Wandering Eyes

There was a storybook ending for Godolphin's Cinderella's Dream in the Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as she rallied late under William Buick to score for Godolphin and British trainer Charlie Appleby. View the full article

This year's Prix Jean Prat (G1) lacks obvious star quality, although it contains plenty of potential, and you do not get much more promise than a half brother to Frankel who has improved with every run, as Kikkuli has.View the full article

By Mike Love Aylesbury trainer Geoff Dunn takes a trio of chances to the Addington Raceway meeting today, and two of them look likely to start favourite. “I am happy with them all. But they will all need some luck,” sad Dunn. In race 1, the Redpaths Suppliers Of Everything Electrical Mobile Pace over 2600m, Dunn lines up race favourite My Ten Guitars ($3.60FF). The four-year-old Downbytheseaside mare was gallant in defeat last week running second to Hoo Haa, and with a better draw today over a distance that suits, Dunn is hoping for a competitive output today. “She’s an honest wee maiden. Her work has been good and she can stay a bit. The distance today should suit her so I’m expecting her to be in the finish.” Millie Lou ($15.00FF) will need to overcome a wide barrier draw to be a contender in race 3, the Redpaths Getaway Japan 2025 mobile pace over 1980m. The three-year-old Sweet Lou filly has drawn seven and will need to contend with warm favourite Eyeliner for Mark and Nathan Purdon. “She has a few wee issues. She is a nice horse and well bred, but I’m more hopeful than I am confident with that draw today. She’ll need a bit of luck.” Rounding out Dunn’s chances this afternoon is another race favourite Ocean Breeze ($3.50FF) in race 7, the Redpaths Workmate Mobile Pace over 1980m. The four-year-old Downbytheseasode mare produced a sound placing at her last start, but will need to work at some stage during the race from her wider barrier draw to be a factor for punters. “She’s trained on really good since last week. She’s tough and honest and I’m really happy with her. But again, being drawn wide will play a role in the outcome for her today.” John Dunn will drive all three runners. Racing commences from 12:35pm. Henry Sail gets two wins in a week Canterbury junior driver Henry Sail completed a double for the week in the sulky when he steered Mr Love to win the Avon City Ford Mobile Trot at Addington on Friday night for employers Greg and Nina Hope. The win followed Sail’s victory on Crown The Moment at Addington on June 30. “It was really good!,” said Sail. Sail settled back with Mr Love before executing a well timed move to zip around the field to the parked position from the 1200m. From there Sail and the five-year-old son of Love You savaged their way to the lead from the 400m to brilliantly hold off his rivals comfortably to win by one and three quarters of a length from Galleons Ambassador and Spy Da Moment. “I did think he was the best horse in the race. I didn’t want to do too much off the gate with him. So I took him around the field and he was just too good.” “Greg had been working him during the week and was very happy with him. He told me to drive him like that, and I did and it all paid off.” Mr Love is now establishing himself as a very strong intermediate grade trotter that looks likely to go on with it into the higher grades. Mr Love has now won seven of his fifteen starts and stakes of over $80,000. “Greg and Nina have been really good to me, putting me on some really nice horses. I can’t thank them enough and hopefully I keep doing a good job for them.” Mr Love’s victory was part of a training double for the Hopes after Mavis Jones won earlier in the night at 30/1 with driver Matthew Williamson. Prior to working full time with the Hopes, Sail worked for David Butt, Brendon Hill and Kyle Cameron. Sail will drive Dem Bones Dem Bones for trainer Ben Hope at Addington Raceway on Sunday. “She may have been tying-up a little last time, so we expect a better run from her.” View the full article

It was second verse same as the first for Mullikin (Violence) as he powered home to win a quick edition of the GII John A. Nerud Stakes. Untouchable in 2024, he started his season Apr. 26 at Keeneland when beating a first-level allowance group by over five lengths, posting a lifetime best Beyer figure of 98 in the process. He was awarded a similar number for his effort last out June 8 at Churchill Downs, where he soundly defeated a field of optional claimers by 3 1/4 lengths. On the back of those performances, the betting public crowned him a slight 6-5 favorite over GSW Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief), who had come into the race having finished worse than second only once in his career. Pressing the pace as 'TDN Rising Star' GSW Prevalence (Medaglia d'Oro) took the lead through :22.54 and a half in :44.87, Mullikin took command inside the five-sixteenths as MSW & GSP Coastal Mission (Great Notion) came calling from his outside. Game as it gets, the eventual winner wouldn't give an inch as the runner-up comfortably held on to second with MSW & MGSP Ninetyprcentmddie (Weigelia) coming on to claim third. “Looking at the PPs, having the outside draw let us have an idea of how that was going to set up. We didn't know what they were going to do on the inside, but at least this gave us the chance to break and look at it. We know the gate can be his little hiccup, but we have learned from him–he did it today; when he got in, he tried to go on the lower end and then the guy got him up and left him alone,” said winning trainer Rodolphe Brisset. “If you try to do too much, he'll start to do it again, so after that he broke and was in position. From there, it's up to the horse and the jock. Perfect position and a good ride. It looks like he's stepping up with the time [he posted], so we'll see how the number comes back, bring him home, and go from there.” Brisset added that a start in the GI Forego Stakes was a potential option, “That's the logical next thing, but we're going to have to see how he comes out. That's what we'll be looking at. We opted to come here because [it would give us] seven weeks until the Forego [run Aug. 24], and he's actually a little better off if he has more space between racing, we think. With running that fast today, I'm happy we have six or seven weeks and not four.” Pedigree Notes: A son of GIII Schuylerville Stakes-placed [now a Listed race] Tulira's Star, herself a half-sister to GSW Mountain General (Mountain Cat), Mullikin is her third winner. The dam is also a half-sibling to the dam of Graded-placed Xoxo (Majestic Warrior), and to stakes-placed runners Queens Up (Classic Empire) and Everqueen (Colonel John). This is the family of GISW Storm Tower and GSW & GISP Psyched Tulira's Star has three winners from four to the races with the other runner Trump Card (Nyquist) being placed. Mullikin is her most recent into the gate and the most successful thus far. She's since produced a 2-year-old filly by McKinzie, a yearling colt by Maxfield, and a 2024 colt by Liam's Map. MULLIKIN, 4YO son of @HillnDaleFarm stallion Violence, wins the John A. Nerud Stakes (G2) with Flavien Prat up for @BrissetRodolphe! pic.twitter.com/GcnYbo1RmO — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 6, 2024 Saturday, Belmont The Big A JOHN A. NERUD S.-GII, $194,000, Belmont The Big A, 7-6, 4yo/up, 7f, 1:20.54, ft. 1–MULLIKIN, 118, c, 4, by Violence 1st Dam: Tulira's Star (GSP), by Congrats 2nd Dam: Tulira, by General Assembly 3rd Dam: Unconscious Doll, by Unconscious 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. ($500,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP). O-Siena Farm LLC and WinStar Farm LLC; B-Fred W. Hertrich lll & John D. Fielding (KY); T-Rodolphe Brisset; J-Flavien Prat. $110,000. Lifetime Record: 8-4-3-0, $398,612. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Coastal Mission, 118, g, 5, Great Notion–Smart Crowd, by Crowd Pleaser. O/T-Jeff C. Runco; B-Coleswood Farm, Inc. (WV). $40,000. 3–Ninetyprcentmaddie, 118, g, 4, Weigelia–Amblin Easy, by Private Interview. O/B-LC Racing LLC (PA); T-Robert E. Reid, Jr. $24,000. Margins: 1HF, 2 1/4, 5 3/4. Odds: 1.20, 5.00, 12.20. Also Ran: Everso Mischievous, Prevalence. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Mullikin Makes it Three-In-A-Row in the Nerud appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

