Wandering Eyes

Distinguished New Zealand thoroughbred industry leader Joe Walls (MNZM) has retired from his role as Chairman of the NZB Board of Directors, bringing to a close his illustrious tenure with the auction house that spanned more than five decades. Joe started with the company in 1972, when it was known as Wright Stephenson’s, and as a world regarded auctioneer led the auctioneering team from the late ‘80s through to 2017. He steered the business as Managing Director from 1993 through to 2000, before presiding as Chairman from 2006 through to 2024. Revered for his command of the rostrum, the flair and assuredness with which Joe wielded the gavel to navigate the course of a Sale was unrivalled. Amidst the pace and pressure of high-stakes trading in the sales ring, Joe’s composure was steadfast, his wit was quick and his decisions were respected. A great judge of a horse, Joe’s exceptional eye has been relied upon by many an astute investor when making critical bloodstock selections. From domestic yearling purchases to assessing and importing international stallions and broodmares, the scale and impact of Joe’s bloodstock oeuvre on the New Zealand breeding industry cannot be overstated. While the rich timbre of Joe’s voice became synonymous with the sales, it is his massive contribution off the rostrum that will be his legacy. Working alongside the likes of industry leaders Sir Patrick Hogan and Sir Peter Vela, Joe has played a pivotal role in the strategic direction, growth and success of not only NZB’s development, but the whole of the New Zealand breeding industry. Notably, Joe worked in close consultation with his dear friend, the late Sir Patrick Hogan, when he made the breed-shaping decision to purchase Sir Tristram, forever changing the landscape of the New Zealand thoroughbred industry and putting it on the international map. When Joe announced his retirement from his position as Head Auctioneer in 2017, Sir Patrick reflected on the esteem in which Joe was held globally. “The contribution that Joe has made to the New Zealand thoroughbred industry is enormous. Because of Joe’s charisma and reputation he opened many, many doors for those of us that travelled the world doing business in the thoroughbred industry.” “I can’t think of anyone in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry that I would speak of as highly as I speak of Joe. He is recognised as one of the great auctioneers in the world.” NZB principal Sir Peter Vela will now step into the role of Chairman after working closely alongside Joe for many years. “I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of the NZB board, staff and the New Zealand breeders to Joe for his unparalleled wisdom and guidance throughout his tenure with us.” “He has shared in every challenge and success that the company has experienced in the past three decades since my brother and I bought the business, and it has benefitted greatly from his contribution. It has been a pleasure both professionally and personally to have had Joe as part of the NZB family, and he has earned an honoured place in the company’s history.” Joe and his wife Wendy are based in the beachside township of Whitianga and, while a quieter pace of life is calling, Joe still plans to maintain an interest in the great game. “Wendy and I are looking forward to spending a bit more time to ourselves at the beach, although I do keep in touch with the business of horse racing and breeding daily and will continue to do so.” “I’m passionate about the industry and about New Zealand Bloodstock, having spent 50 odd years very involved with the business, and it is hard to let go, however I have now decided to do that. It was obvious to me that Peter should take over and I know that the company is in very capable hands with him at the helm. “From when I started out as a fresh-faced lad, I never ever thought I would scale the heights that I did, travel the world as I did and make the friends that I did over the years. It has been a wonderful journey. “I am keen to continue my interest in this great industry when it suits me. My enjoyment of the game is not in the least diminished and to retain some level of engagement will bring me great satisfaction.” From 2002 to 2005 Joe also served as Chairman of New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing, he was on the Board of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing from 2011 to 2014 and, in 2018, he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the horse racing industry. View the full article

Crocetti pictured with trainers Danny Walker (left) and Arron Arron Tata, and owner-breeder Daniel Nakhle. Photo: Race Images South Standout three-year-old Crocetti has returned to work ahead of what trainers Danny Walker and Arron Tata are hoping will be a lucrative spring preparation. Racing in the colours of owner-breeder Daniel Nakhle, Crocetti was a standout on the track this season, winning six consecutive races, including the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m), Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m), Group 3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m), and Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m), before finishing runner-up to Bonny Lass in the Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in February. The son of Zacinto has enjoyed a few months in the spelling paddock and has returned in great condition according to Walker. “He has been back in work for two weeks and he is looking really well, I am really happy with him,” he said. The Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring carnival currently sits as the primary early spring target for Crocetti, with a potential trip across the Tasman also on the cards. “I would like to think that it was reasonably dry to get to Hastings on the first day, but you are in the lap of the gods a bit there, so we will see how we go,” Walker said. “Probably at some stage (he will head to Australia). There is not a lot here (New Zealand) in the spring for him. It would be nice to see him come up well and then make a plan from there.” Meanwhile, Walker is looking forward to heading to Matamata on Wednesday where he will be represented by two runners. Three-year-old gelding Murch has placed in each of his three starts to date, including over 1300m at Pukekohe last Saturday, and is set to back-up in the Auckland Co-op Taxis 1200. “He has pulled up well from Saturday, I am happy with him,” Walker said. “He has a wide draw (14) but we will see how he works from there. “I think the track is going to be quite puggy because there hasn’t been much rain, and hopefully he suits that.” Four-year-old mare Sea A Penny is set to make her debut in the MBS Advisors 1200 off the back of an 850m trial win at Te Awamutu. “She is an improving big mare and she will have her chance,” Walker said. Horse racing news View the full article

