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Informed Patriot (Hard Spun), just two days removed from a third-place finish in the GIII Indiana Derby, brought the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale to a crescendo when selling for $1.55 million to Prince Saud bin Salman Abdulaziz. Bloodstock agent Ibrahim Rachid made the winning bid on behalf of the prince and said the sophomore would be aimed at next year's G1 Saudi Cup. Campaigned by J Kirk and Judy Robison and trained by Steve Asmussen, Informed Patriot was purchased for $90,000 as a Keeneland September sale. He was third in last year's GIII Street Sense Stakes and won this spring's Bathhouse Row Stakes. He is a full-brother to GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Spun to Run. The colt's seven-figure price tag was a sales record for the July auction. The post $1.55 Million Informed Patriot Tops Fasig July Horses of Racing Age Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a thrilling stretch duel, Power Squeeze used every ounce of her class to squeeze out a nose victory over Sidamara in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) at Delaware Park July 8.View the full article

Inclement weather brought by Hurricane Beryl canceled the seven-race Louisiana Downs card July 8.View the full article

In a virtual town hall Monday, representatives from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) Authority outlined, and took stakeholder questions on, the revised “Racetrack Safety” rules that have just gone into effect. The main rule revisions and modifications apply to intra-articular injections and to vets' listings. An online “handbook” of the new rules can be accessed here. The following are some of the primary points raised during Monday's hour-long session, and in the materials available online. Joint Injections The updated rules on intra-articular injections are significantly stricter than what has been in place. A key point here: The day the horse receives an intra-articular injection counts as day one of the standdown period. As of Monday, trainers are not permitted to work a horse for 14 days following an intra-articular corticosteroid injection into the front or back fetlock (increased from seven days), and are not permitted to start a horse for 30 days following an intra-articular corticosteroid injection into any fetlock (increased from 14 days). When it comes to corticosteroid injections into other joints, as well as the administration of other joint medications like hyaluronic acid, trainers remain prohibited from working a horse seven days following an intra-articular injection, and from starting a horse for 14 days following an intra-articular injection. The only exception to these rules concerns polyacrylamide hydrogels. Horses are not permitted to race for 180 days after an intra-articular injection with a polyacrylamide hydrogel. When asked why extra emphasis was placed on intra-articular injections into the fetlock, HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus said that “there was a lot of discussion and research review” around this decision. “We know that statistically, half of every single musculoskeletal fatality in horse racing comes from the fetlock,” said Lazarus. “It is the joint that is the most vulnerable, the one we see most injured and which causes the most fatalities.” New void claim rules and claiming waiver rule Under the new rules, if a claimed horse has a post-race positive finding–coined under HISA an “adverse analytical finding”–the new connections of the horse have the option of voiding the claim, provided they provide written notice to the track stewards (where the claim took place) within 48 hours of being alerted of the positive. There are caveats. A claim will not be voided if the horse has in the meantime started in a race, has died or been euthanized, or if the new connections have made “material alterations” to the horse, like gelding him. Mark Guilfoyle, HISA's director of state racing commission relations, stressed that “time is of the essence” once connections are alerted to the positive test result. “What they'll do, they'll notify both sides of the parties. They'll also notify the stewards that this claim is eligible to be voided,” said Guilfoyle. “What you'll have then is, you'll have 48 hours–that's business days,” he added. “What I would advise you do is contact the stewards, go straight in if you'll be at the track. If you can't get hold of them, or you want to contact both of us, my name will be on that letter. It's a cover letter that you'll get.” Later on in the Town Hall, one stakeholder asked how these new rules fit into mandates at some tracks where connections of claimed horses are required to run the horse back during the meet, or else risk the horse being placed in entry “jail” post-meet for a period of time. Ann McGovern, HISA's director of racetrack safety, said that HISA was “not a racing office,” and therefore had no jurisdiction over such racetrack mandates. Lazarus urged stakeholders to contact HISA with their concerns over these seemingly incompatible rules. “If there's something specific, just reach out to me or Ann separately,” said Lazarus. “Obviously, we don't want to have any rules that are in direct conflict.” According to Lazarus, HISA is meeting test turn-around times–of 10 business days for a post-race sample from receipt of the test, and five business days for a vets' list sample–about 95% of the time. “And we actually ask them to prioritize claimed horses just given the fact that a positive test on a claimed horse could ultimately result in a horse being given back to the original owner,” said Lazarus. Another rule that went into effect Monday was a modification of the waiver claiming rule that now permits connections to declare their horse ineligible to be claimed for a second consecutive race provided they adhere to certain caveats. The waiver must have been “asserted” its first race back for the horse to be eligible for the second waiver, for example. If the horses changes major ownership since its first race, that too precludes it from being eligible for the second waiver. “Basically, we want to encourage owners and trainers to give their horses time and give horses the medical attention they may need to make them a better racehorse and to address any injuries they may have without making those injuries any more severe,” said Silverman. Vets' list and prohibited practices There are updated rules on what might prompt the addition of a horse to the vets' list, and what happens to that horse when on this list. They cover a variety of events, including general unsoundness, illness and injury; bleeding events, including epistaxis; horses who haven't started in over a year, and those that haven't made a start before four; as well as clenbuterol administration. Horses that are unsound, injured, or suffer an epistaxis event, for example, will be prohibited from working for seven days. A key question here is: What's the difference between unsoundness and lameness? “When we use the term lame, we're usually referring to a musculoskeletal concern. And the American Association of Equine Practitioners has gone even further and defined lame on a scale of zero to five, with zero being a horse that has no signs of lameness, and five being a horse that is completely non-weightbearing on at least one limb,” said Shari Silverman, a veterinary liaison for HISA. “Unsound is a broader term,” said Silverman. “Certainly, a horse that is lame is considered unsound. But it could include other musculoskeletal or physiological conditions that make a horse unfit to compete or breeze. An example would be atrial fibrillation, an arrhythmia of the heart.” As of Monday, the following practices are prohibited: No pin-firing of any part of the horse (and not just the shin, as was the case previously); no freeze-firing of the shins; and no surgical or chemical neurectomy. Furthermore, beginning with the 2023 foal crop, if they have had pin-firing anywhere on the body, if their shins have been freeze-fired, or they've had a surgical or chemical neurectomy, they will not be allowed to race under HISA. “There is no waiver, nothing you can upload into the portal saying that this was done. So 2023, 2024 moving on forward, those horses cannot have had those procedures,” said Silverman. Therapeutic devices and shockwave treatments Therapeutic devices requiring an external power source are prohibited within 48 hours of the start of a published post-time. They include the following: Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices, lasers, nebulizers, electromagnetic blankets