Wandering Eyes

Zozos won the Hanshin Stakes when hosted at Ellis Park one year ago. Now he attempts a second victory in the $300,000 race held at a distance he is 3-for-4 over, but will face plenty of competition.View the full article

A unanimous voice vote Monday by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) restructured some of the time frames related to Thoroughbred claiming rules in the state. The measures had been developed in consultation with the managements of New York's Thoroughbred racetracks and horsemen's organizations in the state. The overall slate of changes had been in the works since last August, and the package was originally scheduled to be voted upon last month. But during the May 20 meeting, commissioner John Crotty raised concerns about whether it was in the best interest of equine safety to reduce by 10 the number of days that a claimed horse is restricted from running back for a claiming tag less than 25% greater than the price at which it was claimed. So the vote was tabled until June 24 for the purpose of allowing Scott Palmer, VMD, who is the NYSGC's equine medical director, to express his opinion on changing the post-claim run-back time frame from 30 to 20 days. Palmer opened his remarks on Monday by explaining that, “It's important to understand that this is a subject that is under constant revision and consideration…. We know that horses that are in claiming races are at increased risk for catastrophic injury.” Palmer then pointed out that published equine safety research has shown that horses are indeed at an increased risk for injury within 30 days of being claimed. But Palmer added, “during that period of time, it's a matter of getting acquainted with the horse; evaluating the horse to make sure it's okay to race again.” Palmer then said, “And so I think that any change to rules that allows a claimed horse to race back [in] less than 30 days, potentially, could increase the risk for injury if that horse was not well-evaluated in that period of time before he's raced again. “I'm not saying it couldn't happen-it certainly could happen within 20 days,” Palmer continued. “But I think it's important that we emphasize that period of time be used constructively and aggressively to examine and make sure that [any claimed horse] is fit to race again before they enter the horse.” After hearing this line of reasoning, the NYSGC voted in the entire claiming rules package without discussion. Crotty-who had both made the original motion to consider the rules changes last August and also raised concerns about the run-back time on May 20-was not in attendance for the June 24 vote. But NYSGC executive director Robert Williams made sure it got put into the record that he had spoken to Crotty before the meeting, and that Crotty had indicated to Williams that he would have voted affirmatively to pass the measure if he had been able to make the meeting. Last Aug. 3, a brief written by NYSGC general counsel Edmund Burns outlined the following rationale for the run-back time portion of the rule change: “A review of recent data…indicates that horses generally run on a 28-day schedule and condition books generally schedule a value class every 28 days. Under current regulations, a claimant who wants to start a horse again in the same class may be effectively forced to wait 56 days from the date of the claim. The position has been advanced that such period is unnecessarily long and causes issues for owners, trainers and the racetrack, which seeks to fill competitive races… “By reducing the requisite waiting period, owners will have a greater opportunity to start a horse for the price at which the horse had been claimed, given that the owners would be able to gain access to races that had already been written in the track's condition book 28 days in advance,” Burns wrote. Other aspects of the rules package that passed on June 24 included: Allowing claimants who have raced on a circuit within 120 days, which would increase the number of owners qualified to make claims. Allowing 30 additional days for holders of a certificate of eligibility who have lost a “shake” for a claimed horse, providing an owner with an opportunity to claim when the owner has not been successful in claiming a horse within the first 30 days of a race meeting. Beyond the 20-day restriction against running a claimed horse again for a claiming price less than 25% greater than the claiming price, the establishment of a further 10-day period in which a claimed horse may start for a price equal to the claiming price. Extending from 30 to 60 days the prohibition against running a claimed horse outside of New York State, with an exception for horses claimed at Finger Lakes, in which case the horse may run elsewhere after 30 days from the end of a Finger Lakes racing season. The post NY Claim Rule Changes Voted In By Gaming Commission appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-Parx Racing, $45,760, Msw, 6-24, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f, :55.65, ft, neck. HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY (f, 2, Honor A. P.–America's Friend {SW, $284,244}, by Unusual Heat) became the second debut winner and third overall for her freshman sire (by Honor Code) with a determined effort in the season's first baby race in suburban Philly. Off at odds of 10-1, the bay was void of early speed despite being asked for it and raced in fifth of the six runners into the turn. Improving her position inside approaching the quarter pole, Hollywood Beauty continued to gain, was shifted to the inside of the well-backed Mischief Maxey (Maximus Mischief) with time ticking away and was along late to score narrowly. A half-sister to America's Tale (Gio Ponti), GSW, $405,853, Hollywood Beauty is the seventh winner out of a stakes-winning full-sister to Bel Air Sizzle, a two-time stakes winner in Cal-bred company and runner-up in the 2008 GI Del Mar Oaks. America's Friend is also a sister to GSP Starspangled Heat. Hollywood Beauty is the second winner over the past few days produced by Unusual Heat mares, joining Warming (Global Campaign), who graduated at first asking on the turf at Aqueduct June 21. America's Friend is the dam of a yearling filly by Independence Hall and was most recently bred to Mandaloun. Sales history: $30,000 Wlg '22 KEENOV; $8,000 Ylg '23 FTKOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $25,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Albert R Lupcho Jr; B-M Auerbach LLC & Catherine Parke (KY); T-Jacinto Solis. #5 HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY gets up on the rail to win a maiden special weight event for juvenile fillies in Race 3 at Parx. She is a daughter of @lanesendfarms stallion Honor A. P. out of stakes winner America's Friend (@UnusualHeat). pic.twitter.com/4icMtZQSAW — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) June 24, 2024 The post Honor A.P. Filly Hollywood Beauty Graduates At First Asking at Parx appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After lighting up Royal Ascot, a tilt at the Melbourne Cup could be on the cards for Crystal Black (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), with Ireland's reigning champion jockey Colin Keane explaining how the gelding has provided