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Wednesday's G1 Juddmonte International Stakes attracted its first double-digit field since Postponed (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) defeated 11 rivals in 2016 and this year's renewal witnessed a performance for the ages as City Of Troy (Justify) made all to smash the track record of Sea The Stars (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) by almost one second in the £1.25million 10-furlong feature. The eventual winner, sent off as the 5-4 favourite, was slick from the gates and seized immediate control. Asked to stretch in early straight, his response was emphatic and he maintained a relentless high tempo up front to easily withstand the late threat of Calandagan (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who also dipped below the old benchmark, by a length. Jeff Smith's G1 Eclipse Stakes third Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) ran on well in the latter stages to finish 3 1/2 lengths further adrift in third. CITY OF TROY makes all in a stellar running of the £1.25m Juddmonte International! @yorkracecourse pic.twitter.com/H5CKF7kCCM — Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 21, 2024 The post Justify’s City Of Troy Makes All In International, Breaks Sea The Stars’ Record appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Despite the late scratching of Derby fourth Deira Mile (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), York's G2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes still produced a thrilling finish as Coolmore and Westerberg's G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud and G1 Irish Derby hero Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}–Frequential {GB}, by Dansili {GB}) defied a five-pound Group 1 penalty in the near 12-furlong test. The 5-4 favourite settled in the wake of stablemates Euphoric (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and Illinois (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), himself racing under a three-pound Group 2 penalty, as the five-runner field raced in single file until turning for home. Nudged along in early straight, Los Angeles arrived on the front end going well with a quarter-mile remaining and came under a late drive to withstand the renewed effort of Illinois and late thrust of King's Gambit (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}) by a neck and the same. The winner became the first horse since Belmez (El Gran Senor) in 1990 to successfully carry a Group 1 penalty in the contest, albeit from a small sample size. Tough cookie Irish Derby winner Los Angeles lasts out in an exciting finish to the @SkyBet Great Voltigeur for Ryan Moore, Aidan O'Brien and @Ballydoyle. The first horse to carry a Group One penalty to victory in this race since 1990! @yorkracecourse pic.twitter.com/VXucYIV1Mh — Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 21, 2024 The post Camelot’s Los Angeles Defies Group 1 Penalty With Battling Success in the Great Voltigeur appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Aidan O'Brien trainee The Lion In Winter (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–What A Home {Ire}, by Lope De Vega {Ire}), a €375,000 Goffs Orby yearling, attained 'TDN Rising Star' status with an impressive debut display tackling seven furlongs at the Curragh last month and stepped forward to deliver a track-record performance over the same trip in Wednesday's G3 Tattersalls Acomb Stakes at York. The 2-1 second favourite was swiftly into stride and raced on the front end from flagfall in this one-turn test. Nudged along when threatened passing the quarter-mile marker, he refused to yield and stayed on powerfully under whipless cajoling in the latter stages to lower the course record by a whopping 0.74 seconds. At the line, he was 1 3/4 lengths ahead of Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) (Kameko), with a half-length back to 'TDN Rising Star' Ruling Court (Justify) in third. Pedigree Notes The Lion In Winter is the second of three foals and lone scorer produced by G3 Pinnacle Stakes third What A Home (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), herself a half-sister to dual Group 3 winner and G1 Irish Oaks, G1 Yorkshire Oaks, G1 Pretty Polly Stakes and G1 Nassau Stakes placegetter Venus De Milo (Ire) (Duke Of Marmalade {Ire}). Venus De Milo, in turn, is the dam of G2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup victor Cleveland (Ire) (Camelot {GB}). The Lion In Winter's second dam Inchmahome (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) is a half-sister to multiple Group 1-placed sire Inchinor (GB) (Ahonoora {GB}) out of G2 Child Stakes victrix Inchmurrin (Ire) (Lomond). The January-foaled bay is full to a weanling filly. He's exciting! Sea The Stars colt The Lion In Winter remains unbeaten in the £165,000 @Tattersalls1766 Acomb Stakes for Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien @yorkracecourse pic.twitter.com/4H3kmftV8k — Racing TV (@RacingTV) August 21, 2024 The post TDN Rising Star The Lion In Winter Breaks York Track Record in the Acomb appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Thursday at Saratoga and Del Mar: Thursday, August 22, 2024 Saratoga 1, $90k, 2yo, f, (S), 6f, 1:10 p.m. ET Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Material Girl (Central Banker), OBSAPR, 140,000, :9 4/5 C-Wavertree Stables Inc (C Dunne), agt; B-Team Hanley & 30 Year Farm, BSW/Crow, agent Princess Mischief (Honest Mischief), FTMMAY, 55,000, :10 1/5 C-Sequel Bloodstock, agent; B-Chris Englehart, agent With the Angels (Omaha Beach), OBSAPR, 350,000, :9 4/5 C-Wavertree Stables Inc (C Dunne), agt; B-Justin Casse, agent Del Mar 4, $75k, 2yo, f, 5fT, 6:30 p.m. ET Twirling Light (Twirling Candy), OBSMAR, 600,000, :10 C-Eddie Woods, agent; B-Jet Horse LLC, Peter Miller, agent The post Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 22, 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Mark Walker stable did not expect the transformation Sans Doute (Not A Single Doubt) made during her initial campaign in Melbourne. Sans Doute raced her way from a handicap rating of 72 when she landed at Walker’s Cranbourne stable and six months later, after eight starts, Sans Doute had increased that to 98. That was a bit of a surprise for Walker’s assistant Ben Gleeson who runs the Cranbourne stable, especially after Sans Doute ran poorly at Seymour in her second Australian outing. Not long after though, Sans Doute went on a four-run winning spree, culminating in the Listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) before a narrow defeat in the Gr.3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m) in Adelaide to wind up her campaign. Sans Doute is ready for a return to racing and does so in the Listed Norman Carlyon Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The Norman Carlyon has brought together a field of nine after 12 were entered for the race. Gleeson took advantage of taking Sans Doute to Moonee Valley for a reacquaintance gallop at the track having finished second and third there in two previous outings. “Michael Dee (who rides on Saturday) said she was pretty ‘looky’, but I thought she travelled up nicely and changed her leg around the bend and finished off her work nicely,” Gleeson said. “She had a good blow and will have a lot of improvement to come, but she needed the trip away. She only had the one jump-out and she needed the stimulation of being away from home.” Despite the small number of opponents on Saturday, Gleeson feels Sans Doute will need the run. “If you look at her previous preps, she’s improved pretty drastically after two or three runs and that’s the way we’re viewing this preparation as well,” Gleeson said. “I wouldn’t say there is a goal for her, it’s just a matter of where she stacks up. “Ideally, we’d like to get her back down the straight when that opportunity presents, but that will be after we get a gauge on where she finishes on Saturday and where she goes to next. “What we want to try to do is build that Black Type for her and if she can build that rating up into the 100’s, she could earn a spot in a Group 1 field, but we’ve got to get the runs on the board before she proves she’s up to that.” View the full article

