Wandering Eyes

Jockey Vincent Ho is full of praise for the electric four-year-old after he reels off a blistering final 400m to swamp his rivals at Sha Tin on Sunday nightView the full article

Owner Ken Ramsey has texted an update on his June 20 surgery in which he received a donated kidney from family friend Tom Pope, declaring his surgery not only a `huge success,' but a record-breaking one. “My kidney transplant was a huge success,” said Ramsey via text. “The surgery was done at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at the Weill Cornell Transplant Center by Dr. Sandip Kapur on Thursday June 20th.: Ramsey said that the kidney was donated by someone he met through his wife Sarah's long illness. “My generous donor was Tom Pope from Nicholasville, Ky.,” Ramsey said. “He is the husband of Rhonda Pope, who was a caregiver for my wife, Sarah Kathern. He donated me a five-star kidney which has increased my filtration rate from eight percent to 85 percent. Any percentage higher than 60% is normal. I'm doing exceptionally well. My eternal thanks and gratitude to not only Tom and his family, but to the overwhelming support I received from so many people. I just found out that this sets a new Guinness World Record for the oldest person to receive a kidney transplant. I feel blessed and very lucky. Thanks again.” Ramsey topped the leading-owner standings at Gulfstream in the meeting which concluded in April, and just after coming out of surgery on Thursday, he learned that his Clearly Copper (Copper Bullet) had won the day's sixth race. The post `A Huge Success’: Ramsey Offers Update on Kidney Transplant appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Grangewilliam Stud’s proven sire The Bold One, sire of this year’s Wellington Cup winner Mary Louise, will stand at a slightly increased fee of $6000 plus gst this year. Studmaster Mark Corcoran said The Bold One, son of recently retired champion sire Fastnet Rock, represented great value at the new fee on the back of a very strong season by his progeny. “Last year he stood at $4000 plus gst and covered 48 mares but his results this season fully justify the fee increase,” Corcoran said. Robbie Patterson-trained Mary Louise has won seven races from 17 starts for prize money of more than $320,000 with her major highlight this season undoubtedly being her win in the Gr. 3 Wellington Cup at Trentham in January. She also finished third in the Gr. 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day. “Besides Mary Louise he has been represented this season by the multiple Group performer One Bold Cat, the Group 3 Counties Cup winner and the likes of well performed The Fearless One and The Underbelly ,” Corcoran said. The Bold One has also been represented inrecent seasons by the ultra-consistent Chris Wallter-trained Bold Mac who has won eight races including last year’s Listed Rowley Mile (1600m) at Hawkesbury. Bold Mac has amassed more than $660,000 in prize-money during his racing career. Robbie Patterson-trained One Bold Cat has won seven races to date with his major win this season coming in the Gr. 3 Counties Cup at Pukekohe. He was also placed third in the Gr. 1 Thorndon Mile and finished third in the Gr. 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes. He has won more than $350,000 in prize-money to date. The Underbelly won the NZ St Leger Trial while The Fearless One continued his winning ways this season. “The Bold One has had a steady flow of winners all season and has shown the ability to leave versatile progeny that win at all distances,” Corcoran said. “They are consistent performers and trainers know they can be relied upon for honest performances week in, week out,” he said Not surprisingly leading Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson is a big fan of The Bold One’s stock given the level of success he has enjoyed with Mary Louise, One Bold Cat The Underbelly and The Fearless One. “The Bold One’s progeny have a great temperament and are extremely easy to train. They have a great set of lungs and their recovery rate after a race is exceptional – they would not blow a match out,” said Patterson. Another avid supporter of The Bold One’s progeny is top jockey Craig Grylls. “He just keeps improving, which is promising We just quickened up from about the 500m, and he kept getting quicker and quicker and he is a very good horse in the making,” said Grylls after the effortless four-length win by The Underbelly (The Bold One) in the NZ St Leger Trial at Otaki. The Bold One’s sire, Fastnet Rock, has been represented globally by 193 stakes winners headlined by 43 Group 1 winners and was retired from stud duties earlier this year. View the full article