his father “with a new lease of life” after a horror fall in 2021 almost left the trainer paralysed. The celebrations that followed Crystal Black's victory in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Ascot went unrivalled as the Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate who own the former Dermot Weld-trained inmate burst into song in the winner's enclosure shortly after the success. Such scenes are now likely to be reenacted Down Under, with the father and son duo agreeing that Crystal Black could develop into a genuine contender for the Melbourne Cup. Gerry said, “The boys are talking big-they're talking about the Melbourne Cup and everything. The Ebor has been mentioned as well but we'll have to see what the handicapper does. He has to be a black-type horse now anyway.” He added, “I don't know whether we start thinking about travelling with him or thinking about stakes races here. He can go either way with the trip-I think he can go up or down. There are loads of options with him so we will let him freshen up this week and have a chat together in a few days but Melbourne could be an option.” Colin agrees. “He definitely could be a Melbourne Cup horse,” the rider said. “Every time we step him up in trip it seems to bring about more improvement in him. The only slight worry I had for him heading to Ascot was the ground. I wasn't sure how he'd handle the quick ground. But riding him out in the mornings before the race, he was like a ballerina on the surface.” Not only did Ireland's five-time champion jockey deliver another top-notch performance in the saddle to notch his second Royal Ascot success, but he can also be credited for sourcing his father's stable star on behalf of the owners, for whom he built up a good relationship with through the Willie Mullins-trained globetrotter True Self some years previously. That's how this whole fairytale started. Gerry explained, “I have to credit Colin for finding the horse. He had ridden True Self for the lads a couple of years before this and they asked him to keep an eye out for a horse. When Alan Fleming gave up training, they sent me a filly called Baby Bubbles but she had bits and pieces of problems and wasn't much good. “We sent her home and I actually didn't think we'd hear from them again after that. But when this horse came up, Colin rang Neville [Edgar, the syndicate leader] to tell them that he thought Crystal Black might suit them. Neville said to go and get him bought so that's how it all came about. They went and bought another one off Dermot Weld last year as well. Genuine Article is his name. He's a nice horse–he just wants an ease in the ground.” He added, “We're used to fighting it out in 0-65s. I thought I'd never have a better horse than Laughifuwant but now this lad has come along. Small trainers don't normally get horses like this. “It's all about the horse. No trainer will get a bad horse to win but most fellas will train a good one. It is a good feeling to know that, now that I have a good horse, I've done the right thing and brought him along the right way. It gives you a bit of confidence.” The emergence of Crystal Black as a flagbearer for the Keane stable comes just three years after the 68-year-old suffered a horrific fall at home on the gallops. The trainer still wears the scars of that morning and can't get around without using a walking stick but there were genuine fears of a much worse outcome at the time. “I've had a rough couple of years,” Gerry admitted. “I had a very bad fall and I still walk with a limp but I'm lucky not to be in a wheelchair from it. It was one of those stupid falls, where a horse ducked off the gallop, but I landed on my back and ended up bruising my spinal cord. If I had fractured it, I was gone. “'I'm 68 years of age now and, I'd say if I wasn't as fit as I was when it happened, it would have been a lot worse. I'm very lucky because the family kept the place going when I was out of action. I used to ride out four or five lots every morning but, between James Hyland, Frankie Duffy, obviously Colin and the rest of my family, they kept it going.” According to Colin, a good horse can prove a perfect tonic, and in Crystal Black, Gerry has plenty to look forward to. He said, “I thought he was a lovely horse when we bought him but I didn't think he'd end up being a Royal Ascot winner for us. I know it was only a handicap that he won last week but Royal Ascot is one of the hardest places in the world to win a race. The lads involved in Crystal Black are such lucky people, and are extremely down to earth as well. I don't know if that has anything to do with it but the horse has just transformed for them.” Colin added, “It was very hard when Dad got the fall. It was very hard for everyone because nobody really knew what was happening. It was a simple fall. I wasn't there the morning of the fall but I can only imagine the fright he got. We got an awful fright when we heard about it so I can only imagine what was running through his head. “He's been a great horse for Dad. He still complains about how bad he is after the fall but it could have been a lot worse! This horse has given him a new lease of life. To have a horse like Crystal Black in the yard, even getting up to go out and see him in the yard every day. It's definitely been a big help.” The post ‘It’s Given Dad A New Lease Of Life’ – How Crystal Black Has Provided Gerry Keane With Boost After Horror Fall appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

HISA landed a legal victory June 24 when the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to review an appeals' court ruling in favor of racing's new regulatory approach overseeing the sport's anti-doping and medication policies as well as its safety issues.View the full article

Nicky Henderson and Henry de Bromhead have spoken out against the rumoured changes to the National Hunt programme in Britain that would see Grade 1 winners not being qualified to run in the Mares' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Dual Champion Hurdle winner Honeysuckle signed off on her glittering career for de Bromhead by notching a 13th Grade 1 and a second Mares' Hurdle success in what many people describe as one of the greatest moments in Cheltenham Festival history back in 2023. Henderson has trained a galaxy of star mares himself and took the Champion Hurdle in 2020 with Epatante as well as scooping the Mares' Hurdle in 2022 with Marie's Rock. Both trainers agree that the potential tweaks-that would see any Grade 1 winner within the past 13 months of the meeting being denied a run in the Mares' Hurdle-has the potential to undo years of progress within the sector. Speaking on Monday afternoon, Henderson said, “Peter Molony [of Rathmore Stud] was the first person to alert me to these potential changes last Friday and I thought to myself, 'Christ, what's going on?' I made a few calls over the weekend and, while nobody had been aware of it, they were pretty horrified by the thoughts of what might be coming. I haven't met anybody who thinks this is a good idea.” He added, “A hell of a lot of work has been done by the TBA and the ITBA to promote National Hunt fillies and it has worked. The allowance was the first big step forward but then the introduction