Trainer Mick Nolan and jockey Luke Nolen joked post-race who had the correct surname after they combined to land a winner at Sandown. Lightly raced Stylish Secret (NZ) (Sweet Orange) took out the Thoroughbred Club Of Australia Plate (1500m) on Wednesday to give trainer Nolan his second city success. Nolan was the longtime foreman for Mick Price at Caulfield, but when Michael Kent Jnr joined Price in a training partnership, Nolan decided to branch out on his own. Having one previous city win to his name previously – Grand Touraine at Moonee Valley in November last year – Nolan said it was exciting to land a long-priced winner at Sandown. Stylish Secret ($17) scored by a neck from Khabalov ($5) with Pammukale ($101) a neck away third. Ironically, the runner-up was prepared by the Price and Kent Jnr team. Nolan said he was surprised with the initial opening price of Stylish Secret. “Sportsbet put up $71, so the bloke that did that doesn’t watch his videos too closely,” Nolan said. “He’s a good little horse. He’s not very big and I’ve kept telling all the boys, a few of them have football backgrounds, that he is a little ‘Tommy Hafey’, and since day one he’s been a little racehorse, easy to train.” Stylish Secret had been ridden in his first two starts by 4kg claiming apprentice Nadia Daniels who Nolan said had done most of the work. Nolan added Stylish Secret would also appreciate stepping out further in trip. “He’s by staying sire, so he’ll get a bit more ground yet,” Nolan said. “It’s a great thrill and it’s great to have Lukey on as well. He’s a champion bloke. “I know he has the same last name, but the spelling is wrong, but I’m only too happy to have him on.” Nolan and Nolen may not have worked closely together when they were based at Caulfield, Nolan for Price and Nolen with Peter Moody. But they got on well and Nolen said it was a pleasure to finally get a winner across the line. “I’ve had few rides for him, without winning, but they’ve all run well and it’s good to get one over the line for him,” Nolen said. “He’s the backbone character that we build this industry on, so it’s a special privilege to be able to win races for a bloke like Mick.” View the full article

What 2024 Winx Stakes Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, August 24, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1400m Conditions Weight For Age 2023 winner Fangirl (13) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Visit Dabble The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) headlines the action at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a quality field of 12 set to line up in the $1 million feature. 11 of the 12 runners engaged are resuming in the first Group 1 of the 2024/25 season, with trainer Chris Waller producing a strong hand once again with seven gallopers representing his stable, including last year’s winner, Fangirl. Can she make it back-to-back wins in the Winx Stakes? Or is there an upset brewing? 2024 Winx Stakes odds Fangirl has been installed as a $2.00 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for the first Group 1 of the season, closely followed by stable companion Via Sistina on the second line of betting at $5.50. There’s been good early support for Zougotcha opening at $11.00 and firming into $9.50, while you can get double-figure odds for every other runner, including Tropical Squall ($10.00) and Semana ($11.00), seemingly the best of those at an each-way price. 2024 Winx Stakes speed map There should be a genuine tempo in the Winx Stakes courtesy of the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained pair of Tropical Squall (11) and Just Fine (4). The latter should clear to the front, provided Rachel King wants to put the foot down, with the stablemate likely to career across and sit outside the lead. The Ciaron Maher-trained duo of Detonator Jack (2) and Semana (5) should land in the perfect stalking positions, while the likes of Zardozi (1) and Zougotcha (6) should be prominent. Meanwhile, Fangirl (9), Via Sistina (7) and Riff Rocket (12) will all be ridden back towards the rear in search of cover. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Winx Stakes. 2024 Winx Stakes preview & form Zougotcha deserves plenty of respect after producing an unblemished record of three starts for three wins last preparation, two of which came in Group 1 company. The five-year-old mare finally put it all together last campaign, clinging to victory in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill before fighting off a luckless Atishu in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf (1600m) on April 13 to cap off a faultless preparation. She returns to take on the boys after two soft barrier trials, and with a strong first-up record of five starts for three wins to her name, Zougotcha looks ready to take on Group 1 weight-for-age company. Semana is the only galloper to bring residual fitness into this event after finishing runner-up behind Bella Nipotina in the Group 1 Tatts Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 29. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare has since had a soft four-length barrier trial victory at Warwick Farm to be kept up to the mark, and with Dylan Gibbons likely to hold a handy position throughout, punters can expect Semana to be one of the first to mount a challenge as they turn for home. Riff Rocket was sensational first-up last preparation, giving his rivals a galloping lesson in the Group 3 C.S. Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on February 17. He came with a withering burst down the centre of the course over an unsuitable trip, careering away with the prize before going on to secure the Rosehill Guineas/ATC Australian Derby double. This is clearly a big step up in grade for the son of American Pharoah; however, if Riff Rocket can produce a similar finish on Saturday, the $13.00 available will look too big. There’s simply no knocking Fangirl outside of the price. The Chris Waller-trained mare could prove too classy for this lot over 1400m, however, if she doesn’t get the breaks in the home straight, there could be a few heart-in-your-mouth moments for favourite backers. 2024 Winx Stakes selections & best bets Selections: 9 ZOUGOTCHA 10 SEMANA 5 RIFF ROCKET 6 FANGIRL $100 betting strategy $50 Win Zougotcha (#9) @ +850 with Neds $30 Win Semana (#10) @ +1000 with Bet365 $20 Win Riff Rocket (#5) @ +1200 & +500 with Dabble 2024 Winx Stakes Final Field 1. Buckaroo (8) T: Chris Waller J: Joshua Parr W: 59kg F: x6535 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Roheryn (IRE) +5000 +800 2. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jason Collett W: 59kg F: x8263 Age: 6YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +2500 +400 3. Zeyrek (3) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: Reece Jones W: 59kg F: x9269 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Zerkaza (IRE) +12500 +2000 4. Just Fine (4) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Rachel King W: 59kg F: x58x0 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Bint Almatar (USA) +2000 +340 5. Riff Rocket (12) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 58.5kg F: x1131 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharaoh (USA) Dam: Missile Coda +1200 +220 6. Fangirl (9) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: x21x4 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Sebring Dam: Little Surfer Girl +110 -384.62 7. Via Sistina (7) T: Chris Waller J: Kerrin McEvoy W: 57kg F: x21x2 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Nigh (IRE) +450 -111.11 8. Atishu (10) T: Chris Waller J: Tyler Schiller W: 57kg F: x2318 Age: 7YO Colour: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Savabeel Dam: Posy (NZ) +2000 +340 9. Zougotcha (6) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 57kg F: x111x Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +850 +160 10. Semana (5) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 57kg F: x20x3 Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +1000 +180 11. Tropical Squall (11) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 56.5kg F: x641x Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Prized Icon Dam: Squalls +800 +150 12. Zardozi (1) T: James Cummings J: Zac Lloyd W: 56.5kg F: x2310 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Kingman (GB) Dam: Chanderi (GB) +2500 +400 Horse racing tips View the full article