In a tweak to Mr Brightside’s (NZ) (Bullbars) usual spring program, the star galloper won’t chase a third straight win in the P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Co-trainer Ben Hayes said the rising seven-year-old gelding had returned to work after putting on 41 kilograms while he was spelled, and would step up to even time in his work next week. “We’ll miss the Lawrence Stakes this year. We just wanted to give him some more time,” Hayes said. “He’s carrying some nice condition, but that’s a good position to be in at this time. He’ll be starting evens next week. We are really happy with him; he’s put on some good weight, can’t fault him. He’s a happy horse and he’s working in great fashion.” Hayes said the winner of over $13 million would return to racing in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on September 7 an event he won second-up last year. Hayes said that other than the Memsie Stakes run and the Cox Plate, nothing else had been slotted in for the Lindsay Park stable star. Mr Brightside completed his autumn campaign with a third placing in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick behind the tearaway mare Pride Of Jenni. View the full article

QIPCO is to relinquish its sponsorship of the British Champions Series, the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, and the King George meeting at Ascot. It will, however, remain involved as the principal backer of British Champions Day and as a partner of Ascot Racecourse to 2026. David Redvers, Qatar Racing's Manager, and the sponsor's representative said, “Their Royal Highnesses Sheikhs Hamad and Fahad Al Thani's earliest involvement in British Racing came with the commitment to helping promote the top-tier of the sport. They remain proud of the success of QIPCO British Champions Day – which is a rare innovation in racing. In addition to cementing the day's status in the world horseracing calendar, we are thrilled to have grown a new, younger audience to attend the races that day, showcasing the sport we have to offer to the fans of the future.” QIPCO British Champions Day, which this year takes place on Saturday, October 19, features four Group 1 races and prize-money of £4 million. Redvers continued, “We wish to concentrate our focus on developing British Champions Day, along with our partnership with Ascot at the Royal meeting. We feel we have helped to develop the series in the last 14 years and are proud that it has over one million followers on social media platforms and has delivered The Hall of Fame and Club 26, which recently celebrated its 10,000th member in just over a year since it was launched. We will continue to be huge advocates of British Champions Series. We are also proud to have helped Newmarket maintain the importance of the Guineas Festival during our involvement, which includes record prize-money for the two Classic races.” QIPCO was the inaugural sponsor of British Champions Day in 2011 when significant changes were made to the autumn racing programme in the UK, including the transfer of the G1 Champion Stakes from its traditional home in Newmarket to Ascot. The withdrawal of the sponsorship of the first two Classics of the season will be a significant blow to Newmarket Racecourses, which form part of the Jockey Club's portfolio of 15 tracks. Amy Starkey, managing director at Jockey Club Racecourses, said, “On behalf of everyone at Newmarket Racecourses and The Jockey Club, I would like to thank QIPCO for their sustained support and passion for the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas across the last 14 years.” Rod Street, the chief executive of British Champions Series, added “Since 2011, QIPCO has provided a significant financial contribution to British racing, helping us to pay out £47 million in prize-money since the inception of QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot each October. We are delighted QIPCO has chosen to continue to support this important day, reflecting our shared belief that Britain is home to the best racing in the world and merits a world-class season finale. “We will be seeking new partners for British Champions Series from 2025. QIPCO has helped us to build a valuable asset, which enables partners to be associated with the very best of British racing from the first Classic race of the season, through the summer and up to Champions Day – 26 Group 1 fixtures in all.” British Champions Day is owned by British Champions Series Limited. Its shareholders include The Jockey Club, Ascot Racecourse, Great British Racing, Arena Racing Company, Goodwood, Newbury and York Racecourses. The post QIPCO Drops Backing of Champions Series and Guineas Meeting appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Mick Price has mapped out a three-run spring campaign for his runaway Queensland Derby winner Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree), with the Caulfield Cup his main aim. Price said Warmonger, who won the Queensland Derby by 10 lengths at his last start, would be entered for the Melbourne Cup but he queried whether he would be ready to handle the rigours of the 3200m event in this early stage of his career. “I’m not sure he’s mature enough for the Melbourne Cup as it’s a gruelling race,” the co-trainer said. Price said he had had a conversation with Warmonger’s managing owner OTI’s Terry Henderson regarding the longevity of the horse’s career and that the Melbourne Cup may not suit him at this stage. Price said Warmonger, who is $18 for the Melbourne Cup with Sportsbet, will be entered for the Melbourne Cup. He pointed out that in 2019 Vow And Declare raced successfully in Queensland as a three-year-old before returning for the Melbourne spring where he finished fourth in the Turnbull Stakes, second in the Caulfield Cup and first in the Melbourne Cup. “Vow And Declare had good Queensland form and he did it in the spring.” Price said Warmonger would return to racing in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on September 14. “Then he can have three weeks into the Turnbull Stakes and two weeks into the Caulfield Cup,” Price said. Warmonger is $15 with Sportsbet to win the Caulfield Cup. View the full article