CINDERELLA'S DREAM (GB) (f, 3, Shamardal–Espadrille {GB}, by Dubawi {Ire}), who lost her undefeated record when beaten just over four lengths into seventh in the G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket May 5, atoned for that defeat in no uncertain terms, flashing home powerfully through the final furlong to take out Saturday's GI Fasig-Tipton Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct. With fellow once-beaten She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) taking the lion's share of the pari-mutuel activity at odds of 4-5, Cinderella's Dream was a relatively generous 7-2 at the off and was content to take back to sit second-last into the first turn, as GII Wonder Again Stakes victress Segesta (Ghostzapper) showed the way from the favorite, who raced in the two path from third before rolling forward to sit closest to the pacesetter turning up the backstretch. Dropped over to the inside behind a half in :48.96, Cinderella's Dream was felt for three furlongs from home and was maneuvered off the inside nearing the quarter pole. Steered some five or six wide into the lane by William Buick, Cinderella's Dream was shifted off the heels of GIII Edgewood Stakes winner Dynamic Pricing (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) in upper stretch, and, with clear sailing ahead of her, motored home to score an ultimately cozy victory. Segesta held for second ahead of She Feels Pretty, who was simply not good enough on the afternoon. Lifetime Record: 6-5-0-0. O/B-Godolphin; T-Charlie Appleby. CINDERELLA'S DREAM stuns in the Grade 1 @FasigTiptonCo Belmont Oaks Invitational under @WilliamBuickX for Charlie Appleby! pic.twitter.com/b3Mt7PFc4K — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 6, 2024 The post Godolphin’s Cinderella’s Dream Stretches Clear in Fasig-Tipton Belmont Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 7th 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. New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Riddell shows all his class at Awapuni Awapuni is becoming synonymous with displays of supreme horsemanship, and that continued on Friday through the deeds of jockey Jonathan … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Whiskey Tango looking to continue winning form Waverley’s Bill Thurlow will return to Te Rapa this Saturday afternoon with rising jumping star Whiskey Tango looking to continue … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Fabian Hawk ready to strike at Awapuni The well-related Fabian Hawk has made impressive progress this preparation and has another opportunity to further his record on his … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Zac Purton on brink of history Zac Purton continues his pursuit of history with 11 rides at Sha Tin on Sunday as John Size – who … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Sha Tin Sunday racing tips & quaddie picks | July 9, 2023 Racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon for a bumper 11-race program. Check out Nathan Keven’s free Hong Kong … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Grafton races betting preview & quaddie | Sunday, 9/7/23 Racing heads to Grafton on Sunday afternoon for South Grafton Cup Day and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven presents his best bets … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Jamie Kah charged following ‘white powder’ video Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have issued one charge each against Jamie Kah following a ‘white powder’ video which was released … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Zac Purton rides 1600th Hong Kong winner with Happy Valley treble Zac Purton has become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history to ride 1600 winners as the Australian … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago I Wish I Win fronts Kiwi Everest presence Star New Zealand bred and owned gelding I Wish I Win will target The Everest after gaining a slot in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 7, 2023 Five 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 Lamprecht’s in search of elusive Darwin three-year-old feature He has been part of the NT racing fabric for many years, but Alice Springs trainer Kevin Lamprecht has never … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Playoffs set for Darwin Cup audition at Fannie Bay After landing the $75,000 Darwin Guineas (1600m) last weekend with Wolfburn, champion Top End trainer Gary Clarke now has the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Edgley brings up 50th career win with Spanish Tides Apprentice jockey Hannah Edgely rode her 50th winner at Cranbourne on Thursday afternoon, saluting aboard the Luke Oliver-trained Spanish Tides … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rockhampton Cup Day tips & betting preview | July 9, 2022 Day 2 of the Rockhampton Cup Carnival will be conducted on Saturday, July 9, with the running of the $150,000 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Gawler best bets, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, July 9 Metropolitan racing in South Australia heads to Gawler on Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting’s James Herbert has run his eye over the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Caulfield racing tips & quaddie selections | Saturday, July 9 A nine-race card is set down for judgement at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday afternoon for Sir John Monash Stakes Day … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Belmont betting tips & quaddie | Saturday, July 9, 2022 Belmont Racecourse is set to play host to nine races on Saturday, including the Listed Beaufine Stakes. HorseBetting’s Western Australian … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Randwick racing tips & quaddie picks | Winter Stakes Day 2022 A 10-race meeting has been assembled this Saturday at Royal Randwick, featuring just the one Listed event – the Winter … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 7, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Doomben best bets, value bet & quaddie | July 9, 2022 A bumper 10-race card is set to be run and won at Doomben this Saturday, provided that the track dries … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Cranbourne racing tips & best value bets | Thursday, July 8 HorseBetting’s Victorian horse racing form analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections as well as the top bookie odds … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Swift recovery expected for O’Malley Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab knows just how lucky her partner Sam O’Malley is after a horrendous fall at Hastings on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Grafton betting preview, top tips & odds | Thursday 8/7/2021 HorseBetting’s New South Wales horse racing form analyst presents his best bets, top odds and quaddie selections for the eight-race … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 7, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees six meetings being held around the country on this Wednesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Tavi Mac makes pleasing return Tavi Mac, the surprise package of this season, made a pleasing start to his preparation at Foxton on Tuesday when … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Aquanita horses face race disqualification Several horses involved in the Aquanita ‘top up’ case face potential disqualification dating back years as Racing Victoria stewards write … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago VJA agree to template for whip penalties Racing Victoria and the Victorian Jockeys’ Association has come to terms on a template for penalties relating to the use … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Winter Stakes plans for Ready For Prophet Co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are planning to have two runners, Ready To Prophet and the resuming Taikomochi, in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Grafton July Carnival racing tips – Wednesday, 8 July 2020 Day 2 of Grafton’s July Carnival is set to be run on Wednesday, headlined by the Ramornie Handicap and the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Grafton Cup 2020 betting strategy, free tips & form Thursday’s Grafton program is headlined by the Listed Grafton Cup to be run over 2350m. Sixties Groove and Frankely Awesome … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jungle Edge out to atone in Monash Stakes After a narrow defeat in the Sir John Monash Stakes 12 months ago, trainer Mick Bell is looking to go … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Southern Lad on target for Ramornie Handicap Southern Lad will be out to break through for the first win of his current preparation in the Ramornie Handicap, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mystic Journey set to bypass Bletchingly Tasmanian trainer Adam Trinder has pushed back the planned return for Mystic Journey, who is set to bypass the Bletchingly … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lung infection holds up Shark post surgery A lung infection has kept Te Akau Shark in hospital after the star New Zealand galloper successfully underwent eye surgery … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Ramornie Handicap 2020 betting odds, free tips & strategy Grafton’s July Carnival is in full swing now with Wednesday playing host to the Listed Ramornie Handicap (1200m) in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Rockhampton racing tips & best bets – Tuesday, 7 July 2020 Racing in Rockhampton resumes on Tuesday with a massive 10-race card. Rockhampton racing fans’ eyes will be on the ninth … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Former Kiwis make mark at the ‘Bool Former New Zealand-trained gallopers made an impact at Warrnambool on Sunday, headed by Gobstopper, who landed the feature race, the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Family affair for Morell It was a true family affair for local trainer John Morell at Te Rapa on Saturday. Morell acquired his love … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Unicorn sprints to Cup win Zac Purton had to settle for second in the afternoon’s feature as Classic Unicorn (116lb) made it two from two … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Purton’s big six brings Moreira’s record back into range Zac Purton has Joao Moreira’s single season record back in his sights after a blitzing six-timer at Sha Tin this … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fidelia to be aimed at Group 1 race in spring The Group One Empire Rose Stakes will be the ultimate aim for the promising Robbie Griffiths-trained Fidelia this spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Melham building towards spring carnival Star jockey Ben Melham has notched his first winner since his return from a three-month injury lay-off, guiding Not A … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dalasan on path towards Guineas in spring Leon Macdonald is looking to lightly raced Dalasan to measure up to some of the feature races for three-year-olds during … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lloyd after one last impressive statistic Jockey Jeff Lloyd can bring up his 400th metropolitan winner since returning from a stroke and before he retires for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Popular veteran back to winning form Former top hurdler Just Got Home made a welcome and well received return to the winner’s circle at Te Aroha … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cumani thinks Future is bright for stayer Trainer Matt Cumani hopes Future Score can keep improving after the imported stayer finished strongly to win the Banjo Paterson … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Chris Munce in two-pronged Ramornie attack Chris Munce is aiming to train another feature race winner for owner Max Whitby with Snoopy and Smartypy to tackle … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney campaign on the cards for class mare A potential spring campaign in Sydney awaits class