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First-season sire Ferrando was credited with his first winner when Grove Street led all the way for an upset victory in Saturday’s Sign Central 2YO (1100m) at Hastings. Saturday’s $35,000 two-year-old sprint was the third career start and first for more than seven months for Grove Street. His previous appearances produced fifth placings behind the impressive Te Akau Racing winners About Last Night and Maracatu. Grove Street was sent out as a $27 outsider on Saturday and dominated the race from the front. The Team Rogerson gelding jumped quickly from the extreme outside gate, and jockey Leah Hemi drove him forward and slid across to the rail. First-starter Honey Badger loomed ominously on his outside at the home turn and was poised to run straight past him, but Grove Street lifted and found more and more down the Hastings straight. At the end of a head-bobbing battle through the final 50m, Grove Street clung on to win by a nose. “I watched his previous races and saw that he could ping out of the gates, so I was quite confident that he would be able to get to the front within a few strides,” Hemi said. “He’s very professional. The Rogerson team do a great job with their horses, and I was fortunate to get on this one today.” It was a big result for Graeme Rogerson, who co-trains, bred and part-owns Grove Street. Rogerson also trained and co-owned Ferrando during a 27-start career that produced eight wins, six placings and more than $270,000 in stakes. He won the Gr.3 Mr Tiz Trophy (1200m) and Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) and was a two-time placegetter in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m). Grove Street now tops the list of Ferrando’s first-crop juveniles. The Fast ‘N’ Famous stallion is also the sire of Zorro’s Revenge, who is still a maiden but placed in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Pukekohe in May. Ferrando himself was unraced as a two-year-old, and Rogerson said this week that he expects his progeny to continue to improve as they get older. “Grove Street is learning all the time, and he’s a typical Ferrando – they’re not really two-year-old types,” he said. “They’re also looking more like stayers than sprinters, which I’ve found hard to believe. “I think we’ve got a lot to look forward to with his progeny next season. We’ve got half a dozen of them that look really good. Zorro’s Revenge placed in the Champagne Stakes in the autumn, and he came back into the stable this week. We’re going to aim him at the 2000 Guineas (Gr.1, 1600m), and then I think he’s a lovely prospect for the Derby (Gr.1, 2400m). “Skymax is another one, she got home really well for fourth at Ruakaka the other day. She’ll go out for a spell now and will come back better at three.” View the full article

Wewillrock powers away to an impressive victory in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A few days after the loss of legendary Hawke’s Bay studmaster and administrator Tom Lowry, his nephew Guy played a starring role on Saturday with Wewillrock’s scintillating victory in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa. Tom Lowry died on Monday at the age of 88, just a day after being a special guest at the Hawke’s Bay/Poverty Bay Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association’s annual weanling walk last Sunday. The third generation to operate Hawke’s Bay’s iconic Okawa Stud, Lowry was an enormously influential figure in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. In the 1970s he purchased and imported the Irish stallion Three Legs, who went on to become a three-time champion New Zealand sire and is best known for the deeds of his champion daughter Horlicks. Lowry was president of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club from 1987 to 1991, and after the club became part of Hawke’s Bay Racing Incorporated in the 1990s, he served as chairman from 2000 to 2002. He was also vice-president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association from 1983 to 1987. Lowry’s passion for thoroughbreds and influence on the Kiwi thoroughbred scene is being carried on by his nephew Guy, who has more than 320 training successes to his name at an excellent strike rate and now operates his Hastings stable in partnership with Leah Zydenbos. Wewillrock was the only runner on Saturday for the Lowry/Zydenbos team, and he was sent out as a red-hot $1.70 favourite for Te Rapa’s $40,000 sprint feature. A runner-up under big weights in both of his previous appearances, he dropped to 56kg for this race thanks to apprentice jockey Triston Moodley’s 3kg claim. Wewillrock jumped well from the inside gate and scampered through to take the lead inside the first 50m, and there was barely a moment’s doubt about the result from that point on. The El Roca gelding turned it on down the side of the track, charging ahead and rounding the home turn more than five lengths clear of his nearest challenger. Moodley took a long look over his shoulder in the straight and eased his mount down in the final few strides, crossing the finish line three lengths in front of the runner-up Chajaba. “I was just glad to be aboard him,” Moodley said. “He took me along. “It looked like there would be plenty of speed in the race, so we didn’t know if we’d get taken on if we went forward. But he jumped well enough and was in such a good rhythm all the way around. “I couldn’t believe it when he quickened so well coming down the side. He’s got plenty of gears and is a very good horse.” Wewillrock has now had 21 starts for seven wins, nine placings and more than $299,000 in stakes. Lowry and Zydenbos will consider giving him an opportunity to take on elite weight-for-age opposition in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) and Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). Wewillrock finished eighth in the Foxbridge last year. “Wow, that was impressive,” Zydenbos said on Saturday. “He was cruising. The 3kg claim definitely helped today, and Triston did an awesome job for us with a pearler of a ride. “This horse has done plenty of travelling and he handles it so well. He’s just like a big dog – you can do anything with him. “The Foxbridge Plate is definitely an option. He’d come back from a campaign in Sydney when he ran in it last year, so I think we can have him in better shape for a race like that if we have another crack at it this time around. “The Tarzino could be a possibility too. We’d never really thought he was quite up to Group One level before, but gee he was impressive today.” Bookmakers have installed Wewillrock as an equal $5 favourite in its brand-new market for the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa on August 24. He shares that quote with Pier and Waitak, with defending champion Dragon Leap just behind them at $7. Wewillrock is rated an $18 chance in a Tarzino Trophy market headed by Legarto ($3.50), Crocetti ($4.50) and Orchestral ($6). The first Group 1 race on the New Zealand calendar, the Tarzino will be run at Wewillrock’s home track of Hastings on September 7. Horse racing news View the full article

What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, May 2, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble Jumps racing takes centre stage at Warrnambool on Sunday afternoon, with an eight-race meeting set down for decision. The first six races will be held over obstacles, with the final two races held under highweight conditions on the flat. The track is rated a Soft 7, with the rail sticking to its true position. The action from the ‘Bool commences at 12:05pm AEST. Thackeray Steeplechase Tip: Wil John Wil John knocked over his jumps maiden in fine style at Hamilton on May 30. The Ciaron Maher-trained son of Reset put nine lengths on his nearest rival, and based on his smart trial between runs, he looks to be a jumper worth sticking with. Steven Pateman will have him on the back of the speed from barrier one, and as long as he produces a similar jumping effort, Wil John should win again. Thackeray Steeplechase Race 6 – #3 Wil John (1) 8yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Steven Pateman (68kg) +240 with Picklebet Best Bet at Warrnambool: Prismatic Prismatic was massive in defeat when unable to run down tearaway leader Fabalot on June 23, but he can turn the tables this weekend. The five-year-old was a dominant maiden hurdle winner at Hamilton the start prior and had to do all the chasing last time out when defeated by 2.3 lengths. Aaron Kuru will look to have Prismatic closer to the lead this time around, and with a clean jumping performance, Prismatic’s ability on the flat should be too much for this lot. Best Bet Race 4 – #7 Prismatic (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Mark Walker | J: Aaron Kuru (65kg) +150 with PlayUp Next Best at Warrnambool: Right Now Bevan Laming’s Right Now was only nosed out of maiden hurdle success at the Warrnambool 3200m by The Good Fight on June 23. The son of Wrote was grabbed late after hitting the front on home turn, but he did manage to put 12 lengths on the third-placed horse. Darryl Horner will have this bloke stalking the speed throughout, and with a similar performance to what he put forward last time, Right Now should win this. Next Best Race 2 – #5 Right Now (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Bevan Laming | J: Darryl Horner (69.5kg) +150 with Dabble Sunday quaddie tips