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing are once again showing their support for the local community by hosting the Cambridge RDA (Riding for the Disabled) Race Day at its Cambridge Synthetic meeting this Wednesday, June 26, with proceeds going to the local charity. Riding for the Disabled has been assisting local communities around New Zealand for more than half a century and Cambridge RDA’s Sam Ogden is grateful for the racing community’s support. “The RDA is a not-for-profit organisation whose sole purpose is to provide therapeutic interaction with horses for people with disabilities. Those disabilities can be physical, intellectual, social, emotional – it is a very broad spectrum,” Ogden said. “We have got riders that range from the age of three to 64 years old, and we are accessible for everybody. “At the moment we have got 66 active riders and 50 active volunteers.” Photo credit: Wylder Captures Thoroughbreds have also played an integral role in RDA’s throughout the country. “We have had 33 thoroughbreds come through the RDA since they started tracking that kind of detail,” Ogden said. The Cambridge RDA Raceday is an important fundraising event on the calendar for the local charity, and Ogden is hoping the Cambridge community gets in behind the meeting this Wednesday. “The Cambridge Jockey Club, which is now a part of Waikato Thoroughbred Racing, has supported us (Cambridge RDA) for the last couple of years,” Ogden said. “They donate a race day to us, with the gold coin donation entry one avenue (of fundraising) and the money from race sponsors is also donated to us. In terms of fundraising for the RDA, it is massive for us.” Ogden said Cambridge RDA members will be on course and there will be a couple of activities and demonstrations for the public to enjoy. “We will be doing a demonstration of the horse ambulance using our (pony) Marvellous Monty, he is always a crowd pleaser,” she said. “We will also have a whole load of volunteers out there in their RDA shirts promoting the RDA.” Cambridge RDA’s Marvellous Monty. Photo supplied. The Cambridge RDA performs a great service for the local community and Ogden said they need the support of their local community to survive and continue to provide a positive experience for their riders. “Cambridge RDA has been working in the community for 41 years, but the national body is 60-plus years old,” she said. “It is an organisation that has stood the test of time, and it needs support, and that support has to come from the communities around us.” Unable to make it on-course? You can donate here. To learn more about the Cambridge RDA, visit rda-cambridge.com. View the full article

A winning four-race haul at Tauranga on Saturday added further lustre to an outstanding 2023/2024 racing season for jockey Sam Spratt. The success took her to 64 wins for the year including eight at stakes level although the bubbly 39-year-old is quick to point out statistics and goals have never been the priority in her career. “Some people are driven by achieving goals and the like but that really has never been my thing,” Spratt said. “I ride for the sheer love of horses which is pretty evident in my whole life as when I’m not riding on race day one of my biggest passions is going riding at hunt meetings on the weekends and when I have time off. “I actually took the day off to go hunting today (Sunday) but the weather put the kibosh on that as it was just torrential rain in Auckland early this morning. “I guess that has given me some time to get out in the garden and do a few things around the house which is also a nice way to unwind after the pressure of race day.” While Spratt is philosophical about her success this year, she is thankful for the opportunities to ride some very nice horses over the last twelve months. “It’s been a really good season, and I definitely can’t complain as it is probably one of the best of my career,” she said. “It helps when you have the right horsepower underneath you and I’ve picked up some lovely rides along the way. “Remarkably I’m pretty much injury free after breaking my ankle a few years ago as you don’t tend to bounce as much when you are older if you do take a tumble and thankfully that hasn’t happened this year. “I do have some long-term niggles that I have learnt to manage but touch wood, they are under control, and I can stay healthy for the foreseeable future.” While she may not pay much attention to career goals Spratt does have a number in the back of her mind she would like to achieve. “When I got to 1000 wins for my career (currently 1059) someone said to me I didn’t have far to go to get to 100 stakes wins,” she said. “It kind of registered and although I don’t actively chase it, that is something that would be nice to have on my record when I do finally hang up the boots. “I think I’m around the 97-mark in that respect and with some of the promising horses I have ridden this year I think I might be able to get there in the new season with some luck. “It’s normally at this time of the year that people start looking towards the spring and what will be happening, and I know many of the potential spring stars are just in the early stages of their preparation. “I will keep tabs on them and see how things play out but for the time being I’m looking forward to a bit of a break in July to go hunting (riding more horses) and just taking each day as it comes.” View the full article