of these mares' races has helped enormously. You've got breeders' premiums on top of all of that so there is such an incentive to put a National Hunt filly in training right now. It's marvellous.” De Bromhead explained the healthy demand for owners wanting to get involved in National Hunt fillies, largely down to the host of opportunities that have been put in place for such horses. To limit such opportunities would be a step in the wrong direction, according to the trainer. He explained, “The mares need championship races. Look what it has done for the whole mare population. It's incredible. Since we have started to give these National Hunt mares such opportunities, the interest has soared. “But they need a championship race and you want the best mares having the opportunity to take each other on. If someone is happy to go and try their hand in one of the other Grade 1 races, like the Champion Hurdle, that's great. But they have to have the opportunity to take each other on, like Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux did in their first encounter in the 2020 Mares' Hurdle. That was an incredible race. As was Honeysuckle's swansong in the race a couple of years ago. We need a championship race for the mares and I can't understand why anyone would go making changes to the race.” As it stands, the top four mares in the ante-post market for next year's Mares' Hurdle-last year's runaway winner Lossiemouth, Brighterdaysahead, Jade De Grugy and Kargese–would not be qualified to run in the 2025 edition of the race. As well as weakening the Mares' Hurdle, Henderson thinks that the changes being discussed by Cheltenham and the Jockey Club have the potential to weaken the top-flight races in the build-up to the Festival. He explained, “There are two points I'd like to make as to why this simply cannot happen. We need to get as many runners as we possibly can in the Grade 1 races but, if you put a restriction on Grade 1-winning mares running in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, they won't be running in a Grade 1 race before Cheltenham. Straight away, you weaken races like the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle etc etc. It's not very fair at all.” Henderson added, “The second point is that you simply cannot put a restriction on a Grade 1 race. It's rather like saying no filly can run in the Oaks if they have won a Group 1 previously. So, all previous Group 1 winners, you've got to run in the Derby. It doesn't make any sense.” It is understood that a number of potential Cheltenham Festival tweaks, including that of the Mares' Hurdle, were up for discussion at board level on Monday afternoon. Providing a comment to The Irish Field's Mark Boylan on Saturday, a Jockey Club spokesperson said, “It has been in the public domain for some time that we are looking at a wide number of aspects of the Cheltenham Festival following this year's fixture. “Some possible tweaks to the race programme form one element of what is being considered, and we're currently seeking the views of a variety of stakeholders as we weigh up our options. “We have a set process for how these discussions are conducted and our objective will always be to listen to the wide variety of views on offer and make a decision which is in the best overall interests of the Festival and the sport of jump racing. We should stress that we are only discussing some initial options at present and remain some way from making any final decisions.” While Henderson agrees that changes are required to heighten competitiveness at the flagship jumps meeting, he says altering the Mares' Hurdle would be “wrong”. He concluded, “I believe that there is a meeting taking place today to discuss these measures. The Mares' Hurdle is not the only subject on the agenda. It's quite right that they review the programme every year. That is sound judgement. But sometimes I think they tweak things for the wrong reasons. “Everybody has got their views but I don't think this is a very good idea. It's basically them saying, 'Lossiemouth, you cannot run in the Mares' Hurdle next year.' Such a decision would have a knock-on effect on the entire programme and it's wrong.” The post Henderson And De Bromhead Blast Potential Changes To Mares’ Hurdle At Cheltenham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Coolmore stallion Tale Of The Cat died Monday from “the infirmities of old age” according to an announcement released through the Coolmore website. The announcement in its entirety reads: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ashford's elder Statesman – Tale Of The Cat at the age of 30, due to the infirmities of old age. The winner of the 1997 Gr.2 Kings Bishop Stakes when partnered by Julie Krone for John Forbes & Phantom House, Tale Of The Cat was bred in Kentucky by Indian Creek, Philip Freedman & Hugo Lascelles Farm. Enjoying an illustrious stud career, he was responsible for over 100 Stakes winners worldwide including three-time Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti. “Tale Of The Cat was a brilliant servant, he was a wonderful stallion and has turned into a very good broodmare sire, he was a great horse to get a young mare off to a good start,” said Dermot Ryan. “Tale Of The Cat has been at Ashford for 25 years, so was very much part of the family, he was a great character who was loved by all and I would like to thank Richard Barry and all of his staff past and present who cared for him over the years both during his stud career and during his retirement.” Tale Of The Cat (1994 – 2024). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ashford's elder Statesman – Tale Of The Cat at the age of 30, due to the infirmities of old age… https://t.co/PaQdXUQ0mN pic.twitter.com/QCc1be7uKV — Coolmore America (@coolmoreamerica) June 24, 2024 The post Coolmore Stallion Tale Of The Cat Dies At 30 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to the Horse Racing Safety and Integrity Act filed by Oklahoma, Louisiana and West Virginia after the Sixth Court Circuit's Court of Appeals found that HISA is constitutional, according to an announcement from the Supreme Court Monday. “Certiorari denied,” was the only statement coming from the court regarding the ruling. A writ of certiorari is the primary means to petition the Supreme Court for a review of a lower court's ruling. Six weeks after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld HISA's constitutionality, the losing plantiffs–led by Oklahoma, West Virginia and Louisiana–asked for an en banc hearing, where all 28 judges would need to rule on the matter. They were denied, and now the highest court in the land has said they will not hear the challenge. HISA Chairman of the Board Charles Scheeler praised the court's decision. “We are pleased the Supreme Court has decided to let the Sixth Circuit Court's ruling affirming HISA's constitutionality stand,” he said. “As evidenced by the 38 percent decline in equine fatalities recorded for the first quarter of this year, HISA's uniform standards are having a material, positive impact on the health and well-being of horses. It is long past time for opponents of HISA to drop their outstanding lawsuits. In light of this decision, continued litigation only serves to take time and valuable