for Warrnambool races Warrnambool quadrella selections Sunday, July 7, 2024 1-2-3-5-6-8-9 2-3-8 1-2-3-4 1-2-4 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Lily Sutherland guides the Kevin Myers-trained Aljay to victory at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland brought up the 100th win of her career with a well-timed finish aboard Aljay in Saturday’s Beard Brothers Handicap (2200m) at Hastings. Sutherland headed to Hawke’s Bay on Saturday with 99 wins to her name, and she had a frustrating start to the day with a series of second placings on Honey Badger, Tanner and Carignan. But the well-performed Aljay delivered the milestone for his 20-year-old jockey with an irresistible come-from-behind performance in the day’s $40,000 staying feature. After settling in second-last behind a steady speed set by Marroni, Sutherland brought Aljay to the centre of the track in the home straight and started to move him through his gears. Aljay warmed into his work and finished over the top of Marroni and Never Look Back, edging past that pair to win by a length. Sutherland’s landmark 100th win was made even more special by the fact that Aljay is trained by her employer Kevin Myers. “This is very special,” she said. “It’s even better doing it in these colours, because Kevin has been a huge supporter in my career. I’m very grateful to Kevin and his owners for this ride. “He’s got a lot of class and was definitely the best horse in the field today. I was very grateful for the opportunity to ride him. I know I could only claim 1kg off his 60kg on a heavy track, but he was just too good for them.” Aljay’s victory was the 47th winning ride of the season for Sutherland, and another win later in the afternoon with Who Knows brought her level with apprentice jockeys’ premiership leader Niranjan Parmar on 48. Horse racing news View the full article

The Sunshine Coast Turf Club and QRIC Stewards have made the decision to postpone the remaining races of the Sunshine Coast horse racing meeting due to inclement weather and the state of the track, with races five to nine to be rescheduled. After kicking off the program on a Heavy 10 surface, persistent rain in between races, and a lack of sun to dry out the track, stewards and the club were left with no other decision but to postpone the final five races of the day. Unfortunately for racegoers and participants, the three feature races of the day, the Group 3 Winx Guineas, Listed Glasshouse Handicap and Listed Caloundra Cup, will all be postponed. Of the races that were run, three out of the four were won by leaders, with Shows A Sign, Black On Beauty and Punch Lane, leading all the way to claim victory. Hakkai Maru was heavily backed with online bookmakers and duly saluted, nabbing the leader in the shadows of the post in the fourth and final event, before the meeting was called off, only five minutes before race five was scheduled to jump. The remainder of the Sunshine Coast Meeting has been called off due to inclement weather and the state of the track. — QRIC Stewards THB (@QRICStewardsTHB) July 6, 2024 “There was surface water earlier this morning which subsided, however the showers throughout the day have forced us to abandon,” acting chief steward Geoff Goold said. “It is a significant amount of water, it was up to our ankles when we inspected the track.” “There was a proposal to cancel the races, however it is important to have them at the end of the Queensland carnival,” Racing Queensland chief executive Jason Scott said. “They give local trainers, jockeys and connections a good opportunity at more than $1m in prizemoney.” The remaining five races have been rescheduled for the Sunshine Coast meeting on Sunday, July 14. Horse racing news View the full article

According to a press release issued by the National HBPA, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously July 5 that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority violated the private non-delegation doctrine.View the full article

A judgment Friday by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declared that part of the Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act (HISA) is unconstitutional. Even though the three-judge panel agreed with “nearly all” of a lower court's ruling that other contested aspects of HISA's constitutionality were fixed by a Congressional amendment to the law in 2022, that one unconstitutional part of the case has to do with the HISA Authority's broad powers to investigate and operate. The gravity of that unconstitutionality opinion could be enough to send the case to the U.S. Supreme Court to try and clear up what are now conflicting opinions between the Fifth Circuit's ruling July 5 and one that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued in 2023. The HBPA, claiming victory via press release on Friday evening, referred to the Fifth Circuit's unconstitutionality opinion as a “fatal problem” for HISA. By contrast, Lisa Lazarus, the chief executive officer of the HISA Authority, said that “we are disappointed with the court's decision.” “Particularly,” Lazarus continued, “in light of the Sixth Circuit's strong endorsement of HISA's constitutionality. While the judicial review process continues, it is critical for all racing participants to know HISA is still the law of the land. Its rules are still fully in effect and will remain so for the foreseeable future. We continue to focus on our mission of protecting the safety and integrity of Thoroughbred racing.” The court explained its rationale in the opinion: “We agree with nearly all of the district court's well-crafted opinion. Specifically, we agree that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s new rulemaking oversight means the agency is no longer bound by the Authority's policy choices. In other words, the amendment solved the nondelegation problem with the Authority's rulemaking power. “We also agree that HISA does not violate the Due Process Clause by putting financially interested private individuals in charge of competitors. Further, we agree that, under current Supreme Court precedent, the Authority does not qualify as a government entity subject to the Appointments Clause. Finally, we agree that plaintiff Gulf Coast lacks standing to bring its Tenth Amendment challenge,” the opinion stated. “We disagree with the district court in one important respect, however: HISA's enforcement provisions violate the private nondelegation doctrine. The statute empowers the Authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct searches, levy fines, and seek injunctions-all without the FTC's say-so. That is forbidden by the Constitution. We therefore DECLARE that HISA's enforcement provisions are facially unconstitutional on that ground. In doing so, we part ways with our esteemed colleagues on the Sixth Circuit.” The NHBPA's press release stated, in part: “The Court reasoned that Congress unlawfully gave executive governmental power to regulate the horseracing industry over to a private corporation…. It called HISA a 'radical delegation' of governmental enforcement powers to a private corporation. The Court ruled that the FTC was given 'scant oversight' of the Authority, which could execute many governmental functions on its own… “In March of last year, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the [Congressional] tweak solved the problem of giving legislative powers to the Authority,” the NHBPA release continued. “[Friday], the Fifth Circuit agreed with that ruling but found another fatal problem: even after the tweak, HISA still gives unlawful executive powers to the Authority. HISA still violates the Constitution.” This story will be updated. The post Part of HISA Ruled Unconstitutional in Fifth Circuit Split Decision appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

R.J. Bennett, a widely successful owner and breeder in British Columbia and a member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame with his wife, Lois, has died. He was 94.View the full article

Next is not the first horse who turned into a graded stakes winner after he was claimed. Yet his ascent into a black-type performer may be the most surprising in quite a while given the manner of his turnaround.View the full article

