Wandering Eyes

One of the longest and most distinguished riding careers in post-war European racing will come to an end July 14 after Gerald Mosse announced he will retire from the saddle at the age of 57.View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – With apologizes to the rest of the horse population spending the summer at Saratoga Race Course, the most popular Thoroughbred on the grounds is the dominating 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). Winner of all three of her starts this season–by a combined 13 1/4 lengths–Thorpedo Anna took her next step towards the July 20 GI Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga early Saturday morning. With regular rider Brian Hernandez, Jr. on board, Thorpedo Anna worked five furlongs in 1:01.55 (5/20) on the Oklahoma Training Track. She hit the track at 5:30 a.m. along with stablemate Gould's Gold (Goldencents), a 3-year-old colt who is being pointed to the GII Jim Dandy at Saratoga on July 27. “She is a total pro,” trainer Kenny McPeek said right after the work. “I wanted her to go eyeball-to-eyeball with another horse. And (Gould's Gold) is a good horse. She needed someone to keep her interested.” Normally, Thorpedo Anna works by herself. When asked when the last time Thorpedo Anna worked in company, he laughed. “In the (GI) Acorn,” he said, referring to her last start, a 5 1/2-length romp at Saratoga on June 7. This was the fourth work since the Acorn for Thorpedo Anna, who has also won the GI Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs and the GII Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn Park this year. “She just cruised around there and galloped out well,” Hernandez said back at the barn. “We went off in :13 and change and going into the turn, she switched leads and I let her pick it up and, from there, she was in hand the whole way. She is one of those rare fillies that is just so naturally fast that she wants to get pretty quick.” McPeek has not ruled out a run against colts in the GI Travers Stakes on Aug. 24. First though, he wants to see how she does in the Coaching Club American Oaks. Pletcher's Haskell Trio Put In Final Works At Spa Right now, the plan is to run three horses in the GI Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 20. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said he will make a final decision early next week on whether or not all of them–Fierceness (City of Light), Mindframe (Constitution) and Tuscan Sky (Vino Rosso)–make the trip south to the Jersey Shore. Saturday, the trio made their Haskell cases to the boss as they had their final works before the $1-million race on the main track at Saratoga. Fierceness outside Emmanuel | Sarah Andrew Fierceness, the GI Florida Derby winner and a failure as the favorite in the GI Kentucky Derby (15th place), worked five furlongs under exercise rider Danny Wright and was timed in 1:00.47 (2/19) while working in company with 5-year-old multiple graded stakes winner Emmanuel (More Than Ready). “I thought Fierceness was really impressive, like he can be when he is in good form,” Pletcher said outside his barn at the Oklahoma Training Track. “Not so much the time, but how effortlessly he was going around there. He looked fantastic.” Fierceness and Emmanuel came on the track after the 6:30 a.m. renovation break Mindframe and exercise rider Carlos Quevedo worked a half-mile in company with 5-year-old mare Surprisingly (Mastery) after the 8:30 a.m. renovation break. They were timed in :49.49 seconds (49/100). Tuscan Sky, who won last start, Monmouth's Pegasus Stakes on June 15–which brings an automatic bid to the Haskell–worked four furlongs in :49.85 (69/100) right after the Fierceness move. Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano was aboard for the move, which came in company with 3-year-old maiden Artempus (Real Solution). “I was looking for more maintenance works for them,” Pletcher said of Mindframe and Tuscan Sky. “They have run more recently. Tuscan Sky is, historically, not a real ambitious work horse. I thought he did everything well in hand. Javier was on cruise control throughout. Mindframe looked like he was just galloping. He could not have done it any easier.” Besides figuring out who will be heading to Jersey, Pletcher has to decide when his horses will ship to Monmouth. “They lifted the requirement of having to be there three days in advance,” he said. “I probably don't want to chance (going on race day) that. We do it for other races all the time, but I don't know if I want to do it for that one.” Dornoch Continues To Impress Gargan Trainer Danny Gargan's confidence continues to grow when it comes to his 3-year-old stable star Dornoch (Good Magic). Fresh off his win in the GI Belmont Stakes at Saratoga last month, Dornoch put his final work in before he starts in the GI Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on July 20. Dornoch (blinkers) and Society Man | Sarah Andrew With jockey Luis Saez on board, Dornoch worked four furlongs in :47.88 (12/100) on the main track while working in company with Society Man (Good Magic), the recent winner of the GIII Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs. Society Man was ridden Saturday by exercise rider Priscilla Schaefer. “He was just galloping out there,” Gargan said back at his barn on the Spa backstretch. “I wanted him to go in :48 flat. That is what we wanted and that is what we got.” Dornoch's Belmont win thrust him into the conversation as to who is the best 3-year-old colt in the land. Gargan, of course, says there should be heavy consideration given to his horse, who also owns a win in the GII Fountain of Youth. He