resources away from our core mission of improving the safety and integrity of Thoroughbred racing.” Tom Rooney, the President and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, also pronounced himself pleased with the deicision. “Today's Supreme Court ruling affirming the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) represents a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and integrity of Thoroughbred racing,” said Rooney in a written statement. “This decision will allow HISA to continue its work to protect the health and safety of equine athletes, thereby fostering greater confidence and integrity in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. The impact of HISA's regulations is already evident. During the first quarter of 2024, racetracks operating under HISA reported a substantial 38% reduction year over year in racing-related equine fatalities. These positive improvements demonstrate the efficacy of HISA's centralized approach in enhancing the welfare of racehorses and promoting a safer racing environment. It is time for all parties to stop their internal fighting and support HISA as the law of the land.” The post Supreme Court Won’t Hear HISA Constitutionality Challenge to Sixth Circuit Ruling appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will hold a pair of educational webinars ahead of upcoming rule changes that will go into effect July 8. The first, aimed towards trainers, will take place Monday, July 1 at 2 p.m. and will cover the impact of the modified rules along with a Q&A on the changes. To register and/or submit questions, click here. The HISA Town Hall series will continue with a one-hour webinar Monday, July 8 at 2 p.m. and will also include an overview on the major rule changes along with a Q&A. This event is open to all racing participants and the general public. Speakers will include HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus, HISA Director of Equine Safety & Welfare Dr. Jennifer Durenberger, HISA Director of Stewarding & State Racing Commission Relations Marc Guilfoil and HISA Director of Racetrack Safety Ann McGovern. “We look forward to having an insightful session on the updates to the Racetrack Safety Rules,” said Lazarus. “Protecting the health and wellbeing of every horse and jockey is paramount to our mission at HISA, and these updates continue our collective journey towards a safer sport. We thank the many stakeholders whose constructive feedback helped us develop these rule modifications and greatly appreciate the industry's continued support and collaboration.” Participants can register for the July 8 webinar by clicking here. The post HISA To Host Pair Of Educational Webinars Ahead Of Upcoming Rule Changes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Deira Mile (Ire), last seen finishing fourth in the G1 Derby at Epsom, will not run in this weekend's Irish equivalent at the Curragh, trainer Owen Burrows confirmed on Monday. The son of Camelot (GB) was beaten a total of seven and a half lengths behind City Of Troy (Justify) at Epsom, proving well suited by the step up to a mile and a half as he ran on strongly from the rear of the field to be nearest at the finish. All roads now lead to the G1 St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday, September 14, according to Burrows, who is favouring a patient approach rather than pitching Deira Mile in at the top level again on Sunday. “I've spoken to the owner Ahmad [Al Shaikh] this morning and we're just going to give him a little bit more time,” Burrows said of the decision to miss the Irish Derby. “We feel that the Leger really is his race and he's got one or two other entries abroad later on. He's not going to get confirmed tomorrow and we'll be swerving Ireland.” Burrows saddled only five runners at Royal Ascot, with Alflaila (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) faring best of his Group 1 horses when returning from 284 days off the track with a creditable fourth-place finish in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. “I was pleased with him,” Burrows said of Alflaila's performance. “I thought it was a solid run after 280 odd days off. It wasn't helpful he got slightly hampered late on, but I'm not making excuses and I'm not sure it would have made too much difference anyway. “He seems fine coming out of it and we'll see where we'll go next–we're not 100% certain yet.” The trainer also saddled Alyanaabi (Ire) to finish fifth in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day of the meeting. A step up in trip is now being considered for the talented son of Too Darn Hot (GB), who was also fifth to Notable Speech (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) on his first start of the campaign in the G1 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. “He's probably run to a similar level to what he did in the Guineas,” Burrows summed up. “It's a very strong year for the three-year-olds over a mile and Jim [Crowley, jockey] just felt that we probably want to be going a little bit further next time. “He's not quite able over a mile but when we do step him up to 10 [furlongs] he can improve a bit. “It's early days yet so we'll see how he's come out of it but he seems fine. He's run a tidy enough race but we'll go a little bit further with him.” Cox Sets Eclipse Goal for Ghostwriter One place ahead of Alyanaabi in the 2,000 Guineas was the Clive Cox-trained Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), who forfeited his unbeaten record at Newmarket having won his three starts as a two-year-old, including the G2 Royal Lodge Stakes. Last seen finishing fourth in the G1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, Ghostwriter was a notable absentee at Royal Ascot but is due to return at Sandown on Saturday, July 6 when he could take on his elders for the first time in the G1 Coral-Eclipse. “Ghostwriter is in great form and worked really well on Saturday morning,” Cox said. “As long as we don't have soft ground for Sandown in a couple of weeks, then at the moment we are hopefully heading to the Eclipse. “The Guineas form keeps getting franked day by day and I do feel that his performance on the slightly easier ground in France would lead us to being quite excited about returning to a quicker surface over a mile and a quarter. “It could be a very deep race but we are looking forward to it.” The post No Irish Derby Bid for Deira Mile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Obataye forged to the front in a four-horse battle June 23 to win the 1 1/2-mile Grande Premio Brasil (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths at Hipodromo Da Gavea. The winner earned an automatic starting position, and fees paid, into the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T).View the full article