and whirlpool boots. All acupuncture treatments are similarly prohibited within 48 hours of the start of a published post-time. Shockwave treatments are prohibited within 14 days of a timed workout, and within 30 days of a race. The day of the administration is considered day-one of the stand down period. Air quality index protocol The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the amount of particulate matter in the atmosphere. The higher the AQI, the worse the air quality. High AQI measurements–especially those above 150–are linked with potentially serious health impacts for both humans and horses. Climate change-fueled increases in extreme weather events will make the AQI an ever-more pertinent component of the horse racing infrastructure, as evinced by the cancellation last year of racing in New York due to the Canadian wildfires. Training and racing activities are permitted and prohibited at varying AQI levels. When the AQI is above 150, for example, stakeholders have the option of withdrawing themselves or their horses from competition without penalty. When the AQI is above 175, all racing and timed workouts are prohibited. One of the questions posed by stakeholders concerned what happens to horses that suffer heat-stroke. “That would be up to the regulatory veterinarian to determine,” said Silverman. “It would depend on the severity of the heatstroke. They may decide to place the horse on the vets' list as injured or physically in distress.” Silverman added: “It would also be up to them, depending on the severity and how concerned they are about the horse's ability to return to racing, whether they think this requires just a physical examination or if it requires seeing a horse successfully complete a work and blood draw.” Welfare, deprivation of care Racetracks are now required to develop and implement protocols related to equine welfare and husbandry concerns. The mandate broadly covers the following behavior: Cruelty, mistreatment, neglect or abuse; abandonment, injury, maiming or killing; administration of any noxious substance; and deprivation of necessary care, sustenance, shelter and veterinary care. The post HISA Town Hall on New Racetrack Safety Rules appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Party For Two winning the Qtis Three-year-old Handicap at Eagle Farm on October 14, 2023. Photo: Darren Winningham Party Of Two, a filly under the guidance of trainers Matthew Hoysted and Steve O’Dea, is being considered for the $200,000 Sir John Monash Stakes event at Caulfield this Saturday. While having earned placements in stakes races, this filly has yet to claim a victory at Black Type level. Notably, she secured second place in the Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) last year and has also achieved two minor placings in Listed races, including a third-place finish in the Gai Waterhouse Classic (1200m) during her most recent outing. Hoysted expressed optimism about Party Of Two’s success in the Sir John Monash Stakes, with the top online bookmakers currently offering $14 for this Group 3 win. Assessing the field of nine competitors with the likes of Recommendation ($2.80), Ashford Street ($4.20), and Mornington Glory ($4.20) set to compete, Hoysted commented on the race appeal for sending Party Of Two down to compete. He highlighted her track record of multiple stakes placings and emphasised her unclaimed stakes win. With options following the Winter Carnival events up north, Hoysted sees this as a moment for Party Of Two to showcase her racing prowess before facing tougher competition. Hoysted mentioned that having a small field could work in her favour, as she has often had to contend with starting from wide barriers. A decision regarding Party Two’s participation in the Sir John Monash Stakes will be finalised before the 10 am deadline on Tuesday. Horse racing news View the full article

Exiting a distant third to divisional leader Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in the GI Acorn Stakes at Saratoga June 7, Power Squeeze called on her considerable class to hold off odds-on Sidamara to take out Monday's rescheduled GIII Delaware Oaks. One of the first away, the baldy-faced chestnut was fourth of the five runners turning up the backstretch and was trapped out five deep passing the half-mile. Asked to take closer order while deep on the turn, Power Squeeze was off the bridle as longtime leader Ringy Dingy (Dialed In) looked a real threat to take them all the way. But Power Squeeze found her second wind to gain a narrow advantage from between rivals just inside the eighth pole. Despite kicking back over to her left lead, she managed to get home for a nose success as the 13-10 second favorite. Regaled rallied for a piece at 71-1. “She showed today she has the determination to win,” said winning trainer Jorge Delgado. “I thought at any point we could lose, but she just kept going and going and she won the head bob. I felt a little nervous coming into the stretch because the leader, Ringy Dingy, opened a couple of lengths and looked comfortable on the lead. The horse coming from behind [Sidamara] was coming, but when she got that horse in her eyesight, she started fighting and showed she had the determination to win.” Power Squeeze, who broke her maiden over the Delaware main track last October, opened her sophomore campaign with three straight stakes victories, taking the Cash Run Stakes at Gulfstream Jan. 1 by five lengths before traveling to Tampa Bay Downs to annex the Feb. 10 Suncoast Stakes. She earned a spot in the GI Kentucky Oaks with a win in the Mar. 30 GII Gulfstream Park Oaks. A well-beaten sixth behind Thorpedo Anna on the First Friday in May, she was 6 3/4 lengths adrift of that filly in the Acorn last time out. Delgado indicated Power Squeeze could go next in the Aug. 24 Cathryn Sophia Stakes at Parx as a prep for the GI Cotillion Stakes, or she could be trained up to that Sept. 21 race. “We are looking forward to having another opportunity against her [Thorpedo Anna],” Delgado said. Pedigree Notes: Callmethesqeeze, also the dam of Mahoning Valley stakes winner Call On Mischief (Into Mischief), has an unraced 2-year-old filly named Starship Athena (Street Sense). That filly was purchased by Lane Richardson for $50,000 at the 2023 Fasig-Tipton October sale before bringing $160,000 from Starship Stables at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May sale two months ago. Reiley McDonald's Athens Woods purchased Callmethesqueeze, in foal to Liam's Map, for $50,000 at the 2022 Keeneland November sale. She produced a colt last year and was bred back to Vino Rosso. Under the winner's third dam is graded winner Fayien (Ghostzapper). Monday, Delaware Park DELAWARE OAKS-GIII, $300,125, Delaware, 7-8, 3yo, f, 1 1/16m, 1:47.65, ft. 1–POWER SQUEEZE, 122, f, 3, by Union Rags 1st Dam: Callmethesqueeze (MSW, $324,499), by Awesome Again 2nd Dam: Mop Squeezer, by Roanoke 3rd Dam: Honey League Girl, by Honey Jay ($50,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $90,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-Lea Farms, LLC; B-Forging Oaks LLC (KY); T-Jorge Delgado; J-Javier Castellano. $180,000. Lifetime Record: GISP, 9-5-1-1, $592,450. *1/2 to Call On Mischief (Into Mischief), SW, $283,237. Werk Nick Rating: B+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Sidamara, 120, f, 3, Arrogate–Spring in the Air, by Spring At Last. 1ST BLACK-TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK-TYPE. O/B-Juddmonte (KY); T-William I Mott. $60,000. 3–Regaled, 116, f, 3, Mohaymen–Ascot Walk, by Daaher. 1ST BLACK-TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK-TYPE. ($9,500 Wlg '21 KEENOV). O-Brittnee Caballero; B-Chris Baccari (KY); T-Samuel G Davis. $33,000. Margins: NO, 2 1/4, NK. Odds: 1.30, 0.70, 71.70. Also Ran: Call Another Play, Ringy Dingy, Princess Indy. Scratched: Mystic Lake. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. POWER SQUEEZE ($4.60) WOW! She battled Sidamara down the lane to prevail in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) at @DelParkRacing. @jjcjockey was in the saddle of the Union Rags (@LanesEndFarms) filly for trainer @RacingDelgado. Bet the Lucky Last: https://t.co/Kn0KGlYEdD pic.twitter.com/5Srynpw4eW — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) July 8, 2024 The post Union Rags’s Power Squeeze Guts It Out In Delaware Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 9th July in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 9, 2023 Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Apprentice Emma Lines salutes on Tubthumper in Darwin Guineas Emma Lines made it back to back wins for NT apprentices at the top level with victory on the Phil … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Donald racing preview & quaddie tips | Monday, July 10 Racing heads to Donald on Monday afternoon for an eight-race program. Check out HorseBetting’s free best bets and quaddie tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Tycoon Evie grips on to claim Pam O’Neill Stakes The Rex Lipp and Nick Hahn-trained Tycoon Evie made it a feature race double for the stable when claiming the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Taksu takes out the Winter Stakes at Randwick Joe Pride has lauded the toughness of his six-year-old to hang on and win by the bob of a head … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago ‘Little tank’ Uncommon James extends winning streak Highly promising Queensland sprinter Uncommon James took his winning streak to four with yet another dominant victory in the Listed … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Sir John Monash Stakes to be decided right out of the barriers Co-trainer Tom Sadler believes the $200,000 Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100m could be decided right out of the barriers … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 9, 2022 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Vincent Ho steels himself for Jerry Chau challenge Hong Kong’s most successful Group 1 jockey in 2020/21, Vincent Ho is determined to add further lustre to an outstanding … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Falconer hoping to upset the apple cart Cambridge trainer Margaret Falconer is hoping to upset the apple cart when she lines-up Wordsworth in the SVS Starting Gates … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Invisible Spirit to further enhance Otaki trainers’ impressive season Three-year-old Invisible Spirit looks well placed heading into Saturday’s J&J Walter Ltd 3YO (1550m) at Awapuni on Saturday, with trainers … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Parkes excited for raceday return Star Central Districts jockey Johnathan Parkes is happy to be back. The 32-year-old Wanganui rider had been off the scene … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Banker presents itself early at Te Rapa Plenty of punters will be looking to race one at Te Rapa on Saturday for their banker of the day … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Schofield raring to go ahead of season’s final two meetings Chad Schofield is looking to cash in on the final two race meetings of the 2020/21 Hong Kong racing season … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Bell in search of further Te Rapa success Cambridge trainer John Bell will have a strong hand when he ventures to Te Rapa on Saturday, including a pair … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Doomben racing tips, top odds & quaddie | July 10, 2021 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing expert brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-part card at Doomben on Saturday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Randwick racing preview & best value bets | Saturday, July 10 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst brings you his top tips, value bets and quaddie numbers for the Winter Stakes meeting at … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Can Kah crack the ton at Caulfield on Saturday? The weekend edition of Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major racing stories doing the rounds, including … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Wiggins hoping to win back-to-back Rockhampton Cups Brisbane hoop Ryan Wiggins will be looking to win consecutive Rockhampton Cups when he partners Peter & Will Hulbert’s Hail … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Belmont racing tips, best bets & quaddie | Saturday, July 10 HorseBetting’s Western Australia tipping expert presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the Beaufine Stakes meeting on Saturday, July … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gawler betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday 10/7/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Gawler betting preview for Saturday racing in South Australia on July 10, 2021. See the top … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Caulfield racing tips, value bets & top odds | Saturday, July 10 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the Caulfield meeting on Saturday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 9, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Awapuni targets for Winter Cup hopefuls The paths of Mark Oulaghan’s two Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations 124th Winter Cup (1600m) hopefuls will become a lot … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sunshine Coast racing tips & best bets – Saturday, 11 July 2020 Nine races are to be run and won at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday for the region’s premier race day … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Sixties Groove salutes for Lees at Grafton Jason Collett has shown patience at the start and boldness at the finish to land a first Grafton Cup win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Racing NSW rule on Dunn’s country status Trainer Matthew Dunn will forgo his eligibility to have Highway Handicap runners in the near future as he continues to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Wicklow Town chasing maiden city success After wins at Echuca, Mornington and Geelong, Wicklow Town heads to town for the first time chasing victory at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Neasham to open stable for 2020-21 season After two years overseeing the Sydney operation of trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, Annabel Neasham is branching out on … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator Blood positive inquiry date set Stewards have set a date for the inquiry into an irregularity in a swab taken from Alligator Blood after winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kavanagh back from ban with fresh outlook Five years after he was banned for cobalt offences, trainer Sam Kavanagh will take the next step in his career … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Winter Stakes betting strategy, free tips & value bets The Listed Winter Stakes (1400m) is the highlight of Rosehill card on Saturday, with 11 runners to face the starter … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Grand De Flora chasing third straight win Well-bred filly Grand De Flora will step up to 2000m at Caulfield for the first time when she bids to … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sir John Monash Stakes 2020 betting tips & strategy The Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100m is the feature race at Caulfield on Saturday, where Viridine will … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Callander heads NSW trainers’ organisation Richard Callander has been appointed chief executive of the NSW Trainers’ Association, the body responsible for representing trainers across the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Dez out to defend crown Waipukurau trainer Simon Wilson has welcomed the announcement that the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) will take place next month … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Winx Guineas 2020 betting tips, strategy & odds The Group 3 Winx Guineas takes top billing on the Sunshine Coast’s nine-race program on Saturday. The mile race for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Godolphin sends Viridine for Monash Stakes Godolphin galloper Viridine will attempt a fifth stakes race victory when he lines up in the Group Three Sir John … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kersley in back-to-back whip suspensions Jockey Fred Kersley has been suspended for seven meetings for breaching whip rules at Sandown, days after also being suspended … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Glasshouse Handicap 2020 betting tips, best odds & value bets The Listed Glasshouse Handicap is one of the headline races at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday afternoon, and the in-form … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Marsh team ramping up Stephen Marsh has his bases covered this weekend as the only trainer in the country to have runners at all … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vendidit ready to step up in Winx Guineas Co-trainers Bryan and Dan Guy have had plenty of winners for Orbis Bloodstock and