acknowledges that GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan (Goldencents) is the leader right now, but if Dornoch can get the Haskell and then take the GI Travers, there will be a new leader in the clubhouse. “If he does, he definitely is,” Gargan said. “We always enjoy when he gets a chance to run. If he runs his race, he is fun to watch.” The post Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: The Beat Goes On For Thorpedo Anna appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sunday's racing is more low-key than we have been used to this week, but Chantilly stage a significant juvenile staging post in the G2 Prix Robert Papin in which Rockcliffe Stud's Listed Empress Stakes winner Celandine (GB) (Kingman {GB}) takes the next step in her career. With Arabian Dusk (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) boosting that Newmarket form, the Ed Walker-trained homebred takes pole position for this six-furlong contest which also hosts Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi's course-and-distance G3 Prix du Bois scorer Arabie (GB) (Dandy Man {Ire}). Strangely exclusively contested by foreign runners, including the G3 Premio Primi Passi winner Korisa (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), the feature sets a trend with the card's G3 Darley Prix Chloe being the target of Juddmonte's visiting TDN Rising Star Skellet (Ire) (Kingman {GB}). The post Celandine Faces Robert Papin Test appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Sunday's Observations features a granddaughter of the legendary Zarkava (Ire) (Zamindar). 14.33 Chantilly, Debutantes, €30.000, 2yo, f, 7fT ZARIGANA (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) is an eye-catching newcomer for The Aga Khan and Francis-Henri Graffard, being a daughter of the listed-winning and G1 Prix Vermeille-placed Zarkamiya (Fr) (Frankel {GB}). She was the sixth foal out of the owner-breeder's legendary Zarkava (Ire) (Zamindar) and half to Dubawi's promising sire Zarak (Fr). Among her rivals is Baron Edouard De Rothschild's Reine De Medicis (Ire) (Romanised {Ire}), an Andre Fabre-trained half-sister to the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains third Alcantor (Fr) (New Bay {GB}). The post Siyouni Granddaughter of Zarkava Debuts at Chantilly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After four straight appearances against open turf sprinters, Godolphin's Star of Mystery (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) returns to her own age group as the likely odds-on favorite for Sunday's GIII Quick Call Stakes at Saratoga. A two-time winner and Group 2 placed at two in England, the homebred filly wintered in Dubai, defeating a very good horse in the form of Ponntos (Ire) (Power {GB}) in the G2 Blue Point Sprint Jan. 26 before finishing second in the G3 Nad al Sheba Turf Sprint on Super Saturday and third to California Spangle (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint on the Dubai World Cup undercard Mar. 30. Less than 5-1 for the GI Jaipur Stakes over this course and trip June 8, the bay was third to the record-setting Cogburn (Not This Time) on that occasion should take all the beating here after opting out of Friday's sex-restricted Coronation Cup Stakes. Fandom (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) was a splashy debut winner over the Keeneland turf last April, but was only 11th in the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and went missing. A 7-1 gamble returning in a competitive renewal of the Palisades Stakes at Keeneland Apr. 7, the Stonestreet runner narrowly defeated Mansa Musa (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns). The latter has since finished a troubled fourth in the May 1 William Walker S. ahead of a track-and-distance allowance victory June 8. The post Star of Mystery Back With Her Friends In Quick Call appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

No one will ever confuse Carl Spackler and Talk of the Nation with Affirmed and Alydar, but the two turfers certainly know how to put on an exciting show.View the full article

Haskell Stakes (G1) contenders Fierceness, Tuscan Sky, Mindframe, and Dornoch turn in their final works before the $1 million Monmouth Park grade 1. View the full article

Oaklawn Park President Louis Cella will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Global Symposium on Racing at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort this December. Under Cella's leadership, Oaklawn has consistently expanded its racing footprint by lengthening the racing schedule, building a $100-million casino/hotel and by introducing fan-friendly entertainment options, leading to increased attendance and handle. “Under Mr. Cella's leadership, Oaklawn expanded their racing season into December while keeping both their on-track and simulcasting business strong,” said Robert Hartman, Race Track Industry Program Chair. “Their racing product continues to strengthen as evidenced by the winners of the 2024 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks both taking the Arkansas route.” Symposium attendees can expect insights on integrating casino wagering and horse racing to support and expand the sport. Additionally, Cella will discuss how bold moves and investments in the industry can attract crowds and introduce a new generation of fans to horse racing. “Our success boils down to having a Regulatory body, HBPA and track management who work together for the well-being of the horse and the future of horse racing,” Cella said. “In addition, Oaklawn would not be stronger than ever if not for the most supportive and knowledgeable fans in racing.” Early registration for the 2024 Global Symposium on Racing is now open, with a special $100 discount available for those who register by Nov. 22. Don't miss this opportunity to save on registration fees and secure your place at this premier industry event. The post Louis Cella To Deliver Keynote Address at Racing Symposium appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Charlie Appleby, who entered this winning at a 37% clip lifetime with his North American starters and 8-for-27 this year, will send out Godolphin's Star of Mystery in the Quick Call Stakes (G3T) July 14 at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