Daily tips will no longer be a feature of BBC Radio 4's Today programme, it was announced on Monday. The tips, which were read out during the sports bulletin each morning, had been a feature for over 40 years. Presenter Amol Rajan said, “There's no racing tips today because we have decided to break the tradition and reserve the tips for the biggest days on the racing calendar. “We will very much continue to cover horse racing, as we do so many other sports, not least through interviews with leading lights in the racing world. And we will sometimes continue to broadcast from the big ticket events like the Grand National or Cheltenham Gold Cup week.” A statement from the BBC added, “After careful consideration, we have decided to focus racing tips on the big races across the year. “The Today programme remains committed to covering racing news and this will continue on the programme's sports bulletins.” The post Daily Racing Tips Dropped by BBC Radio 4 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation will host its annual Fashionable Fillies Luncheon honoring their former Executive Director, the late Nancy Kelly who, over the course of her 32-year career, helped thousands of individuals in need in addition to organizing fundraising events and creating the inaugural Fashionable Fillies Luncheon. The event will be held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at Saratoga National Golf Club Monday, August 5. The theme of this year's luncheon is 'All Things Nancy!'. The event will feature shopping for handbags from Kent Stetson and Lisi Lerch, shoes from Violet's of Saratoga, hats by Christine A. Moore, Patty Tobin Jewelry, and teaser spa and salon services, including HydraFacials, from Complexions Spa for Beauty and Wellness. There will be an Italian menu chosen by Angelo Mazzone's team and Jackson Family wines. “This event is an important fundraiser for The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, whose mission is to assist those in need in the racing industry,” said Executive Director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation Shannon Kelly. “Common colds, broken bones, disease, family emergencies, the need for suitable clothing, holiday celebrations, and warm meals are all within the scope. This cause was near and dear to Nancy's heart. She immersed herself in every case and was a nurturing and calming force for many who sought us out. Her smile was captivating, and her thoughtfulness and love were present in all that she did. For Nancy, it was personal. She grew our foundation into what it is today, and she will be forever missed.” Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available here. The post 2024 Fashionable Fillies Luncheon To Honor The Late Nancy Kelly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ellis Park will host 'Breakfast with the Works', a family-friendly behind-the-scenes look at morning training ahead of the upcoming race meet. The free event, held Saturday, June 29 from 7-9:30 a.m., will include complimentary coffee and donuts while allowing guests an up-close look at horses during the morning training session. Guests will also be able to speak with local trainers who will be on site and register to win a signed Ellis Park saddle towel. The post Ellis Park To Host Family-Friendly ‘Breakfast With The Works’ 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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Facteur Cheval (Ire) (Ribchester {Ire}) will be given the chance to gain compensation for his “nightmare” run in the G1 Queen Anne Stakes when he makes his next intended appearance in the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, a race in which he filled the runner-up spot behind Paddington (GB) in 2023. Trainer Jerome Reynier was optimistic of a prominent showing at Royal Ascot from his stable star, who was having his first start since winning the G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan in March. In the event, however, Facteur Cheval never looked likely to double his top-level tally, ultimately passing the post over eight lengths behind the winner, Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), in sixth place. It's a performance which his trainer is keen to put a line through as he plots a return to Britain for the Goodwood highlight on Wednesday, July 31, with the way the race developed at Ascot going against his runner from an early stage. “The tactics of following Big Rock [did not work] as at the three-furlong pole he had to make his effort on his own, which was impossible,” Reynier explained. “He needs someone [another horse] to rely on and he was just on his own. He's a fighter and when he won the Dubai Turf he came between horses and when Namur came on his outside he kept battling hard. “He also lost a shoe, I think quite early in the race, so it was just a disaster and a nightmare. “The plan is to go back to Goodwood because he ran so well there last year. Obviously the ground was very heavy and I think he is better with a bit of cut in the ground.” Reynier enjoyed better luck at the meeting with his G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes runner-up Zarakem (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), who is now being considered for a tilt at the G1 Juddmonte International following his career-best effort in defeat behind Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). One place behind Zarakem in the Prince of Wales's was his compatriot Horizon Dore (Fr) (Dabirsim {Fr}), another for whom the York feature on Wednesday, August 21 has been identified as a potential target, having delighted his connections at Ascot. “We were very happy with our results during Royal Ascot week,” said Pauline Chehboub, racing manager for her family's Gousserie Racing operation who part-own the gelding. “Horizon Dore ran a great race, mentally he grew a lot. Next time we can ride him more positively, depending on the draw. We have to decide the plan but he will have an entry for the Juddmonte International at York in August.” The post Facteur Cheval and Horizon Dore Being Considered for Return Trips to Britain appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Arena Racing Company (ARC), Racecourse Media Group (RMG), Tabcorp and 1/ST CONTENT have announced a new strategic alliance which brings together four content leaders of the horse and greyhound racing world, creating a network of rights holders that will distribute content across multiple international markets. ARC is the largest racing group in the UK, operating a total of 16 racecourses and 5 greyhound stadia around the country, while RMG is a British-based media rights management company. In Australia, Tabcorp is the largest gambling company operating multichannel wagering, media and gaming services, while 1/ST CONTENT is a division of 1/ST, the premier racing company in the Americas. The new collaboration ensures that global and local operators will be able to choose from an array of bespoke 24/7 racing video, data and wagering solutions, including tote and managed trading services. Wagering customers will also have easier access to additional content and services. Brendan Parnell, managing director of Media and International at ARC, said, “Customers will be able to enjoy access to a complete service hub which will enable our betting partners to deliver a best-in-breed product to their consumers at any time of the day, every day. “The strength of our data and wagering technology, coupled with a depth of 24/7 broadcast and video streaming rights, places this newly-created alliance in the vanguard of driving growth and diversified revenues for the horse and greyhound racing sector.” Martin Stevenson, CEO of RMG, added, “This is an excellent illustration of different racing jurisdictions innovating together to create new products and services to grow access and interest in horse racing around the world.” The post New Alliance Announced Between ARC, RMG, Tabcorp and 1/ST CONTENT appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Almost three months since Hennu Stall dead-heated for second at Macau’s last-ever meeting, the Fabulous Fillies Syndicate is no closer to knowing when their four-year-old will run again.View the full article