While there may only be five weeks left in the current 2023/24 racing year, jockey Jasmine Fawcett wants to take every opportunity she can as she closes in on her goal of riding seventy winners for the season. Fawcett currently sits ninth on the National Jockey’s Premiership with 63 wins, seven more than she achieved last season which was her best since kicking off her career back in 2016. Her current tally was boosted by just the one win yesterday (Saturday) but it was an important one as she guided local heroine Casino Princess home in the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m) for 92-year-old trainer and part owner Cliff Goss. “I was very grateful to Mr Goss for giving me the ride as I had been left without one when the horse I was scheduled to partner didn’t make it to the race,” Fawcett said. “With Michael McNab being injured, my agent contacted Mr Goss and I got the ride. “I actually rode her when she had her first trial, so it was nice to get back on board as she was always going to be a huge chance in the race. “Before the race Mr Goss was very calm and collected and didn’t really give me too many instructions. She travelled beautifully all the way and just relished the conditions as she won very comfortably. “I didn’t get to celebrate at all as I had rides booked for Te Aroha today (Sunday) so I was home in bed by 8:30pm. “With the Te Aroha meeting being called off I’m not really complaining but if I want to get to seventy wins for the season I need to get as many opportunities as possible.” Fawcett had three rides at the Te Aroha meeting which was abandoned due to surface flooding after heavy rain struck the area overnight, but is hopeful she will get the opportunity to ride there now the day has been shifted to next Thursday. “When I heard the rain this morning it was just thundering down so I pretty much expected the meeting to be in doubt,” she said. “I had three good rides and there is talk about the day being transferred to Thursday next week, which is good however, it will clash with Riccarton so I will have to make a decision as to where I go. “I am leaning towards staying up here, but we will just have to see how it pans out.” Fawcett has made many close relationships in the South Island and has been a regular visitor there to ride in the past few years, racking up the frequent flyer miles as she continues to hone her craft. “I’ve ridden a fair bit down south and again I am very grateful for the opportunities I get,” she said. “I knew if I wanted to achieve my goals this year, I had to stay fit and keep out of trouble, so I didn’t have to miss meetings through suspensions and so far, so good. “My base fitness is very good although I would like to be a little stronger. I am thinking about going to a personal trainer but that will be a decision for the new year as this is a job where you have to take every chance to improve yourself and that’s what I am going to do. “Also, with many of the jockeys taking holidays around now it also creates chances to pick up rides so staying fit is a real priority. “I’m sure my partner would like me to take a holiday or a break but I’m pretty driven and love what I do so that might have to wait a wee while yet.” View the full article