Marathon specialist Next (Not This Time) made it five straight victories while successfully defending his title in Friday's 1 3/8-mile GII Brooklyn S. at the Big A. The 2-5 favorite stalked Drake's Passage (Tonalist) through a half mile in :49.29, took over under confident handling approaching the quarter pole and opened daylight in the stretch to win by 9 1/4 lengths. The gray completed his final eighth in a sensational :11.89. Crupi (Curlin) tagged Drake's Passage for second. “I always say that I don't know if the horse can do any better than he has, but he continues to come out and put on performances like that,” winning trainer Chief Stipe Cowans said. “He just loves this, and we're going to try and keep doing it with him. We'll run him four or five times a year, whatever the marathon races are. Just keep doing it with him and hope he's around for a while because he's fun to be around and he's fun to watch do this.” Claimed by Michael A. Foster off owner/breeder Silverton Hill and trainer Wesley Ward for $62,500 at Keeneland in the spring of 2022, last term's runaway GIII Greenwood Cup S. winner kicked off his 6-year-old campaign with an 11 1/4-length victory in the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight S. going 1 1/2 miles at Churchill Downs May 1. Pedigree Notes: Next, one of 15 graded winners for Not This Time, was produced by the multiple stakes-placed Awesome Again mare Bahia Beach. Next was her final produce. Friday, Belmont at The Big A BROOKLYN S.-GII, $200,000, Belmont The Big A, 7-5, 4yo/up, 1 3/8m, 2:13.68, ft. 1–NEXT, 122, g, 6, by Not This Time 1st Dam: Bahia Beach (MSP, $141,104), by Awesome Again 2nd Dam: Pop Princess, by Alphabet Soup 3rd Dam: Relaxing Rhythm, by Easy Goer O-Michael A. Foster; B-Silverton Hill, LLC (KY); T-William D. Cowans; J-Luan Machado. $110,000. Lifetime Record: 21-11-0-1, $1,145,861. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus* Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Crupi, 122, c, 4, Curlin–Don'tforgetaboutme, by Malibu Moon. ($275,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP). O-Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables LLC; B-Claiborne Farm (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. $40,000. 3–Drake's Passage, 118, c, 4, Tonalist–Raucous, by Speightstown. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. O/B-Robert S. Evans (NY); T-Christophe Clement. $24,000. Margins: 9 1/4, HF, 5. Odds: 0.45, 4.60, 3.70. Also Ran: Masqueparade, Dai Vernon, Spencer's Boy Luna, Lure Him In. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. It's NEXT in the Brooklyn Stakes (G2) under @luanmachado85 for William Cowans! pic.twitter.com/3N0aDf8Zn2 — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) July 5, 2024 The post Who’s Next? Marathon Specialist Next Romps Again in Brooklyn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Winner of three of his four starts on the grass last season, including two at the Grade III level, Amerman Racing's Endlessly (Oscar Performance) returns to the grass for the first time as a 3-year-old as the 6-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $750,000 GI Belmont Derby. Typically contested over 10 furlongs at Belmont Park, this year's renewal takes place over a mile and three-sixteenths at Aqueduct. Victorious in the GIII Del Mar Juvenile Turf and GIII Zuma Beach Stakes, Endlessly was a wide-trip eighth in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf before calling it a season. Stylish in adding the El Camino Real Derby and GIII Jeff Ruby Steak–both synthetic-track events–to his CV, the homebred was ultimately green-lighted for the GI Kentucky Derby and passed better than half the field and was scarcely embarrassed in ninth. “The Kentucky Derby was something the Amermans were bullish to give a try, so we did and the horse ran a respectable race,” trainer Michael McCarthy said. “We're looking to get back to his preferred surface now. He's a bigger, stronger horse as a 3-year-old. He's got a very good mind on him. He knows how to win. [Jockey] Umberto [Rispoli] suited him nicely the past few starts and we're looking forward to sending the horse there and seeing what he's capable of doing against the country's best.” With Endlessly taking up the Derby engagement, the Amermans were represented in the GII American Turf S. by the Graham Motion-conditioned Trikari (Oscar Performance). The winner of Turfway's Rushaway Stakes in his previous run Mar. 23, Trikari was the 47-1 outsider on the Derby undercard, but struck from close range beneath Rispoli to cause the boilover. Trikari was beaten a neck into third in the GIII Penn Mile Stakes in his most recent trip postward. Both Endlessly and Trikari will be looking to follow in the hoofprints of their sire, who took the 2017 running. Godolphin's Legend of Time (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) ran the table in three starts at Meydan over the winter, but overraced when fifth as the favorite in the American Turf. The bay recovered from a slow start and was shoved across the wire first in the local prep, the GII Pennine Ridge Stakes May 25, besting White Palomino (Kitten's Joy) and Royal Majesty (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who complete the quintet Saturday. Nine Line Up For Intriguing Belmont Oaks The GI Fasig-Tipton Belmont Oaks offers less prize money than the colts' counterpart, but with nearly double the number of runners–including a trio of European raiders–it is the more interesting and appealing race of the two. Lael Stables' She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) has been pegged as the 2-1 favorite and is squarely the one to beat. Winner of the GI Natalma S. at her second career start, the chestnut endured a torrid run from an awkward draw as the 7-2 choice in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and did exceptionally well to be third, within a half-length of Hard To Justify (Justify) and recent G1 Coronation Stakes victix Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio). In her lone appearance this term, she dismantled six overmatched rivals by nearly a half-dozen lengths in the May 17 Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico and looks primed for this step up in trip. “She has progressed from age two to three,” said trainer Cherie DeVaux. “All things that we look for. We are going to find out if she can handle [the distance]. She has not seemed distance-compromised right now, as of yet, so it will be interesting to see how she handles it.” Like Legend of Time, Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal) excelled during the Dubai World Cup Carnival, winning the Jumeirah Fillies Classic and the Jumeirah 1000 Guineas, in which her saddle slipped and William Buick lost his irons, but somehow managed to maintain his balance and bolted up by 5 1/2 lengths. The undefeated filly was allowed to take her chance in the G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket May 5 and was in the thick of it before staying on for seventh. “I feel she'll be a big player on Saturday,” said trainer Charlie Appleby. “She's got plenty of experience under her belt and quick ground will suit her, as well. Those tight tracks will suit her, as she's a neat filly.” The talented young French conditioner Jerome Reynier sends out Fun With Flags (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}), winner of the Listed Prix Rose de Mai at Saint-Cloud in March and the beaten favorite in the G3 Prix Cleopatre at the same venue Apr. 19. She will encounter quick underfoot conditions for the first time in her career. Trainer Andrew Balding sends out Secret Satire (GB) (Advertise {GB}), who stayed an extended mile and a quarter on good ground to take out the G3 Musidora Stakes at York May 15, but ran herself right out of the G1 Betfred Oaks last time when racing too freely to finish a distant 10th. Frankie Dettori is in for the ride. The rest of the home team is lead by Segesta (Ghostzapper), who narrowly defeated Sy B (English Channel) in the local GII Wonder Again Stakes May 27; and Pin Up Betty (Constitution), who handed Buchu (Justify) a 1 1/2-length defeat in a methodically run renewal of the GIII Regret Stakes at Churchill June 1. Dwyer, Indiana Derby On Tap For the Boys In addition to Save the Trees (Preservationist), profiled by T.D. Thornton in these pages earlier this week, three others are scheduled to go postward in the GIII Dwyer Stakes at Belmont. Domestic Product (Practical Joke) took out the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Mar. 9 ahead of a 13th in the GI Kentucky Derby. Connections passed on the GI Belmont Stakes at Saratoga in favor of the Pegasus Stakes a week later and the homebred was a distant second to Tuscan Sky (Vino Rosso), with GIII Holy Bull S. winner Hades (Awesome Slew) a distant third. Billal (Street Sense), an allowance third to the impressive Subrogate (Arrogate) at Saratoga June 8, completes the field. With the expected scratching of Sir Greylind (Speightster), seven are left for Saturday's GIII Indiana Derby, and the two shippers from California look to have their rivals over a barrel. Stronghold (Ghostzapper) rates as the likeliest winner as he makes his first start since finishing seventh in the GI Kentucky Derby. Prior to that, the Eric and Sharon Waller homebred ran out a convincing winner of the GIII Sunland Derby Feb. 18 ahead of a neck success in the GI Santa Anita Derby Apr. 6. Third on the latter occasion was Turf Paradise Derby winner E J Won the Cup (Omaha Beach), who most recently added the valuable Texas Derby at Lone Star May 27. Dragoon Guard (Arrogate) is the X-factor, having earned a 91 Beyer when winning a one-mile Churchill allowance June 2. Sophomore Girls Do Battle In Indiana, Delaware 'TDN Rising Star' Impel (Quality Road) is cross-entered for Saturday's Iowa Oaks at Prairie Meadows, but goes in the GIII Indiana Oaks instead and will be a very tough nut to crack. Having graduated over six furlongs on New Year's Day, the homebred could not have been more impressive winning a two-turn Oaklawn allowance by 8 1/2 lengths Mar. 3. Third after leading late in the GI Central Bank Ashland Stakes, Impel exits a runner-up effort in the GII Eight Belles Stakes back over seven on May 4. Band of Gold (Preservationist) would have to improve on her upset victory in the Martha Washington Stakes in February to be a factor and Neon Icon (Arrogate) will try to make it three wins from as many career starts. Kentucky Oaks alumna Power Squeeze (Union Rags), 11-1 winner of the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks and third to Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in the GI Acorn S. at Saratoga June 8, is the main act in the GIII Delaware Oaks, a contest which has also lured GII Black-Eyed Susan Stakes third Call Another Play (Audible) as well as Juddmonte's Sidamara (Arrogate), perfect in her two tries going a route of ground. The post Endlessly Tops Short, But Sweet Field In Belmont Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Antonio Fresu, a fourth-generation jockey from Italy, makes the next stop on his American adventure when he rides Stronghold in the July 6 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis.View the full article