Leaderboard winning during the Warrnambool May Carnival. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Leaderboard has found a new avenue for success in a jumping role out of Te Akau Racing’s Cranbourne stable, and his latest victory on Sunday has set him up for a shot at three of Australia’s feature jumps races. A former victor in the Listed New Zealand St Leger (2600m) and Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m), Leaderboard had been out of the winner’s circle since his win in the latter last January, but that all changed when he headed across the Tasman to further his career as a jumper. The son of Street Cry produced an exciting first for trainer Mark Walker when winning a maiden hurdle during the prestigious Warrnambool May Carnival, and lost no admirers when finishing second in the Australian Hurdle (3900m) to Port Guillaume earlier this month. Returning to Warrnambool to tackle his first steeplechase event on Sunday, Leaderboard was rated an overwhelming favourite at $1.90 and expat-Kiwi jockey Aaron Kuru controlled the race from the outset with a faultless showing in the 3450m contest, pulling away at the post for a 3.5-length victory. “It was a brilliant display of jumping and a lovely ride of Aaron’s,” Walker said. “He’s really taken to the jumping caper and absolutely loves it. He can jump off a short stride, a long stride, he’s very nimble, and really has huge potential. “It’s great for Fortuna Racing, John and Jessica Galvin and their owners, they have a great understanding of racing and it’s lovely to train Leaderboard in Australia, and for him to have now won his first steeplechase assignment.” The nine-year-old will have his opportunity to test that promise in the Thackeray Steeplechase (3450m) on July 7, before contesting both the Australian Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown and Australian Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat in August. “They are three really big assignments ahead of him, but we do think he is a top-class jumper,” Walker said. Leaderboard was purchased as a maiden winner in Europe out of the Tattersalls Horses in Training Sale, and he has earned majority of his $422,000 in prizemoney for the Fortuna Leaderboard Syndicate, managed by John Galvin. “I’ve been watching jumping races for most of my life and seen some pretty good jumpers in that time, but this boy is really showing to have the goods,” Galvin said. “We’ve had Leaderboard for six years and he’s probably only been a bit in and out with his form because he hasn’t been able to run in races that are long enough for him. “He showed us when winning the Wellington Cup and St Leger, and third in the New Zealand Cup, what he could do over ground, and now he’s excelling in the jumping game. “I’ll be there for his next start in the Thackery. It’s a bit of a mission, three and a half hours on the train to Warrnambool, but it’s a great venue and I heard the commentator say that the meeting in July is always a sell-out, as well.” Te Akau Racing stablemate Prismatic also put in a strong performance for second behind runaway leader Fabalot in the open hurdle over 3200m at Warrnambool, in the hands of Kuru. Horse racing news View the full article

Trainer Danny Crozier has lofty ambitions with Imptee next season following his debut win in the Bain McCall Memorial Two-Year-Old (1000m) at Riccarton on Saturday, however, overseas interest may curtail those plans. The son of Impending jumped well and was prominent throughout, showing his class in the concluding stages when running out a three-length victor over the Robbie Patterson-trained Read About, with a further 1-1/2 lengths back to Ten Shillings in third. Crozier was rapt to get the win, particularly for his predominantly harness racing focussed owners, including top trainer Chrissie Dalgety. “We have a special affinity with him, we broke him in and he is a lovely horse. He probably should have won his first start (when third), but he won well the other day,” Crozier said. “My partner, Rachel Deegan, works at Addington (Raceway) and she got together with Chrissie Dalgety, Angela Boyd and a few others. They are a great bunch of people and this is the first galloper they have ever had. They got a huge kick out of the win the other day.” Crozier said the exciting thing is that he believes the best is yet to come for the gelding who came on his radar as a younger horse in Australia. “The penny hasn’t even dropped with him yet,” he said. “What he is doing at the moment is on pure ability. He has got a brain and is a lovely horse. I think he has got the makings of a lovely three-year-old and hopefully he can be a Guineas horse later on.” While Crozier holds ambitions of targeting the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November with Imptee, his future may lie offshore if a deal can be brokered with interested parties from Hong Kong. “I will give him two or three weeks in the paddock, he has been in work for a little while,” he said. “There have been a few nibbles for him from Hong Kong. There is a bit of water to go under the bridge, but the Guineas will be plan b if he doesn’t go (to Hong Kong).” Saturday’s victory was Crozier’s eighth of the season and his highest tally in eight seasons. “We only work 10 horses, it is a more hands-on stable,” he said. “We do our best.” View the full article

Leaderboard has found a new avenue for success in a jumping role out of Te Akau Racing’s Cranbourne stable, and his latest victory on Sunday has set him up for a shot at three of Australia’s feature jumps races. A former victor in the Listed New Zealand St Leger (2600m) and Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m), Leaderboard had been out of the winner’s circle since his win in the latter last January, but that all changed when he headed across the Tasman to further his career as a jumper. The son of Street Cry produced an exciting first for trainer Mark Walker when winning a maiden hurdle during the prestigious Warrnambool May Carnival, and lost no admirers when finishing second in the Australian Hurdle (3900m) to Port Guillaume earlier this month. Returning to Warrnambool to tackle his first steeplechase event on Sunday, Leaderboard was rated an overwhelming favourite at $1.90 and expat-Kiwi jockey Aaron Kuru controlled the race from the outset with a faultless showing in the 3450m contest, pulling away at the post for a 3-1/2 length victory. “It was a brilliant display of jumping and a lovely ride of Aaron’s,” Walker said. “He’s really taken to the jumping caper and absolutely loves it. He can jump off a short stride, a long stride, he’s very nimble, and really has huge potential. “It’s great for Fortuna Racing, John and Jessica Galvin and their owners, they have a great