After winning the Metropolitan Handicap (G1), the premier race for older dirt horses during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, the classic-winning 4-year-old is eyeing an unprecedented double, targeting the Aug. 3 Whitney Stakes (G1).View the full article

William Buick reached a landmark 100th win at the highest level in partnering Mill Stream to glory in the July Cup (G1) July 13 at Newmarket.View the full article

Victorian jockey Thomas Doyle, who suffered a fall during the Darwin meeting on Saturday, celebrates victory earlier in the day at Fannie Bay aboard the Chris Pollard-trained Kerioth. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) Ballarat-based jockey Thomas Doyle has avoided serious injury when dislodged from the Chloe Baxter-trained Aplomado on Day 2 of the Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The four-year-old gelding, who also escaped injury, fell after seemingly clipping the heels of the Chris Nash-trained Egyptian Tycoon (Mark Pegus) at the 650m shortly after exiting the back straight in the fifth race for the 0-58 class over 1000m. Doyle, who had accompanied Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer to the Top End for the Carnival, was treated on course by ambulance officers before being taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for further assessment. “He’s fine, he’s as good as he can be,” Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory chief executive officer Andrew O’Toole said. “The ambulance staff are happy with him, his vital signs are good. “He was knocked out for probably two minutes, he came to when they got to him. “He’s got a bit of neck soreness, but he’s got full movement. “They’re pretty hopeful that it’s only a concussion. “Hopefully, the neck soreness is just whip lash and that he has no breaks anywhere. “They’re not quite sure until they take him to hospital, but thankfully he might have got away with it.” Aplomado, who jumped well and settled in third place along the rails, appeared to veer outwards and lose ground leaving the back straight at the 700m. Egyptian Tycoon, Chris Pollard’s Call It A Loan (Casey Hunter), Lisa Whittle’s Incivility (Ianish Luximon) and Phil Cole’s Hadrian’s Wall (Emma Lines) left Aplomado in their wake as they set sail after the leader Adelaide Fever (Jarrod Todd) from the Gary Clarke stable. “Aplomado didn’t really want to be there, he had his head on the side,” O’Toole added. “Just layed out around that turn and he’s clipped the heels of Mark Pegus’ mount Egyptian Tycoon. “I don’t think anyone is at fault, it’s just one of those things.” In the end, the Tom Logan’s $9.50 online bookmaker hope Polarising (Sonja Logan), who was at the tail of the field leaving the back straight, was able to avoid the hapless Doyle before unleashing a powerful 600m burst along the rails to seal victory in the shadows of the post from Adelaide River ($11) and Hadrian’s Wall ($12). Egyptian Tycoon ($3.80 fav), a recent arrival from the Phillip Stokes stable in South Australia, finished fourth in his first Fannie Bay appearance. “Unfortunately, Thomas has come to grief at the same spot as Jade Hampson prior to Carnival last year – she didn’t ride for some time after injuring her back,” O’Toole said. “Wayne Davis, Sonja Logan and Alice Lindsay were all injured when they came down in that same section of the course during the 2021 Carnival.” Earlier in the day, Doyle booted home his second winner since arriving in Darwin when the Chris Pollard-trained six-year-old grey gelding Kerioth ($26) powered home from the back of the pack to seal victory over 1200m (0-76) by 4.8 lengths. Horse racing news View the full article

A winner over 1400 metres versus newcomers on June 22, Satono Carnaval (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) defended his perfect record with a 1 1/4-length win in the G3 Hakodate Nisai Stakes at Hakodate on Saturday. Sporting lather along his neck in the preliminaries, the bay sat in fourth position early in this cut back in trip. The 12-5 favourite, who moved fluidly throughout, took dead aim on long-time leader Nishino Lavanda (Jpn) (Satono Aladdin {Jpn}) at the furlong pole and easily edged ahead of the filly by the line. Endless Summer (Jpn) (Al Ain {Jpn}) rallied to take third, a head back, while Yankee Barows (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}) was fourth. The victory was the first group win for 20-year-old jockey Daisuke Sasaki. Pedigree Notes The winner is the ninth stakes winner and sixth group winner for his Shadai Stallion Station-based sire. Colts by the sire topped both sessions of the recently concluded JRHA Select Sale earlier this week, with the top yearling making $3.66 million on Day 1. During the second session, a colt foal out of German Oaks winner Serienholde (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) was knocked down for $2.59 million. Satono Carnaval's dam Realisatrice (Fr) (Numerous) placed thrice at the listed level in her native land before selling for €210,000 