Stable Recovery's 3rd Annual Golf Scramble–the John Hall Memorial, presented by Heider Family Stables–is set for Oct. 14 at Thoroughbred Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Lexington-based Stable Recovery, Inc. provides individuals in early recovery from substance abuse the opportunity to live in a sober and supportive environment while training to become horsemen and horsewomen. “We are especially grateful to Scott and Cindy Heider, whose generous support through Heider Family Stables has made this event possible,” Stable Recovery's Director of Fundraising and Marketing Robert Osbourn said. “Scott and Cindy's dedication to our cause and their commitment to the community are truly inspiring. Their support helps us continue our mission to assist individuals and families on their path to recovery.” Proceeds from the event will benefit Stable Recovery, supporting individuals in recovery. Register or learn more by contacting Robert Osbourn at Robert@Stablerecovery.net or 859-475-4856. The post Stable Recovery’s Third Annual Golf Scramble Set for Oct. 14 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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This day 6th 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 25 mins ago Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | July 6, 2024 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Saturday, July 6. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Te Rapa races preview & betting tips | July 8, 2023 HorseBetting.com.au brings you free NZ racing tips, value bets and quaddie numbers for the Te Rapa races on July 8, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Darwin Cup Carnival Day 1 tips & quaddie | Saturday, July 8 The Darwin Cup Carnival kicks off this weekend with Darwin Guineas Day at Fannie Bay. See our free betting tips … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Louie Louie claims spot in Group 3 Winter Cup Rangiora galloper Louie Louie will get his first shot at stakes glory following his dominant performance in the Winter Cup … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Belmont race tips, best bets & quaddie picks | July 8, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and Horsebetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Walker closes in on 200-win season Mark Walker is refusing to get complacent as he closes in on an historic first 200-win season as he holds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Awapuni race tips, best bets & quaddie picks | NZ Preview, July 8 Racing heads to Awapuni for a nine-race program and HorseBetting’s Lance King presents his best bets and quaddie tips for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Bigger targets ahead for Sharrock duo Butler is guaranteed to start a short-priced favourite at Te Rapa on Saturday, but Allan Sharrock isn’t under-estimating the threat … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Randwick racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, July 8 The Winter Stakes headlines a 10-race card at Randwick this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven has picked out his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Gawler races best bets & quaddie tips | Saturday, July 8 Racing in South Australia heads to Gawler on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you our best bets and quaddie tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Doomben best bets, top odds & quaddie tips | July 8, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Caulfield racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Saturday, July 8 Racing heads to Caulfield on Saturday for a nine-race card headlined by the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. Check … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Animal welfare centre stage at Winter Racing Carnival 2023 The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC)’s mandatory pre-race veterinary checks throughout the 2023 Winter Racing Carnival have been hailed a … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Jade Hampson to miss Darwin Cup Carnival after race fall She escaped serious injury following a fall at Fannie Bay, but leading NT apprentice Jade Hampson will miss the Darwin … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Manning turns focus to Darwin Guineas after ROANT Gold Cup win Trainer Jason Manning is still floating on cloud nine after Noir De Rue’s remarkable win last weekend, but his focus … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Sigh looking to bring up hat-trick with Monash Stakes win Sigh will look to make it three-straight wins and an undefeated prep when she runs in the Group 3 Sir … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 6, 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 Former Kiwis score at Sandown Elsie May broke through for her first victory for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace at Sandown on Wednesday under … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Winter Cup in crosshairs for Fiery Red A trio of Southland runners will be on trial for looming Cups targets when they head to Ashburton on Thursday … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Jimmy Orman joins elite club with 100th metropolitan wins in Queensland Racing Celebrate Jimmy Orman’s remarkable achievement as he reaches his 100th metropolitan win in Queensland racing. Joining an elite club of … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Think It Over ruled out of spring with tendon injury Trainer Kerry Parker has confirmed that his multiple Group 1 winner Think It Over will miss the entire 2022 spring … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sale racing tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Friday, July 8 The Sale Turf Club on Friday afternoon with a competitive little eight-race card. See our best bets and quaddie selections … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rockhampton Newmarket best bets & quaddie tips | July 8, 2022 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie numbers for Rockhampton Newmarket Day 2022, as well … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Goulburn racing tips & quaddie picks | Friday, July 8, 2022 The Goulburn Race Club will play host to eight transferred races on Friday, July 8, as wet weather continues to … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Gold Coast Turf Club redevelopments underway Redevelopments for the Gold Coast Turf Club got underway on Tuesday, with the $63 million enhancements set to make the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Rockhampton making major upgrades to female jockeys’ rooms The Rockhampton Jockey Club (RJC) has been granted $2.3 million by the State Government and Racing Queensland, which is set … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kym Healy goes north again for Darwin Cup Carnival South Australian trainer Kym Healy has headed to the Northern Territory for a number of years to support the Darwin … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 6, 2022 Four 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 Cranbourne betting tips & quaddie numbers | Thursday, July 7 Cranbourne is the venue for Victorian horse racing on Thursday afternoon, with gallopers running on a predicted Soft 7 surface … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sunshine Coast Polytrack racing tips & quaddie | July 6, 2022 Wednesday’s metropolitan meeting at Ipswich has been transferred to the Sunshine Coast Polytrack, due to heavy rainfall. HorseBetting’s Queensland racing … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Jerry Chau’s record-breaking season nears climax Nearing the end of a record-breaking first full-season in Hong Kong, apprentice jockey Jerry Chau’s exploits in the saddle have … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Wednesday, July 7 The Eagle Farm races will be run and won on Wednesday, July 7. See the betting preview, top tips, value … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Beer banking on Jawwaal and Sunrise Ruby in The Kosciuszko Likeable trainer Mitchell Beer has again set his sights on the world’s richest race for country-trained horses, The Kosciuszko (1200m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Godolphin call time on triple Group 1 winner Avilius Triple Group 1 winner Avilius has been retired, with the seven-year-old gelding set to join Godolphin’s Lifetime Care program … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Kensington betting tips, value bets & quaddie | July 7, 2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings the betting preview for the Randwick-Kensington races held on Wednesday, July 7. See all the top tips, value … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | Wednesday, July 7 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Will Kah raise the bat at Sandown on Wednesday? Punt Drunk returns from a six-week spell with a rye look at some of the major stories in racing, including … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 6, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Young jumps rider making immediate impression A year ago, New Zealand punters had only just been introduced to Dean James-Parker, but in a little more than … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Acutus scores northern victory Acutus is loving the warmer climes of Ruakaka over winter. 