A hard-fought front running victory by Malborough Bay at Tauranga on Saturday provided another feather in the cap of Te Akau Racing. With just over five weeks of the racing season to go, Te Akau Racing has hit the 161-win mark for the year, second only to their 203 wins in 2022/2023 and second on the all-time list for wins by a training operation in New Zealand. With big race success in Australia added through their Cranbourne stable, the combined trans-Tasman operation has garnered 30 stakes victories including nine at Group One level which will send Te Akau Racing boss David Ellis to his annual mid-winter overseas holiday a very happy man. “We normally holiday in Hawaii, however this year we are going to Fiji for 21 days in mid-July,” Ellis said. “I can’t speak highly enough of how well the team at Te Akau Racing has gone his year and that has given Mark (Walker) and I a tremendous thrill. “With our win at Tauranga we now have the two highest winning stable tallies in New Zealand Racing history and to do so off the back of such a magnificent year last season is very exciting.” While Ellis is proud of the job done by each and every Te Akau team member, he does single out Walker’s New Zealand training partner Sam Bergerson for particular attention. Te Akau co-trainer Sam Bergerson. Photo: Trish Dunell “I think one of my biggest thrills has come from young Sam Bergerson and the success he has achieved for us in his first season in partnership with Mark,” he said. “It is very exciting for a young guy to finish up with the number of wins our stable has achieved. “Sam has a degree in Economics but his thoroughbred heritage (he is the son of successful trainer Royden Bergerson) saw him choose racing as his career and he hasn’t looked back. “He received a fantastic grounding from working for Aidan O’Brien in England which combines beautifully with his tireless work ethic and his innate ability as a judge of a horse. “While I have mentioned Sam in particular, I’m proud of every single Te Akau staff member for the jobs they do as without them we couldn’t achieve what we have this year.” Ellis is never one to rest on his laurels and has recently completed his annual buying process for the stable with several purchases of yearlings in Australia. “We’ve just completed buying our yearlings for the year and have spent just over $22 million to secure 60 youngsters across Australasia,” he said, “Of those we only have $1 million in shares left to sell as our existing owners have been incredibly supportive plus we have a large number of first-time investors in the stable. “I’m always quick to remind people that mares such as Avantage and Imperatriz were the very last of the yearlings to sell in the year I bought them, so as we have a few shares left people shouldn’t think that they have missed out and I encourage them to make contact with us.” While Ellis will be relaxing in sunny Fiji his mind will be tuned to what lies ahead for the stable in the coming twelve months. “Two years ago, I said to myself and the people around me that I wanted to take us to a new level,” he said. “We have certainly achieved that but there is more in store which is very exciting including in Australia where we are nearly ready to open our second stable which will have 40 boxes available for horses. “People have noticed us over there and as a good example John Camilleri, the breeder of Winx, has just given us a superb Frankel filly to train for him which we are very thankful for. “On the local scene I expect our South Island team to go to new heights as this year we have been the leading South Island stable with sixty wins under the direction of Hunter Durrant and his team and there is room for even greater success. “With the health of New Zealand racing improving every day through the investment of Entain and the direction of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing I can’t wait for the season to commence.” View the full article

What Albury Races Where Albury Racing Club – 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 When Monday, June 24, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Dabble The new week of racing gets underway at Albury on Monday afternoon, where a quickfire seven-race program awaits punters. The rail is out +3.5m between the 1600m marker to winning post, while the remainder is in the true position. The track is currently listed as a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, but with sunny skies forecast across the weekend, expect the surface to be upgraded into the Good range prior to the opening race at 12:45pm AEST. Albury Best Bet: Read My Lips Read My Lips appears ready to peak third-up in the campaign after a strong runner-up performance at this course on June 7. The son of Rubick made up plenty of ground from the rear of the field on that occasion, storming home to get within a nose of Clear Mission. Lachlan King has the option to take closer order from gate one, or even lead if they go slow enough up front, giving the four-year-old his first-career victory at start eight. Best Bet Race 2 – #2 Read My Lips (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Grant White | J: Lachlan King (58kg) +140 with PlayUp Next Best: Spitfire The Matthew Dale-trained Spitfire looks perfectly placed returning to country grade after tackling metro company at Warwick Farm on June 5 last time out. The five-year-old couldn’t match motors with the likes of Time Quest but was only beaten 3.6 lengths in a highly competitive BM72 contest. This is a much better setup for the gelding by Pierro, and provided Hannah Williams can find the one-one from stall three, Spitfire will prove hard to hold out. Next Best Race 4 – #4 Spitfire (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dale | J: Hannah Williams (a0) (57.5kg) +260 with Neds Best Value: The Woke Waiter The Woke Waiter represents good each-way value in the second leg of the Albury quaddie. The Erin Maher-trained four-year-old only has one win to his name but looks to be building to another career peak after getting within a length of Cooee at this course and distance on June 7. He should get the gun run from the inside draw (1), and once getting clear from behind the leaders, The Woke Waiter should give followers a bold sight at the good odds. Best Value Race 5 – #8 The Woke Waiter (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Erin Maher | J: Jack Martin (56.5kg) +1000 with Picklebet Monday quaddie tips – Albury Races Albury quadrella selections Monday, June 24, 2024 2-3-4 1-2-5-8-10-11 2-3-4 1-2-3-6-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Juddmonte's blue-blooded homebred Batten Down took the lead at the start and never was headed as he posted an upset victory in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) June 22 at Thistledown.View the full article