to Narvick International on behalf of Japanese interests during the Arqana Arc Sale in 2011. She was sent to Japan and produced the winner Realist (Jpn) to the cover of Zenno Rob Roy (Jpn) as her first foal. Overall, she has produced 10 foals, with Satono Carnaval her seventh winner and ninth foal. He is a full-brother to Listed Rakuyo Stakes winner Justin Sky (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), and his latest half-sibling is a filly by Indy Champ (Jpn). Realisatrice, herself a half-sister to a pair of group/graded winners led by G1 Prix Jean Prat winner and sire Rouvres (Fr) (Anabaa), is also kin to the Group 1-placed pair of Pattern-level winners Bubble Chic (Fr) (Chichicastenango {Fr}) and Bubble Smart (GB) (Intello {Ger}), as well as the multiple group winner Bubble Gift (Fr) (Nathaniel {Ire}). Saturday, Hakodate, Japan HAKODATE NISAI STAKES-G3, ¥59,3650,000, Hakodate, 7-13, 2yo, 1200mT, 1:11.70, fm. 1–SATONO CARNAVAL (JPN), 121, c, 2, by Kitasan Black (Jpn) 1st Dam: Realisatrice (Fr) (MSP-Fr, $131,767), by Numerous 2nd Dam: Riziere (Fr), by Groom Dancer 3rd Dam: Rive du Sud, by Nureyev 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN. 1ST GROUP WIN. O-Hajime Satomi; B-Northern Farm (Jpn); T-Noriyuki Hori; J-Daisuke Sasaki; ¥31,525,000. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, ¥38,725,000.*Full to Justin Sky (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), SW-Japan, $777,380. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Werk Nick Rating: C. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2–Nishino Lavanda (Jpn), 121, f, 2, Satono Aladdin (Jpn)–Pluja (Arg), by Sidney's Candy. 1ST BLACK TYPE. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O-Shigeyuki Nishiyama; B-Yanagawa Farm (Jpn); ¥12,150,000. 3–Endless Summer (Jpn), 121, c, 2, Al Ain (Jpn)–Coquerelle (Ire), by Zamindar. 1ST BLACK-TYPE. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (¥35,000,000 Ylg '23 JRHAJUL). O-Field Racing; B-Northern Farm (Jpn); ¥7,875,000. Margins: 1 1/4, HD, HF. Odds: 2.40, 9.00, 5.20. Also Ran: Yankee Barows (Jpn), Karpuz Pelus (Jpn), Lily Field (Jpn), Mozu Nana Star (Jpn), Chigiri (Jpn), Voulezvous (Jpn), Aime La Vie (Jpn), Hideno Blue Sky (Jpn), Pseudotachylite (Jpn), Rhein Pasion (Jpn), Okameno Koi (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. The post Kitasan Black Momentum Continues, as Satono Carnaval Remains Unbeaten in Japan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Winning ParisLongchamp's G1 Grand Prix de Paris for the 14th time, Andre Fabre was also ending a drought of 10 years since the last as the Wertheimers' Sosie (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–Sosia {Ger}, by Shamardal) prevailed on Saturday evening. Third in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club last time, the homebred became the latest to emerge to bestow extra gravity on that Chantilly Classic as he swept by his contemporaries up this hallowed straight. Ideally placed in fourth early by Maxime Guyon, the 5-2 second favourite took over 1 1/2 furlongs from home and stayed on powerfully to emerge the two-length winner. Ballydoyle's G2 Queen's Vase scorer Illinois (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was second, a neck in front of Coolmore's previously-unbeaten favourite Delius (GB) (Frankel {GB}). LE TRIOMPHE DE SOSIE DANS LE GRAND PRIX DE PARIS (Gr.1) ! Le poulain d'André Fabre, troisième du Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, remporte son premier Groupe 1 et succède à Feed The Flame. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲́ 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗲 inscrit son nom pour la 1⃣4⃣ème fois au palmarès de cette épreuve,… pic.twitter.com/jHloPgbqBF — Equidia (@equidia) July 13, 2024 Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France GRAND PRIX DE PARIS-G1, €600,000, ParisLongchamp, 7-13, 3yo, c/f, 12fT, 2:31.02, sf. 1–SOSIE (IRE), 128, c, 3, by Sea The Stars (Ire) 1st Dam: Sosia (Ger) (SP-Fr), by Shamardal 2nd Dam: Sahel (Ger), by Monsun (Ger) 3rd Dam: Sacarina (GB), by Old Vic (GB) 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN; 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (IRE); T-Andre Fabre; J-Maxime Guyon. €342,840. Lifetime Record: 5-3-1-1, €568,790. *1/2 to Anasia (GB) (Intello {Ger}), MSW & MGSP-Fr, $147,779; Copie (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}), SW-Ger; and Sosino (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}), GSP-Fr. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Illinois (Ire), 128, c, 3, Galileo (Ire)–Danedrop (Ire), by Danehill. O-Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor; B-Coolmore (IRE); T-Aidan O'Brien. €137,160. 3–Delius (GB), 128, c, 3, Frankel (GB)–Whatami (GB), by Daylami (Ire). TDN Rising Star. 1ST GROUP 1 BLACK TYPE. (675,000gns Wlg '21 TATFOA). O-Mrs John Magnier, Derrick Smith, Michael Tabor & Westerberg; B-Mr & Mrs David Brown (GB); T-Jean-Claude Rouget. €68,580. Margins: 2, NK, HF. Odds: 2.50, 3.70, 2.10. Also Ran: Tamfana (Ger), Internaute (Ire), Saganti (Fr), Mondo Man (GB), Sibayan (Fr). Video, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Grand Prix de Paris Number 14 for Fabre as Sea The Stars’ Sosie Strikes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gold Coast jockey Noel Callow celebrated his first win at Fannie Bay on Saturday when he partnered the Neil Dyer-trained Bear Story to victory in the Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m), the feature race on Day 2 of the Darwin Cup Carnival Since 2010, seven classy horses have won the Chief Minister’s Cup at Fannie Bay before claiming the Darwin Cup. That list includes