they hope to add the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Glasshouse Handicap fancy Krone set to race on Smart mare Krone will race on for another season, starting in the Glasshouse Handicap, after being withdrawn from a broodmare … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Purton delivers for Cruz as Yiu and Lui stall at the Valley Zac Purton returned a favour at Happy Valley late on Wednesday night (8 July) to keep Tony Cruz in the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Parkes eyes membership in 1000-club Wanganui jockey Johnathan Parkes will begin the quest for the final 100 winners he needs to join the New Zealand … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Golden Horde set for July Cup examination Three-year-old Golden Horde will take on older horses for the first time in the Group One July Cup at Newmarket … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Purton’s Touch Zac Purton requires six wins from the final two meetings to match Joao Moreira’s single season record of 170 wins … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Twist versus Sunny The Australian Hall of Famer (John Size) has two three-year-olds returning to the fray on Wednesday night (10 July) at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Size’s True Grit True Grit (131lb) has been a fine servant to John Size this season and the four-year-old will attempt to win … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Size leads but Moore is confident as title race heads to the Valley John Moore is in voluble mode, confident in his expressions, bullish in what he sees as the probability that his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Spring plans for maiden winner Conqueror Well-bred colt Conqueror is likely to be aimed towards better class races for three-year-olds in the new season after a … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Guineas target for million-dollar colt Million-dollar Karaka yearling, Conqueror, broke maiden ranks in impressive fashion when demolishing his rivals by seven lengths over 1400m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ron Maund fined for assaulting stewards Group One-winning trainer Ron Maund has been fined $2000 with no conviction recorded after pleading guilty to assaulting two Queensland … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Monash Stakes option for Malibu Style Malibu Style has come through his Flemington win well with trainer Neville Parnham considering backing the sprinter up in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Moccasin Miss to shed nickname at Rosehill Trainer Gary Portelli is looking to Moccasin Miss to break the pattern of a long run of minor placings with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mystic Journey wins Devonport trial Group One-winning filly Mystic Journey has won an 800m-barrier trial at Devonport in preparation for her return to racing for … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sandown return for 2yo Excess Funds After finishing fourth on debut in the Listed Talindert Stakes, two-year-old colt Excess Funds resumes from a spell chasing a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Emily Margaret recovering from operation Riccarton trainers Pam and Kevin Hughes are looking forward to welcoming stable star Emily Margaret back into the team next … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Fillies excel for South Auckland trainers Byerley Park trainers Peter and Dawn Williams had a memorable season with several quality fillies and they are hoping they … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Record HK prize money increases to include Champions Day and HK Derby Hong Kong racing will offer record prize money of HK$1.3 billion for the 2019/20 season. Lucrative increases to FWD Champions … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Near record entries for Golden Slipper The Australian Turf Club has received its second-highest number of nominations for the Golden Slipper … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago ATC and AFL form partnership A deal between the Australian Turf Club and AFL could result in a football training oval being built in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Missile Stakes likely for Kementari return Group One winner Kementari has cruised around in a Rosehill barrier trial as he continues preparations towards a planned return … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tyzone favourite for Ramornie The Toby Edmonds-trained Tyzone is the Ramornie Handicap favourite ahead of his stablemate Havasay … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago QRIC streamlines licence rules Queensland officials have instigated a new streamlining of licences for the racing industry … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Inn Keeper on target for first stakes test Symon Wilde is hoping for a good barrier draw and rain for Inn Keeper, who is scheduled to make his … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hiflyer stuck on the ground in NZ Winter Stakes hopeful Hiflyer is stuck on the ground in New Zealand waiting for a flight to Sydney for the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bletchingly Stakes next for Nature Strip Nature Strip is scheduled to have his next start in the weight-for-age Bletchingly Stakes with connections hoping a win will … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Roaring Lion, Enable could clash at York Trainer John Gosden says Roaring Lion and Enable could clash in the Juddmonte International at York if both sets of … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pop ‘N’ Scotch in fifth Cup attempt Pop ‘N’ Scotch will need a drying track if he is to improve on minor placings in the past four … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Mixed fortunes for Connors It’s been a good news, bad news period for Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors. His well-performed jumper Wise Men Say and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Stallion returns to Highview Sweet Orange has returned to New Zealand to resume his stallion career at Highview. The Group 1-performed son of War … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Moreira and Purton Hong Kong battle heats up On a day when Joao Moreira and Zac Purton delivered a masterclass at Sha Tin to illuminate an already intriguing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Purton, Moreira each ride four at Sha Tin Zac Purton has maintained his three-win lead in the Hong Kong premiership over Joao Moreira with both riding four winners … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Zed Em wins another feature steeplechase The Patrick Payne-trained Zed Em has won the Thackeray Steeplechase at Warrnambool … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mertens not cheering yet in title race Beau Mertens has kicked four wins clear in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership, with six meetings remaining for Craig Williams to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Man of His Word headed to Sydney A frustrated Bruce Hill is considering a Sydney trip to tackle the Winter Stakes for the unlucky Man Of His … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ben Currie in bid to win Queensland title Ben Currie fears he is running out of ammunition to hold off Tony Gollan and win the Queensland trainers’ premiership … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Melbourne spring aims for Savile Row Rising four-year-old Savile Row will head across from New Zealand to trainer Mike Moroney’s Flemington base to be aimed at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Houtzen on way to climb Everest Star Queensland filly Houtzen is coming along nicely in training as she gets ready to contest the $10 million The … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago QRIC is a success: Barnett Queensland Racing Integrity Commission boss Ross Barnett says the commission had proved its worth in its first year of operation … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ulysses wins Eclipse in a thriller Ulysses has edged out Barney Roy to give master trainer Sir Michael Stoute a record-equalling sixth win in the 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to Randwick Tommy Berry has made a winning return to Randwick by riding the Gai Waterhouse-trained two-year-old Thronum to a heavy track … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago The use of drones suspended in Britain The British Horseracing Authority has suspended the use of drones following an incident at Newmarket … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Double to McDonald at Newmarket Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald’s winning ways have continued with a double at Newmarket … Read More View the full article