understanding of racing and it’s lovely to train Leaderboard in Australia, and for him to have now won his first steeplechase assignment.” The nine-year-old will have his opportunity to test that promise in the Thackeray Steeplechase (3450m) on July 7, before contesting both the Australian Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown and Australian Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat in August. “They are three really big assignments ahead of him, but we do think he is a top-class jumper,” Walker said. Leaderboard was purchased as a maiden winner in Europe out of the Tattersalls Horses in Training Sale, and he has earned majority of his $422,000 in prizemoney for the Fortuna Leaderboard Syndicate, managed by John Galvin. “I’ve been watching jumping races for most of my life and seen some pretty good jumpers in that time, but this boy is really showing to have the goods,” Galvin said. “We’ve had Leaderboard for six years and he’s probably only been a bit in and out with his form because he hasn’t been able to run in races that are long enough for him. “He showed us when winning the Wellington Cup and St Leger, and third in the New Zealand Cup, what he could do over ground, and now he’s excelling in the jumping game. “I’ll be there for his next start in the Thackery. It’s a bit of a mission, three and a half hours on the train to Warrnambool, but it’s a great venue and I heard the commentator say that the meeting in July is always a sell-out, as well.” Te Akau Racing stablemate Prismatic also put in a strong performance for second behind runaway leader Fabalot in the open hurdle over 3200m at Warrnambool, in the hands of Kuru. View the full article

Robbie Patterson has one final box to tick in a phenomenal season for his Taranaki stable, and the win of Catherinenz at Riccarton Park on Saturday brought him within touching distance. Patterson surpassed a prior personal best of 20 wins by some margin last term, picking up 50 wins and just shy of $950,000 in stakes earnings. His goal last August was to reach the million-dollar mark while replicating the half-century, and with $2.1million recorded and 48 winners with a month of the season left, he has more than reached expectations. “My goal was to get 50 winners for the season and break the million-dollar mark, and we’ve doubled that number and are a couple away from 50,” Patterson said. “I’ve got a few nice chances before the season’s end to reach that goal, so hopefully we can tick that box and it’ll be very pleasing.” The 48th success came in the form of exciting Shamexpress mare Catherinenz, who travelled south to Riccarton’s turf meeting last weekend to contest the Optimise Fertilizers & Equi-lise Rating 75 (1400m). Prior to the race, her recent record had been near-perfect with two wins in her last three appearances, and she started a $5.60 second-favourite as the main danger to Zacat ($5). Jockey Courtney Barnes was assertive early from barrier seven aboard Catherinenz, pushing forward to sit outside On Song, who dictated terms from the front. Moving into the straight, Catherinenz simply jogged up to take the lead and soon put an extending margin on Deep Beauty who fought valiantly for second, but Patterson’s mare was too strong and bolted in by 3-1/4 lengths. Patterson explained it hadn’t been all smooth sailing for Catherinenz since she entered his stable last year, but he was thrilled to see her performing at her peak in the testing conditions. “Getting her toe into the ground I think has helped her a little bit,” he said. “She won over a mile at Otaki in January, then she had to get an epiglottis entrapment operation done because she was having trouble breathing. That seems to have done the trick, and she has gone from winning a maiden to winning a 75 in three starts which isn’t a bad effort. “She’s only a four-year-old, so I’ll probably go to another 75 somewhere as she’ll still get in reasonably well at the weights. She’ll be an open handicapper after that, so we’ll probably try to get her to open grade then give her a break as she’s been up for a while. “She’s a very easy horse, not very big and doesn’t take much work.” Out of a Guillotine mare Grey Sapphire, Catherinenz was bred and is owned by Roger Blunt, and Patterson has a full-brother in the stable in Shameless Boy who has won two of his four starts. Juvenile stablemate Read About It also made his debut in the two-year-old 1000m event at Riccarton and was backed into $2.70 favouritism after three trial victories in the Central Districts. The Wrote gelding was one of the slower away from the gates and travelled among the backmarkers as the 12-strong field descended down the chute. Barnes had to navigate a fair amount of traffic on straightening in an inexperienced line-up, and Read About It was one of the few runners to make ground in the race closing strongly into second behind an impressive Imptee. “I was very happy with him, it was all about learning for him and there was no races up here in the North Island so I gave him this one to get him ready for the Ryder Stakes,” Patterson said. “He got back, had a few traffic problems and nothing was making ground from there all day so it was a really good effort. “He’s on the ferry now, he’ll be home later this afternoon and he will go have a week in the paddock before targeting that race.” The Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m) will be run at Otaki on July 27, and Patterson will be aiming for a seventh black-type success after picking up a quartet of Group Three’s, a Group Two and a Group One this season. “It’ll be a hard season to match again, that’s for sure,” Patterson said. “Obviously winning the Wellington Cup (Gr.3, 3200m) and the Thorndon Mile (Gr.1, 1600m) a few hours apart was very special, but I got a big thrill and a bit of a surprise out of winning the Coupland’s Mile (Gr.2, 1600m) being my old stomping ground down south.” View the full article

Prominent breeder and owner Daniel Nakhle. Photo: Race Images Irish Colleen set the ball rolling for prominent breeder and owner Daniel Nakhle and the daughter of Shinko King keeps on giving. She was a gifted performer with two stakes wins to her credit and has subsequently proved to be a gem of a broodmare for the Byerley Park co-founder. All five of Irish Colleen’s foals to race have been successful and includes the Group 3 White Robe Lodge Stakes winner Killarney and three-time Group Three winner and Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes placegetter (1400m) Crosshaven. She is also the granddam of Nakhle’s star three-year-old and Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner Crocetti. Crosshaven is part-owned by Nakhle and the Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained son of Smart Missile posted his seventh career victory, and first since the spring of 2022, when successful over 1100m at Flemington on Saturday. “He’s a favourite and he’s been trying very hard with things going against him time after time and it was so nice for the horse to be back in the winner’s circle,” Nakhle said. “We’ve always had confidence in him, as has the stable, so it was great to see.” Nakhle purchased Crosshaven’s dam out of Fayette Park’s New Zealand Bloodstock Weanling Sale draft for $8,500 and