Luvnwar adds a black-type win to her record when winning the Listed Belmont Guineas. Photo: Western Racepix Kiwi import Luvnwar scored her first stakes victory when landing the Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday, with a length and a half to spare over runner-up Petrouchka. Prepared by Michael Grantham, Luvnwar had previously won over 1400m at Belmont, having finished runner-up on her Australian debut over 1200m. The daughter of War Decree is raced by Peters Investments Pty Ltd and was purchased privately out of New Zealand by Liam Peters Byerley Bloodstock on behalf of his grandfather Bob, after finishing third in the Group 3 Barneswood Farms Stakes (1400m) for trainer Terri Rae in October last year. In an open contest, Luvnwar was sent out $4.40 equal favourite with horse racing betting sites and flew the gates from barrier 3 under jockey Patrick Carbery before finding the box seat in third. Angled into the clear soon after straightening, Luvwar found the front a shade too early but was strong to the line as she comfortably saw out the mile. “She does everything right, the way she jumps and puts herself into position is good and we were lucky with the barrier (3). She got a nice run through and it was good to see her get the 1600m,” Bob Peters said. “When he was well into the straight, he still hadn’t moved on her and I thought ‘that’s good’ but then she hit the front probably a little too soon and I saw those others coming down the outside but she fought on well, so that was good to see.” Trainer Michael Grantham enjoyed a treble on the day, including a double in the Peters silks. “It has taken us a while to learn what is going on and the different tracks Michael has got, but he listens and he does a good job,” Peters said. The prominent owner was pleased for his grandson Liam who did the deal on the filly he identified in New Zealand’s South Island. “He is the one who found this horse. I didn’t know anything about it and he came to me with it and it was good to see,” Peters said. “A lot of people think he only acts for me, but he can act for other people as well. That’s what his job is, so I am quite happy if they want to leave him to find them for me.” Horse racing news View the full article

Crosshaven bursts clear of his rivals to win at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained Crosshaven recorded the seventh win of his career after closing late at Flemington on Saturday. The son of Smart Missile was patiently handled by Luke Currie before navigating a path closest to the fence, scoring his first win since his triumph in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) back in November 2022. With the rail out 11 metres and the fresher ground out wide, Crosshaven defied his inside draw to score at odds of $17 with online bookmakers. The Karaka graduate has now advanced his career earnings to $1,118,103, with the Lindsay Park team showing their training nous to help the six-year-old gelding get back to the winner’s circle. “Ben (Hayes) said he gave him a jump this morning and got his mind on the job,” Currie said. “He jumped okay, and I was happy to just let that speed go, thinking that everything would come out (towards the outside fence). “I just held him up until the furlong and then he found clear air and he burst through and was strong. “If you end up going back to the inside, there is plenty of room there and I thought the track is a bit more even than it looks like it is racing but he has done a good job to go back to the inside and win from there.” Horse racing news View the full article