If history means anything, then all eyes should be on Mo Plex, who will have Irad Ortiz Jr. in the irons. Ortiz won three of the last six editions of the Sanford. View the full article

Mysterious Night, Talk of the Nation, and Carl Spackler meet again July 13 as they battle in a small field for graded stakes glory in the $175,000 Kelso Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

Inclement weather brought by Hurricane Beryl has canceled the seven-race Louisiana Downs card July 8.View the full article

David Power, one of the founders of the Paddy Power betting shop chain and the owner of multiple Group 1 winners Slade Power (Ire) (Dutch Art {GB}) and Sole Power (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}), has died following a long illness, as reported by The Irish Field. Power was a racecourse bookmaker for decades and only recently retired six years ago. Along with his wife Sabena, they enjoyed great success on the course as well, campaigning Slade Power to a career which included wins in the G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes and the G1 Darley July Cup. He last reportedly stood at Haras de Fontaines in France. Sole Power too claimed victories at the highest levels, notably winning the G1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes in 2010 and 2014, the G1 King's Stand Stakes in 2013 and 2014 and the G1 Al Quoz Sprint in 2015. He was multiple Group 1-placed in three countries and across five tracks, to name only a few of his accomplishments. Trainer Eddie Lynam, whose relationship with Power began with a horse named Empirical Power (Ire), remembers him as a friend along with being a model client. “He was a great man to train for and a great friend,” Lynam told The Irish Field. “I'd say there wasn't a week went by where I didn't speak to him two or three times. He was always good company. If he didn't have something nice to say about somebody, he wouldn't say anything at all.” Lynam added, “He was a great man to train for in that whether the horse was good or bad, there was never a cross word. He enjoyed his very good horses to the limit, he had great fun with them. It was an honour to train for him.” The post Bookmaker, Racehorse Owner David Power Passes Away appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This year's steeplechase races at Far Hills, which features the G1 American Grand National, will include an additional race named in honor of three-time Eclipse champion McDynamo (Dynaformer). The McDynamo Stakes for maiden hurdlers 4-year-olds and up will be contested at 2 1/8 miles, and has the potential to carry a total purse of $70,000, making it the richest contest for non-winners on the National Steeplechase Association circuit. A “sweepstakes ante” of $1,000 per horse will be added to the $50,000 guaranteed purse. As an added incentive, the Moran family, which campaigned the five-time Grand National winner who retired in 2007 as the sport's earnings leader, will match the “sweepstakes ante” amount. Therefore, if there are 10 starters (the maximum limit), the total purse will be $70,000. “We have been meaning to honor McDynamo in some special way and this seemed like the right time, with a creative new concept that hopefully will carry on for years,” said Far Hills chairman Guy Torsilieri. “McDynamo's record at Far Hills, which started with his maiden victory in 2001, followed by a novice score the next year, and then five consecutive Grand Nationals, is one of the most remarkable accomplishments in steeplechase history. The Morans were pleased to hear about the new race and have generously contributed to the added-money stakes. It is going to be a special race, for a very special horse.” The post McDynamo to be Honored with Far Hills Race appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hammered down to 1-5 to take her current winning streak to three and to remain perfect in two starts on the grass, Fred Hertrich and John Fielding's WHISKEY DECISION (f, 3, Into Mischief–Funny Song, by Distorted Humor) almost certainly punched her ticket into graded stakes competition with a thoroughly dominating victory in Monday's Christiana Stakes at Delaware Park. With Javier Castellano at the controls for the first time, the homebred was away alertly and took up a spot just off the flank of 100-1 chance Nay Slayer (Friesan Fire) for the first half of the nine-furlong test. Allowed to claim that one three furlongs out, Whiskey Decision did so easily, but was soon taken on by her chief market rival, the multiple Grade III-placed Style Points (Oscar Performance) approaching the stretch. The Cheyenne colorbearer appeared to have the momentum, but Whiskey Decision swatted the challenge away nearly as quickly as it came and stretched clear to the wire despite racing on her incorrect lead. Lifetime Record: 4-3-0-0. O/B-Fred Hertrich III & John D Fielding (KY); T-Arnaud Delacour. .@jjcjockey found another gear on WHISKEY DECISION ($2.40) and they kicked away in the lane to win the $150,000 Christiana Stakes at @DelParkRacing. The 3yo filly by Into Mischief (@spendthriftfarm) was conditioned by @delacour_arnaud. Bet the Pick 4: https://t.co/uEBhFhyyCK pic.twitter.com/17vlFJWqig — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) July 8, 2024 The post Into Mischief Filly Whiskey Decision Sails Home In Christiana appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The fourth annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day, hosted by the New York Racing Association, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, and New York Thoroughbred Breeders will be held Aug. 15 at Saratoga Race Course. New York Aftercare Day showcases retired racehorses demonstrating the skills they've learned in second careers, and interviews with members of New York's aftercare community. The $125,000 Rick Violette Stakes, named for the late trainer and NYTHA President who spearheaded the creation of the TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program and TAKE THE LEAD Retirement Program, will anchor the racing card. Representatives of ACTT Naturally, Lucky Orphans, New Vocations, Old Friends at Cabin Creek, ReRun, Second Chance Thoroughbreds, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will be on hand in the Community Booth behind the jockeys' quarters to talk about their efforts on behalf of New York's retired racehorses. “All of the members of New York's racing industry, including, owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, and racetrack management, are firmly committed to providing for our horses after they leave the track,” said TAKE THE LEAD President Rick Schosberg. “Collectively, we contribute more than $1.2 million a year to ensure they have the happy and healthy retirement they deserve. Aftercare Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase the success of our commitment.” The event will be highlighted by the introduction of the Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award. Named for the first horse retired through the TAKE THE LEAD Program back in 2013, the Down Broadway will feature nominations from the New York organizations that participate in Aftercare Day, with the winner to be decided by a vote of racing fans. Schosberg, now himself retired from training, was Down Broadway's conditioner when the decision was made to transition the New York-bred to a second career. Winless in 10 races, the handsome gray gelding was retired through New Vocations back in 2013 and is now living his best life in Ohio. “After several successful years as a dressage horse, he's living out in massive pastures at a friend's farm in northeastern Ohio,” said adopter Megan Uditis. “He's spoiled, so loved and happy as can be! He was by far my favorite to bring along, so sweet and kind, and he still is. He's happy to have his forever home with his pasture mates.” The nominations for the Down Broadway Award will be announced in mid-July, with voters casting their ballots online for the retired racehorse of their choice. Wristbands for each nominee will be given away on Aftercare Day so that fans can show their support, and the winner will be honored after the first race. “The winner's circle ceremony for Drafted last year was so popular, we wanted to find a way to celebrate one of our retired racehorses every year,” TAKE THE LEAD and NYTHA Executive Director Andy Belfiore explained. “Whether they