Shout Out Loud (2010), Hawks Bay (2012), Lightinthenite (2015), Royal Request (2017), Zahspeed (2018), Highly Decorated (2021) and Playoffs (2022). You might want to consider the Neil Dyer-trained Bear Story come the $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m) on August 5, after the six-year-old gelding smashed the track record en route to victory in the $60,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) on Saturday. In what will surely see the son of Kodiac start a warm favourite with Neds in the NT’s biggest race, the former Irish galloper saluted by 4.2 lengths on debut in the Top End. Sprinting clear in the home straight, Bear Story clocked 1.33.95 to eclipse the previous mark set by Chris Nash’s Dominus (1.34.22) in June 2022. Dominus lumped 61kg that day against 0-70 opposition, while Bear Storey – with Gold Coast-based jockey Noel Callow aboard – carried 59kg. Fourth in a 900m Fannie Bay trial on July 2, Bear Storey arrived in the Dyer yard from Clinton McDonald’s Cranbourne stable with a rating of 92. A last start fourth over 1800m (BM100) at Sandown Hillside in late May, he was arguably the class horse in the CM Cup (WFA). However, in-form pair Wolfburn, from the Gary Clarke stable, and Son Of Bielski, from the Nash yard, as well as Jason Manning’s Noir De Rue – last year’s CM Cup winner, and Chloe Baxter’s He’s The Ultimate, the Metric Mile (1600m) winner during the 2023 Carnival, had home ground advantage. Jumping well from gate five in the 12-horse field, Bear Story ($6) settled sixth on the fence, but once passing the 1100m along the back he was fifth as Wolfburn and Andrew Perdon’s Starspangled Baby shared a comfortable lead. Dan Morgan’s Castlereagh Kid and He’s The Ultimate, trailing the leading pair, as well as Bear Storey, made ground at the 800m before negotiating the top corner, but passing the 600m the Irish horse was third. Bear Story had left the fence by the 500m in pursuit of the leaders and approaching the home turn he was sitting three deep outside Wolfburn and Starspangled Baby. Turning for home and with 350m to go, it was going to be either Bear Storey or Wolfburn’s race, but at the 200m it was clear Callow was going to finally seal his first win on his third Darwin visit. Wolfburn (Jarrod Todd), a $4.60 online bookmaker hope, aiming for his fourth straight win, was second, with stablemate and $61 outsider Tanaawool (Stan Tsaikos), who travelled deep throughout, producing an outstanding effort to finish a head away in third place. Fourth-placed Noir De Rue ($2.60 fav) and Carrol Hunter’s fifth-placed Desert Lass ($31) finished with purpose, but they too could find it difficult to thwart Bear Story in the Darwin Cup. For Dyer, a regular feature during Carnival since 2008, it might be a fourth Darwin Cup following Hawks Bay (2011 and 2012) and Royal Request (2017). During his Irish career, Bear Story had 18 starts from 1408-2551m for three wins and nine minor placings. His last start performance in Victoria was his best result in eight starts for McDonald. Apart from Bear Story, Dyer also hopes to start Hettinger and The Claimant in the Darwin Cup. There will be no Triple Crown winner in 2024 as Kerry Petrick’s Venting, who won the Alice Springs Cup (2000m) in April, was ninth in the CM Cup. NT Racing offers a $100,000 bonus for connections should their horse win the Alice Springs Cup, CM Cup and Darwin Cup in the same year. Horse racing news View the full article

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Sent off the 11-10 favourite for Saturday's G2 Prix de Malleret at ParisLongchamp, Gerard Augustin-Normand's G1 Prix de Diane runner-up Survie (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) justified that faith to record a notable black-type breakthrough win. Content to follow the pace early, the Nicolas Clement-trained homebred was asked to take control 300 metres from the finish as Candala (Fr) (Frankel {GB}) became ensnared in traffic to her right and needed no second invitation en route to a 1 1/4-length success from Mosaique (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}). Candala, who met with abundant trouble in running, was a further 3/4 of a length away in third. Malleret (Gr3, f3, 2400m) #ParisLongchamp 2e du ⁦@Longines⁩ Prix de Diane (Gr1), Survie (Churchill) fait mouche devant Mosaïque et Candala pour son éleveur Gérard Augustin-Norland. pic.twitter.com/2rygiMNJjE — France Galop (@francegalop) July 13, 2024 Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France PRIX DE MALLERET-G2, €130,000, ParisLongchamp, 7-13, 3yo, f, 12fT, 2:39.08, sf. 1–SURVIE (IRE), 123, f, 3, by Churchill (Ire) 1st Dam: Sotteville (Fr) (SW & MGSP-Fr, $119,846), by Le Havre (Ire) 2nd Dam: Sandsnow (Ire), by Verglas (Ire) 3rd Dam: Sandbox (Ire), by Grand Lodge 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. O-Gerard Augustin-Normand; B-Franklin Finance SA (IRE); T-Nicolas Clement; J-Stephane Pasquier. €74,100. Lifetime Record: 6-3-1-2, €360,350. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Mosaique (Fr), 123, f, 3, Dubawi (Ire)–The Juliet Rose (Fr), by Monsun (Ger). O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (IRE); T-Carlos Laffon-Parias. €28,600. 