mare Volpe Veloce as she eases her way back to racing trim … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Momentum building for Chipperfield A decision to place greater emphasis on the training side of the business appears to be paying dividends for former … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Silvera to miss rest of bonus series Rockhampton Cup winner Silvera will miss the rest of the northern carnival and return to Brisbane to chase the Tattersall’s … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago McCririck’s widow says he had lung cancer Horse racing pundit John McCririck has died after suffering from lung cancer, his widow has said … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Equine Queen Enable triumphant at Sandown Rousing receptions are saved for best – and those at Sandown have given superstar Enable a welcome fit for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago UK horse racing mourns trainer John Dunlop Prominent UK racehorse trainer John Dunlop has died at the age of 78 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Williams stars with six wins at Flemington Craig Williams has dominated the Winter Finals meeting at Flemington with six winners from the nine races … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chris Parnham suspended for 20 meetings Chris Parnham has been found guilty of a reckless riding charge at Flemington, with stewards suspending the jockey for 20 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kathy O’Hara fined $1000 for misconduct Kathy O’Hara has been fined for swearing at stewards after being questioned over an incident in a race at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Treble and a suspension for Corey Brown Corey Brown has ridden a treble at Randwick but has also earned a careless riding ban for an unplaced ride … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Nature Strip claims Creswick Series Final Short-priced favourite Nature Strip has claimed his first stakes win with a 1-1/2 length victory in the Listed AR Creswick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ruling Dynasty continues Queensland run Former promising Sydney stayer Ruling Dynasty has won his second Queensland race in a week after a clerical error … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Guineas a spring aim for Good ‘n’ Fast Two-year-old colt Good ‘n’ Fast has capped his first preparation with a win in the Taj Rossi Series Final at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ombudsman beats older rivals Three-year-old Ombudsman has beaten his older rivals in a 2400m-race at Randwick, a consolation for missing a Queensland Derby start … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lees to increase Brisbane presence Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will increase his presence in Brisbane after a double at Doomben on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mr Money Bags wins Silver Bowl Final The Robbie Griffiths-trained Mr Money Bags has taken out the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington, beating Mount Kilcoy and … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stewart rides Soaring Heart to victory Jockey Brad Stewart has continued his winning form for the old firm of trainer Pat Duf and owner Wally Tutt … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Highway Sixtysix wins at Randwick Highway Sixtysix has claimed a determined win at Randwick in her first start for more than six months … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trainer Weir breaks his Australian record Darren Weir has broken his own Australian record for most wins by a trainer in a season … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Williams steers Mintha to Flemington win Mintha has answered a distance doubt at 1600m with a comfortable win as favourite in the Rivette Series Final at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Frequendly earns another year of racing Frequendly has scored a stylish victory at a rain-sodden Doomben to avoid the end of her racing career … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Forsman flags false Ambition after win Trainer voices false ambition with winner Andrew Forsman was in a jocular mood following Ambitious Winner’s hollow victory at Te … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Purton pins hopes on Time Warp’s kid brother Glorious Forever (126lb) has a Group 1 pedigree and after an impressive Hong Kong breakthrough last start the British import … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Masar out of Eclipse with leg injury Epsom Derby winner Masar will miss the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown because of a late setback … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Liberty Island ready to fire in South Grafton Cup IN-FORM gelding Liberty Island is one of only two last-start winners heading into Sunday’s South Grafton Cup, but Gold Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Wynne salutes in tribute to late jockey Mornington Racecourse will host the funeral of Roger Booth after the country hoop had a heart attack while racing in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tegan Harrison nears 500 winners Tegan Harrison hopes her run of long-priced winners can continue at Doomben as she nears 500 career victories … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New Flemington stand topped by garden Flowers will soon be blooming five storeys above Flemington racecourse with the VRC revealing a rooftop garden as a key … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gear change for sprinter Rough Justice Consistent sprinter Rough Justice will have a tongue-tie for the first time in the Listed All Victorian Sprint Series Final … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Maximising bookie bonuses for the July 7-9 weekend of racing WE are deep in the midst of the Australian winter, but the bookmakers are throwing out specials left and right … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Vic racecourses to host jockeys’ funerals Mornington Racecourse will host the funeral of Roger Booth after the country hoop had a heart attack while racing in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Cummings eagerly awaits debut in blue In-form jockey Corey Brown will be hoping he can get James Cummings off to a perfect start as the 29-year-old … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Melanie O’Gorman has sunny disposition Tamworth trainer Melanie O’Gorman is looking to the consistent Suncraze to break his frustrating run of second placings … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Flying Light on road to Townsville Former Victorian galloper Flying Light will take another step towards the Townsville Cup when he runs at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Progeny flying the flag across the Tasman PROGENY of aptly named Kiwi stallion Raise the Flag are living up to the family name in Australia for the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Maher with strong hand at Flemington Trainer Ciaron Maher believes in-form Ruby Sea and Schism can make their presence felt again in their respective races on … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tony Gollan in Doomben onslaught Premier trainer Tony Gollan begins a late season onslaught at Doomben with 13 runners including three chances in the open … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Rogerson juveniles looking to retain glittering form THE Two-year-old winners have been coming thick and fast for Hamilton trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson, and it looms as … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Amovatio chases second Winter Final win Six-year-old Amovatio will chase his second Winter Championship Series Final win when he lines up with top weight in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gingernuts gearing up for Caulfield Cup Rosehill Guineas winner 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The $150,000 feature includes some … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago NSW greyhound racing suspended for 7 days A NSW government plan to ban greyhound racing has prompted Greyhound NSW to immediately suspend the sport for seven days … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago RNSW unconcerned about revenue loss The loss of greyhound racing revenue to the other racing codes will be managed, says Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Nominations taken for 2017 Blue Diamond The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1372 nominations for the 2017 Group One Blue Diamond Stakes for two-year-olds … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cobalt threshold in horses to be halved Racing Australia has announced a lowering of the cobalt threshold in thoroughbreds to 100mcg per litre to bring racing into … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hayes with two hopes in Taj Rossi Final David Hayes believes Fast ‘N’ Rolling can make his presence felt in the Taj Rossi Series Final and expects an … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sam Clipperton to ride in Hong Kong Sam Clipperton is the latest ex-pat Australian to gain a contract to ride in the competitive Hong Kong arena … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Royal Tithe to cap 2yo season for Zielke Trainer John Zielke has had a great season with two-year-olds and is looking to continue it with Royal Tithe at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago NSW greyhound racing suspended Greyhound Racing NSW say the industry is devastated by a shock state government decision to shut down the sport from … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Newitt with good chances on Finals Day Talented three-year-olds Odyssey Moon and Galaxy Raider headline Craig Newitt’s full book of rides for Finals Day at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago NSW greyhound racing suspended for 7 days Greyhound racing in NSW has been suspended for the next seven days in the wake of a state government decision … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tough Randwick mile could benefit Zayam Trainer Matthew Smith is hoping a tough Randwick 1600m race can work in favour of Zayam’s chances on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago G1 winner Spillway on comeback trail Last year’s Australian Cup winner Spillway is on the comeback trail with the import close to having a barrier trial … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago G1 winner Spillway on comeback trial Last year’s Australian Cup winner Spillway is on the comeback trail with the import close to having a barrier trial … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rockhampton feature winners to clash The feature winners at the recent Rockhampton carnival are to clash in an open handicap at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Brisbane jockeys’ title to go to the wire James Orman’s appeal against a careless riding suspension will have an impact on the Brisbane jockeys’ title … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Katie Walsh to ride at Ballarat Irish jockey Katie Walsh will be a star attraction at the Ballarat jumps carnival, following in the footsteps of her … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Phonsie O’Brien remembered fondly Phonsie O’Brien, the youngest brother of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien, has died aged 86 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chance To Dance favourite for Winter Final Chance To Dance is the early favourite for the Listed Winter Championship Final and forms part of a strong book … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Another winner for McDonald in England Sydney jockey James McDonald has steered Nile Empress to a maiden win at Yarmouth to snare a second win during … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Sandwiches could leave trainer banned IN ONE of horse racing’s weird news stories, Torquay trainer Bryce Stanaway has been accused of intimidating staff and could … Read More View the full article