Noel McCutcheon has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the thoroughbred and harness racing industries. Photo: Race Images Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours on Monday where he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the thoroughbred and harness racing industries. McCutcheon didn’t have any family involvement in racing when growing up, but it was as a fresh-faced 10-year-old that he got hooked on the sport, which has led to several career paths, including jockey, harness racing trainer and driver, chief stipendiary steward, and JCA race day committee member. “I was in Greenmeadows, Hawke’s Bay, as a child and there used to be races at Napier Park,” he said. “I used to sit on the top of a macrocarpa hedge when I was a wee lad and when they raced past me, I thought ‘that is what I want to be, I want to be a jockey’. “I didn’t have any family involvement in racing, I just had a pony from as far back as I can remember.” The enthusiastic youngster didn’t waste any time in following his chosen career path. “I started off as a 10-year-old lad in a stable,” McCutcheon said. “I had my first ride as an apprentice jockey when I was 15 and completed my apprenticeship when I was 19. I was based in Hawera at the time, and then I moved to Otaki where I rode for another 10 years.” McCutcheon spent 14 years in the saddle and tasted success at the highest level on both sides of the Tasman. “I rode three Derby winners – Mission in the South Australian Derby in 1965, a New Zealand Derby on Royal Duty in 1963 and another New Zealand Derby with Pep in 1968. I also won the Hawke’s Bay Cup and Awapuni Cup on Royal Duty,” he said. “I finished riding when I was about 28 or 29, but I had periods off with injury.” When McCutcheon called time on his riding career, he decided to shift codes and take out his harness racing trainer’s and driver’s license. He became interested in harness racing during his time in Hawera and thought it was an opportune time to try his hand with standardbreds. “When I was an apprentice jockey in Hawera I became friendly with John Butcher, who is the father of David and Phillip Butcher, who have been very successful harness drivers,” McCutcheon said. “I remained friends with him until he sadly passed away. I used to drive work for him when I was based in Hawera when he came down for the Easter circuit. “I trained a few harness horses and drove them for a while. I drove and trained about 20 winners. I was in Otaki at the time, and it wasn’t a viable proposition as there weren’t many harness meetings. I decided to sell my property and move to Cambridge, which was the home of harness racing in the North Island.” In his shift north, McCutcheon was approached to follow a different career path. “In the interim, I was approached by the then chief stipendiary steward, Mr Phil Reid, and he asked if I was interested in becoming a stipendiary steward,” he said. “I attended about three race meetings and he said he was going to recommend to the then Racing Conference Board that I be put on as an assistant stipendiary steward. That was in May 1980 and at the end of 1982 I was appointed a full stipendiary steward. “In November 1989, they approached me and said they wanted me to be the next chief stipendiary steward. I commenced those duties on January 1, 1990, and I remained in that role until 2006.” McCutcheon spent a few years away from racing before the pull became too strong, and he was asked to assist the Judicial Control Authority, which he has continued to do to this day. “For three years I didn’t have a lot of interest in racing, I just travelled and did things that I wanted to do,” he said. “I was then approached by the Judicial Control Authority to see if I was interested in training some people in the finer points of race reading. “I did that for a short period of time and then I was asked if I would sit on race day judicial committees, and I have been doing that for about 14 years. I finished the race day work last July and I only do the appeals judge panel now.” McCutcheon was delighted to be recognised for his contribution to thoroughbred and harness racing in New Zealand, and said there is one formula for success – “Hard work, grind and determination. If you want something bad enough you can get it,” he said. Horse racing news View the full article

What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Thursday, June 6, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble The Wyong Race Club will hold its first meeting of the winter on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program lined up. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with some scattered rainfall expected to hit the course in the lead-up, punters should expect a Soft 7 surface. The action is scheduled to get underway at 12:10pm AEST. Best Bet at Wyong: Sweet Heaven Sweet Heaven appears set to peak after two strong performances on the Kensington circuit at Randwick. Her most recent effort on May 15 caught the eye, with the daughter of Choisir making strong inroads from the back of the field despite a slowly run race. She finally gets out to 1600m in this Class 1 affair, and although she’s the only maiden galloper in the race, this looks like the ideal setup for Sweet Heaven to break through. Best Bet Race 2 – #4 Sweet Heaven (3) 3yo Filly | T: Anthony Cummings | J: Jason Collett (55kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best at Wyong: Fuld’s Doubt Fuld’s Doubt was outclassed in Listed company at Scone on May 18, racing keenly through the middle stages to blunt her usually blistering turn of foot. She was far from disgraced, however, and now drops back to provincial grade. Reece Jones should be able to lob into a mid-field position with cover throughout the 1200m trip, and provided Fuld’s Doubt can reproduce her winning performance two starts back, she must be considered the one to beat. Next Best Race 6 – #5 Fuld’s Doubt (8) 3yo Filly | T: Rodney Northam | J: Reece Jones (58.5kg) Bet with Neds Best Value at Wyong: Whetu Whetu has been crying out for a staying journey since returning at Kembla Grange on April 27. The son of Dundeel simply can’t match motors with his opposition over the short course, with three of his four career wins coming at 2000m or further. Barrier 10 means Jason Collett will likely drag back towards the rear of the field, but provided Whetu can go through the gears with clear galloping room, he will be hard to hold out. Best Value Race 3 – #2 Whetu (10) 6yo Gelding | T: Richard Collett | J: Jason Collett (60.5kg) Bet with PlayUp Wyong Thursday quaddie picks – 6/6/2024 Wyong quadrella selections Thursday, June 6, 2024 1-3-6-7-9 2-5 1-2-3-4-11 2-3-6-7-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips
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Chief Stipelas Whyte and Russian Emperor enjoy a strong bond. Russian Emperor will forever be remembered for his courage, ability and some of the finest moments in Hong Kong racing history, namely, two unforgettable upset victories over Golden Sixty and Romantic Warrior – the city’s dominant forces of recent times. Sired by Galileo and out of superstar mare Atlantic Jewel, the recently retired Russian Emperor began his career in Ireland before shipping to Hong Kong to join Chief Stipelas Whyte’s team, where he quickly emerged as his stable star. Lauded as a horse with a big heart, Russian Emperor steps away as a two-time Hong Kong Champion Stayer (2021/22 & 2022/23) with earnings of HK$48.78 million from four wins. “He had the temperament and a whole presence in the stable, his nature, too. Those good horses, they stamp themselves and he knew when it was gallop day and race day, especially race day – he pumped himself up to get a saddle and bridle on him to take him to the track, he knew it was game on,” Whyte said. “It was lovely to work with an individual like that because you can relate to that as a human being – I was like that and I am still like that, you sort of tense up and it’s an excited energy. He was like that, then after the race he was just the kindest animal to be on and be around. “We all knew when there was a drop of rain around that he had that real fight and that will to win. He used to enjoy chasing and coming from off them, he had a good turn of foot for a big horse like him.” Raced in the silks of owner Mike Cheung, Russian Emperor’s career commenced like many at Sha Tin with a Four-Year-Old Classic Series tilt in 2021. He logged a pair of agonising second placings in both the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) and Hong Kong Derby (2000m). The now seven-year-old quickly reached a 100-plus rating ahead of his fifth start in Hong Kong, which came at Group 3 level. Overall, he made 31 starts for Whyte, which at times was interrupted with setbacks, but more positively a pair of Middle Eastern adventures – where he made history. Russian Emperor remains the first and only Hong Kong-trained horse to win a race in Qatar, prevailing in their biggest contest, the 2023 H.H. The Amir Trophy (2400m) at Al Rayyan for jockey Alberto Sanna, where he outlasted the likes of Warren Point, Stone Age and Broome. “He’s been an absolute star to be around. He’s taught me things so quickly and gave me an experience to travel for the first time, especially in such a short period of time being a trainer, and to be successful. It’s hard enough arriving in a place healthy let alone winning a Group 1 race, so it was very special,” Whyte said. His initial Group 1 success came in the 2022 Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) on yielding ground under jockey Blake Shinn at Sha Tin, conquering rivals and chiefly Hong Kong’s now all-time leading winner Golden Sixty by a wide margin in adverse conditions. Three starts later, he collected the first of two Group 1 Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) triumphs, before defending his crown in 2023 by stunning 1.2 favourite Romantic Warrior by neck – a near-favourite moment for Whyte of his stable stalwart. “It would probably be his last Champions & Chater Cup, getting up to beat Romantic Warrior. He dug deep; Hugh Bowman gave him a 10 out of 10 ride. “But, you know, you can’t take away Qatar. Travelling for the first time and representing Hong Kong and putting on a show the way he did, those are special moments, so I probably couldn’t put one ahead of the other, they’re both so memorable,” Whyte said. All three of Russian Emperor’s wins in Hong Kong came at Group 1 level. Whyte, Hong Kong’s all-time leading rider (1,813 wins) and a renowned fierce competitor, transitioned to the training ranks in 2019/20, and has nothing but appreciation for a horse who has been like a “kid” to him. “He’s still in the stables. He won’t be going anywhere until he leaves Hong Kong, I still trot him and give him a bit of exercise. He’ll be heading to Living Legends. They have accepted him and that’s where we’ll be going,” Whyte said. Based in Australia, Living Legends currently houses the likes of Silent Witness, Beauty Generation and Good Ba Ba. Looking to Happy Valley on Wednesday (5 June), Whyte is seeking consecutive wins with Ace Power in the first section of the Class 4 Mount Nicholson Handicap (1200m). “He’s vulnerable from there (barrier 10). He’s immature still, everyone could see in his last win that he only really knuckled down over the last 100 metres, so a lot is going to depend on how the track rides and where Andrea (Atzeni) can find a position,” Whyte said. Aiming to enhance his 35 wins this season, Whyte saddles the Mary Slack-owned Wings Of War in the Class 3 Violet Hill Handicap (1200m), who pairs with jockey Harry Bentley. “It was very nice to get that win with him. Everyone knows the history behind the Slack family and I’ve known them for a very long time. He’s been up and going for a long time now, this rain around is going to enhance his chances and thankfully he has an inside gate. I wouldn’t say he’s improved but he’s held his form,” Whyte said. Wednesday’s (5 June) nine-race fixture at Happy Valley commences at 6.40pm HKT with the Class 5 Stanley Gap Handicap (1000m). Horse racing news View the full article