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offspring to win a Saturday metropolitan race in Brisbane with a … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Kodiac gelding tops Hong Kong International Sale (July) A son of Kodiac topped the Hong Kong International Sale (July) held at the Sha Tin Racecourse Parade Ring last … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Herengawe on Cups path With a strong performance at Awapuni on Saturday, emerging wet-track performer Herengawe produced a bold audition for next month’s Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fabulanski to target Group 1 Victoria Derby Trainer Robbie Laing will aim Fabulanski at the 2500m Derby for three-year-olds at Flemington after victory in the Taj Rossi … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sultan delivers special win Te Rapa specialist Sultan Of Swing struck again at the Hamilton track on Saturday, providing a poignant result in the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Black-type targets on horizon for juvenile winners The connections of impressive two-year-old debut winners at Te Rapa and Awapuni on Saturday are eyeing bigger things in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Buffalo River stays unbeaten in Australia After convincing wins at Ballarat and Sandown, import Buffalo River has claimed the Silver Bowl Series Final for three-year-olds at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Handsome Thief back to his best Former stakes performer Handsome Thief as returned to his best form with a fast finishing win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bowman wins first ride back Top jockey Hugh Bowman has wasted no time returning to the winner’s circle with victory aboard Sir Elton at his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Littlefield gets first city win as trainer Trainer Charlotte Littlefield has celebrated her first city win, with Miss Mandito racing to victory at Flemington in the Leilani … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Forster not surprised by Kim Alicia win Trainer Desleigh Forster was far from surprised when Kim Alicia scored an upset win in the Madam Wu Two Year … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Youngster has World at his feet Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will look to raise the bar for Rule The World after another impressive performance at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Costa eyes stakes move for Gold Ambition Trainer Michael Costa hopes Gold Ambition can step up to stakes company after winning at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Michelle Payne fined for comments re track Michelle Payne has been fined for comments about the Sandown track she made on social media … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Unconditional chases more QTIS money Toowoomba filly Unconditional will be chasing more QTIS bonus money when she races at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Joe’s Joy to be tested at 2400m Trainer Richard Litt is looking to Joe’s Joy to step up to 2400 metres at Randwick to open up future … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Egyptian Bullet chasing Flemington upset Egyptian Bullet will be given her chance to chase some black type when she runs in the Creswick Series Final … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago ATC appoints Jamie Barkley as CEO The Australian Turf Cub has appointed current SCG chief executive Jamie Barkley to the corresponding position … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Roger James to enter training partnership Prominent New Zealand trainer Roger James is to enter a partnership with his racing manager Robert Wellwood in the new … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Begg to saddle up two Flemington chances Trainer Grahame Begg believes Galaxy Raider and Elle Gagne both get their chances in separate races at Flemington on Winter … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Remember The Name after third-straight win In-form filly Remember The Name will take on the colts and geldings in the Silver Bowl Series Final, chasing her … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Slydini to beat Doomben 1600m hoodoo Consistent Slydini will be aiming to overcome a series of minor placings and record his first win over the Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gregorian Chant chases valuable stakes win Two-year-old filly Gregorian Chant gets her first opportunity to chase valuable black type when she makes her stakes racing debut … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Skye’s the limit at Scone Queensland jockey Skye Bogenhuber says the chance to link with trainer Brett Cavanough at Scone is too good to pass … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cobalt positive for Laming-trained horse A horse trained by Richard Laming has returned a sample showing cobalt above the allowed threshold in a test taken … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago $500 million racing venue planned for Vietnam’s Can Tho A HONG KONG-based company has been given the all clear to conduct a study into the feasibility behind building a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer Mark Thomas fined $5000 Trainer Mark Thomas has pleaded guilty to an improper conduct charge and been fined $5000 … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dunn with good chances on Finals Day Unbeaten colt Royal Symphony and in-form sprinter Ability headline Dwayne Dunn’s book of rides on Flemington Finals Day … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Changes to the Sydney spring carnival There have major prize money increases and several date changes to the Sydney spring carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bowman relies on Waller to bridge gap Hugh Bowman will rely on the support of Chris Waller-trained runners to erode Brenton Avdulla’s lead in the Sydney jockey’s … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Gingernuts gearing up for Melbourne’s spring THE three-year-old export Gingernuts was arguably one of New Zealand’s best performing gallopers across the Tasman, and the gun runner … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Major boost for Sydney spring carnival The revamped Sydney spring carnival has received a prize money boost along with changes to dates heading to the $10 … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The Everest’s first jockey confirmed Blake Shinn has been named as the first jockey taking part in the $10 million Everest before half the field … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Stumblin In set to make waves for Waverly stable WAVERLY galloper Stumblin In is hoping to maintain its unbeaten run on the trip as the mare aims for a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Blake Shinn first to saddle up for Everest Newhaven Park’s John Kelly has confirmed Blake Shinn will be aboard English in the inaugural running of the $10 million … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Esgrimidor an anxious starter for Howlett Todd Howlett cannot jump to conclusions about Esgrimidor’s chances at Warwick Farm after the gelding’s tardy behaviour in the barriers … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mertens out to build on premiership lead A full book of rides at Flemington gives apprentice Beau Mertens another chance to extend his lead in the Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Matt McGillivray on city mission Apprentice Matt McGillivray hopes to transform his recent winning streak on the midweek and provincial circuit to more city wins … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Salesman hits the road for Highway debut Southern Highlands trainer Sarah Murray-Leslie will break new ground when Salesman makes his Highway Handicap debut at Warwick Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chris Anderson on the money at Doomben The former James Cummings-trained Colour of Money will be the first Bong Bong Cup winner to race in Brisbane when … Read More Horse Racing Tips, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago New Zealand racing free tips, odds and form, Saturday July 8 BETTING on New Zealand racing is a great way to start your Saturday on the punt and there are some … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rancho Montoya to do dam proud Two-year-old Rancho Montoya is the last of broodmare Isolda’s offspring and he could prove to be one of her best … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Yendall to miss rest of season with injury Leading Victorian jockey Dean Yendall is expected to be sidelined for at least four to six weeks with a fractured … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Flemington racing free tips, form and odds, Saturday July 8 FLEMINGTON hosts some quality races this Saturday which includes the Winter Championship Final, Sprint Series Final and the Banjo Paterson … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago RadioTAB to launch appeal for NJT Brisbane radio station RadioTAB will hold an appeal to help the National Jockeys Trust … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Beirut makes it three-straight wins Henry Dwyer will try to extend Beirut’s late-season winning streak by targeting a Saturday city race after the mare made … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Beirut makes it three-straight wins Henry Dwyer will try to extend Beirut’s late-season winning streak by targeting a Saturday city race after the mare made … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Capitalist’s relative scores at Canterbury The horse the Snowdens initially thought was as good as Slipper winner Capitalist has shown his potential by cruising to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hannah’s Wish an emotional winner A filly named for the late Hanna Ciobo, Hannah’s Wish, has scored an emotional win at Eagle Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Star sprinter Buffering in light work Veteran sprinter Buffering has recovered from an injury suffered in Hong Kong and is back in light work with a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jacquinot Bay after third-straight win Jacquinot Bay will be out to cap his Winter Championship Series campaign in the Final at Fleminton having already won … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Twin trainers chance for rare quinella Trainer Emma Longmire is searching for her first city winner at Randwick on Saturday, but will have to defeat her … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Arnold picks up ride on Tas Derby winner Steven Arnold is looking forward to riding Jerilderie Letter for the first time in the Silver Bowl Series Final at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Prize money increased for Winter features Three upcoming Listed races in Sydney have had prize money increases to $150,000 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Akavoroun out to win for Ciaron Maher Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher will be looking to an old favourite to give him a winner in Brisbane this winter … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Protectionist to target European Group One Protectionist will be set fof the Group One Grosser Preis Berlin before a decision on a return to Australia for … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Star sprinter Buffering in light work Veteran sprinter Buffering has recovered from an injury suffered in Hong Kong and is back in light work with a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Prussian Secret inquiry delayed Racing NSW steward have agreed to a request to delay an inquiry into the alleged drenching of Prussian Secret in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dartmouth among RV scout’s spring targets Racing Victoria’s Leigh Jordon will spend the next three weeks in Europe trying to attract top-class horses to Melbourne for … Read More View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Saturday's Observations features a Too Darn Hot (GB) blueblood. 16.30 Naas, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, 7fT TRUTH BE TOLD (IRE) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) is Moyglare's sixth foal out of their G2 Ribblesdale Stakes winner and G1 Irish Oaks third Princess Highway (Street Cry {Ire}), with her progeny including the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes third Eternal Silence (War Front). Dermot Weld debuts the homebred from a family with which he has excelled on several occasions against six others in the maiden won two years ago by Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). 13.40 Beverley, Novice, £7,500, 2yo, 7f 96yT DIVINE LEGACY (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) is the third foal out of St Albans Bloodstock's G1 Premio Lydia Tesio and G2 Park Hill Stakes winner God Given (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), making him a half-brother to Godolphin's recent GII Man O War Stakes hero Silver Knott (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). Edward Bethell has been handed charge of the homebred, whose main target is Shadwell's penalised Yarmouth winner El Burhan (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), a George Boughey-trained 210,000gns Tattersalls December Foal Sale graduate. The post Son Of Princess Highway Debuts At Naas 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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Every now and then, a horse comes along who never seems to set a foot wrong. From record-setting freshman sire to perennial top 10 stallion, Uncle Mo is one of those horses. Additionally, it seems every time the Coolmore America/Ashford Stud sire reaches a new benchmark, he moves the bar just a little–or a lot–higher. The first-ever stakes winner for Repole Stables was a 'TDN Rising Star' on debut himself and has since been represented by 18 'Rising Stars' of his own, including three since May, and sired his 15th Grade I winner last weekend. “He a big, handsome bay and he has the look of eagles about him,” said Coolmore's Adrian Wallace. “Even if you know nothing about horses, you stand in front of Uncle Mo and you know this is what a good horse looks like. He's so balanced, has that presence, that personality. He's an amazing horse to look at.” It wasn't all smooth sailing, however. A champion 2-year-old and Breeders' Cup winner, Uncle Mo did have a massive challenge to overcome just to get to the breeding shed. He was sidelined during his 3-year-old season with a serious liver disease that was deemed life-threatening at the time and kept him out of the Classics. “He was such a dominant juvenile before he got sick his 3-year-old year, but he still came back to win the [GII] Kelso and do it impressively,” said Wallace. “He's always been a popular stallion, as he's always been very high profile and very good-looking. We introduced him at $35,000, he went down a bit in his third and fourth year, like most stallions do, but he didn't have to wait long for his fee to rise and now he's been at $150,000 for several years.” In keeping with his usual theme of outdoing himself, Uncle Mo hit not one, but two milestones last weekend in the space of two hours. Sabatini became his 50th career graded winner in Woodbine's GIII Selene Stakes, while Kingsbarns became his 15th Grade I winner with his GI Stephen Foster Stakes victory. Before the week was out, Uncle Mo added a repeat black-type winner with Mouffy in the Perfect Sting Stakes on Independence Day. Interestingly, each win was on a different surface: turf, dirt, and all-weather. That ambidexterity is a hallmark of Uncle Mo's sire career. “He's so versatile. He has the ability to be as effective on dirt as he is on turf,” said Wallace. “There also doesn't seem to be a bias between colts and fillies. They're precocious and they continue on. “He has the size, the scope, the strength, the look. He's such an outcross for a vast amount of mares. You can breed any type of mare to him.” TDN Stallions: Uncle Mo from Thoroughbred Daily News on Vimeo. A stallion has to get the opportunities to have a chance, and Uncle Mo ensured support for years to come when he came blazing out of the gate with Nyquist in his first crop. The bay, one of an eventual mind-boggling 25 black-type winners for Uncle Mo in that initial Northern Hemisphere crop, nabbed three Grade I races at two–including the Breeders' Cup Juvenile–en route to 2-year-old championship honors, then added both the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Florida Derby at three. “It's great in that his runners can be extra early, but you can also get horses that are Classic types and beyond,” said Wallace. “When breeders come to see him, apart from him being an amazing physical specimen, they see that's what makes him so different, so special. He can get you any type of horse, a champion an all surfaces. The same year [dual Breeders' Cup winner] Golden Pal was winning at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland as an older horse, [GI Belmont Stakes winner] Mo Donegal got a Classic distance on the dirt at three.” Wallace continued: “Part of his success is that I don't think he has any preferences if you look down his list of leading runners. There's such a smattering of colts, fillies, a Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner, a brilliant sprinter like Yaupon, a horse like Mo Town who won the [GII] Remsen and then the [GI] Hollywood Derby on two different surfaces, Kingsbarns as an older horse, Mo Donegal at 1 1/2 miles.” The 'mo'-mentum marches on. Uncle Mo is currently sitting at 101 black-type winners worldwide and is possibly picking up steam as he sends his 10th crop to the races this year. Kingsbarns was his second Grade I winner since April, joining repeat GISW Adare Manor, while his elite scorers in 2023 included Arabian Knight, A Mo Reay, and Adare Manor. His sales yearlings consistently sell for top dollar, including five for seven figures last year, but the cherry on top might be what he's bringing to the table as a sire of sires. His first sons