5th-Ellis, $69,299, Msw, 7-6, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 1:04.93, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. RICH CITY GIRL (f, 2, City of Light–Hassler {Ire}, by War Front), a $195,000 KEESEP yearling turned $435,000 OBSMAR breezer, was working bullets at Hawthorne for Larry Rivelli ahead of her debut and ran them off their feet for a sharp score as the slight 2-1 favorite. Scratched out of Friday evening's Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes at Prairie Meadows in favor of this spot, Rich City Girl was on the engine from her inside draw and was hounded through an opening quarter in :22.12. She began to shake clear as they approached the top of the stretch, and, despite hanging on her left lead down the lane, cruised home to a 3 1/4-length victory. Second-time starter and $410,000 OBS April graduate Praying (Vekoma) was second. It was another 3/4 of a length back to the debuting $400,000 OBS April product Mischief Night (Practical Joke) in third. Hassler, a daughter of MGISW Turbulent Descent (Congrats), had a colt by Not This Time in 2023 and a filly by Epicenter this year. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $42,505. Click for the Equibase.com chart. O-Patricia's Hope LLC & Richard Ravin; B-Jim & Donna Daniell (KY); T-Larry Rivelli. #2 Rich City Girl is a debut winner in R5 at Ellis Park under Gerardo Corrales for trainer Larry Rivelli! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/MhATEsxRVC — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) July 6, 2024 The post City of Light’s Rich City Girl Sharp on Debut at Ellis Park appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously July 5 that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's enforcement policies violate the private nondelegation doctrine.View the full article