were champions or never won a race, these horses have earned our love and respect, and we need to demonstrate that, not just on Aftercare Day, but every day.” The post Saratoga Aftercare Day Aug. 15 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As is the custom, the summer ushers in the yearling sales season, headed by Tuesday's Fasig-Tipton July Sale of Selected Yearlings at Newtown Paddocks. Beginning at 10 a.m., the sale features a trimmed-down catalogue of 286 yearlings, once again highlighted by a selection of first-crop sires, making up roughly a third of the catalog. Featuring 370 head one year ago, this season's offering of yearlings points not only to availability, but to the ongoing drive toward quality. “It's always a function of the type of horses that you're exposed to in terms of the physicals and the pedigrees,” explained Fasig-Tipton President and CEO Boyd Browning Jr. “It's not really ever a terribly conscious decision to say 'hey, we're going to have X number of horses.' The variety and the quality of the new sire showcase [freshman sires] can sometimes have an impact on that.” He continued, “I think we saw that the 2-year-old market was a little sticky in parts [earlier this year] and we saw maybe a little bit of the middle market not being as vibrant or strong as we would've hoped in 2023. So, I think those were factors in the small decrease in catalogue size. The quality is still really good. We're generally, most years, in that 300 range, so we're just a tiny bit below that.” Commenting on the overall strength of the latest freshman sire roster this season, Browning added, “I think it's a very interesting group overall. There is no clear standout at an extremely high stud fee level. There are obviously some exciting horses–Charlatan, Yaupon, Maxfield, Tacitus, Essential Quality, and there's a wide range of stud fees.” Explaining the value of having a sale at this time of year, with a focus on the season's freshman class, Browning opined, “That's the great thing about the freshmen sires. It gives people an opportunity to see a cross-section of yearlings by these stallions, most of which are going to be very forward, very mature, very precocious-type yearlings. It really allows you to get a horse off to a flying start and build momentum from the outset.” Among the stallions represented by their first crop of yearlings is Essential Quality (Tapit), who received a well-timed boost internationally when a yearling colt by the Darley sire brought ¥92 million (approx. $572,000) during Monday's JRHA Select Sale in Japan. There are two yearlings by the Classic-winning sire available in the July catalog, Hip 34 and Hip 43. Other operations also hope their own resident stallions can get off to a fast start in Lexington this week, among them Taylor Made Stallions, represented by freshman sires Tacitus (Tapit) and Knicks Go (Paynter). “We're biased, but the Knicks Gos are very athletic horses, and they look like racehorses, and that's what he was,” said Taylor Made's Mark Taylor. “Tacitus has really blown us away with the physicals he's putting on the ground and with the pedigree he's got behind him, it just kind of makes you dream about the future.” Taylor Made is also poised to sell yearlings by several other first-season stallions, including Yaupon (Uncle Mo), Beau Liam (Liam's Map) and Rock Your World (Candy Ride {Arg}). Beau Liam stands at Airdrie Stud, while the latter two have taken up residence at Spendthrift Farm. “I hadn't seen a lot of Beau Liams until the last three weeks, but I like them also,” he said. “He was brilliantly fast. I'm a Liam's Map fan myself. Obviously, it's that family of Miss Macy Sue/Not This Time [also standing at Taylor Made]. So I'm very bullish on him. And Rock Your World, I had not seen any Rock Your Worlds since last November. In my yearling inspections this year, I just had not seen any. And we've got two in here that are both nice. Hip number 84 is a real standout. So, I'm excited, and we're just getting a taste at this sale, and there's going to be a lot more to come.” Also weighing in on this year's group of aspiring stallions, Franklin Ave. Equine's Brian DiDonato pointed to the variety of the freshman group on a whole. “Off the top of my head, we vetted weanlings last November by at least Yaupon, Maxfield, Essential Quality, Knicks Go, Tacitus, Rock Your World, Independence Hall and Modernist, so there were plenty of nice individuals by a bunch of the first-year sires then and that seems to be the case again here,” he said. “I have some on my second looks list by several other sires I didn't really give much thought to last year, but presumably a lot of what we're seeing in July are sires' respective standouts so the sample size is still a bit small and potentially misleading to generate super strong opinions yet.” And when asked if any have left a mark on DiDonato so far? “Yaupon obviously has a numbers edge on some of the other high-profile freshmen at the July sale and he's got a very nice group–they've got size, strength and plenty of athleticism,” he explained. “For a slightly more under-the-radar pick, I'm interested in the Rock Your Worlds. He had speed and versatility on the racetrack, and was a pricey horse himself from a strong family. He reminds me of Twirling Candy in a few ways and I'm getting similar vibes from his progeny, physically. I'd expect them to work particularly well over the OBS synthetic [next season], like the Twirling Candys do, and would expect the pinhoookers to take some shots with them this week and probably be rewarded come next season.” The July Sale has typically served as a barometer for what is to come in the upcoming yearling season. “I think [this sale] gives some indication,” said Browning. “I don't think it's the bellwether sale given there's 300 horses in the catalogue and a lot of them–roughly 90 of them–are by freshman sires. I think what we're looking for is a fair marketplace, to see plenty of people on the grounds, to see good interest. And I think that'll give us some indication of where we think the market's going to be, but I think we all have a pretty good idea that we don't expect a dramatic change in the yearling marketplace from 2023 to 2024. It'll be all the same quotes that we always use. The horses that 'check all the boxes' will sell extremely well and we'll wish there was a little more strength in the middle market. I think that is indicative of the market and that would be my expectation.” The post Fasig-Tipton Launches Yearling Season With July Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horsepower, the acclaimed four-part documentary series following the fortunes of trainer Andrew Balding and jockey Oisin Murphy, will be available to watch on BBC platforms from Tuesday, July 9. All four episodes will be on BBC iPlayer, with the first two episodes set to be broadcast on Tuesday evening on BBC Four and the final two episodes broadcast on BBC Four a week later. Produced by Lorton Entertainment and Equine Productions, Horsepower was filmed from autumn 2020 through to the summer of 2021, providing behind-the-scenes access as its two main protagonists prepare for one of the most prestigious events in the global sporting calendar, the five days of Royal Ascot. Jo Lapping, head of factual acquisition at the BBC, said, “We're delighted to be bringing Horsepower to the BBC. The extraordinary access the series gives to life at a racing stable provides real insight to the commitment, hard work and occasional drama behind each race, making Horsepower a riveting watch for both fans and newcomers to the sport.” The post Horsepower to be Shown on BBC Four and iPlayer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Another share in the Aga Khan Studs stallion Zarak (Fr) will be offered by Arqana Online during a pop-up sale to be held on Friday, July 12. The share gives the right to one covering per year, plus an additional covering every odd-numbered year, meaning two coverings in 2025 followed by one covering in 2026, and so on. Last month an identical offering on the Arqana Online platform sold to Laurent Benoit, acting on behalf of Haras Voltaire, for €740,000. Bidding will take place between 5-6pm local time, with registration for bidding already open on www.arqanaonline.com. A four-time winner when trained by Alain de Royer-Dupré, notably landing the G1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Zarak boasts an exceptional pedigree as a son of Dubawi (Ire) and the unbeaten G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Zarkava (Ire) (Zamindar). He stood his first season at Haras de Bonneval in 2018 and has produced