Friday's G1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes has attracted a field of 14, with just one of the 15 overnight contenders, Vadream (GB) (Brazen Beau {Aus}), dropping out of York's third and final Group 1 contest of the week at Wednesday morning's declaration stage. The straight five-furlong dash will act as an unofficial championship decider between Australian raider Asfoora (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}) and Big Evs (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), who are one apiece in sprint showdowns this year, with the former annexing Royal Ascot's G1 King Charles III Stakes and the latter prevailing by a short-head in Goodwood's G2 King George Stakes. They have drawn stalls eight and 14, respectively. Eva Nieslanikova's forward-running Ponntos (Ire) (Power {GB}), the only other overseas challenger, has drawn stall one. Supporting cast member Believing (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), who notched a victory in the Curragh's G2 Sapphire Stakes in between her fourth at Ascot and third at Goodwood, is alongside Asfoora in stall 13. Ed Bethell trainee Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}), who split Asfoora and Big Evs when second at Royal Ascot, will depart from stall two, while last year's hero Live In The Dream (Ire) (Prince Of Lir {Ire}) will bid to become this century's fifth dual winner of the contest from stall five. The post Friday’s Nunthorpe Attracts Field of 14, Asfoora and Big Evs to Lock Horns Again appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ken and Bev Kelso’s stable star Legarto may be on the quiet list at the moment after straining a muscle earlier this month, but the Matamata couple still have plenty to look forward to this spring with exciting filly Alabama Lass. The three-year-old daughter of Alabama Express was an eye-catching winner on debut at her home track in February before finishing runner-up at the same track a fortnight later in the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). She returned in impressive fashion when winning her 900m trial at Te Rapa earlier this month and continued that form into her opening race of the season at Taupo on Wednesday in the Taupo Pak ‘N Save 3YO Fillies (1100m). Alabama Lass jumped well and was taken straight to the front of the small but select field by jockey Sam Spratt and she didn’t relinquish her advantage, running out a 3-1/2 length victor, albeit racing very greenly down the Taupo straight. “She went up the straight like a drunken sailor,” Spratt quipped. “I think it was just because she was doing it so easy, she was doing it on her ear and got a bit lost. If she had a rail to follow it would have been much better because she has never done that before. “She was brilliant and did it easy and it was a smart field, she has got huge improvement.” Ken Kelso was just as pleased with the win and said she will take plenty of improvement from the run as they head towards her first major target of the spring, the Gr.3 HBPB Breeders’ ASSN Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on September 7. “You have got to be happy, she has won nicely,” he said. “She has run around a little bit but that is only her third start, so she is only going to keep improving. “She will go from here to Hastings for the Gold Trail and then we will pick a plan from there. How far she will get you don’t know, you just take one step at a time.” The Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 52nd New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November, a race Kelso came close to winning with Group One winner Bounding in 2013, remains Alabama Lass’s ultimate spring aim. While the mile distance remains a query, Kelso thinks his filly is capable of seeing out the distance against her own age group. “She will definitely be nominated for the 1000 Guineas but whether she can get that far time will tell,” he said. “The way she relaxes in the running and on her pedigree too (I think she can see out the distance). She has got half brothers and sisters that have gone to a mile. “Bounding ran second, and probably should have won the 1000 Guineas, and she was an out-and-out sprinter later on. They can get it against their own age group, but until you try you never know.” View the full article