Ryan Moore felt he "got it wrong" aboard City of Troy as the 1-4 Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1) winner failed to repeat his Epsom Derby (G1) brilliance when striking at Sandown in workmanlike fashion July 6.View the full article

Amerman Racing's Trikari added a top-level win to his growing résumé in the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) July 6 at the Belmont at the Big A meeting.View the full article

After running in six straight two-turn races, Domestic Product turned in a dominant performance when returned to a one-turn distance for the first time since his debut as he motored to a 7 1/2-length victory in the Dwyer Stakes (G3).View the full article

In a sit-sprint race that turned out to be a tactical affair, TRIKARI (c, 3, Oscar Performance–Dynamic Holiday, by Harlan's Holiday), the lesser-preferred half of an uncoupled entry with 8-5 second choice Endlessly (Oscar Performance), sat handy to a sluggish pace, engaged long-time leader White Palomino (Kitten's Joy) at the furlong grounds and just held off a late bid from the front-runner to take Saturday's GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes at Aqueduct. Two-back winner of the GII American Turf Stakes–at cricket-score odds–May 4 and exiting a game third in the GIII Penn Mile Stakes 27 days later, Trikari jumped straight into the bridle for John Velazquez and took up a stalking role from second as White Palomino enjoyed a very soft time of things on top through splits of :25 flat and :50.24. With positions unchanged down the back of the track, White Palomino was clicked up by Flavien Prat leaving the three-eighths pole and tried to win the race right then and there. The Chad Brown runner offered up a nice kick and held gamely into the final eighth of a mile and fought back determinedly once passed in deep stretch by Trikari, only to be on the wrong end of the bobber. Legend of Time (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), favored at 3-2, was hemmed in at a critical stage by Royal Majesty (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and kicked on gamely, but too late. Endlessly caboosed the field throughout and had no rally when push came to shove. Sales history: $27,500 Ylg '22 OBSOCT. Lifetime Record: 7-4-1-1. O-Amerman Racing LLC; B-Michael A Slezak & Amy Boll (KY); T-Graham Motion. TRIKARI pulls out the win in the Grade 1 Belmont Derby Invitational with @ljlmvel aboard for @GrahamMotion! pic.twitter.com/ANVygi3PKr — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 6, 2024 Saturday, Belmont The Big A BELMONT DERBY INVITATIONAL S.-GI, $727,500, Belmont The Big A, 7-6, 3yo, 1 3/16mT, 1:54.71, fm. 1–TRIKARI, 122, c, 3, by Oscar Performance 1st Dam: Dynamic Holiday (GSW, $267,126), by Harlan's Holiday 2nd Dam: Dynamic Cat, by Dynaformer 3rd Dam: Silent Cat, by Rahy 1ST GRADE I WIN. ($9,000 Ylg '22 KEEJAN; $27,500 Ylg '22 OBSOCT). O-Amerman Racing LLC; B-Michael A Slezak & Amy Boll (KY); T-H. Graham Motion; J-John R. Velazquez. $412,500. Lifetime Record: 7-4-1-1, $996,630. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–White Palomino, 122, r, 3, Kitten's Joy–Wolf Gourmet, by Flatter. 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. O-James J. Bakke and Gerald Isbister; B-Bakster Farms (KY); T-Chad C. Brown. $150,000. 3–Legend of Time (GB), 122, c, 3, Sea The Stars (Ire)–Kissable (Ire), by Danehill Dancer (Ire). 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (150,000gns Ylg '22 TATOCT). O-Godolphin, LLC; B-Lordship Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc (GB); T-Charles Appleby. $90,000. Margins: HD, 1 1/4, HF. Odds: 5.20, 5.20, 1.50. Also Ran: Royal Majesty (GB), Endlessly. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Oscar Performance’s Trikari Takes Home the Statue In Belmont Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Racing with the weight of family honour on his shoulders, Juddmonte's unique commodity Kikkuli (GB) (Kingman {GB}) lines up as one of the most tantalising members of Sunday's cast for Deauville's G1 Haras d'Etreham Prix Jean Prat. Cruelly denied by pixels in Royal Ascot's G3 Jersey Stakes over this seven-furlong trip last month, the half-brother to Frankel (GB) and Noble Mission (GB) was finishing best of all in that competitive affair which rates at least the equal in terms of form to this race. While she was only fourth in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Godolphin's Romantic Style (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) had to navigate an unfavourable wide draw in that ParisLongchamp Classic and a repeat of her previous defeat of Ramatuelle (Justify) and Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) in the course-and-distance G3 Prix Imprudence puts her firmly in contention. The Sangster colour-bearer Kathmandu (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) was half a length ahead in the Pouliches, with Vespertilio (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) in between in third, but had the run of the race from a low stall and might have it to do to confirm placings with that duo. Clive Washbourn's G2 German 2000 Guineas winner Devil's Point (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) had the subsequent G3 Grosser Preis der Wirtschaft winner Penalty (Ger) (Frankel {GB}) back in second in that Cologne Classic, but is not guaranteed to enjoy this drop back to seven. Second in a deep-ground G1 Futurity Trophy in October, he was a soundly-beaten third behind Lazzat (Fr) (Territories {Ire}) in the G3 Prix Djebel over this track and trip in April while White Birch Farm's TDN Rising Star Havana Cigar (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) shook up that rival when second in ParisLongchamp's G3 Prix Paul de Moussac last time. Dictating the Narrativo Hamburg's 155th G1 Idee Deutsches Derby has an open feel on Sunday and the favourite looks likely to be Gestut Ittlingen's Narrativo (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}) from the Peter Schiergen stable. Third behind the high-class Calandagan (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) in ParisLongchamp's G3 Prix Hocquart, he returned to home soil to capture the G2 Union-Rennen at Cologne where the fellow Ittlingen runner Alleno (Ire) (Nathaniel {Ire}) was 1 3/4 lengths away in third. Waldemar Hickst has a strong hand, with Stall Lucky Owner's impressive Listed Dusseldorf Derby Trial winner Wintertraum (Ger) (Lord Of England {Ger}) joined by their G3 Baden-Baden Derby-Trial winner Augustus (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}). Darius Racing's Borna (Fr) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}) was four-lengths second to Wintertraum in the G2 Gran Criterium at the San Siro in October, but he beat the solid British yardstick Royal Supremacy (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}) with authority in the G2 Derby Italiano at the Capannelle in May. The post Kikkuli Takes Aim At The Jean Prat appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously July 5 that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's enforcement policies violate the private non-delegation doctrine.View the full article

Ryan Moore felt he "got it wrong" aboard City Of Troy as the 1-4 Coral-Eclipse (G1) winner failed to repeat his Epsom Derby (G1) brilliance when striking at Sandown in workmanlike fashion July 6.View the full article

Jockey Florent Geroux discusses Loved's Win in the Mari Hulman.View the full article