went on to win seven races, including the Group 2 Concorde Handicap (1200m) and the Listed Rotorua Stakes (1400m). “Irish Colleen was the first horse I purchased in my own right, I thought I would try and work it out on my own and whether it’s her, her foals or grand foals, she just hasn’t let me down,” he said. “Trevor and Stephen McKee trained her and she showed plenty from an early stage and won those two stakes races.” Irish Colleen has crossed the Tasman twice in her breeding career to visit Smart Missile with the first resulting in six-time winner Way Above. Crosshaven was offered at Karaka by Haunui Farm and purchased for $80,000 by Lindsay Park Racing with Nakhle remaining in the ownership group. “Irish Colleen has been home for the last few seasons and gets very, very well looked after and her passport has been cancelled,” he said. “I’ve got a Vadamos three-year-old out of her and he’s a slow maturing type and a gorgeous horse. He’s with Danny Walker and Aaron Tata and shows good ability. “Danny and Aaron have also got the Brazen Beau yearling and he’s just been broken in and will probably come into work toward July 1 or thereabouts. “She had a Proisir colt last year and he’s a belter, she puts a lot of power into her horses and he will hopefully head to the NZB Sale in January.” Irish Colleen is currently empty and will be returning to Proisir later this year. “She missed to him last year, we tried to get the trifecta with Irish Colleen and her daughter Gracehill (Crocetti’s dam) and Gracehill’s daughter Rionach all going to Proisir last season,” Nakhle said. “Irish Colleen missed but the other two did get in foal so two out of three isn’t bad.” Meanwhile, Crocetti is back in work at Byerley Park ahead of a spring campaign with the Hawke’s Bay carnival the intended starting point for the classy son of Zacinto. “He’s going really well and Danny and Aaron certainly did the right thing by giving him two and a-half months off after his last run,” Nakhle said. “He came back on May 14 and is a very happy horse and has strengthened up a bit. “He looks the part and the aim at this stage will be the Tarzino Trophy (Group 1, 1400m) first-up as long as the track’s okay, if not then we’ll have a regroup and work out what Plan B is.” Horse racing news View the full article

Imptee winning at Riccarton last Saturday. Photo: Race Images South Trainer Danny Crozier has lofty ambitions with Imptee next season following his debut win in the Bain McCall Memorial Two-Year-Old (1000m) at Riccarton on Saturday, however, overseas interest may curtail those plans. The son of Impending jumped well and was prominent throughout, showing his class in the concluding stages when running out a three-length victor over the Robbie Patterson-trained Read About, with a further 1.5 lengths back to Ten Shillings in third. Crozier was rapt to get the win, particularly for his predominantly harness racing focussed owners, including top trainer Chrissie Dalgety. “We have a special affinity with him, we broke him in and he is a lovely horse. He probably should have won his first start (when third), but he won well the other day,” Crozier said. “My partner, Rachel Deegan, works at Addington (Raceway) and she got together with Chrissie Dalgety, Angela Boyd and a few others. They are a great bunch of people and this is the first galloper they have ever had. They got a huge kick out of the win the other day.” Crozier said the exciting thing is that he believes the best is yet to come for the gelding who came on his radar as a younger horse in Australia. “The penny hasn’t even dropped with him yet,” he said. “What he is doing at the moment is on pure ability. He has got a brain and is a lovely horse. I think he has got the makings of a lovely three-year-old and hopefully he can be a Guineas horse later on.” While Crozier holds ambitions of targeting the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November with Imptee, his future may lie offshore if a deal can be brokered with interested parties from Hong Kong. “I will give him two or three weeks in the paddock, he has been in work for a little while,” he said. “There have been a few nibbles for him from Hong Kong. There is a bit of water to go under the bridge, but the Guineas will be plan b if he doesn’t go (to Hong Kong).” Saturday’s victory was Crozier’s eighth of the season and his highest tally in eight seasons. “We only work 10 horses, it is a more hands-on stable,” he said. “We do our best.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Tuesday, June 25, 2024 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Provincial racing in NSW heads to Hawkesbury on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive seven-race program set for decision. The rail is out +5m between the 1100m to 450m markers, while the remainder is in the true position the rest of the way around. The track is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances; however, with the forecast suggesting a drying course in the lead-up, punters should anticipate an upgrade to the Soft range. The first race is scheduled to get underway at 12:50pm local time. Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Aix En Provence Aix En Provence is yet to miss the frame in six starts and deserves to be rewarded with a second-career win in this competitive BM64 contest. The son of Shalaa peaked on the run at Kembla Grange on June 4, with Bonus Tempus swooping along the inside running rail to gain the upper hand in the shadow of the post. He should handle the trip getting to 1600m for the first time, and with Kerrin McEvoy looking to take luck out of the equation from stall six, watch for Aix En Provence to bound to the front and give followers a bold sight. Best Bet Race 4 – #3 Aix En Provence (6) 3yo Gelding | T: Sara Ryan | J: Kerrin McEvoy (59.5kg) +360 with Neds Next Best at Hawkesbury: Sacred Fort Sacred Fort appears set to peak third-up into the campaign after a strong outing at Canterbury on June 10. He hit the line well on that occasion, closing to within a half-length of Steel Strike on the Heavy 8 conditions. The improving track should be a positive for the Ciaron Maher-trained colt, and although he’ll need to be making strong inroads from towards the rear of the field, Sacred Fort looks classy enough to get the job done. Next Best Race 1 – #2 Sacred Fort (5) 2yo Colt | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Jason Collett (59kg) +400 with Unibet Best Value at Hawkesbury: Koning Koning returns after a 108-day spell and represents terrific each-way value with online bookmakers. The Richard & Will Freedman-trained gelding didn’t fire a shot in his only start last preparation, finishing last of six runners at Hawkesbury on March 9. He started a short-priced favourite, and although he couldn’t justify the quote, his trials leading into this suggest a return to form is near, and at the odds, Koning warrants plenty of respect in this. Best Value Race 6 – #1 Koning (11) 3yo Gelding | T: Richard & Will Freedman | J: Keagan Latham (60.5kg) +900 with Playup Tuesday quaddie tips for Hawkesbury races Hawkesbury quadrella selections Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1-3 2-3-6-7 1-3-4-5-6 2-4-5-6 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article