had their initial juvenile runners in 2020, when Uncle Mo was just 12 himself. Remarkably, in an unprecedented event certainly not seen in recent history, if ever, three of the top four leading freshmen sires that year–Nyquist, Laoban, and Outwork–were sons of Uncle Mo. While none has yet unseated Uncle Mo himself, Nyquist in particular has became an excellent stallion, ranking just 10 spots below his sire in the current top 20 leading North American sires by earnings. He matches Uncle Mo with two Grade I winners in the first half of 2024. Kingsbarns winning last Saturday's Stephen Foster | Renee Torbit/Coady Media “It was also great to see Kingsbarns win. He'll be another stallion son. Uncle Mo is really a sire of sires. Golden Pal in the Northern Hemisphere had 293 mares his first year [2023] and was very well supported again this year. There Yaupon, Outwork, and more. The great thing about it as well is he's basically a complete outcross, which can't be stated enough.” Additionally, Uncle Mo has several high-class sons still waiting in the wings, including Yaupon and Modernist with first yearlings this year. Golden Pal and Mo Donegal will have their first weanlings at the sales this fall. Moreover, while it's very early for Uncle Mo as a broodmare sire, his daughters have produced 19 black-type winners to date. Maybe the number itself isn't a huge surprise, as he has a plethora of young daughters just hitting peak producing age, but the quality is stunning. Among the nine graded winners out of his daughters are 2024 GI Kentucky Oaks and GI Acorn Stakes winner Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), 2024 GI Arkansas Derby and 2023 GI American Pharoah Stakes victor Muth (Good Magic), and 2023 GI Haskell Stakes winner Geaux Rocket Ride (Candy Ride {Arg}). “Hopefully that legacy is continuing to be built upon,” said Wallace. “You'd love to see him become champion sire someday. That would be very fitting for a horse that had his race record to being on the top end of the stallion lists for all of his career. He's overachieved in every sense and represents the chance for breeders to get a real Saturday horse and the chance for a breeder to get a stallion. It's very gratifying to see breeders who have supported him get a top-tier stallion or elite broodmare, given his profile and his breeding.” Does the son of Indian Charlie have any Kryptonite? Like Superman, there is one small thing. Despite his success in North America, he has not reached the elite level in Australia, where he shuttled early in his career. He managed only two black-type winners from four modest crops Down Under and has remained stateside since his last journey there in 2015. “If you look down the list of stallions who made it in both hemispheres, between Danehill and More Than Ready, the two greatest shuttle stallions, and now Justify, who is having tremendous results on multiple continents, it's extremely difficult to be truly dominant in both hemispheres,” said Wallace. “There's no one reason it didn't work quite as well for Uncle Mo. Maybe it's a mixture of training styles, maybe not mixing well with the same blood, sometimes not the right support, or sometimes the Australian market will view the American dirt market with a big skepticism.” Lack of the same runaway success in Australia as in the U.S. has had zero impact on Uncle Mo's achievements in North America, nor on his popularity. He is one of the dozen elite six-figure sires in this country and has often covered books above 200 mares. Ashford has spent the last few decades standing top stallions, but Uncle Mo ranks among the best. “He's right at the top,” mused Wallace. “We've been privileged to stand two Triple Crown winners and other wonderful horses. Of course we've had sires like Giant's Causeway, who was not only born on the farm, but became a champion sire. “Uncle Mo is right up there, and arguably in terms of Grade I winners, the most successful kind of horse. He's a horse of a lifetime, not only as a racehorse but as a stallion, and we're privileged to stand him.” The post Saturday Sires: Uncle Mo appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

City of Troy enters new territory in the Eclipse Stakes (G1) July 6—taking on his elders for the first time—but the market indicates he is expected to overcome those questions with ease.View the full article

Graded stakes winners Domestic Product and Hades will renew their rivalry in a short field of four 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) July 6 at the Belmont at the Big A meet.View the full article

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In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by a trio of victories for Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown. Klaravich Filly Earns Listed Badge Chad Brown saddled Tampa Bay maiden winner Oversubscribed (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) in the Listed Wild Applause Stakes in the Belmont at the Big A meeting in June, and the Klaravich Stables-owned filly waltzed to a 3 1/4-length victory (video). The two-for-three daughter of Listed Rosemary Stakes heroine and two-time UAE group-placed Zurigha (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) was bred by Rabbah Bloodstock, Ltd. Offered by Barton Sales at Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Sale in 2022, the filly was purchased for 400,000gns by Mike Ryan, acting for Seth Klarman's operation. Zurigha's latest produce is a yearling colt by Dark Angel (Ire), and this is the family of G3 Chartwell Fillies' Stakes winner Lily's Angel (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and Labeling (GB) (Frankel {GB}), both placed at the highest level in Ireland and Japan, respectively. Second dam Noyelles (Ire) (Docksider) is a half-sister to the Group 3-winning bluehen In Clover (GB) (Inchinor {GB}). Darley's Too Darn Hot (GB) has enjoyed an outstanding year internationally with a brace of Classic winners to date and a Group 1-winning Australian-bred juvenile, and Oversubscribed is his 10th stakes winner and first in the U.S. He's sired two winners from three runners in that jurisdiction (66%). OVERSUBSCRIBED pushes down the stretch for Flavien Prat's THIRD win of the day in the Wild Applause Stakes for Chad Brown! pic.twitter.com/Ee34MEy7Qw — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) June 22, 2024 Blue Point Gelding Graduates At Second Asking Klaravich Stables and Chad Brown also teamed up to win another New York race that same day, with Vesting (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) (video). The 3-year-old gelding was making his second start. Bred by Mrs. Sally Rowley-Williams, the bay brought €215,000 as a Goffs November foal when acquired by JC Bloodstock from the Limekiln Stud draft. Sent through the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 by Kilminfoyle House Stud in 2022, the son of the late Wild Child (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) caught the eye of Mike Ryan to the tune of 190,000gns. Herself a daughter of Renaissance Stakes victress Beauty Bright (Ire) (Danehill), Wild Child foaled a Starspangledbanner (Aus) colt, and a yearling filly by Space Blues (Ire) before her death in 2023. Half of Blue Point's four U.S. runners are winners (50%), with GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint hero Big Evs (Ire) the star of the show. The Darley stallion has six worldwide stakes winners, with Irish Classic hero Rosallion (Ire) his other top-flight winner. Another Klaravich Runner Graduates In New York Less than a week after the victories of Oversubscribed and Vesting, Klaravich and Brown prevailed again, this time with Dubawi (Ire) 4-year-old filly Risk Threshold (Ire), who broke her maiden in her third start (video). Alan Spence bred the second offspring of G2 Temple S. scorer Priceless (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), who cost 400,000gns from the Watership Down Stud consignment during Book 1 of the 2021 Tattersalls October sale. The dam's 3-year-old filly Fifth Avenue (GB) (No Nay Never) was a 200,000gns buy-back at Book 1 in 2022, and Priceless also has the juvenile colt Miraculous (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}). Her latest foal is a yearling colt by Sea The Stars (Ire). The 2002 G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup winner Rebelline (Ire) (Robellino) is under the fourth dam. At the time of writing, 43 of Darley stallion Dubawi's 83 North American runners have won (52%). A total of 22 of those (26%) have won at least one stakes race, with 17 (20%) advertising their talents at graded level. His most decorated offspring in that sphere is four-time Grade I winner In Italian (GB). Centuria Strikes Beneath The Twin Spires Blue Devil Racing Stable's Centuria (Ire) (Advertise {GB}) won at Churchill Downs for trainer Dale Romans at the end of June (video). Bred by Rathbarry Stud, the 3-year-old filly was a €300,000 Goffs Orby yearling when bought by David Hayden for Blue Devil Racing. From four Irish starts for trainer Joseph O'Brien, she was runner-up twice. The first foal out of her winning dam Treeline (GB) (Champs Elysees {GB}), Centuria is followed by the unraced 2-year-old filly Believeth (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}), who was a €55,000 Goffs Orby graduate when snapped up by Jackman Bottom Trading Company. Her dam is a half-sister to G3 Prix Quincey winner Stunning Spirit (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), while her granddam Stunning View (Dynaformer) is a full-sister to dual Group 1 winner Rainbow View. Manton Park Stud's Advertise has two winners from four runners in America (50%). With his eldest crop just 3-year-olds, his top runner to date is G3 Musidora S. heroine Secret Satire (GB), who is entered in the GI Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes on Saturday. Repeat Winners: Godolphin's Ottoman Fleet (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is becoming a Making Waves regular, as he landed last year's GII Fort Marcy Stakes, before taking the GIII Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs this year. The 5-year-old gelding added the GII Wise Dan Stakes to his resume near the end of June for trainer Charlie Appleby (video). Big Everest (GB) (The Gurkha {Ire}), who races for Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Steven Rocco and William Branch, starred in a Belmont at the Big A affair last month for trainer Christophe Clement (video). He took the Danger's Hour Stakes in 2023. The post Making Waves: Klaravich Stables’ Party In New York appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After the anti-climax of the Guineas and euphoria of the Derby, Ballydoyle's City Of Troy (Justify) arrives at Sandown on Saturday with expectations high from a public now ready to fully submerge in his abundant talent. In many ways, the G1 Coral-Eclipse is the ideal framing for all his best qualities, with the mile-and-a-quarter trip allowing him to fully express himself with his blend of speed and stamina and the uphill rise to the line certain to suit his renowned galloping strength. With older-horse heavyweights White Birch (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}) and Passenger (Ulysses {Ire}) ruled out and some of the kingpins of the division in his own stable, the path seems laid for an emphatic show of dominance and the betting reflects that. Even the shift in Friday's weather poses no threat, with his ability to handle slow ground in the Dewhurst a major plus coming here. Aidan O'Brien, whose seven Eclipse winners are some of the race's finest this century, has always been aware that he is dealing with a rare commodity. “He is a very different, unique horse and with that type of horse there is always pressure as everybody knows what he can do,” he said. “There is a great sense of excitement and anticipation from everybody about what is going to happen on Saturday. It's his first run over a mile and a quarter and his first run on a right-handed track and Sandown is an undulating track. It's also his first run against older horses, so there are a lot of unknowns.” “He has grown up and matured and we have been very happy with everything he has done since Epsom,” he added. “We never thought any distance was a problem to him from when he was a two-year-old. He always gallops through the line, that's what he does and never seems to be stopping in his races. The horse is going to learn more and I'm sure we are going to learn more about him.” Hans Andersen (GB) (Frankel {GB}) will ensure the requisite gallop to provide an accurate measurement of City Of Troy. “Hans Andersen will go forward and go an even pace, which will suit everybody,” O'Brien confirmed. “You want an even pace in these big championship races rather than a muddling, messy pace when you don't really know what happened at the end of the race. We want to judge horses against one another.” Wet Stuff Perfect For Fish? Friday's rain has eased the ground, although not dramatically, so perhaps the greatest threat may come from David Fish's Dancing Gemini (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) who took Doncaster's Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes last term and was second in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains on soft going. While connections of Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) won't have welcomed the rain, Roger Teal may feel that it swings things more in his colt's favour. “The horse hasn't had much chance to run on decent ground with all the wet weather, so we are not really concerned about the going or if it stays dry or we get some rain. We are happy to run on both types of ground,” he said. “I think the step back to a mile and a quarter will be right up his street. We've got to respect City Of Troy, but we just have to roll our sleeves up and do what we do.” “Whether it be Saturday or in the future, he is definitely going to have his day in the sunshine,” Teal added. “We had a wide trip [when sixth] in the Derby and were further back than we wanted to be, whereas Ryan went down the inner and gained many lengths on us. If we can be closer to him on Saturday, I can see us shortening the distance between us.” “It's amazing to have a horse of Dancing Gemini's calibre in the yard and for his owner-breeders David and Linda Fish. It's just a dream come true for the horse to be turning out as good as he is. For a yard of our size, it's been brilliant. I don't think we've ever disgraced ourselves and it would lovely to have a few more good horses in the yard but they are very few and far between, that's for sure.” Best of the Rest This renewal does appear to rest with the Classic generation and Iraj Parvizi's G3 Hampton Court Stakes winner Jayarebe (Fr) (Zoffany {Ire}) is another who could have a say if City Of Troy suffers another Newmarket-like disappointment. While his Royal Ascot win is some way short of the Derby form, trainer Brian Meehan is happy to have a go in the race he won in 2006 with David Junior (Pleasant Tap). “He's very progressive and apart from Chester, where he didn't handle the track, he's done nothing wrong,” he said. “He's very very good and he's going to keep improving.” Of the older horses, the 2022 G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes hero Al Riffa (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is probably the pick but he needs to up his game after a sixth in the GI Manhattan Stakes at Saratoga last month. The Newmarket Knight Prepares his Diamond Sir Mark Prescott's stable are hitting form and it is intriguing that he has decided to pitch the Elite Racing Club homebred Tiffany (Ire) (Farhh {GB}) into Saturday's G2 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock only eight days after her impressive G3 Hoppings' Stakes success. “It's a risk running her back so soon, but it is a Group 2 and for fillies' only and there's a long gap before another suitable race,” he explained. “I had it in mind to give her a mid-season break anyway. If it comes off I'll look a very clever and skilful trainer and if not why was I running her so soon, so the trainer error element is at risk here.” Qatar Racing's Queen Of The Pride (GB) (Roaring Lion) is back over the course and distance of her G3 Lester Piggott Stakes win and back re-opposing that race's short-headed runner-up Lady Boba (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). One of two for Ralph Beckett here, the latter has scope to turn around that slender defeat. “Lady Boba just got going a bit late last time, she was slightly trapped in behind horses two down and then finished strongly,” her trainer said. Sunday's Derby 20 Confirmed Hamburg's 155th G1 Idee Deutsches Derby will host 20 contenders on Sunday, with the key players looking to be Stall Lucky Owner's G3 Baden-Baden Derby-Trial winner Augustus (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Stall Helena's G3 Bavarian Classic scorer Wilko (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) who was second to Augustus at Iffezheim, Darius Racing's G2 Derby Italiano hero Borna (Fr) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}) and Gestut Ittlingen's G2 Union-Rennen winner Narrativo (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}). Also on Sunday is Deauville's seven-furlong G1 Haras d'Etreham Prix Jean Prat, a wide-open affair with a dozen protagonists headed by Juddmonte's G3 Jersey Stakes runner-up Kikkuli (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches second and fourth Kathmandu (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) and Romantic Style (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}). The post ‘There Is Always Pressure’: City Of Troy Poised For Complete Eclipse appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

4th-ELP, 71K, Msw, f, 2yo, 1mT, 2:21 p.m. The latest to the races for extraordinary broodmare Dynaire, TAKE NOTE OF THIS (Ghostzapper) is a full-sister to GSW and track record-setter Wolfie's Dynaghost and a half to GI Sword Dancer Stakes winner Sadler's Joy (Kitten's Joy). From nine foals to race out of the mare, seven have been winners also including SP Lunaire (Malibu Moon) and SP Dyna Passer (Lemon Drop Kid). Take Note of This, purchased for $550,000 as a yearling at Keeneland last September, races for Chief Stipelas Scharbauer out of the Steve Asmussen barn. TJCIS PPS 1st-BAQ, 90K, Msw, 2yo, 5 1/2f, 12:35 p.m. From the first crop of Tiz the Law, Tiz Freedom was a $500,000 OBS April 2-year-old buy for Taproot Bloodstock with Silverton Hill LLC now listed as the owner. From the family of GI Santa Anita Handicap winner Combatant (Scat Daddy), he debuts Saturday for Bill Mott with Junior Alvarado aboard. TJCIS PPS The post Saturday Insights: Half To GISW Sadler’s Joy Debuts On The Ellis Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article