3–Candala (Fr), 123, f, 3, Frankel (GB)–Candarliya (Fr), by Dalakhani (Ire). O-H H The Aga Khan; B-H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC (FR); T-Francis-Henri Graffard. €13,650. Margins: 1 1/4, 3/4, 3/4. Odds: 1.10, 4.60, 1.70. Also Ran: Tzarovskha (Fr), Tomiko (Ire), Sinology (GB). Video, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Churchill’s Survie Wins the Malleret appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' Carl Spackler (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) put a disappointing performance in last month's GIII Poker Stakes behind him with a gritty win in Saturday's GIII Kelso Stakes at Saratoga. Poised to strike from just off pacesetter Talk of the Nation (Quality Road), the favorite came alongside that rival off the far turn, wore him down and finally got by in the final yards to win. Mysterious Night (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), the morning-line favorite, scratched Saturday morning. Lifetime Record: 8-5-1-0. O-e Five Racing Thoroughbreds; B-Fifth Avenue Bloodstock; T-Chad Brown. The Cinderella Story continues! CARL SPACKLER wins the Grade 3 Kelso Stakes with @Tyler_Gaff aboard for trainer Chad Brown. pic.twitter.com/LTxCJsoYxe — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 13, 2024 Saturday, Saratoga KELSO S.-GIII, $162,750, Saratoga, 7-13, 4yo/up, 1mT, 1:34.72, fm. 1–CARL SPACKLER (IRE), 122, c, 4, by Lope de Vega (Ire) 1st Dam: Zindaya (GSW, $567,240), by More Than Ready 2nd Dam: Aristocratic Lady, by Kris S. 3rd Dam: American Dynasty, by Quiet American 'TDN Rising Star'. (350,000gns RNA Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-e Five Racing Thoroughbreds; B-Fifth Avenue Bloodstock (IRE); T-Chad C. Brown; J-Tyler Gaffalione. $96,250. Lifetime Record: 8-5-1-0, $704,475. Werk Nick Rating: C. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Talk of the Nation, 118, c, 4, Quality Road–She's Not Here, by Street Cry (Ire). ($470,000 RNA 2yo '22 FTFMAR). O-Allen Stable, Inc. and CHC INC.; B-Chc Inc. (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. $35,000. 3–Northern Invader, 118, c, 4, Collected–Androeah, by Arch. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($65,000 Wlg '20 KEENOV; $160,000 Ylg '21 FTKJUL; $310,000 2yo '22 OBSMAR). O-West Point Thoroughbreds and David Ingordo; B-Anderson Farms Ont. Inc. & Peter A. Berglar Racing Interests, LLC. (ON); T-Cherie DeVaux. $21,000. Margins: HF, 3 3/4, 11 3/4. Odds: 0.75, 1.60, 5.00. Also Ran: Call Me Harry. Scratched: Mysterious Night (Ire), Repo Rocks. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post ‘Rising Star’ Carl Spackler Back On Top In Kelso appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Peter Harris's Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}–Swirral Edge {GB}, by Hellvelyn {GB}) had been coming of age so far this season and his big moment duly came in Saturday's G1 My Pension Expert July Cup at Newmarket. Successful in the G2 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes and third in Royal Ascot's G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes on his last two starts, the 11-1 shot was held up early by William Buick with the pace strong up front. Staying on powerfully down the wing to wear down the QEII Jubilee runner-up Swingalong (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) inside the final 50 yards, the Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained 4-year-old was driven out to assert for a neck success, with Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) doing best of the 3-year-olds 1 3/4 lengths away in third. The 11-8 favourite Inisherin (GB) (Shamardal) was only fifth, having found this speed test too sharp. Pure speed Mill Stream wins the Group 1 @MyPensionExpert July Cup for @JaneChappleHyam and @WilliamBuickX @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/RFZT9RcBC4 — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 13, 2024 Saturday, Newmarket, Britain MY PENSION EXPERT JULY CUP STAKES-G1, £600,000, Newmarket, 7-13, 3yo/up, 6fT, 1:10.90, gd. 1–MILL STREAM (IRE), 134, c, 4, by Gleneagles (Ire) 1st Dam: Swirral Edge (GB), by Hellvelyn (GB) 2nd Dam: Pizzarra (GB), by Shamardal 3rd Dam: Pizzicato (GB), by Statoblest (Ire) 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. (350,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-P W Harris; B-Redpender Stud Ltd (IRE); T-Jane Chapple-Hyam; J-William Buick. £340,260. Lifetime Record: GSW-Fr, 14-5-3-2, $847,886. *1/2 to Asymmetric (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), GSW-Eng, SW & G1SP-Fr, SP-US, $286,744. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Swingalong (Ire), 131, f, 4, Showcasing (GB)–Pilates (Ire), by Shamardal. (120,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum; B-Mountarmstrong Stud. (IRE); T-Karl Burke. £129,000. 3–Vandeek (GB), 128, c, 3, Havana Grey (GB)–Mosa Mine (GB), by Exceed And Excel (Aus). (52,000gns Wlg '21 TADEWE; 42,000gns Ylg '22 TADEY; 625,000gns 2yo '23 TATBRE). O-KHK Racing; B-Maywood Stud (GB); T-Simon & Ed Crisford. £64,560. Margins: NK, 1 3/4, NK. Odds: 11.00, 22.00, 4.00. Also Ran: Art Power (Ire), Inisherin (GB), Jasour (GB), Vadream (GB), Kinross (GB), River Tiber (Ire), Khaadem (Ire), Mitbaahy (Ire). Scratched: Regional (GB). The post Gleneagles’s Mill Stream Wins the July Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Victorious Racing's Group 2 winner Isle Of Jura (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) has sustained a setback and will miss the rest of the year, trainer George Scott announced. Currently sporting a five-race winning streak, including the Bahraini Triple Crown this winter and Goodwood's Listed Festival Stakes in May, the 4-year-old gelding won the G2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last out. He carried entries in both the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot later this month, and the G1 International Stakes at York on Aug. 21. “Unfortunately, lsle of Jura has met with a setback and will miss the remainder of 2024,” said Scott. “Naturally this is disappointing news for his owners Victorious