Trials coverage from Taupo on Wednesday where a number of Stakes performers stepped out in three select heats. Reaction from Josh Shaw, Shaune Ritchie, Sam Bergerson, Craig Grylls, Roger James, Danny Walker & Warren Kennedy. View the full article

James McDonald is keen to stick with star Kiwi mare Orchestral when she arrives in Sydney. Co-trainer Robert Wellwood says there is a G2 race in Sydney on September 28 that she could potentially run in. CLICK TO PLAY PODCAST View the full article

Group Three winner Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel) made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Taupo on Wednesday when taking out the Poverty Bay Turf Club 3YO Colts/Geldings (1100m). The son of Savabeel jumped well from barrier two and quickly settled outside leader When Stars Align. Savaglee continued to eke into his foes advantage and hit the lead with 200m to go, and he continued to build on his advantage to score a 1-1/4 length victory over race favourite Super Photon. Purchased by The Oaks Stud General Manager Rick Williams out of Waikato Stud’s 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft for $400,000 on behalf of farm principal Dick Karreman, Savaglee performed well as a juvenile last season, winning two of his seven starts for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard, including the Gr.3 Matamata Slipper (1200m). “I loved him (as a yearling), but I said (to Karreman) I would rather buy a filly for $400,000 and not a colt, but he said to buy a colt for a change,” Williams said. “It put a bit of pressure on, but winning a Group Three took a bit of pressure off. He is heading in the right direction.” Now in the sole care of Gerard, Savaglee was runner-up in a 900m trial behind Yaldi at Te Rapa earlier this month, which gave jockey Sam Spratt plenty of confidence heading into Wednesday. “He trialled up pretty well, so I was fairly confident,” she said. “He was awesome, he settled beautifully, never got aggressive and he kicked away really easily. In the last 100m he had his ears pricked and was having a real good gawk around.” Williams has been impressed with the way Savaglee has matured into his three-year-old season and said it bodes well for the future. “The track work riders have been saying all year that he has grown up, he is easy to work with, and that makes a difference – they get streetwise and they start winning,” he said. Williams was pleased with what he saw at Taupo, and he is excited to head to the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival with the colt. “We are thrilled with him and there is still a fair amount of improvement in him, so we are heading in the right direction,” he said. “He will go to the El Roca (Listed, 1200m) and Hawke’s Bay Guineas (Gr.2, 1400m), and you might have one more or no more (starts) depending on how your horse is. It is the proven path and that is what we will be doing.” View the full article

Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal’s talented pairing of Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) and Taika (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) have only gone head-to-head on three occasions on the feature jumping stage, and the stablemates will become rivals once again in Saturday’s CLC Pakuranga Hunt Open Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa. Nedwin has a formidable hurdling record with his seven victories including last year’s Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) and two editions of the Wellington Hurdles (3100m), his second success in the race coming under 73 kilograms in July. The son of Niagara then ventured south to contest the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) a fortnight ago where he was uncharacteristically pulled up after racing keenly and misjudging a fence early in the contest. “We don’t really know what happened down at Riccarton, he’s come home and we’ve taken some bloods off him and there has been nothing wrong,” McDougal said. “Hamish (McNeill, jockey) said there were some billboards on the inside that he was looking at coming around the home bend and he just botched the jump up there, then he did the same at another fence which is quite unlike him. “He pulled quite hard early, which may have also contributed to him not jumping so well and then running out of puff at the end. “He likes a wet track as well and goes on any surface, so it was a real head scratcher.” Returning home to Hastings, Nedwin has continued with his preparation and gave the training partners confidence to push onto the race, which is a key prelude into the Great Northern Hurdles (4200m) on September 15 back at the Waikato venue. “He galloped with Taika yesterday and worked well, we can’t fault him at home so it’s all go for Saturday,” McDougal said. “He deserves another chance at these big races.” Eight-year-old Taika may have less experience on his side but has made a sizeable impression over the past 12 months, finishing second to English Gambler in this race last year before an unfortunate fall when looking a live chance in the Great Northern Hurdle. Coming back strongly this season, he was only beaten in the barest of margins by National winner Berry The Cash in the Hawke’s Bay Hurdles (3100m) and fought on valiantly for third in Nedwin’s Wellington success. “We were really happy with him at Wellington, then he had a flat run at Woodville a couple of weeks ago and he was super,” McDougal said. “Johnathan Riddell rode him there and you couldn’t take the smile off his face, he said he jumped a bit awkwardly and then was held up when he needed to get going at the 1000m, but he’s finished off very well. “I think he’s pretty on track for Saturday. “The Northern has been his target for most of this season, he fell last year but I felt he was a pretty good chance for at least a placing in that race.” McDougal confirmed McNeill would be aboard Taika on Saturday, while Joshua Parker will partner Nedwin for the first time with a seven-kilogram weight-swing between them, in favour of the former. Meanwhile, the stable’s star performer The Cossack has recently commenced his rehabilitation from a suspensory ligament injury which kept him out of the Grand National Steeplechase (5500m) earlier this month. “He has gone down to Carlton Lodge with Dianne Sergeant to be rehabbed, and if he stood up, we will look to race him again next year,” McDougal said. “If not, he’ll have a great life as a sporthorse being well looked after.” View the full article

Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral (NZ) (Savabeel) following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer, who prepares the daughter of Savabeel with Robert Wellwood, was more than happy with her performance in an 1100m heat of the Fiber Fresh Group Trials held before the race meeting. “We came here with a job to do and achieved that. We’ve been pretty careful with her, she had a big puff afterwards and she’ll probably go to Ellerslie to trial again,” James said. The dual Group One winner sat wide at the back of the field before picking up ground and worked home in tidy fashion to finish third. “That was very nice, she jumped quite well and there wasn’t a lot of pace and I was caught out on a limb,” rider Craig Grylls said. “She came off the bridle turning in and then got home well. She has definitely strengthened, it’s brilliant the way she is coming up.” The trial was won by the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Captured By Love, who lobbed along in second spot for Opie Bosson before running down her pace-making stablemate Dream Of The Moon. Written Tycoon filly Captured By Love won the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and the Gr.3 Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) last season and was also a two-time Group One placegetter. “It was a really good trial and we’ll look at the Gold Trail Stakes (Gr.3, 1200m) all going well,” Bergerson said. “Dream Of The Moon could potentially go to the Wanganui Guineas (Listed, 1200m), again with a watch on the weather.” Crocetti tightened in the market for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) to a dominant $2.20 favourite following his all the way 1100m trial victory. Last season’s Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner will bid to retain his unbeaten four-year-old record on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay carnival following his recent resuming victory. “He’s come through it (Ruakaka) very well. I just wanted to give him a nice gallop and it was a good outing for him heading toward Hastings,” co-trainer Danny Waker said. Regular rider Warren Kennedy is confident Crocetti will strip in prime order for the Tarzino. “He is in a fantastic spot and he will be ready in a couple of weeks,” he said. “He pricked his ears all the way and he was just waiting for something to come at him, and when it did he kicked into another gear.” The opening heat at Taupo was claimed by the frontrunning Faraglioni with last season’s Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m) runner-up on target to take on Crocetti in the Tarzino. “She needed that hit-out and she’ll run in the Tarzino and then we’ll reassess from there,” trainer Josh Shaw said. “Last season was beyond expectations, and she should be in for another good one.” Faraglioni accounted for Grail Seeker, also bound for Hastings carnival, and the reigning Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes champion Move To Strike who may resume in the Listed El Roca – Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m). Quality mare Pearl Of Alsace has all three of the Hawke’s Bay features on her program and she left co-trainer Shaun Ritchie a touch disappointed after she finished fifth in the heat. “I expected a little better, she was a bit keen early and got very tired late,” he said. “She will take improvement and will need to. She’ll run in the Tarzino and the last leg (the Gr.1 Livamol Classic, 2040m) is her grand final.” View the full article

What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Thursday, August 22, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Dabble The $200,000 Rowley Mile (1600m) headlines the action at Hawkesbury on Thursday afternoon, with a bumper eight-part program set for decision. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast in the lead-up, punters can anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm local time. Rowley Mile Tip: Raf Attack Raf Attack got a pass mark first-up at Rosehill on August 3 when closing on the heels of Contemporary and Much Much Better. The son of Satono Aladdin was only building the revs late in the piece, suggesting a step up to the mile next time would be ideal. Regan Bayliss has the option to change tactics and take up the running from barrier four this time, and provided he can tick over a soft sectional or two in the middle stages, Raf Attack should prove hard to chase down. Rowley Mile Race 7 – #11 Raf Attack (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Regan Bayliss (54kg) Bet with Neds Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Homecoming Homecoming was doing her best work late at Newcastle on August 3, managing to finish runner-up despite enduring a chequered passage. The James Cummings-trained filly draws barrier one this time, which should allow Zac Lloyd to take up a stalking position in behind the leaders. Provided he can manoeuvre into the clear when the whips are cracking, Homecoming should make amends second-up. Best Bet Race 1 – #3 Homecoming (1) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (58kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best at Hawkesbury: Mother Goose Mother Goose caught the eye in a recent barrier trial at this course on August 5. The daughter of Lonhro oozed class as she went through the wire under her own steam, suggesting she had plenty more to give despite finishing 3.8 lengths away in third. Barrier 12 makes this a tricky assignment for Zac Lloyd, but provided he can drag back in search of cover, watch for Mother Goose to be flying down the centre of the course on debut. Next Best Race 4 – #12 Mother Goose (12) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (55kg) Bet with Unibet Hawkesbury Thursday quaddie tips Hawkesbury quadrella selections Thursday, August 22, 2024 1-2-5-7-8 2-3-4-7 1-3-6-8-11 1-7-11-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Alabama Lass on her way to a dominant win at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ken and Bev Kelso’s stable star Legarto may be on the quiet list at the moment after straining a muscle earlier this month, but the Matamata couple still have plenty to look forward to this spring with exciting filly Alabama Lass. The three-year-old daughter of Alabama Express was an eye-catching winner on debut at her home track in February before finishing runner-up at the same track a fortnight later in the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). She returned in impressive fashion when winning her 900m trial at Te Rapa earlier this month and continued that form into her opening race of the season at Taupo on Wednesday. Alabama Lass jumped well and was taken straight to the front of the small but select field by jockey Sam Spratt and she didn’t relinquish her advantage, running out a 3-1/2 length victor, albeit racing very greenly down the Taupo straight. “She went up the straight like a drunken sailor,” Spratt quipped. “I think it was just because she was doing it so easy, she was doing it on her ear and got a bit lost. If she had a rail to follow it would have been much better because she has never done that before. “She was brilliant and did it easy and it was a smart field, she has got huge improvement.” Ken Kelso was just as pleased with the win and said she will take plenty of improvement from the run as they head towards her first major target of the spring, the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on September 7. “You have got to be happy, she has won nicely,” he said. “She has run around a little bit but that is only her third start, so she is only going to keep improving. “She will go from here to Hastings for the Gold Trail and then we will pick a plan from there. How far she will get you don’t know, you just take one step at a time.” The Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November, a race Kelso came close to winning with Group One winner Bounding in 2013, remains Alabama Lass’s ultimate spring aim. While the mile distance remains a query, Kelso thinks his filly is capable of seeing out the distance against her own age group. “She will definitely be nominated for the 1000 Guineas but whether she can get that far time will tell,” he said. “The way she relaxes in the running and on her pedigree too (I think she can see out the distance). She has got half brothers and sisters that have gone to a mile. “Bounding ran second, and probably should have won the 1000 Guineas, and she was an out-and-out sprinter later on. They can get it against their own age group, but until you try you never know.” Horse racing news View the full article