Scarlet Oak (white cap) winning the Group 2 Roses (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday. (Photo: Grant Peters/Trackside Photography) The time-honoured Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) is the headline act at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon, with a capacity field of 18 fillies set to stake their claim on the $700,000 prize. The Chris Waller barn has five runners engaged, with The Roses (2000m) winner Scarlet Oak opening as a $3.10 favourite with online bookmakers despite drawing out in barrier 15. Molly Bloom is one of 10 runners coming through that same race, with the daughter of Ace High placed on the second line of betting at $5. The Waller pair of Ahuriri and Mare Of Mt Buller have both garnered early support and round out the chances at single figures at $9 apiece. The Andrew Foresman-trained Moonlight Magic ($11) is the only runner attempting the one-week backup from last Saturday’s Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m), with the New Zealand raider finishing 10 lengths away in second place. Jamie Kah is set to reunite with Good Banter ($26) for the first time since conquering the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on April 6 and looks to get every chance from barrier five. Meanwhile, the likes of Tutta La Vita Miss Jolene and Amazonian Lass all have strong claims despite their $19 odds with online betting sites. The 2024 Queensland Oaks is shaping up to be a terrific contest and is scheduled to get underway at 4pm local time. Queensland Oaks 2024 final field 1. Molly Bloom (10) T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott J: W: 56.5kg F: 1×25 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Ace High Dam: Dancilla +400 +100 2. Tutta La Vita (16) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 7258 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: The Autumn Sun Dam: Negotiate +1800 +450 3. Amazonian Lass (18) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 56.5kg F: x210 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Dynastic Lady +1800 +500 4. Scarlet Oak (15) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 1211 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Kermadec (NZ) Dam: Tactless +210 -192.31 5. Moonlight Magic (6) T: Andrew Forsman J: W: 56.5kg F: 6412 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Almanzor (FR) Dam: Japonica +1000 +250 6. Mollynickers (8) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Carleen Hefel W: 56.5kg F: 5389 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Pierro Dam: Just One Moment +5000 +1250 7. Socks Nation (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Ryan Maloney W: 56.5kg F: 2444 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Sioux Nation (USA) Dam: Tahnee Tiara +7000 +1750 8. Miss Jolene (22) T: Kelly Schweida J: James Orman W: 56.5kg F: 2663 Age: 3YO Colour: Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Russian Revolution Dam: Cellargirl +1800 +450 9. Ahuriri (21) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 2815 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Almanzor (FR) Dam: Mackenzie Kate +800 +200 10. Good Banter (5) T: John O’Shea J: Jamie Kah W: 56.5kg F: 4617 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay/Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Danza Kuduro +2500 +625 11. Mare Of Mt Buller (2) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 6732 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Aliberani +800 +200 12. Our Gold Hope (13) T: Robert & Luke Price J: Craig Williams W: 56.5kg F: 2534 Age: 3YO Colour: Grey Sex: Filly Sire: Lope De Vega (IRE) Dam: Grey Queen +2500 +625 13. Oceans Of Energy (1) T: Matthew Dunn J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 1050 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Ocean Gate +12500 +3125 14. Kind Words (23) T: Kris Lees J: Mark Zahra W: 56.5kg F: 9536 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Written Tycoon Dam: Gracious Grey +3300 +825 15. Gentileschi (4) T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich J: Zac Lloyd W: 56.5kg F: 1113 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Artefiori +3300 +825 16. Unique Ambition (20) T: John Sargent J: Michael Rodd W: 56.5kg F: 1801 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Key To Success +4000 +1000 17. Concello (7) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 1302 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay/Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Trapeze Artist Dam: Senta Helga +4000 +1000 18. Firestorm (12) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 4303 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Satono Aladdin (JPN) Dam: Dancing Embers +4000 +1000 19 (1E). Callistemon (12) T: Kerry Parker J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 5647 Age: 3YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Filly Sire: Territories (IRE) Dam: Hariata +15000 +3750 20 (2E). Grey Ice (19) T: Bevan Laming J: Martin Harley W: 56.5kg F: 1841 Age: 3YO Colour: Grey Sex: Filly Sire: Reliable Man (GB) Dam: Haliburton +4000 +1000 21 (3E). Kenyada (3) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 4913 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay/Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Kermadec (NZ) Dam: Yukon Dance +10000 +2500 22 (4E). Ala Moana (14) T: Danny O’Brien J: Michael Dee W: 56.5kg F: 3×51 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Lean Mean Machine Dam: Fantasy Gal +6000 +1500 23 (5E). Ring Me Up (12) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: x728 Age: 3YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Filly Sire: American Pharoah (USA) Dam: Hoybell +12500 +3125 Horse racing news View the full article