Racing and everyone at Eve Lodge. “However, we unite in the feeling of gratitude towards him. ln little over a year, he's shown himself to be a winning machine including the Bahrain Triple Crown and of course the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. “There's every reason to believe he will make a full recovery and with low mileage his best days may yet be ahead of him.” After making his debut for breeder Godolphin in November of 2022, Isle Of Jura was gelded last January, and was picked up for £150,000 out of the Tattersalls Ascot March Sale that March. He has made the remainder of his starts in Victorious Racing's red colours. The post Isle Of Jura To Miss Rest of The Year After Setback appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It was a case of business as usual at Newmarket on Saturday with Charlie Appleby saddling his fifth G2 Superlative Stakes winner in TDN Rising Star Ancient Truth (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}–Beyond Reason {Ire}, by Australia {GB}). Having won on debut over six furlongs on the Rowley Mile in May and over this seven-furlong trip and course last month, the 4-6 favourite faced a depleted field with three non-runners and had to wait behind rivals early as William Buick anchored him under cover. Picking up impressively to take control approaching the furlong pole, the homebred readily asserted to score by 1 1/2 lengths from Seagulls Eleven (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}), with two lengths back to Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) (Kameko) in third. “It's what we were hoping to see, but it wasn't very easy for him–he had to come back and around them and then quicken up and he had a look in front ,” Buick explained. “Hopefully he'll follow in some of the others' footsteps, as this race has served Charlie so well.” Appleby added, “A stronger gallop will be better for him. There was no pace in the race, but I told William to ride him like a good horse. He'll get a mile and we'll look at the [G1] National Stakes now.” Wow! Ancient Truth tastes Group 2 success in the @bet365 Superlative Stakes at @NewmarketRace @godolphin A third victory for the unbeaten Dubawi colt pic.twitter.com/7hoWLVDE9I — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 13, 2024 Saturday, Newmarket, Britain BET365 SUPERLATIVE S.-G2, £100,000, Newmarket, 7-13, 2yo, 7fT, 1:25.28, gd. 1–ANCIENT TRUTH (IRE), 129, c, 2, by Dubawi (Ire) 1st Dam: Beyond Reason (Ire) (MGSW-Fr & GSP-UAE, $257,805), by Australia (GB) 2nd Dam: No Explaining (Ire), by Azamour (Ire) 3rd Dam: Claustra (Fr), by Green Desert TDN Rising Star. 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. O/B-Godolphin (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby; J-William Buick. £56,710. Lifetime Record: 3-3-0-0, $92,893. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Seagulls Eleven (Ire), 129, c, 2, Galileo Gold (GB)–Thrilled (Ire), by Kodiac (GB). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (50,000gns Ylg '23 TATOCT). O-Two Plus Three Two Plus Four; B-Tally-Ho Stud (IRE); T-Hugo Palmer. £21,500. 3–Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 129, c, 2, Kameko–Eva Maria (GB), by Sea The Stars (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O-The Gredley Family; B-Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd (GB); T-James Owen. £10,760. Margins: 1HF, 2, HD. Odds: 0.67, 5.00, 20.00. Also Ran: Columnist (GB), Assertively (Ire), Line Of Force (Ire). Scratched: Pap's Turf (Ire), Pentle Bay (Ire), The Parthenon (Ire). The post Dubawi’s TDN Rising Star Ancient Truth Wins the Superlative 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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Maintaining his unbeaten record in straightforward fashion, Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum's Quddwah (GB) (Kingman {GB}–Sajjhaa {GB}, by King's Best) registered a career-best on Saturday in Ascot's G2 Anne Cowley Memorial Summer Mile. Held back from the Royal meeting with an abnormal blood count having won the Listed Paradise Stakes in May, the Simon and Ed Crisford-trained homebred travelled sweetly tracking the leaders on this return. Committed by Callum Shepherd passing two out, the 5-4 favourite had a comfortable half-length margin to spare over Ancient Rome (War Front) at the line. Quddwah retains his unbeaten record, holding off Ancient Rome for victory in the Summer Mile at @Ascot for @CallumSheppy and Simon & Ed Crisford… pic.twitter.com/paDknhX8Cd — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 13, 2024 Saturday, Ascot, Britain ANNE COWLEY MEMORIAL SUMMER MILE S.-G2, £140,000, Ascot, 7-13, 4yo/up, 7f 213yT, 1:41.36, gd. 1–QUDDWAH (GB), 129, c, 4, by Kingman (GB) 1st Dam: Sajjhaa (GB) (MG1SW-UAE, GSW-Ity, MSW & MGSP-Eng, $3,784,720), by King's Best 2nd Dam: Anaamil (Ire), by Darshaan (GB) 3rd Dam: Noushkey (GB), by Polish Precedent 1ST GROUP WIN. O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum; B-Godolphin (GB); T-Simon & Ed Crisford; J-Callum Shepherd. £79,394. Lifetime Record: 4-4-0-0, $156,649. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Ancient Rome, 129, h, 5, War Front–Gagnoa (Ire), by Sadler's Wells. O-Mrs Fitri Hay; B-Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt (KY); T-Charles Hills. £30,100. 