Savaglee powering away at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Group Three winner Savaglee made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Taupo on Wednesday. The son of Savabeel jumped well from barrier two and quickly settled outside leader When Stars Align. Savaglee continued to eke into his foes advantage and hit the lead with 200m to go, and he continued to build on his advantage to score a 1.25-length victory over race favourite Super Photon. Purchased by The Oaks Stud General Manager Rick Williams out of Waikato Stud’s 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft for $400,000 on behalf of farm principal Dick Karreman, Savaglee performed well as a juvenile last season, winning two of his seven starts for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard, including the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m). “I loved him (as a yearling), but I said (to Karreman) I would rather buy a filly for $400,000 and not a colt, but he said to buy a colt for a change,” Williams said. “It put a bit of pressure on, but winning a Group Three took a bit of pressure off. He is heading in the right direction.” Now in the sole care of Gerard, Savaglee was runner-up in a 900m trial behind Yaldi at Te Rapa earlier this month, which gave jockey Sam Spratt plenty of confidence heading into Wednesday. “He trialled up pretty well, so I was fairly confident,” she said. “He was awesome, he settled beautifully, never got aggressive and he kicked away really easily. In the last 100m he had his ears pricked and was having a real good gawk around.” Williams has been impressed with the way Savaglee has matured into his three-year-old season and said it bodes well for the future. “The track work riders have been saying all year that he has grown up, he is easy to work with, and that makes a difference – they get streetwise and they start winning,” he said. Williams was pleased with what he saw at Taupo, and he is excited to head to the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival with the colt. “We are thrilled with him and there is still a fair amount of improvement in him, so we are heading in the right direction,” he said. “He will go to the El Roca (Listed, 1200m) and Hawke’s Bay Guineas (Group 2, 1400m), and you might have one more or no more (starts) depending on how your horse is. It is the proven path and that is what we will be doing.” Horse racing news View the full article

Multiple Group One winner Orchestral. Photo: Trish Dunell Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer, who prepares the daughter of Savabeel with Robert Wellwood, was more than happy with her performance in an 1100m heat held before the race meeting. “We came here with a job to do and achieved that. We’ve been pretty careful with her, she had a big puff afterwards and she’ll probably go to Ellerslie to trial again,” James said. The dual Group One winner sat wide at the back of the field before picking up ground and worked home in tidy fashion to finish third. “That was very nice, she jumped quite well and there wasn’t a lot of pace and I was caught out on a limb,” rider Craig Grylls said. “She came off the bridle turning in and then got home well. She has definitely strengthened, it’s brilliant the way she is coming up.” The trial was won by the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Captured By Love, who lobbed along in second spot for Opie Bosson before running down her pace-making stablemate Dream Of The Moon. Written Tycoon filly Captured By Love won the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and the Group 3 Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) last season and was also a two-time Group One placegetter. “It was a really good trial and we’ll look at the Gold Trail Stakes (Group 3, 1200m) all going well,” Bergerson said. “Dream Of The Moon could potentially go to the Wanganui Guineas (Listed, 1200m), again with a watch on the weather.” Crocetti tightened in the market for the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) to a dominant $2.20 favourite with horse racing bookmakers following his all the way 1100m trial victory. Last season’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner will bid to retain his unbeaten four-year-old record on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay carnival following his recent resuming victory. “He’s come through it (Ruakaka) very well. I just wanted to give him a nice gallop and it was a good outing for him heading toward Hastings,” co-trainer Danny Waker said. Regular rider Warren Kennedy is confident Crocetti will strip in prime order for the Tarzino. “He is in a fantastic spot and he will be ready in a couple of weeks,” he said. “He pricked his ears all the way and he was just waiting for something to come at him, and when it did he kicked into another gear.” The opening heat at Taupo was claimed by the frontrunning Faraglioni with last season’s Group 1 TAB Classic (1600m) runner-up on target to take on Crocetti in the Tarzino. “She needed that hit-out and she’ll run in the Tarzino and then we’ll reassess from there,” trainer Josh Shaw said. “Last season was beyond expectations, and she should be in for another good one.” Faraglioni accounted for Grail Seeker, also bound for Hastings carnival, and the reigning Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes champion Move To Strike who may resume in the Listed El Roca – Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m). Quality mare Pearl Of Alsace has all three of the Hawke’s Bay features on her program and she left co-trainer Shaun Ritchie a touch disappointed after she finished fifth in the heat. “I expected a little better, she was a bit keen early and got very tired late,” he said. “She will take improvement and will need to. She’ll run in the Tarzino and the last leg (the Group 1 Livamol Classic, 2040m) is her grand final.” Horse racing news View the full article