three Group 1 winners–and 20 stakes winners–from his early crops, including the Poule d'Essai des Poulains hero Metropolitan (Fr). Haya Zark (Fr) also struck at the top level this year in the Prix Ganay, while Zagrey (Fr) became his sire's first Group 1 winner when successful in the Grosser Preis von Baden in 2023. The post Share in Zarak to be Offered in Repeat of Latest Arqana Online Pop-Up Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders' Associations (EFTBA) held its 2024 AGM in Chantilly, France over the weekend of the G1 Prix de Diane Longines, which celebrated the 175th running of the prestigious race and was hosted by the Fédération des Eleveurs du Galop (French TBA). Over the weekend of the AGM, the French TBA, together with France Galop, hosted a series of visits for delegates which included the training gallops and the training yards of Gavin Hernon and Henri-François Devin, as well as Château de Chantilly and the Musée Condé (Condé Museum). The Delegation Dinner took place on Saturday, June 15, on the eve of the AGM. Both Eric Hoyeau, Arqana senior advisor, and Henri Pouret, France Galop's CEO, addressed the delegation. Hoyeau spoke about the success of Arqana and the role it plays in Europe's thoroughbred sales, while Henri Pouret gave an update on the importance of French racing and the work and future plans for France Galop. The AGM saw European thoroughbred breeding nations and key industry stakeholders coming together to discuss the current status of the European thoroughbred industry. A series of issues which have the potential to seriously threaten European thoroughbred breeding were discussed, including EVA Control Measures, Rotavirus B and the EU's proposed Animal Welfare in Transport Regulations. Commenting on the AGM, chairman Joe Hernon said, “The EFTBA will continue to combat against the serious threats facing Europe's thoroughbred breeding industry, our fellow breeders and their livelihoods, while ensuring equine welfare is at the centre of all our actions and decisions. “In light of the ever-impinging SLO [Social License to Operate], it is essential we have worldwide industry collaboration and communication to further enhance equine welfare initiatives. Despite such challenges we can rightly take pride in our industry, which for us all is a wonderful and rewarding way of life. It is in this vein we will continue to be the guardian of the thoroughbred and strive to make it current and acceptable in today's world.” The post European Breeders Gather in Chantilly for EFTBA 2024 AGM appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin, Irad Ortiz Jr., Steve Asmussen, and Mystik Dan lead their respective categories in earnings through the first half of 2024, according to Equibase statistics.View the full article

When Storm the Court (Court Vision) won the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile in 2019, trainer and co-owner Peter Eurton tried to be realistic. The horse went off at 45-1 and that year's race was considered one of the weakest runnings of the Juvenile ever. He knew he didn't have a superstar on his hands, but he had every reason to believe that Storm the Court would at least be competitive in stakes company. Maybe he'd be a GIII Ohio Derby-type horse. It's just that it didn't turn out that way. When Storm the Court finished third in a July 5 allowance race at Laurel, his losing streak was up to 23 races. And he's just a few months removed from his losing streak extending all the way to five years. “The problem is that he never got any better than he was as a 2-year-old and he hasn't won since then,” said Eurton, who no longer trains the horses but sill has an ownership interest in him. “That's kind of a bummer. Everybody else got better. He matured very quickly and he had his big day, which is something we'll never forget. But he never got any better and that's the bottom line.” Storm the Court's 3-year-old season was in 2020, during the COVID outbreak, which caused Churchill Downs to move the Derby to September. So, as a 3-year-old, he raced five times before running in the Derby. He wasn't getting blown out. He was third in the GII San Felipe S, third in the Ohio Derby and second in the GIII La Jolla H. on the turf. Even his Derby performance wasn't terrible. He ran sixth, beaten nine lengths. After the Derby, the connections tried to find sports where he could win, they returned him to the grass and he ran second in then GII Mathis Brothers Mile S. at Santa Anita. But still no wins. Then they tried sprinting him on the dirt and he lost two more races, to up his losing streak to 11. After a dull showing in the GIII Tokyo City Stakes, the owners moved him from Eurton and sent him to Tom Amoss. He went 0-for-2 for Amoss, so they again trained something new. He was sent to trainer Bill Morey and the focus was on turf sprints. Morey came close. Storm the Court ran second for him twice and third in another race. But instead of tackling stakes horses, Storm the Court stayed in the allowance ranks, where he was still eligible for a race for non-winners of two allowance. Morey had five chances to win a race with him, but couldn't get it done. So they sent him to Maryland-based trainer Lacey Gaudet. Now seven, Storm the Court made two starts for her and finished third both times. “We were really excited to get him,” Gaudet said. “It's fantastic to have a horse that won a Breeders' Cup race. But he's been through quite a few hands and it's been almost five years since he won a race. Obviously, we'd like to get him back to the winner's circle. He always tries.” The reason Storm the Court is still running is that he has little or no value as a sire, though some small regional markets might give him a chance. Gaudet said the horse is sound and doing fine. “He loves his job,” Gaudet said. “We were excited to have a horse of this caliber in the barn. He gets extra attention.” Like Eurton, Gaudet said that Storm the Court will never run in a claiming race. That guarantees that he will stay with owners who will make sure he gets a good home when he finally stops running. “When a special horse comes along you have a duty to take care of them,” Gaudet said. “Even though he hasn't won a race since the Breeders' Cup, the connection are very fond of him. And they really want him to wind up in a safe spot.” So he will continue to try to get to the wire first in allowance races, something he hasn't been able to do. But he's come close, giving his connections hope that his losing streak won't last forever. The post Nearly Five Years, 23 Races After His Breeders’ Cup Win, Storm The Court Still Chasing Elusive Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

VIBRANT FORCE: HOW AFTERCARE SHOULD WORK Just over three years ago, we launched Wasabi Aftercare Fund to provide safe and secure retirements for all horses that are bred and/or raced by Wasabi Ventures Stables. Recently, we assisted in our first retirement of a horse bred, but not raced, by WVS. On Febr. 24, 2021, Vibrant Spirit foaled a healthy colt by Force the Pass. It was determined that he would not be kept to run for Wasabi. Rather than bring him to auction, WVS sold the colt to Bobby Flock in August 2022. Once with Bobby he was given his official Jockey Club name, Vibrant Force. As is typical of Thoroughbreds, Vibrant Force stayed at a farm until he was two. He then began training for his career as a racehorse with Carl Doran at Fair Hill. He had his first timed work in April 2023. On Nov. 10, 2023, Vibrant Force made his debut in a 4 1/2-furlong race at Charles Town. Through the end of the year, he raced three times at three different distances on dirt without success. Bobby and Carl then decided to give Vibrant Force the rest of the winter off, in order to make a 2024 debut on turf. In the spring of 2024 he ran three times, at different distances on both turf and dirt. His best result was seventh. By his final race on June 26, Bobby knew Vibrant Force wasn't meant to be a racehorse. According to Bobby, “This little guy and I had and have a great bond together so this makes me happy to see him go to a good home. It's never about the money with me it's always about the horse.” This is where the Wasabi Aftercare Fund comes into the story. Bobby reached out and explained Vibrant Force's situation. I then began contacting people in my network to find a post-racing home for Vibrant Force. Retiring sound, finding a home took little time. He now is with Jessica Redman, who will begin preparing him for his second career and will find his next home. After spending a few days with him, Jessica reports that “he's so nice. Bobby was great to work with as well.” Vibrant Force is just one example of why we built Wasabi Aftercare Fund: to be able to support each and every horse Wasabi Ventures Stables when they are ready to retire from their first career. We wholeheartedly believe that for all our horses provide us, we need to provide them with safe and secure homes when their racing careers end. Although Vibrant Force has a clear path to his future, this article isn't the end of our story with him, not even close. We will continue to follow him with regular updates. The post Letter to the Editor: Michele Pesula Kuegler appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