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a forgettable 13th after getting pinched at the start in the GI Kentucky Derby, showed no mercy on his three rivals in Saturday's GIII Dwyer Stakes at the Big A. Turning back to a one-turn mile, the 3-5 favorite stalked the early leaders from an outside third. He launched while three deep entering the far turn, hit the front as they straightened for home and blasted off to score by 7 1/2 lengths over Hades (Awesome Slew). The pacesetter Billal (Street Sense) was third. “He was traveling very well,” winning jockey Flavien Prat said. “I felt in control the whole race and he responded really well turning for home. He took a very nice breather around the turn– I didn't know how much the leader [Billal] had left, but when I called on him, he responded very well.” Prat added, “I do think he's better with the cut back in distance.” Domestic Product, a maiden winner going nine furlongs over this same surface at second asking last October, kicked off his sophomore campaign with a good second at 14-1 behind Hades in the GIII Holy Bull Stakes Feb. 3, then eked out a narrow victory in a paceless renewal of the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Mar. 9. Beaten 22 3/4 following an eventful journey on the first Saturday in May, Domestic Product was a distant second in the NYRA Bets Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park last out June 15. Pedigree Notes: Klaravich homebred Domestic Product is one of 27 graded winners and 38 stakes winners worldwide for Practical Joke. He is the lone graded winner for broodmare sire Paynter. The unraced Goods and Services, the Dwyer winner's dam, sold at the 2021 Keeneland November sale for $37,000 to Railway Street when Domestic Product was a weanling. The mare produced a 2022 filly by Complexity in New York and aborted to Honest Mischief for 2023. Saturday, Belmont The Big A DWYER S.-GIII, $186,000, Belmont The Big A, 7-6, 3yo, 1m, 1:33.54, ft. 1–DOMESTIC PRODUCT, 124, c, 3, by Practical Joke 1st Dam: Goods and Services, by Paynter 2nd Dam: Indian Legend, by Cherokee Run 3rd Dam: Virginia Bee, by Virginia Rapids O/B-Klaravich Stables (KY); T-Chad C. Brown; J-Flavien Prat. $110,000. Lifetime Record: 8-3-2-0, $454,200. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Hades, 124, g, 3, Awesome Slew–The Shady Lady, by Quality Road. ($130,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). O-D. J. Stable LLC and Robert Cotran; B-Ocala Stud, Joseph M. O'Farrell III, David O'Farrell, et al. (FL); T-Joseph F. Orseno. $40,000. 3–Billal, 118, c, 3, Street Sense–Bambalina, by Bernardini. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($725,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP). O-Kaleem Shah, Inc.; B-Repole Stables (KY); T-William I. Mott. $24,000. Margins: 7HF, 5, 4. Odds: 0.70, 5.00, 3.10. Also Ran: Save the Trees. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. DOMESTIC PRODUCT, the 3YO son of @coolmoreamerica stallion Practical Joke, wins the Grade 3 Dwyer Stakes impressively under Flavien Prat for Chad Brown! pic.twitter.com/dLf9H6kFRl — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 6, 2024 The post Domestic Product Much the Best in Dwyer 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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Godolphin's Wet Paint (Blame) ships in from trainer Brad Cox's Kentucky base at Churchill Downs as the favorite for Sunday's GII Delaware Handicap, the annual centerpiece of the racing calendar in the 'First State.' That fact notwithstanding, she'll need to bring her best if she is to put a halt to a four-race skid dating back to a narrow victory in last year's GI CCA Oaks at Saratoga. Runner-up to the highly impressive Randomized (Nyquist) in the GI Alabama Stakes, the homebred was never a factor when eighth to stablemate Idiomatic (Curlin) in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff and called it a season after winning half of her eight starts. A well-beaten sixth in the GI Apple Blossom Handicap on 4-year-old debut Apr. 13, she closed off fairly to be third in the GIII Shawnee S. to Scylla (Tapit), who backed up that effort in last weekend's GII Fleur de Lis Stakes in Louisville. Honor D Lady (Honor Code) could prove the spoiler here, as she has a few races on paper that would trouble the chalk. Winner of the GIII Remington Park Oaks last fall, she returned from a freshening and posted a career-best 94 Beyer when taking out Gulfstream's GIII Royal Delta Stakes by two lengths Feb. 17. The Apple Blossom proved a bridge too far, as she was last of nine, but bounced back nicely from a speed-figure perspective when runner-up to Grade I winner Candied (Candy Ride {Arg})–with Saddle Up Jessie (More Than Ready) third–in the June 8 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth, giving eight pounds to her younger rival. The wagering public won't be getting the 3-1 morning-line odds about War Like Goddess (English Channel), but her mere presence in the GIII Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes makes it a contest worth watching. The three-time Grade I winner should appreciate this 11-furlong trip more than she did the mile and three-sixteenths of the GI New York Stakes at Saratoga, when she was making a belated seasonal debut and ran on to be a sound third behind Didia (Arg) (Orpen). A strong supporting cast includes Chop Chop (City of Light), who defeated Atomic Blonde (Ger) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}) in Keeneland's GIII Bewitch Stakes in April before the latter reversed form last time in the May 25 Keertana Stakes at Churchill. The post Wet Paint The Class of the Delaware Handicap appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

6th-WO, $111k, Msw, 3yo/up, f, 6 1/2f AWT, 3:52p.m. ET In against a mixed field which includes considerably more seasoned rivals, ONTARIO (Ghostzapper) will be unveiled for the partnership of LNJ Foxwoods and NK Racing. A $450,000 KEESEP yearling in 2022, the filly hails from the female family of Canadian Horse of the Year and two-time champion MGSW Wonder Gadot (Medaglia d'Oro) as well as GISW Hard Not to Love (Hard Spun) and SW & GSP Solemn Tribute (Medaglia d'Oro). Ontario's dam SP Mexican Hat (Street Cry {Ire}) is a half-sister to GI Beholder Mile winner Secret Spice (Discreet Cat), who went to Katsumi Yoshida for $1.4-million at the 2019 FTKNOV sale and who has since produced a winner in Japan. Ontario will enjoy a five pound weight allowance, and trainer Josie Carroll will send her to post. TJCIS PPs 7th-GP, $60k, Msw, 3yo/up, f, 5fT, 4:00p.m. ET Carrying the e Five Racing silks on her unveiling, MRS. GAMBOLINI (More Than Ready) will take on a field of seven from the far outside post. Posting back-to-back bullet works at Palm Meadows, the most recent June 28 being a four furlong move in company in :46.95 (1/23), she's out of a half-sister to GISW Promises Fulfilled (Shackleford) and the full-sister to MSW & GSP Marquee Miss. This is also the immediate family of Graded-placed runners Jag Warrior (Shackleford) and Tiesto (Tiznow). The barn of Joseph Saffie Jr. will send her out. TJCIS PPs The post July 7 Insights: From Canada to Florida, Well-Bred Fillies Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission veterinarians and stewards, Delaware Park postponed racing July 6 due to the excessive heat index forecasted. The entire card is transferred to July 8.View the full article

Epsom Oaks (G1) winner Ezeliya was retired July 6 following a training setback that would keep her from racing the remainder of the year.View the full article