Winx Stakes favourite Fangirl. Photo: RacingNSW The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) signifies the unofficial start of the spring carnival, with a quality field of 12 set to line up in the $1 million feature at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. 11 of the 12 runners engaged are first-up into the event, with the Chris Waller barn boasting a strong contingent of seven runners in this year’s edition, including the well-supported favourite and last year’s winner, Fangirl The three-time Group 1 winning daughter of Sebring has been installed as a +100 favourite with horse racing bookmakers despite drawing barrier nine, with NSW leading hoop James McDonald set to take the reins. Stable companion Via Sistina is on the second line of betting at +500, while double-figure odds are available for every other runner, with Zougotcha and Tropical Squall opening at +1000 apiece. The Ciaron Maher-trained Semana (+1200) is the only horse with residual fitness heading into Saturday, attempting to go one better after finishing second in the Group 1 Tatt’s Tiara (1400m) on June 29. Meanwhile, the likes of Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) winner Riff Rocket and Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) victor Zardozi are both well supported at +1400, with both likely to be targeted over further distance later in the campaign. The 2024 Winx Stakes is the second leg of the quaddie at Randwick on Saturday and is scheduled to get underway at 3:50pm local time. 2024 Winx Stakes Final Field 1. Buckaroo (8) T: Chris Waller J: Joshua Parr W: 59kg F: x6535 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Roheryn (IRE) +5000 +800 2. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jason Collett W: 59kg F: x8263 Age: 6YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +2500 +400 3. Zeyrek (3) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: Reece Jones W: 59kg F: x9269 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Zerkaza (IRE) +12500 +2000 4. Just Fine (4) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Rachel King W: 59kg F: x58x0 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Bint Almatar (USA) +2000 +340 5. Riff Rocket (12) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 58.5kg F: x1131 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharaoh (USA) Dam: Missile Coda +1200 +220 6. Fangirl (9) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: x21x4 Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Sebring Dam: Little Surfer Girl +110 -384.62 7. Via Sistina (7) T: Chris Waller J: Kerrin McEvoy W: 57kg F: x21x2 Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Nigh (IRE) +450 -111.11 8. Atishu (10) T: Chris Waller J: Tyler Schiller W: 57kg F: x2318 Age: 7YO Colour: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Savabeel Dam: Posy (NZ) +2000 +340 9. Zougotcha (6) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 57kg F: x111x Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +850 +160 10. Semana (5) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 57kg F: x20x3 Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +1000 +180 11. Tropical Squall (11) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 56.5kg F: x641x Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Prized Icon Dam: Squalls +800 +150 12. Zardozi (1) T: James Cummings J: Zac Lloyd W: 56.5kg F: x2310 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Kingman (GB) Dam: Chanderi (GB) +2500 +400 Horse racing news View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Ladies Day Vase Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1600m The $200,000 Group 3 Ladies Day Vase is a 1600m horse race for mares aged four years and older, run under set weights and penalty conditions, with it set to be next held on October 12, 2024, at Caulfield Racecourse. Raced on Caulfield Guineas Day, the Ladies Day Vase was first run as a Listed event, before being elevated to Group 3 status in 2013. Run for $200,000 in 2024, the Ladies Day Vase is often a strong launching pad for mares heading to the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 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Previous Ladies Day Vase Fields 2023 Ladies Day Vase field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Foxy Frida Andrew Noblet Billy Egan 1 58kg 2 Thalassophile Chris Waller Joao Moreira 10 58kg 3 Papillon Club Greg Eurell Ben Melham 5 58kg 4 Barbie’s Fox Ben, Will & JD Hayes Mark Zahra 13 57kg 5 Party Princess Andrew Gluyas Jordan Childs 8 57kg 6 She’s A Con Grahame Begg Michael Dee 2 57kg 7 Chandon Burj Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Joao Moreira 12 56kg 8 Nunthorpe Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Damien Oliver 9 56kg 9 Maracana Danny O’Brien Blake Shinn 7 56kg 10 Wishlor Lass Symon Wilde Damian Lane 6 56kg 11 No Secret Mike Moroney Jye McNeil 11 56kg 12 Our Red Morning Greg Eurell Daniel Moor 3 56kg 13 Tajneed Peter & Paul Snowden Tim Clark 4 56kg 2023 Ladies Day Vase result 1st – Wishlor Lass (+120) 2nd – Barbie’s Fox (-125) 3rd – Foxy Frida (+110) Recent runnings of the Ladies Day Vase: 2023: Wishlor Lass produces determined effort to score Wishlor Lass ($2.20) took out the Group 3 Ladies Day Vase to take her career record to five wins from seven starts, proving that the Symon Wilde-trained mare still has a lot of upside. The daughter of Mshawish was heavily backed with online bookmakers, from $3.00 into her starting price of $2.20, suggesting that many punters were in the camp of Wilde’s mare. Damian Lane was having his first ride on Wishlor Lass, and after she jumped well from barrier six, Lane allowed the five-year-old mare to roll along at her own speed. After the field rounded the home turn, it appeared as though Barbie’s Fox ($4.80) was going to run straight on by, but the leader picked herself up off the canvas and kicked to win the race by a neck, with Foxy Frida ($8.50) running into third place just under two lengths away. 2022: Sirileo Miss defends crown The Pride Of Dubai mare, Sirileo Miss ($19), demonstrated her affinity for the track and distance by securing another victory in the Group 3 Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m) at Caulfield. Having claimed the same race 12 months earlier, there was to be no denying the Symon Wilde-trained mare. Guided by jockey Ben Melham, Sirileo Miss led from start to finish, triumphing over Belle Plaisir ($7.50) by 1.25 lengths, with Glory Bound ($11) finishing a further half-neck behind in third. 2021: Sirileo Miss keeps winning run intact The ultra-consistent Sirileo Miss ($2.45) secured a crucial stakes victory at Caulfield, enhancing her future prospects as a broodmare with a gritty performance. This win marked her sixth triumph in 10 starts, as she claimed the Group 3 Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m), providing jockey Linda Meech with a double for the day. Starting as the favourite, Sirileo Miss edged out Foxy Frida ($12) by a head, with Harmony Rose ($4) finishing a further head back in third. 2020: Sovereign Award leads home stable quinella Danny O’Brien enjoyed a one-two finish in the Group 3 Ladies’ Day Vase at Caulfield, as Sovereign Award triumphed over stablemate Fabric in the $200,000 mile race following a perfect steer from jockey Jamie Kah. Sovereign Award, the $3.10 favorite, tracked the pace alongside Fabric ($11) before pulling ahead in the straight to secure victory. Fabric finished a half-length behind in second, while the Archie Alexander-trained Chaillot ($6.50) charged home to claim a close third. Previous winners of the Ladies Day Vase Ladies Day Vase Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2023 Wishlor Lass Damian Lane Symon Wilde 2022 Sirileo Miss Ben Melham Symon Wilde 2021 Sirileo Miss Linda Meech Symon Wilde 2020 Sovereign Award Jamie Kah Danny O’Brien 2019 Spanish Reef Mark Zahra Ken Keys 2018 I Am A Star Ben Melham Shane Nichols 2017 Quilate Beau Mertens Michael Kent 2016 Euro Angel Dwayne Dunn Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes 2015 Miss Rose De Lago Opie Bosson Danny O’Brien 2014 Star Fashion Michael Walker David Hayes 2013 Zonza Damien Oliver Roger James 2012 Star Of Giselle Craig Williams Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra 2011 Hi Belle Craig Williams John Gunning 2010 Royal Commands Dwayne Dunn Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra 2009 Lady Lynette Nicholas Hall Robert Smerdon 2008 Miss Badoura Steven King Leon Corstens 2007 Post Thyme Mark Zahra Lee Freedman 2006 Gawne Kerrin McEvoy Anthony Cummings Recommended! 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The Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) have agreed, subject to NZ Pattern Committee approval, to relocate the Group 1 Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club WFA Classic to Ellerslie on Eagle Technology Avondale Cup & Guineas Day, Saturday 22 February 2025. The race was developed by the Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club from Listed level in 1986 and obtained Group 1 status in 1992. Previously run for $400,000, the race will now be contested for $500,000 in 2025 and will increase to $600,000 in 2026. The move was not an easy decision for the Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club, and NZTR would like to thank their committee members and executive staff for seeing the potential in the move to Ellerslie and ultimately agreeing to run the race away from its spiritual home. NZTR COO Darin Balcombe believes the move will help to protect the race’s Group 1 status the Club has worked hard to develop over the years. “NZTR understands the importance and cultural significance of the race to the Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club and applauds the industry first approach they have taken in discussions to support the long-term future of both the race and the Club,” Balcombe said. “As one of only two races to develop into a Group 1 from Listed, it is important we protect its status in New Zealand Racing. The stakes increase, as part of the Summer Carnival, gives this race the opportunity to succeed at Group 1 level well into the future.” To aid in the increased travel costs to Central District connections, Ōtaki-Māori RC and NZTR will contribute up to $1,000 in travel subsidies for Central District based horses that compete in the Ōtaki-Māori RC WFA Classic. There will be additional travel subsidies available for the highest finishing Central Districts trained horse should they return for Champions Day at Ellerslie March 8th. View the full article