Eagle Farm took centre stage last Saturday, with six Group races featured on the card. Meanwhile, Caulfield held a strong support program, and five races ran at Rosehill before the meeting was abandoned due to heavy rain. We have picked out three runners from those meetings that are worth following. Rosehill Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +3m entire circuit Race 2: 2YO Handicap (1300m) | Time: 1:18.04 Horse to follow: Mr Artemisia (3rd) Mr Artemisia maintained his 100% place record when running third over 1300m at Rosehill with a blistering finish down the middle of the track. The son of The Autumn Sun finished 2.8 lengths off the winner, Emirate, who is expected to feature in the Group 1 J.J. Atkins in two weeks. Mr Artemisia appears to be getting closer to a win after three solid performances to kick off his career. When to bet: Waller has nominated Mr Artemisia for the J.J. Atkins; however, he would run into the smart Broadsiding. If the stable can find a race over 1600m against his own age group, we will be backing this colt with confidence. Eagle Farm Track rating: Soft 6 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 1: Benchmark 85 Handicap (1600m) | Time: 1:37.12 Horse to follow: Poison Chalice (3rd) After a strong performance from Poison Chalice at Listed level first-up, Paul Preusker sent him to Eagle Farm last Saturday to race clockwise for the first time. However, due to the slow tempo at the front of the field and Michael Dee settling this gelding at the rear, he couldn’t pick up the leaders late. This son of Savabeel got into his work late and finished off with his customary turn of foot, but he was beaten by just over half a length. When to bet: As Poison Chalice was only second-up and jumping from 1200m to 1600m, it appears he was one run short of his peak. If Preusker can find another race at a similar level over 1600m again, this guy will prove very hard to beat. Caulfield Track rating: Good 4 (up to Good 3 after R6) Rail position: +9m entire circuit Race 7: Benchmark 100 Handicap (1600m) | Time: 1:37.04 Horse to follow: Munhamek (5th) Munhamek has been circling a win at Benchmark 100 level in recent weeks, but this was not to be his day. Jamie Mott gave this son of Dark Angel a peach of a ride; however, when he asked his mount for an effort in the final 300m, he was locked away and couldn’t get into clear air to let down. With a clear run, you can easily make an argument to say that Munhamek would have won the race. When to bet: With limited options over the next few weeks, Nick Ryan could enter Munhamek into a 1600m race at either Sandown or Flemington. If he does, it will be the eight-year-old gelding’s best chance yet to break his run of outs. Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

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Waterford is paying around $4.50 to win the Lord Mayor’s Cup at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Supplied Waterford is the $4.50 favourite with Neds.com.au to win the Lord Mayors Cup at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. The Chris Waller-trained Waterford is ahead of Sir Lucan, Williamsburg ($6) and Eliyass ($8) in the betting for the Lord Mayor’s Cup. Racing returns to the Rosehill after a five-week break with the $200,000 feature, which leads into a series of winter middle distance and staying races in Sydney. The 79th renewal of the Lord Mayor’s Cup won last year by recent Group 1 winner Bois D’Argent has attracted 14 entries, part of a massive 178 acceptances across the 10-race card. Waterford looms as the horse to beat after an unlucky last start second in the Scone Cup, losing to Paul Perry’s Sky Lab. Sir Lucan, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, has eased slightly but remains second favourite and will be ridden by Winona Costin, making her return to Sydney Saturday racing. Williamsburg saddled up by Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou for jockey Zac Lloyd is at $6 ahead of the Annabel Neasham trained Sibaaq ($8) for jockey Kerrin McEvoy. Following Saturday, middle distance and staying features will include the Listed $200,000 Winter Cup over 2400m on June 15 and Listed WJ McKell Cup over 2000m on June 29, with both at Rosehill. Horse racing news View the full article

Racing Queensland is set for a major shake-up after integrity boss Shane Gillard quit his post, in the wake of a government report that put the organisation under scrutiny. Gillard was only appointed in December 2021 but Gillard told staff, via email, that Queensland Racing Integrity Commission needs a “full reset” and “refreshed leadership”. Natalie Connor, who was Gillard’s deputy had already resigned in recent weeks. QRIC has been involved in several high-profile dramas which have lead to many in the industry losing confidence in the organisation. One of the biggest has been the stripping and subsequent reinstatement of Alligator Blood’s Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas win, after it tested positive to altrenogest in a post-race swab. QRIC has also been forced onto the defence over cases against group 1 winning trainers Desleigh Forster and Chris Munce, who were both given bans, but had them overturned on appeal. QRIC was established in 2016 after a investigation into live baiting, a practice done in greyhound racing, but it has had high staff turnovers and many changes at executive level. The Queensland Government ordered the review into QRIC, with KMPG given the reins to investigate the culture and management of the commission. In less than two weeks the Stradbroke Handicap, one of the key races on the Queensland racing calendar, will be run at Eagle Farm. Horse racing news View the full article