RaceTech, the outside broadcast and technical service provider to British horseracing, have signed a new long-term service agreement with Newbury Racecourse, it was announced on Monday. The new agreement runs for five years and will see RaceTech provide full integrity services such as starting stalls and photo finish technology, as well as racecourse television for all meetings at the Berkshire track. RaceTech will also continue providing the Newbury international world clean feed for Lockinge Day and several existing enhancements such as the touch screen replay service situated in the Newbury Racecourse Owners' and Trainers' suite. John Bozza, RaceTech CEO, said, “We are delighted to have extended our partnership with Newbury Racecourse which hosts quality racing and entertainment throughout the year. As well as providing first class integrity provision, we have enjoyed a productive long-term working relationship with their teams using and developing the latest technology to ensure they can provide the best customer experience across the site.” The post RaceTech and Newbury Racecourse Announce New Long-Term Contract appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners (OTBO) will stage its first-ever exclusively online mixed sale/auction Sept. 23-27, to be hosted by SaleRing.net, which has for many years conducted OTBOs' Annual Stallion Season Auction. The sale will be open to weanlings, yearlings, 2-year-olds, horses of racing age and broodmares, in-foal or not. The deadline for entry is Sept. 1. Top Ohio breeders such as Maccabee Farms, Buckeye Stallion Station/Hurst Racing, Raimonde Farms Ltd, On Track Training Center LLC and Howlett Ranch in addition to several smaller consignors have already pledged their support to the online auction. After consultation with OTBO members and other Ohio horsepeople, the OTBO has announced that there will be no fees to enter the sale. If the sale is profitable, OTBO will share profits 50/50 with the consignors and OTBO will provide transportation at cost to buyers' locations from consignors as needed. “They asked, we listened,” said OTBO Executive Director Mike Annechino. “Consignors wanted a level playing field with ways to make things easier for their young horses as well as the buyers who come from Ohio and beyond. They also wanted to cut down on their expenses and risks, which an online auction absolutely provides. Now, young horses do not have to ship to a busy location and there is no need to pay for extra help or accommodations at a remote sale.” Prospective buyers are encouraged to visit SaleRing.net to register and familiarize themselves with the process. Click here for the online sale entry form. The post OTBO Announce Inaugural Online Auction appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

City Of Troy (Justify) posted the lowest performance rating of any Coral-Eclipse winner this century, Timeform revealed on Monday. The previous lowest in the Eclipse this century was in 2010 when Twice Over (GB) clocked a bare figure of 122, but City Of Troy was handed a performance rating of only 120 after he made hard work of fending off Al Riffa (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) and Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) at Sandown. City Of Troy's Timeform master rating remains 127p–the figure he was awarded after the Derby–and he is still the highest-rated three-year-old in training. The 'p' denotes that he is capable of better under the right circumstances, with the testing conditions offered as a reason for his underwhelming display on Saturday. Timeform's Eclipse report read, “City Of Troy gained a fifth win from six starts, though given how simple his task looked it was a rather underwhelming effort, a shorter trip and steadier pace perhaps not suiting him so well as the Derby had, while, most significantly of all, ground that had become very taxing rendered this less about posting another big figure and more about getting the job done. “Taking a keen hold tracking the pace, he showed signs of wanting to lug to his right from quite early and even more so off the bridle, ending up on the far rail after the field had come down the middle of the track initially, but although he was threatened in the final furlong, he knuckled down late and left the impression at the line that he had more in the tank to call upon had it been required. “While this performance won't worry connections of the top US dirt horses at all, the International at York is a race that has a long pedigree of producing big performances, and City Of Troy remains with the potential to post a top-class one of his own there before any transatlantic mission, not least as firmer ground than he's encountered to date really ought to suit.” The post City Of Troy’s Eclipse Win Rated the Lowest This Century by Timeform appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It remains all systems go for the rematch between Inisherin (GB) (Shamardal) and Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) after both horses featured among 13 confirmations for Saturday's G1 My Pension Expert July Cup at Newmarket. Inisherin was an emphatic winner when the pair met in the G2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock in May and Kevin Ryan's colt followed that effort with another top-class performance when also winning the G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last time. He is a general 7-4 favourite to confirm himself the outstanding sprinter in training when he bids for the hat-trick at Newmarket. Vandeek, on the other hand, has been off the track since finishing third as the odds-on favourite for the Sandy Lane, having been forced to miss the Commonwealth Cup due to an abnormal blood count. Unbeaten in four starts as a juvenile, notably winning the G1 Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park Stakes, Vandeek was conceding race fitness to Inisherin at Haydock and his connections will be hoping that he can close the gap with that first run of the season under his belt. Commonwealth Cup third Jasour (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) is another talented three-year-old to have stood his ground, along with River Tiber (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), who finished third behind Vandeek in both the Prix Morny and Middle Park at two. He needs to bounce back from a below-par effort in the G3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot, while stable-mate Military (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) also failed to figure at that meeting when beating only one home in the Commonwealth Cup. The prolific Kinross (GB) (Kingman {GB}), who finished third in last year's July Cup, looks the pick of the older horses after his runner-up finish in the G3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle. That was his first start since last October after he'd been ruled out of the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot due to unsuitable ground. The Ascot form is set to be represented by the first three from that race, Khaadem (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), Swingalong (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) and Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), plus Vadream (GB) (Brazen Beau {Aus}) and Mitbaahy (Ire) (Profitable {Ire}), who finished fifth and seventh, respectively. The list of possible runners is completed by a pair of Group 1 winners from last year, namely Haydock Sprint Cup hero Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}) and Champions Sprint Stakes scorer Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). The latter finished fourth in the July Cup in both 2021 and 2023, while Regional was last seen faring best of the home team behind Asfoora (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}) in the G1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot. The post Inisherin and Vandeek Confirmed for July Cup Clash appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article