Buenos Noches winning the 2023 Show County Quality. Photo: RacingNSW Flemington’s Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) on September 14 is set to be the first-up race for Buenos Noches, as the five-year-old sprinter continues his off-track preparations. Trained by Matthew Smith, the son of Supido kicked off last season with a win in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on August 19 but has since gone winless in eight starts. However, he showed promise recently by finishing fifth, just 1.9 lengths behind Ducasse, in a 900-metre barrier trial at Warwick Farm on August 12. “He’s going really good,” Smith told Racing.com. “He probably just needed a good break. “He didn’t have a spell between when he ran second in the Champion Sprint and the autumn; he had no break at all because it was a quick turnaround for Sydney. “So he’s now had a good spell and he’s come back super. I think he’s back to his best. “So hopefully we can win first-up with him, I hope.” Horse racing news View the full article

Moir Stakes-bound Coleman. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Coleman, one of Australia’s top young horses from last season, will start his spring campaign in the Group 1 AJ Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on September 7. While originally nominated for this Saturday’s Carlyon Stakes at The Valley, trainer Matt Laurie has chosen to trial Coleman over 800 metres at Cranbourne on Monday instead. The Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and Group 1 ATC Sires’ (1400m) placegetter had his first look at The Valley track on Tuesday morning. Laurie emphasised the importance of this experience as Coleman prepares for his return, which is expected to be followed by the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley on September 27. “Last (preparation) he was a bit fierce, but that trip taught him how to do things correctly,” Laurie said. “He’s not charging up on the bridle, like he could do in the past; he’s a bit more mature in the brain. “I’m happy with how he’s training. “He’s moving really well, but there’s going to be some really sharp horses in this race, and you’re hoping that he’s going to be the sort of horse that is coming at them pretty hard late.” Coleman is currently a +500 chance with horse racing bookmakers for the Moir Stakes. Horse racing news View the full article

Lady Laguna ridden by Tyler Schiller takes out the 2024 Group 1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Racing NSW The Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) entries are packed with Group 1-winning mares, but Saturday’s Randwick card features another race showcasing top-level talent. The $250,000 Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) is set to be the springboard for Lady Laguna, who claimed victory in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m). The five-year-old mare was unable to participate in Monday’s Randwick trials, which were rescheduled from last Friday. However, a strong exhibition gallop at Rosehill last Saturday provided sufficient preparation for her return to competition. “It has been a bit frustrating with her because her first trial was postponed, which I wouldn’t say put us on the back foot, but there was certainly no room for error,” explained co-trainer Annabel Neasham. “I just felt trialling Monday and running first-up on Saturday was a bit close, so they very kindly offered for us to come (to Rosehill) and gallop instead. “She possibly goes to the Toy Show off one trial and one exhibition gallop. Off that work (on Saturday), I’d be happy to run her.” Horse racing news View the full article

Randy Hill has been on an incredible roll with his stable. It's one that will culminate Aug. 24 with the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1), where he is one of the owners of the morning-line favorite and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Dornoch.View the full article