Craig ridden by Luke Currie wins at Flemington Racecourse. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Talented three-year-old gelding Craig returned to the winner’s circle at Flemington on Saturday after an unlucky second-place finish at his previous start. Ridden by Luke Currie, the imported son of Darley’s Territories was positioned more forward, taking luck out of the equation. “He jumped and got into a great spot. Rise At Dawn was the bunny on our last start and we nearly caught him. This time we were able to bounce, and we were able to get the job done,” Natalie Young, who trains Craig in partnership with Trent Busuttin, told Racing.com. “I thought it was a great win by the horse. He’s third-up. He realistically should be three from three. “He’s a nice horse with a lot of upside.” Young added that Craig, who was bought after his debut in England where he placed third at Newmarket last November, would return to Flemington for the Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) on July 6. Horse racing news View the full article

Munhamek ridden by Billy Egan wins The David Bourke at Flemington. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) The Nick Ryan-trained Munhamek secured his 12th career victory on Saturday by winning an open handicap over 1620 metres at Flemington. Carrying a hefty 61.5 kilograms, the gelding earned a spot in the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at the same track on July 6 after defeating Windstorm by half a length. Ryan mentioned that no plans had been set beyond this weekend, but all options, including a shot at the Winter Championship Final, the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m), and the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m), are on the table. “It’s hard to stop when they’re going this well, isn’t it?” Ryan said. “We’ll see what weight he gets, I suppose, but it’s two weeks (away), and then we’ve got those early weight-for-age races. “He’s got that much residual fitness; he’s been in work about 15 months. “We’ll have a board meeting on Monday morning, I’m sure, and we’ll discuss it, but he’s an eight-year-old, rising nine-year-old gelding in this form, so it might be a strike while the iron’s hot.” Horse racing news View the full article

Ipswich Cup winner Red Wave winning at Doomben. Photo: Darren Winningham Red Wave became the eighth individual stakes winner for Red Dazzler (Red Ransom) by clinching the Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) at Ipswich on Saturday. Starting as a $17 outsider with online bookmakers under Angela Jones, the Tony and Maddysen Sears-trained eight-year-old surged to the front with 100 metres remaining, fending off the relentless challenge of London Banker to secure victory by half a length. Encoder trailed 0.6 lengths further back in third. “I’d like to thank Janelle Webster, who owns this horse together with Maddy,” commented Tony Sears. “It’s very exciting for them and Maddy does all the work with this horse, so I’m really pleased for her and she deserves all the credit. “Everything went to plan today,” Horse racing news View the full article

Injury denied him an Alice Springs Cup start in April, but Son Of Bielski is definitely in the Darwin Cup (2050m) frame come August after saluting at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The Chris Nash-trained seven-year-old gelding, returning after winning the St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) in March, outclassed his four rivals over 1300m (BM76) to make it six straight wins in the Top End since October. The son of Dissident – the $2.15 favourite with online bookmakers – who arrived via NZ, Victoria and SA, was considered a strong Alice Springs Cup (2000m) hope before developing a foot abscess. Gary Clarke’s American Jazz ($3.20), a last start winner in December, led early on Saturday and kicked three lengths clear at the 400m before third-placed Son Of Bielski pounced to win by 3.5 lengths. Nash looked on from Adelaide as Son Of Bielski was eased up on the line by visiting Victorian jockey Mark Pegus before overcoming Clarke’s Siakam ($3.20) and American Jazz. If he maintains his form and stays fit, Son Of Bielski is a genuine Cup contender. It could be a gripping Darwin Guineas (1600m) on July 6, with a trio of three-year-olds sealing wins and automatic qualification on Saturday. Phil Cole’s He’s Maverick (Sonja Logan), third in the NT Guineas (1600m) in April swooped late against fellow three-year-olds over 1300m (BM66) before prevailing by 2.2 lengths. He’s Maverick ($9), second in a 1200m maiden in his one and only other Fannie Bay start on Palmerston Sprint Day last August, was eighth at the 900m before winding up at the 500m and beating Tayarn Halter’s Super Defense ($21) and Neil Dyer’s fast-finishing Unquestionably ($17) home. Chloe Baxter’s Tilussion (4th), Cole’s Miami Vice (5th), and Heather Lehmann’s Valkur (6th) impressed, while Kerry Petrick’s $2.20 favourite Starton – the early leader after jumping from gate 11 – capitulated at the 200m to finish seventh. Better Not Fuss ($9), the $91 NT Guineas winner for Alice Springs trainer Paul Gardner, after hitting the front early, basically led throughout to seal victory by 2.2 lengths over 1600m (0-64). With Jade Hampson aboard, Better Not Fuss was among a trio seeking early supremacy before sneaking away at the 500m to overcome Clarke’s Global Wonder ($3.60) – easily 20 lengths off the pace at the 800m after a poor start – and John Peacock’s 10-year-old gelding Star Of Monsoon ($16). Andrew Perdon’s Faberge Tzar ($6) from Sale, who disappointed first up in Darwin after triumphing in Alice Springs on June 1, and Cole’s Rhesus ($2.60 fav), victorious in a 1200m maiden two weeks ago, battled it out in the home straight before the Victorian galloper pipped the former NSW gelding by a nose over 1600m (0-58). Faberge Tsar, who dislodged jockey Stan Tsaikos after the race, was never far from the lead and in fact hit the front at the 400m, but Rhesus, fourth at the 900m before ending up second and turning for home, looked the winner at the 100m. Perdon’s gelding, who found the fence at the 1100m, lifted to edge out Rhesus, who was far from disgraced with the Guineas in mind, while Dyer’s Missed Victory ($31) was 2.6 lengths adrift in third place. Horse racing news View the full article

