter horse. When we saw him at first, we could not believe the amount of muscle and the power and the scope and the strength that he had. He was able to go a mile-and-a-half in the Belmont and the distance was no problem for him. His stock has a lot of class. They're very high cruisers, they're very genuine. They're very like Galileo's but they have more speed. I suppose what he did as a racehorse was just out of this world. That's why we're so excited about him. He looks like a massive big powerful dirt horse.” In our breeding spotlight section we looked at the WinStar stallion Constitution. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, XBTV.com and the KTA/KTOB, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley, discussed a closing weekend at Del Mar that was dominated by Bob Baffert and the races at Kentucky Downs, where the purses have risen to levels that once were unfathomable. They also took on the story of Churchill Downs making changes to its 'Road to the Derby' schedule, noting that races with five horses or less will now have fewer points than those with six or more horses. Click here to watch the Writers' Room and here to access it as a podcast. The post Aidan O’Brien Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After a pair of runner-up finishes in graded stakes with disadvantageous trips, Shotgun Hottie will look to get back in a winning groove when she faces seven fillies and mares in the $400,000 Locust Grove Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs Sept. 14.View the full article