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This day 4th June in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 53 mins ago Australian horse racing tips & best bets for Tuesday, June 4 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled in Australia on Tuesday. See HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on June … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 4, 2023 Horse Racing on Sunday, June 4 will feature nine meetings in Australia and one meeting in Hong Kong. Our racing … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Clarke’s in-form Siakam leads all the way to win Adelaide River Cup He dominated the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival and with this year’s event just a month away leading trainer Gary Clarke … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Gypsy Goddess proves too classy in Queensland Oaks Gypsy Goddess was an easing favourite following the barrier draw for the 2022 Queensland Oaks, but a masterful William Pike … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sunshine Coast best bets, value bet & quaddie | June 5, 2022 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing expert presents you with his three top tips for Sunday’s six-race program at Corbould Park on the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Baller picks up consecutive Moreton Cup victories The Tony Gollan-trained Baller has taken out the Group 3 Moreton Cup for a second straight year, following an inch-perfect … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Irish Sequel finishes the best to claim Winter Cup Irish Sequel gave Chris Waller his fifth winner across the country for the day when taking out the Listed Furphy … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Pike Strolls in to win Bill Carter Stakes The Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted-trained Stroll gave the locals something to cheer about at Eagle Farm on Saturday, as … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Judge’s verdict goes the way of Political Debate in The Phoenix It was not a pretty watch for punters who took the even money quote about Political Debate in Saturday’s Listed … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 4, 2022 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Muniandy out to keep perfect training record intact Wingatui horseman Shankar Muniandy will be looking to keep his perfect strike-rate as a trainer intact at his home track … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Easter Handicap winner to race in Dubai Last start Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner Carolina Reaper will do her future racing in the Middle East. The … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kiwi superstar McDonald not resting on his laurels With a fourth straight Sydney metropolitan century and seemingly a sixth Sydney jockeys’ premiership in the bag, Kiwi jockey James … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Alice Springs trainer Lisa Whittle back in business She may have had a lean Alice Springs Cup Carnival, which is rare, but leading Red Centre trainer Lisa Whittle … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Friday News Briefs: More chaos as Victoria extends COVID lockdown HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at the top stories in racing this week, including Jamie Kah’s record-breaking effort and Media Award’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Geelong racing tips, best bets & odds | VIC 6/6 Preview What Geelong Races Where Geelong Racecourse – 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater, VIC, 3219 When Sunday, June 6, 2021 First Race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Queensland Oaks Day betting preview & top tips | Eagle Farm HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the 2021 Queensland Oaks Day at Eagle Farm on Saturday, June 5. See … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Raconteur Stakes Day racing tips & odds | Belmont | 5/6/2021 HorseBetting’s in-form tipster James Herbert brings you his top tips and quaddie selections for the Raconteur Stakes meeting at Belmont … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Morphettville betting preview, top tips & quaddie picks | 5/6/21 The South Australian Saturday metro races will be held at Morphettville on June 5, 2021. HorseBetting’s in-form tipster James Herbert … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 4, 2021 Horse Racing around the country sees four meetings scheduled to be run and won this Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Flemington betting tips & top racing odds | Saturday, June 5 HorseBetting’s James Herbert brings you the betting preview, top racing tips, best odds & quaddie picks for the Flemington races … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Rosehill Gardens betting preview, top tips & quaddie | 5/6/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Winter Cup Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, June 5. See all the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Bau’s varied life comes up with a special winner Trevor Bau’s life over the past two decades reads something like a Boy’s Own classic, but last Saturday at Trentham … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Satherley turns in synthetic masterclass Jockey Lynsey Satherley rode a treble at the Cambridge all-weather meeting on Wednesday, taking her record to five wins from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Bosson racking up frequent flyer points Opie Bosson is in danger of catching a chill from the amount of times he is dipping in-between New Zealand’s … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Tapper hoping for clear run for Ashburton team Word that Winton trainer John Phillips was able to float his horses trouble-free across the Ashburton River bridge allowed Timaru … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Limited number of patrons for Stradbroke A limited number patrons will be allowed on course for the Group One Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kendrick in super form for JJ Atkins tilt Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes Superare is a chance in the Group One JJ Atkins despite the narrow nature of a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rawiller to bring out best in Archedemus Trainer Joe Pride is banking on the aggressive riding style of Nash Rawiller to help proven stakes performer Archedemus land … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Raconteur Stakes tips, odds & value bets – Saturday, 6 June 2020 Listed racing heads to Belmont again in the country’s west with the Raconteur Stakes for three-year-olds over 1400m. Check out … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago What you need to know about the JJ Atkins A look at the JJ Atkins over 1400m at Eagle Farm, the final Group One race for two-year-olds during the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Stradbroke Handicap runner-by-runner guide and betting tips Queensland’s feature race, the 1400m Stradbroke Handicap, will be run and won on Saturday in front of no crowds due … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago A look at the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap What you need to know about the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bowman fears Legend class in Listed sprint Hugh Bowman has no doubt Tactical Advantage is capable of rebounding to form at Randwick but admits rival Classique Legend … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago JJ Atkins betting tips & trifecta picks – Saturday, 6 June 2020 Eagle Farm plays host to the last 2yo Group 1 race of the season this Saturday in the form of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Zoumist chasing consolation Sydney win Changes to the Brisbane winter carnival program put paid to Gerald Ryan’s initial plans for Zoumist who will instead chase … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago RV rejects Webb’s bid for training licence Racing Victoria has denied Stuart Webb’s application for a trainers’ licence and stablehand registration … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lindsay Park saddle quartet at Flemington A race at Flemington could determine the direction of several Lindsay Park-trained stayers who have been schooling over jumps as … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Purton extends Hong Kong premiership lead to five Zac Purton has moved to a five-win lead in the Hong Kong jockeys’ premiership after Joao Moreira went winless at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Family connection an omen for Stradbroke Godolphin’s head trainer James Cummings believes Exhilarates’ proven record with a seven-day back-up gives her a great chance in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Darose looks for repeat Flemington victory Parwan Prince provided Jade Darose a career highlight winning at Flemington 12 months ago which she hopes to replicate in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jim Byrne fired up for Group One result Hard work to overcome a broken leg injury has given jockey Jim Byrne a chance to win the Group One … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Thoroughbred Racing resumption brought forward Thoroughbred racing will resume earlier than anticipated with the Counties Racing Club hosting a meeting on Saturday 20 June. New … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Teetan bags a birthday brace, So goes big at the Valley Reliable Team’s battling win in the Class 2 Cochrane Handicap (1800m) ensured Karis Teetan enjoyed a memorable 30th birthday at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cahill treks towards another Group One win Jockey Michael Cahill gets a chance for more Group One glory after making a cautious but successful return from a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Walker excited about digital move Canterbury breeder Susan Walker has been selling yearlings at New Zealand Bloodstock’s South Island Sale for several decades and she … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Townsville racing tips & best bets – Thursday, 4 June 2020 Racing heads north in Queensland on Thursday with a massive 10-race program at Townsville’s Cluden Park. Here are HB’s free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Chambord loving life after racing Retired Te Akau racehorse Chambord has continued showing his finesse off the track in both the show-jumping arena and hunting … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Costa taking giant strides to Rough Habit Emerging staying talent Supergiant is on target for his second Queensland winter carnival win in the Rough Habit Plate at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Jumping maestro back in action Respected central districts trainer Mark Oulaghan will have a small team of jumpers set to compete this winter, including improving … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Refreshed Weatherley looking forward to return Apprentice jockey Sam Weatherley is champing at the bit to get back raceday riding. The Waikato hoop will enter the … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Marquand off the mark in UK with bolter English jockey Tom Marquand, who made an impact during the Sydney autumn carnival, has ridden his first winner since the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Extended terms for RITA directors New Zealand Minister for Racing Winston Peters has announced that the terms for the directors of the Racing Industry Transition … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Panel seeks horse welfare solutions A thoroughbred industry panel has called for submissions on how to safeguard the welfare of horses when they exit the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Ho’s