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Her Blind Side wins her debut June 22 at Emerald Downs to become the first winner for freshman stallion Bodexpress. View the full article

Juddmonte homebred BATTEN DOWN (c, 3, Tapit–Close Hatches, by First Defence) stepped up into graded-stakes company for the first time Saturday and took the field gate-to-wire to win the GIII Ohio Derby. Having just broken his maiden last out in his fourth try, the blue-blooded grey broke out from the far outside but was quickly up to take command and opened up an insurmountable gap back to Gould's Gold (Goldencents) who finished second. Race favorite Catching Freedom (Constitution) made a stretch run but failed to hit he board. Lifetime Record: 5-2-1-1. O/B-Juddmonte; T-William Mott. The post Batten Down Wires The Ohio Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As Wathnan Racing went on its pre-Royal Ascot spending binge, it was the purchase of Haatem that showed quite how serious Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, was about the meeting.View the full article

Khaadem is no Battaash (three-time champion sprinter), we know that, but he became the first back-to-back winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) since Right Boy in 1959.View the full article

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk The Gavelhouse.com New Zealand Amateur Drivers’ Championships looks headed for a close finish on a cold and rainy day in Christchurch today. Just one point separates Michael House and Cheree Wigg with two races left at Addington this afternoon. Wigg, who is New Zealand’s representative at the world championships in Finland later this year, won the opening race at Cambridge on Thursday night with Midfrew Lucre, with House second with Dom Toretto. Despite being “crook all week” House then turned the tables by winning with Lord Mudrick at Addington on Friday, with Wigg finishing third with Sargent Best. It was also House’s 50th career driving success. He’s had three in the amateur driving ranks and 47 as either an open or junior driver, dating back to his first win with Hurricane Jo at Timaru in 1986. Going into the final two races, House has 12 points, with Wigg on 11, from Andrew Sharpe, Warren Rich, and Warren Frost (5), Michelle Northcott (3), Craig Sharpe and John Kriechbaumer (2), Colleen Negus (1) and Alan Edge (0). House will drive White Star Orlando ($12FF) in race 1, the Diamond Racing Thanks Our Outstanding Staff Mobile Pace at 12.32pm, with Wigg driving the $2.50 favourite Kennedy. And then in race 4, the Diamond Racing Thanks Vets, Smithies, and Breakers Mobile Pace (2.20pm) House teams up with one of his own horses, Avenger ($13FF) while Wigg drives Wild Irish Rose ($7.50). The favourite is Henry Winkler ($4.40), to be driven by Andrew Sharpe. When asked what his game plan was for the weekend House wasn’t giving much away. “I’m just going to take it as it comes.” House is currently fourth in the trainers’ premiership with 27 wins this year while son and stable driver Wilson House is third in the junior drivers’ premiership on 27 wins, behind Carter Dalgety (35) and Sam Thornley (31). View the full article