Showcase (c, 2, Uncle Mo–Buy Sell Hold {SW & GSP, $125,520}, by Violence) fired a pair of bullets at Todd Pletcher's Saratoga base and delivered as advertised as the 3-5 favorite to earn 'TDN Rising Star' honors on debut at the Big A Saturday. Drawn widest of all in post five, Showcase traveled nicely beneath Irad Ortiz, Jr. in an outside second, hit the front while racing in between rivals approaching the quarter pole and took off nicely when asked the question at the top of the stretch to win going away by 7 1/2 lengths. The pacesetter Protected (Maximum Security) held second by a whisker over $500,000 OBS April breezer Tiz Freedom (Tiz the Law). Showcase, a half-brother to Bourbon Bash (City of Light), MSP, $511,294, becomes the 19th 'Rising Star' for leading sire Uncle Mo. Buy Sell Hold, a full-sister to GISW and young sire Volatile, is also responsible for the unraced 3-year-old filly Sweet Pea (Union Rags) and a yearling colt by Gun Runner. She was bred to Life Is Good for 2024. Sales history: $300,000 yrl '23 KEESEP. Owner: Harrell Ventures, LLC Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC (KY) Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher #5 Showcase wins easy in the opener at Aqueduct to win on debut for trainer Todd Pletcher with @iradortiz aboard! This 2YO colt is out of stakes winner Buy Sell Hold. #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/buV6W0GNnd — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) July 6, 2024 The post Uncle Mo Colt Puts on a ‘Show’ for ‘Rising Star’ Honors appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

John Magnier was in mischievous form at Sandown after he and his wife Sue had joined the wider Coolmore team for celebratory photographs with their Derby and Eclipse winner City Of Troy. It has been well documented how important this colt is to the operation: the European champion two-year-old of 2023, he is by the Triple Crown winner Justify, who was recruited at vast expense to stand at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky. For that stallion to prove himself adept at siring top-class runners on both dirt and turf would be the bloodstock equivalent of owning a licence to print money. Participating in what was, by his standards, a lengthy interview on Racing TV, Magnier said, “There's no point in us talking any more about this horse. This horse now has to do it himself.” He added with a laugh, “It's like his clothes are off and he's in the bed, so it's up to him.” Magnier admitted that City Of Troy's hard-fought win, by a length over Al Riffa (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), wasn't quite the dazzling performance that had been anticipated from the 1/4 favourite. He said, “It wasn't what we were expecting, to be honest, but we are not making excuses: you don't need to when a horse wins a race. “A quarter of the field was taken out because of the ground and he really is a good-moving horse. We posted a video of him working in the last few days and it's quite extraordinary how he moves.” He continued, “The year is long and I would just like to see him really run on his ground. But, look, he's only been beaten once in his life and we're complaining, so that will tell you what we think about him.” Of the excitement surrounding City Of Troy, he added, “It emanates from Aidan [O'Brien] and Ballydoyle, really, what they think of him and what they see in the morning. And that's why we published that video – we don't do that sort of thing, and I'm not a social media-type person. But it's just incredible and we wanted people to see it.” Last year, the team's Derby winner Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) closed out his season with victory in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita. With the Japan Cup under consideration for that horse over a possible return to California for a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Classic, could the latter be a suitable option for City Of Troy to show his versatility? “Only God knows that; I can't answer that one,” Magnier said. “All I know is that we've tried it on several occasions. We tried it with Galileo and it didn't work. We tried it with Giant's Causeway and it nearly did. We hit the crossbar with Declaration Of War. We all enjoy having a go and seeing if we can try to do something that's a bit out of the ordinary. Whatever happens, we'll keep trying to do it.” The post John Magnier: ‘His clothes are off and he’s in the bed, so it’s up to him’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