improvement plan Vincent Ho has had it better than most of his jockeys’ room rivals of late. The Hong Kong Jockey Club … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Purton sights 1000 as another Moreira record edges into view There are 21 jockeys active on the Hong Kong roster right now and 19 of those are fighting to get … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Bell excited with stable’s prospects John Bell was missing from the New Zealand training ranks for 13 years, but he’s certainly making up for it … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Greene Flaunting a fourth stakes winner Promising juvenile filly Flaunting became Hamilton trainer David Greene’s fourth stakes winner when she took out the Listed Castletown Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago MVRC unveil international Cox Plate bonus Winners of selected international Group One races will be eligible for a bonus if they can win the Cox Plate, … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Declares War set for Qld Derby challenge Trainer Matt Cumani is delighted with the condition of Declares War and is hopeful he can measure up in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Matt Smith with runners in three states Trainer Matthew Smith will spread his runners over three states with Grey Lion heading the charge in the Group Two … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Radipole begins winter prep at Flemington Stablemates Radipole and Strike Force are scheduled to begin their winter preparations at Flemington in a heat of the Winter … Read More New Zealand horse racing news, Singapore horse racing news 5 years ago Alysha Collett to ride again in Singapore New Zealand jockey Alysha Collett is keen to pick up where she left off in Singapore when she returns there … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Two chances for Stokes at Sandown meeting Trainer Phillip Stokes has two chances entered for the Sandown meeting but he will monitor the track rating before deciding … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ben Currie found guilty on swab charges Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been found guilty of five charges of bringing horses to race with a prohibited substance … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Manuel to miss Stradbroke Handicap Group One winner Manuel will be spelled after a flat trackwork performance and miss the Stradbroke Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Zoustyle out of winter carnival Unbeaten Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle will miss the rest of the winter after contracting a low grade virus … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Matthew Leek disqualified for 12 months Trainer Matthew Leek has been disqualified for 12 months after being found guilty of two charges relating to attempted race … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago First horses on Hawkesbury Polytrack The first horses have galloped on the Polytrack at Hawkesbury in a test run for the new synthetic surface … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Destiny’s Kiss entered for Stayers Cup Destiny’s Kiss has been entered for the Stayers Cup at Randwick as insurance against a high Brisbane Cup weight … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cumani still learning about Greycliffe Matt Cumani is planning to start Greycliffe over 2000m at Flemington but may keep two-year-old Anthemoessa for another day … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago July return to Sydney racing for Bowman After a recent stint in Japan after the autumn carnival, champion jockey Hugh Bowman is planning to make his return … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wet track hopes for Samantha in June Stks Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking for rain to help Samantha turn her form around in the Listed June Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Goulburn betting tips & full form for Tuesday, June 5 RACING on Tuesday in NSW is from Goulburn as the country track plays host to a solid seven race card … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bowman’s home town a Cup Tour destination Hugh Bowman’s home town Dunedoo in country NSW is one of 37 destinations for the 2018 Melbourne Cup Tour which … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Currie loses positive swab appeal Trainer Ben Currie has lost an appeal against a conviction on a swab charge which is unrelated to 31 other … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Warrnambool betting tips & full form for Tuesday, June 5 WARRNAMBOOL is racing this Tuesday as the country track plays host to nine races. Let’s take a look at where … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mark Du Plessis to ride Most Important Mark Du Plessis will ride the Tony Gollan-trained Most Important in the Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rain to help Miss Sara in Atkins Trainer Les Ross is hoping predicted rain arrives to help tough filly Miss Sara in the Group One J J … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago 2YO allays concerns with dashing debut The connections of Reevederci pulled the right rein when they let the youngster take his chance at Avondale. They had … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Japan horse racing news 6 years ago Western Express flies HK flag in Japan’s Yasuda Kinen Western Express was unable to match the strength of Japan’s best milers when 10th in the Group 1 Yasuda Kinen … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Haworths eyeing Riccarton carnival David and Emma Haworth are keen to head south later in the winter with Red Sierra. The Foxton-based father and … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Market movers at Wangaratta for Monday, June 4 VICTORIA’S key meeting today is at Wangaratta as the rural track hosts a massive ten race card. Where are the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Season’s finale for black type performer Pick Me Up In Rio will close out an encouraging first campaign at Riccarton on Wednesday. The filly has made … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Study Of Man wins French Derby Study Of Man has claimed Classic glory in the Prix du Jockey Club, the French Derby, at Chantilly … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tense wait for a Stradbroke start Bonny O’Reilly will have to rely on a re-handicap to make the field for the Group One Stradbroke … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sixth Derby for O’Brien with outsider Unheralded jockey Padraig Beggy has gained a fairytale success on outsider Wings Of Eagles in the Derby at Epsom … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Derby start hinges on country gallop Mongolian Wolf could join Volatile Mix and Rockstar Rebel in the Queensland Derby if he pleases trainer Darren Weir in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Queen Of Wands to be a carnival contender Queen Of Wands has staked her claim for late carnival honours with a low-key win at the Gold Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lindsay Park waits on right race for Zero Lindsay Park is waiting for a race at Flemington in July with old-timer Extra Zero, a winner at his 100th … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Forster pins hopes on Stradbroke Desleigh Forster is hoping Too Good To Refuse makes the field for the Stradbroke Handicap after being devastated by the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Qld stewards to tackle Doomben noise The unusual complaints to stewards this winter have continued when they were asked to address noise issues from corporate tents … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Four wins for Koby Jennings at Rosehill Apprentice jockey Koby Jennings has highlighted his credentials with four wins on a heavy track at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rosehill meeting completed in rain Racing at Rosehill has gone ahead will all nine races run on a day of weather cancellations on the eastern … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ben Allen suspended again on whip breach Apprentice Ben Allen has again incurred the wrath of Racing Victoria stewards with another whip breach suspension … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Four wins for Koby Jennings at Rosehill Apprentice jockey Koby Jennings has highlighted his credentials with four wins on a heavy track at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Deanne Panya double at Rosehill Deanne Panya has ridden her first metropolitan double at a rain-soaked Rosehill where apprentices dominated … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sandown switch a bonus for Forgeress Quinton Scott made the most of a meeting switch from Moonee Valley to Sandown with Forgeress scoring a solid win … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago First Highway win for King’s Officer Terry Robinson-trained gelding King’s Officer has broken through for its first highway handicap win in seven starts … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Four on the trot for Turnitaround Matthew Williams will give in form galloper Turnitaround one more start before contemplating a shot at some of the lesser … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rain forces many race meetings off Wild weather on Australia’s east coast has forced the postponement of several regional and city race meetings on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Michael Freedman has first Rosehill winner Michael Freedman’s Sydney training career is off to a perfect start with his first city runner Henry The Createth a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lankan Rupee relation scores at Sandown Dwayne Dunn has stretched his lead in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership with victory aboard Lankan Rupee’s half-sister Inspired Estrelle … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queensland Oaks meeting called off The Queensland Oaks has been added to the bumper Stradbroke Handicap day program after racing at Eagle Farm was abandoned … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Murray downs Wawrinka to reach Paris final Andy Murray is through to his first French Open final after beating defending champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Return to Eagle Farm postponed as Queensland Oaks day called off RACING Queensland Stewards have made the tough decision to call off the Queensland Oaks meeting at Eagle Farm scheduled for … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queensland Oaks meeting called off The Queensland Oaks meeting has been called off because of deteriorating weather in Brisbane with officials trying to reschedule the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queensland Oaks meeting called off The Queensland Oaks meeting at Eagle Farm has been called off because of deteriorating weather in Brisbane … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago First Frankel filly wins on debut The first filly by unbeaten champion Frankel, Queen Kindly, has made a winning debut for trainer Richard Fahey … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Minding gives Aidan O’Brien sixth Oaks Minding has bounced back from her Irish 1000 Guineas defeat to win the Epsom Oaks and give trainer Aidan O’Brien … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Murray downs Wawrinka to reach Paris final Andy Murray is through to his first French Open final after beating defending champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Djokovic surges into French Open final Novak Djokovic cantered into the French Open final by crushing Austrian tyro Dominic Thiem 6-2 6-1 6-4 on Friday … Read More View the full article