3–Embesto (GB), 129, c, 4, Roaring Lion–Dibajj (Fr), by Iffraaj (GB). (130,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum; B-Deerfield Farm (GB); T-Roger Varian. £15,064. Margins: HF, NK, NK. Odds: 1.25, 18.00, 9.00. Also Ran: Royal Dubai (Fr), Beshtani (Fr), Sonny Liston (Ire), Bolster (GB). Scratched: Epictetus (Ire), Sparks Fly (GB). The post Summer Mile Win for Kingman’s Quddwah appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Newmarket's G1 July Cup card began in style when Godolphin's hitherto unraced Desert Flower (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}–Promising Run, by Hard Spun) powered away from nine rivals to earn a 'TDN Rising Star' rosette in Saturday's £21,000 Rossdales British EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes over seven furlongs. The homebred daughter of four-time Group 2 victrix Promising Run (Hard Spun) was a touch hesitant at the break and chased the leaders in fourth through the initial fractions. Nudged along soon after passing halfway, the 5-2 second favourite bounded to the fore approaching the final furlong and lengthened clear on the climb to easily account for long-time pacesetter Flight (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) by an impressive 3 1/4 lengths. Desert Flower becomes the third Rising Star by Night Of Thunder and a fifth winner in the last eight renewals of this contest for trainer Charlie Appleby. “They've done a great job with her at home because we couldn't get her in the stalls a couple of weeks ago and, when she did eventually go in, she didn't want to come out,” commented Appleby. “She's a filly that has obviously got natural ability, but is still very raw. William [Buick] said he was surprised she was able to win today. He sat on her the other day and said he liked her and she was ready to run, but he was surprised how she came into the race. I don't want to say anything too bold, but she'll appreciate stepping up to a mile. She appreciated the conditions and we might work back from something like the [G2] May Hill [at Doncaster], but there's water to go under the bridge before then. It was a nice performance and there will be marked improvement because she's been so raw at home. It was nice to see her pick up when she met the rising ground and go away. There's a lot of potential there.” Desert Flower is the latest of two foals and second scorer produced by four-time Group 2 winner Promising Run (Hard Spun), herself a half-sister to G3 Lillie Langtry Stakes runner-up Arabian Comet (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) out of Brazilian Group 1 heroine Aviacion (Brz) (Know Heights {Ire}). Descendants of the winner's third dam Arbulus (Liloy {Fr}) include the elite-level performers Eddington (Arg) (Contested Bid), Panama (Brz) (Signal Tap) and Persane (Tampero {Fr}). The March-foaled chestnut is kin to last term's G3 Solario Stakes victor Aablan (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). 1st-Newmarket, £21,000, Mdn, 7-13, 2yo, f, 7fT, 1:25.76, gd. DESERT FLOWER (IRE), f, 2, by Night Of Thunder (Ire) 1st Dam: Promising Run (MGSW-UAE, GSW-Eng & Tur, $933,721), by Hard Spun 2nd Dam: Aviacion (Brz), by Know Heights (Ire) 3rd Dam: Arbulus, by Liloy (Fr) Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $13,861. *1/2 to Aablan (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), GSW-Eng. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. O/B-Godolphin (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby; J-William Buick. Impressive debut Desert Flower (Night Of Thunder) makes a winning start for Charlie Appleby and @WilliamBuickX to land the Rossdales @BritishEBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes @godolphin | @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/rm4RJ9yXG5 — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 13, 2024 The post Night Of Thunder’s Desert Flower Secures TDN Rising Star Tag at Newmarket appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Gerald Mosse, who has ridden for 40 years, has called time on his career after his rides this weekend, he announced on Saturday. He will begin his next career, as a public trainer based at Chantilly, on Sept. 1. A winner of more than 90 Group 1 races worldwide, including all of the French and Hong Kong Classics, Mosse has found success in Hong Kong, Bahrain, Dubai, and Singapore, as well as England and Italy. He rode for Jean-Luc Lagardere and His Highness The Aga Khan, for whom he was retained jockey in the 1990s. Announcing his retirement on Saturday, he said, “My family, and in particular my father Armand, gave me a real leg up when I was very young. Thanks to them, I took the road to success. In the course of my long career, I have had the privilege of becoming an international jockey, wearing countless silks and riding champions on the world's finest racecourses. “Above all, I have been lucky enough to meet and rub shoulders with some wonderful people, without whom I wouldn't have been able to fulfil my childhood dreams. I would like to extend my warmest thanks to my racing family: owners, trainers, breeders, agents, managers, riders, stable lads, travelling lads, starters, valets, transporters, stewards, racecourse staff, racegoers and so on. I owe them everything. I would also like to thank my former jockey colleagues who have shown me a great deal of respect.” Mosse obtained his trainer's licence in 2022, and then purchased and renovated the Manoir des Sangliers, located in Gouvieux. The 40-box yard has direct access to Les Aigles course. “At Chantilly, we work in a very special environment offering extraordinary conditions,” he added. “I think it is the best place on the planet to train. “I'm now approaching the second act of my career with enthusiasm and determination. I can't wait to welcome my first owners and their horses at the Manoir des Sangliers.” This story will be updated. The post Group 1-Winning Jockey Gerald Mosse Retires to Become a Trainer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article