HOKKAIDO, Japan–Expectation rather than trepidation. Pre-JRHA Select Sale nerves are different to the ones we go through back in Europe, that's for sure. A quick scan through the over 500-strong catalogue of foals and yearlings will remind you just how small the world is with many familiar names cropping up on any given page. However, a morning spent in the company of JRHA chairman and Shadai Farm boss Teruya Yoshida followed by a trip to Northern Farm, which will consign a massive 180 lots at the sale, pegs into light what the Japanese are doing better than most. Perhaps Yoshida, who dominates Japanese racing along with his brothers Katsumi and Haruya, has reason to be confident. After all, he approaches the sale, which kicks off with yearlings on Monday, with reason for optimism given the Japanese Derby winner Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}) is fresh in everyone's mind. “This spring time, horses bred by Shadai Farm have won four Group 1s, so it is not just about Danon Decile,” Yoshida rightly corrects the interviewer! “For example, Jantar Mantar (Jpn) (Palace Malice) won the NHK Mile Cup so it has been a very good spring.” He added, “We are expecting a lot for this sale. So far, this has been a very good sale and a lot of good horses have been sold here. As you said, the Japan Derby winner was sold at this sale a couple of years ago. We have had many, many lookers visiting the farm in recent weeks so I am expecting good things.” Last year's JRHA Select Sale was a behemoth and flew somewhat in the face of what many people were experiencing in Europe and even to a certain extent in America when the words 'polarised' and 'market correction' didn't miss a sales report. But Japanese racing is in a very different place to the rest of the world right now. Prize-money is soaring, as is betting turnover, owner-incentives give people a proper chance of recouping their losses and the quality of the stock being presented to the sales has never been stronger. It's this perfect storm, according to Yoshida, that has Japanese racing in such a healthy state. “I expect the market to be strong,” he continued. “But last year's market was a record-breaking market so we don't know if it will be as strong as it was last year. It should be very strong, though. There are a lot of new owners who want to spend money. I think there are many people ready to spend ¥100 million. There are always new people wanting to get involved with Japanese racing. “It is good circulation. Prize-money is good, many new people are coming into the industry and they invest a lot of money in the yearling market. That provides breeders with an opportunity to reinvest that money in mares and stallion fees.” He added, “The quality is on the up. And I am very confident in the quality of our horses. There are so many good horses with good pedigree and nice conformation. Those horses should attract good buyers. No problem. And we have buyers coming at every level. “Also, we have seen a lot of good runners bought here for a reasonable price. For example, Derma Sotogake (Jpn) (Mind Your Biscuits), who finished second in the Breeders' Cup Classic last year, cost less than $100,000 at this sale. This year, his full-brother will be more expensive, no problem! My son Tetsuya's father-in-law bought Derma Sotogake. He is a lucky man.” Yoshida stands proud with Carina Mia and her Epiphaneia colt foal | Brian Sheerin When it is put to Yoshida that luck has been his friend in life as well, mainly when it came to finding the breed-shaping Sunday Silence, the backstory of which was excellently laid out by Emma Berry in these pages almost exactly 12 months ago, he agrees. “Not just Sunday Silence but Northern Taste as well. Both of them, we have been very lucky. When we bought Northern Taste at the Saratoga Sale, he cost us $100,000. He would become the champion sire in Japan 11 times. That was the very beginning of our luck. Even at that time, Nijinsky (Can) had run already and was the Triple Crown winner. We saw many sons of Northern Dancer in the sale. When they had run already, we knew we couldn't afford them, so that's why we decided to buy as a yearling. Very, very lucky.” He added on Sunday Silence, “We had a farm in Kentucky and Arthur Hancock was our neighbour. One day, our horses got loose and got out on the road. Arthur helped us catch the horses and put them back in the field. From that day, we became friends.” But is Yoshida lucky or good? How Zenya Yoshida and now his sons Teruya, Katsumi and Haruya have transformed the ownership model throughout the past couple of decades to drive fan engagement has proved to be one of Japanese racing's secret weapons. Okay, large-scale ownership groups are not exactly a new phenomenon in this game. But where else in the world have genuine superstars like Almond Eye (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) and more recently Equinox (Jon) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) raced for multi-share racing clubs? Lest we forget that, of the five Japanese-trained winners on Dubai World Cup Night in 2022, four of those were successful for similar clubs. Such is the importance of racing clubs and syndicates in Japan, they are understood to make up 70 per cent of the entire ownership pool in the country. “Maybe not a secret weapon but a weapon,” Yoshida laughs. “It has been very popular. Many racing fans like to get involved and it fuels future ownership. The purse system in Japan is very good, so that is one reason why it is possible. The other is that horse racing is very popular with the people here and there are a lot of racing fans. Many people come to the races to see the horses. Naturally, they would like the feeling of owning a horse and getting that experience. It's like supporting a team. Europe has the same thing–like the Highclere Syndicate for example. But because of our purse system and the amount of racing fans we have, it is much better than in Europe.” He added, “If we have a superstar in sport, regardless of the sport, they become so popular here in Japan. In baseball for example, we have a guy in America doing many home runs called Shohei Ohtani. He earns $700 million for 10 years. Ninety per cent of American people know his name and he is super famous over here. He gave free baseball gloves to every elementary school in Japan. That's a big number of gloves.” The point being drilled home by Yoshida is that Japanese people remain infatuated with stardom. A quick walk through the Northern Farm Horse Park, which is open to the public, confirms as much with an entire shop dedicated to selling racing-related merchandise. One cannot help but notice the countless teddy-bear sized horses bedecked in famous silks. From Almond Eye to Deep Impact (Jpn), you can purchase your very own superstar. The fan-driven syndicate model is a step above that level of transaction but it speaks to the same principal. “We have produced many [individual] horse owners after they had a good feeling owning a horse [at a smaller level]. When they get older and richer, they might decide to own a horse of their own. Do you know that 70 per cent of the entire owners in the JRA are made up by our racing clubs? Amazing. This is very important and JRA knows this. At first, the JRA may have been a little bit suspicious of our system, but now they are great believers. When we decided to do this, we decided to do it right. We do everything correct and we present good, quality horses. This is also very important.” Northern Farm will offer 180 lots at the JRHA Select Sale, including this handsome Flightline colt . Lot 419 is one of only three Flightline foals in the sale and is out of Tan Gritona, a champion 2yo filly in Argentina. pic.twitter.com/Gn8hIWi5mA — Brian Sheerin (@BrianSheerin91) July 6, 2024 And with this, a brochure featuring 88 exquisitely-bred yearlings that will soon be put on the market and syndicated under the banner of Shadai Race Horse Co Ltd is opened up. There is a guide price beside every horse and Yoshida reveals that the expectation is that each share will be filled within a fortnight of those 88 yearlings being put on the market. The ownership model is a simple one, in that syndicate members are only signing up for the racing experience and, if the horse becomes a stallion prospect or a potential blue hen broodmare, she can be circulated back into the Shadai breeding operation. Ingenious really. But when this ownership model is providing people with up-close and personal experiences with this year's leading three-year-old miler in Japan Jantar Mantar, for example, and other recognisable forces like Sol Oriens (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), Stars On Earth (Jpn) (Duramante {Jpn}) and more, the relationship works both ways. Those horses being offered for syndication in that brochure are obviously completely separate to the ones who will go under the hammer at the Select Sale on Monday and Tuesday. Having scouted through the barns at Shadai Farm followed by Northern Farm, it's hard to disagree with Yoshida's prediction that another blockbuster sale could be in store. But then again, you reap what you sow. “We have spent a lot of money on our broodmare band down through the years,” Yoshida says. “We just look for what everybody else wants-high-class mares. We bought a lot of broodmares all over the world in the past 20 years and in Europe especially as the Japanese Yen was so strong. We could afford to buy them. Also, your market [the European market] was not strong. Even Deep Impact's mother, [Wind In Her Hair (Ire) (Azao)] was second in the Oaks and we bought her.” And last year Japanese buyers were very active at the December Mares Sale at Tattersalls. “Yes, because we are still rich–we still can buy,” Yoshida says, before erupting into belly laughter. This may be serious stuff but nobody seems to get bogged down about anything here. Yoshida himself has time for a laugh and a joke just as much as anyone else on the tour of the barns and sits through each show as if it were his first. One sire that pops up more than most is Contrail (Jpn). It is clear from visiting both farms that the hope is that the Japanese Triple Crown-winning son of Deep Impact can be spoken of in the same glowing terms of his father. It was at this sale 12 months ago when Contrail really announced himself as a sire to take serious note of when a colt of his topped the foal session at ¥520 million [$3.7m]. Lot 367: a Contrail colt foal at Shadai Farm | Brian Sheerin Lot 377, a Contrail colt out of Argentinian 1,000 Guineas heroine Joy Nikita (Arg) (Fortify) is being tipped by Shadai's Tsubasa Sato to fly the flag for the stallion once again. Then you have lot 364 at Northern Farm, a Kitasan Black (Jpn) colt foal out of German Oaks winner Serienholde (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}). He's a half-brother to Schnell Meister (Ger) (Kingman {GB}) and his reserve–which is completely transparent in Japan–has been set at ¥70 million, the highest reserve set by Northern Farm in the sale. Add that to Shadai's Epiphaneia (Jpn) colt foal [lot 384], who clearly holds a certain amount of sentimental value to Yoshida, as he didn't need to be asked twice to pose for a photograph with the mare Carina Mia (Malibu Moon) and her offspring. Shadai forked out $2.6 million on the Grade I winner at Fasig-Tipton in 2021 and, with a cracking Epiphaneia colt foal at foot, is now happily reported to be in foal to Equinox. Not to mention Northern Farm offering the only Gun Runner foal in the sale and one of three foals by Flightline as well. With such quality everywhere you look, perhaps Yoshida's confidence is well-placed. 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