Just days after announcing plans to loosen drug restrictions, the Louisiana State Racing Commission will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday, June 4 to discuss “Corrupt and Prohibited Practices”. In a notice sent late Monday, the LSRC noted the following items as topics of discussion: Discussion of Clenbuterol Discussion of Depo-Medrol Safeguards will be in the place during transition time for going back to increased withdrawal periods. The state of Louisiana, which does not fall under HISA's control, passed a set of emergency rules set to go into effect June 8 that would allow shortened withdrawal times for several medications. The announcement of the changes on May 29 was met with concern amongst trainers who race in the state. Tuesday's emergency meeting will begin at 4 p.m. and is open to the public via Zoom or phone. The post LA State Racing Commission To Hold Emergency Meeting June 4 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The GI Kentucky Derby winner is here. So is the champ of the GI Preakness S. Neither of them–Mystik Dan (Goldencents) or Seize the Grey (Arrogate)–were installed as the morning-line favorite for the 156th running of the $2 million GI Belmont S. which will be run at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Post time is scheduled for 6:41 p.m. That honor went to Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) at the draw, which was held Monday evening at Universal Preservation Hall in downtown Saratoga Springs. Sierra Leone was made the 9-5 morning-line favorite by New York Racing Association linemaker David Aragona when the field of 10 was unveiled. Sierra Leone will start from post position nine. “It's fine,” trainer Chad Brown said. “He has drawn outside versus being a little further inside (two post) than I wanted in the Kentucky Derby. I like that for a horse that's favored. Flavien (jockey Prat, who is riding Sierra Leone for the first time) should be able to survey the inside into that first turn and, hopefully, pick his spot. It will come down to whether he has a clean trip and runs his 'A' race on Saturday.” Brown trains Sierra Leone for Peter M. Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg and Brook T. Smith. This will be the fourth Belmont Brown has been a part of. Previously, his best finish came in 2018 when Gronkowski (Lonhro {AUS}) finished second. Brown is from nearby Mechanicville, which is 16 miles away from Saratoga Springs. NYRA moved the historic Belmont to the Spa City for the first time because Belmont Park is under construction. The Belmont is also scheduled to be run in Saratoga next year. The historic implications and the fact the race will be held at his hometown track are not lost on Brown. “It is very special; there is a lot of excitement in the city,” Brown said. “For me, personally, growing up in the area, I'm just thrilled to have one of the favorites. When I first started training, I never thought winning the Belmont at Saratoga would be in the realm of possibility, but here we are. It's a very unique situation for the next couple years. Winning the first one ever in Saratoga would really be the highlight of my career.” Because of the track configuration at Saratoga, the Belmont will be run at 1 1/4 miles, not the traditional 1 1/2 miles. Sierra Leone earned favoritism after a valiant effort in the Kentucky Derby. He lost to Mystik Dan by a nose, leaving him with three wins and two seconds in five career starts. His other loss, also by a nose, came in the GII Remsen S. last year. Sierra Leone was a $2.3 million purchase at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale. “This horse has everything you are looking for,” Brown said. “He has a beautiful pedigree. You could literally breed thousands of horses and not get one that looks like this one. Going through the many horses in my 17-year career, he would be on a very small list of horses that check all the boxes.” Brown also had Tuscan Gold (Medaglia d'Oro) pointed to the Belmont, but did not enter him. Mystik Dan | Sarah Andrew Mystik Dan, trained by Kenny McPeek and owned by Lance Gasaway, 4G Racing, LLC, Daniel Hamby III and Valley View Farm, LLC, is the 5-1 third choice on the morning line and will start from post position three. McPeek said the post was perfect; it's the same hole Mystik Dan had when he won the Kentucky Derby. “This is a good race,” McPeek said. “It will be interesting to see how it sets up. If you give Wayne's (Lukas) horse (Seize the Grey) another easy lead he will be hard to catch. You have Chad's horse sitting back there and Todd (Pletcher) is throwing three bullets at you. Good race.” Brian Hernandez returns to ride Mystik Dan, who was second in the Preakness. He would be the first horse to run in all three legs of the Triple Crown since War of Will in 2019 (Max Player ran in all three in 2020, but those races were spaced out over four months due to COVID). Hall of Fame trainer Lukas arrived in Saratoga with Seize the Grey on Saturday and the Preakness winner is 8-1 on the morning-line. He will start from the rail with jockey Jaime Torres for owner MyRacehorse. Seize the Grey won the Preakness on a muddy track at Pimlico going gate-to-wire. After deciding to pass the Belmont with 'TDN Rising Star' Fierceness (City of Light), Hall of Famer Pletcher still will have three Belmont runners. Mike Repole, who owns Fierceness, will still have two Belmont starters. The lightly-raced Mindframe (Constitution), winner of his first two starts by a combined 21 1/4 lengths, takes a big step up, starts in post position 10 and is the 7-2 second choice on the morning line. He is also owned by St. Elias Stables LLC and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. “It's a lot to ask,” Pletcher said of making Mindframe's third start the Belmont. “But we wouldn't ask him if we didn't think he was talented enough.” Centennial Farms' GIII Peter Pan winner Antiquarian (Preservationist) is 12-1 on the morning line and starts from post position five with Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez. Pletcher is also running maiden Protective (Medaglia d'Oro), who finished third in the GII Wood Memorial and Peter Pan. He will be ridden by Tyler Gaffalione from post position seven and is 20-1 on the morning line. Resilience (Into Mischief), trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott and owned by Emily Bushnell and Ric Waldman, drew post position two and has 10-1 odds. The Wood Memorial winner and sixth place finisher in the Kentucky Derby will be ridden by Junior Alvarado Trainer Whit Beckman will have his first Belmont starter in Honor Marie (Honor Code). The eighth-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby gets a new rider in Florent Geroux, who replaces the injured Ben Curtis. Owned by Ribble Farms, LLC, Michael H. Eiserman, Earl I. Silver, Kenneth Fishbein and Dave Fishbein, Honor Marie is 12-1 on the morning line and has the eight post. Dornoch (Good Magic) is 15-1 on the morning line and starts in post position six for trainer Danny Gargan and owners West Paces Racing LLC, R.A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding, LLC, Two Eight Racing, LLC and Pine Racing Stables. He is coming off a 10th place finish in the Kentucky Derby and will be ridden by Luis Saez. Trainer Mike Maker returns to the Belmont for the first time since 2014 with The Wine Steward (Vino Rosso). He was second as the favorite in the Peter Pan in his last start for owners Paradise Farms Corp. and David Staudacher. Manny Franco will ride the Wine Steward, who gets post four and is 15-1 on the morning line. White Abarrio | Sarah Andrew Featured earlier in the card in the GI Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan H. is the return of both last year's GI Longines Breeders' Cup Classic winner White Abarrio (Race Day) and this year's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational winner National Treasure (Quality Road). Both horses enter off a trip back from the G1 Saudi Cup where National Treasure was fourth while White Abarrio was 10th. “He looks tremendous, to tell you the truth,” said trainer Rick Dutrow, Jr. of White Abarrio. “He really does. It's so fun to watch him train and race. He just looks great. I think he might have gotten a little bit bigger since he first came to us. I don't know how much he's developed since he was pretty well-developed by the time he got to us, but just little things here and there that have made him better.” National Treasure, who shipped in from California for trainer Bob Baffert, arrived at Saratoga Sunday after getting one final work in at Santa Anita June 1. “We got him back from Saudi and freshened him up a little bit,” said Baffert. “He's been doing really well. This race was on the radar a little bit but after his [May 25] work I liked what I saw. He was back to himself. He worked really well again [June 1]. I liked the way he went and he's up for it. It's going to be a tough race, but he's a good horse when he shows up. I like what I'm seeing.” Completing the six-horse field for the Met Mile is Blazing Sevens (Good Magic) for trainer Chad Brown, Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), Post Time (Frosted) and Castle Chaos (Palace Malice). 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The $400,000 Matt Winn Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs June 9 will feature 10 sophomores looking to see where they fit within the division, including Kentucky Derby longshots West Saratoga and Society Man.View the full article

Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up is two noses away from being 5-for-5. He drew post 9. The 2-for-2 Mindframe, the 7-2 second choice, has post 10. Derby winner Mystik Dan (post 3) is listed at 5-1, with Preakness hero Seize the Grey (post 1) at 8-1. View the full article

Finger Lakes-based jockey Christian J. Navarro has been suspended 30 days and fined $1,000 for alleged violations of a New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) rule that prohibits jockeys from betting on races unless they wager “through the owner of and on the horse that such jockey rides.” Beyond stating that Navarro's alleged offenses occurred Nov. 22, 2023, (the closing date of last year's Finger Lakes season) details were scant on the NYSGC's online rulings portal. TDN sent a Monday afternoon email to Brad Maione, the NYSGC's communications director, asking for some context about the case and wanting to know if there were any public-document reports from the Finger Lakes stewards or the commission about what took place more than six months ago that led to the May 31, 2024, ruling. That query did not yield a reply by 5:45 p.m. Eastern. TDN's ongoing efforts to reach Navarro for his side of the story, to find out if he has legal representation, or if he plans to appeal the ruling were unsuccessful prior to deadline for this article. Navarro rode five mounts on that Nov. 22 card at Finger Lakes. In race order, he finished second with a 6-1 shot, rallying behind the 3-5 favorite; second with a 6-5 favorite while beaten half a length by a 10-1 shot (chart comment for Navarro's mount:”finished well”); seventh on a 34-1 shot; seventh with a 15-1 shot, then fourth with a 7-2 mount while checking at the quarter pole behind a 9-5 winner. If the Finger Lakes stewards saw anything amiss in Navarro's riding or had reason to suspect he had committed a betting offense, they didn't write about it in their daily reports that are posted on the Finger Lakes website under the “Stewards Corner 2023” heading. In fact, the stewards wrote “Nothing to report” for the entire five-day period covering Nov. 20-25, 2023. Navarro hasn't ridden at the 2024 Finger Lakes meet. His only mount since that final day of the last season came at Aqueduct on May 24, 2024, when he finished sixth aboard a 25-1 first-timer in a New York-bred maiden race. Navarro has been licensed since 2015, first competing at Camarero in Puerto Rico before continuing his apprenticeship at Aqueduct. After going winless in his first month in New York, he switched his tack to Charles Town. Over the past decade he has since been licensed in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey in addition to periodically going back to Camarero to ride. Navarro's career win-place-show stats on Equibase are 209-219-200 from 1,733 starts with $2,702,946 in earnings. The NYSGC rule that was cited in the ruling against Navarro is titled “4040.1(a) Prohibitions: betting, interest in horses.” That subsection reads: “No jockey shall bet on any race except through the owner of and on the horse that such jockey rides, and any jockey who shall have any interest in any race or horse or to have been engaged in any betting transaction except as permitted by this section, or to have received presents from persons other than the owner, may be punished as provided by sections 4022.12 through 4022.15 of this Article.” Navarro's suspension has been imposed for June 17-July 16. The post Finger Lakes Jock Navarro Penalized For Alleged Betting Violations In 2023 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The $500,000 Jaipur Stakes (G1T) appears a wide-open race at Saratoga Race Course June 8. Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby will hope one of their two entrants can take the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) "Win and You're In" spot.View the full article

Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. accomplished many milestones in his 36-year career, and he continues to pass his talents along to another generation of Puerto Rican riders. The latest is Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Jaime Torres.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Tuesday's Observations features the full-brother to Elite Status and the son of dual Group 1 heroine Silasol. 18.45 Lingfield, Novice, £6,300, 2yo, 6f (AWT) SOLDIER'S HEART (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), a full-brother to the G3 Prix de Cabourg winner Elite Status (GB) who was the joint-highest-priced colt at Tattersalls Book 2 when selling for 425,000gns, debuts for Victorious Racing and Simon and Ed Crisford. Among his rivals is the similarly unraced Brandywine Falls (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}), a Roger Varian-trained homebred of John Deer's who is a full-brother to the stable's G2 Rockfel S. winner and G1 Moyglare Stud S. and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf runner-up Daahyeh (GB) and half-brother to last year's G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest third Saint Lawrence (Ire) (Al Kazeem {GB}). 14.30 Saint-Cloud, Debutantes, €30,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT SILIUS (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) bids to continue the weekend momentum of the Wertheimers and Christophe Ferland in this intriguing affair which has attracted 2-year-olds with more of a Classic pedigree. A son of the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac and G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Silasol (Ire) (Monsun {Ger}), he meets Ecurie Jean-Louis Bouchard's Burn To Shine (GB) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), a Pascal Bary-trained €180,000 Arqana Deauville August purchase whose half-siblings include the G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere hero National Defense (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}). The post Observations: Brother to Elite Status Debuts at Lingfield appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wanda Polisseni, owner of My Purple Haze Stables, will become the 30th member inducted into the Finger Lakes Hall of Fame the track announced Monday. The induction ceremony, which will take place as part of the Finger Lakes HBPA annual dinner meeting, is Thursday, June 6. In her focus on aftercare, Polisseni is a founding supporting of the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program while also ensuring homes for more than 700 horses through the Purple Haze Center, the nation's first Thoroughbred aftercare program housed at a track. “Wanda Polisseni has been a wonderful mentor to me and the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program,” said FLTAP President Kim DeLong. “Without her mentorship in fundraising ideas and events, this program would not be as successful as it is. Her caring for the horses, both Thoroughbred and Standardbred, in regard to aftercare is the true heart of this woman.” The post Finger Lakes Hall Of Fame To Induct Wanda Polisseni appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As decisive as Thorpedo Anna was in winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1), the connections of eight other 3-year-old fillies have entered to challenge her in the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

After a minor setback delayed her 7-year-old debut, multiple grade 1 winner War Like Goddess will face an international field when she makes her first start of 2024 in the $750,000 New York Stakes (G1T) June 7 on the Mellon Turf Course at Saratoga.View the full article

Bet365 will also be licensed to distribute BetMakers' Thoroughbred racing content to bet365 customers in New Jersey and both Thoroughbred and harness racing in Colorado.View the full article