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Promising three-year-old Pokuru Gold (NZ) (Darci Brahma) headed to Pukekohe on Saturday and extended his perfect record to three out of three, but this time he really had to work for it. The Darci Brahma gelding was sent out as a $1.40 favourite for the Auckland Co-Op Taxis (1200m) after scoring dominant victories in both of his two previous appearances. He romped home by three and a half lengths on debut on the Cambridge synthetic track back in September, then resumed at Te Rapa on May 18 and picked up right where he left off with another clear-cut win by two and a half lengths. Pokuru Gold jumped smartly from the Pukekohe starting gates on Saturday, then was crossed by both Naxos and Murch. He travelled well just behind the leaders in the hands of Opie Bosson, but then got squeezed backwards when the field tightened up at the home turn. Bosson got him into the clear and began to move him through his gears, and Pokuru Gold soon worked his way past the front-running Murch. But his job was far from over, with lightly raced filly Rareza finishing strongly from off the pace. Pokuru Gold lifted again when Rareza drew up alongside him, and he fought that rival off and won by a long neck. “That was a good effort,” Bosson said. “He got shunted back straightening up, but he was good enough to pick himself up well and fight hard to the line. “He’s quite unassuming, very laid-back and only does what he has to, but he can definitely gallop.” Pokuru Gold is trained by Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson for owner-breeder Ian Farrelly. His three-from-three career has so far banked $53,485 in stakes. “It was a really good win today,” assistant trainer Nicole Shailer said. “He’s a promising three-year-old. That’s his third win now and he seems to love the wet. If he comes through this well, we’ll look at a 1000m race at Trentham in a couple of weeks (June 15).” Pokuru Gold is the first named foal out of the winning Stravinsky mare Pokuru Nugget, whose dam Pokuru Star is a sister to the dams of Group One stars Embellish, Diademe and Sacred Star. View the full article

Progressive three-year-old Eliud (NZ) (Almanzor) took a rise in class with ease at Wanganui on Saturday when racing away with the Property Brokers 3YO 1600. The Almanzor gelding has been held in high regard by Cambridge trainer Tony Pike for some time, and he delivered on that promise at his fourth start at Taranaki in May with a comprehensive maiden success. Pike set a stronger task for Eliud in the open three-year-old contest on Wanganui’s feature day, where he sat a $2.20 favourite in a competitive field that included Bozo, who finished fourth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at $5.20, and Listed winner Loch Katrine ($5.40). In the hands of Michael McNab, Eliud jumped positively from gate four and assumed the role as a rolling pacemaker heading along the back straight, staying well away from the fence. His main rivals in Bozo and Loch Katrine remained within chasing distance of the favourite turning for home and the former looked like she may be looming up to Eliud, but once McNab pushed the button at the 200 metres, he stormed clear to win by an extending 3 ½ length margin. McNab shared Pike’s opinion of the gelding in his early preparations, and was thrilled to see that on display despite the Heavy 10 track conditions. “He’s always shown good ability at home, he was a bit disappointing in his first couple of starts but he’s come back this prep really well,” McNab said. “I cantered a long way down the back in my prelim to have a good look at it, and where I was is the best spot. “My main aim was just to keep him comfortable and not break stride or dip in the ground. That was the key for him and he picked up really well so it was good.” With all still to play for in the final two months of the New Zealand Jockey’s Premiership, McNab tightened the gap on Warren Kennedy with winning trebles at both the Cambridge and Riccarton Synthetic meetings bringing his tally to 114, two shy of Kennedy. Eliud is out of a lightly-tried Rip Van Winkle mare in Pendleton, who among her four career victories in just nine starts picked up the Listed Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m). He was offered by breeder Kevin Hickman’s Valachi Downs at the 2022 Karaka Yearling Sales and was purchased for $320,000 by Waikato Bloodstock, with $35,380 returned on that investment in five starts. View the full article

‘The NZ suffix punches well above its weight’ – New Zealand Bloodstock’s Andrew Buick talks to Racing Post on life down under and his famous family Andrew Buick hails from a renowned equestrian family, being brother to dual British champion jockey William and De Burgh Equine’s Martin, while their parents are eight-time Scandinavian champion jockey Walter and dressage rider and showjumper Maria. Here, he tells us about his background and role with New Zealand Bloodstock. It’s fair to say the sport is in your blood Fullstop or comma. Horses and racing were a massive part of our upbringing, which I’m sure has helped all of us enormously career-wise. I’m very grateful for everything they taught me, and the knowledge and advice they keep applying. It’s a great help for me when I’m unsure or have questions about certain things; you can give any of them a ring and the feedback and advice will always be of value. We speak most days and go through the ins and outs of what’s happening. Did you always feel you’d end up working in the industry or were there other interests you might have pursued? We were never pushed into any aspect of the industry, but I’m pretty sure it was on the cards quite early on for all of us. I was never tempted to be a jockey and I think mum and dad are quite happy with having only one in the family as it’s a cut-throat sport being a jockey, and certainly comes with its risks. I probably fancied myself as a footballer at some stage, but quickly found out I was 100 lengths behind the rest, ability-wise. Talk us through your experiences in racing prior to joining New Zealand Bloodstock Fullstop or comma. Although always in touch with horses and being mad keen on racing, the Irish National Stud course really gave me a kick-start and played a key role in the trajectory of my career. The academic aspect of the course is brilliant, but it’s the connections and networking they expose you to that really sets it apart, and it’s a course I would recommend to anyone. After the course I did a stint with John and Thady Gosden, which was brilliant. It was quite surreal to see the calibre of horses they had at the time, and continue to develop and train season after season. I then ventured to Arrowfield Stud in Australia, where I worked through a breeding and sales season. It was a great experience to work for one of Australia’s leading stud farms and fascinating to compare the practices employed to those in the northern hemisphere. My time in Australia provided the perfect platform to my current role at New Zealand Bloodstock as the two nations share common traits among their racing and breeding, and there is a fair degree of crossover. You’ve been with NZB since last July – what does your role as bloodstock representative entail? It’s quite a diverse role but the essence of it is to service the needs and expectations of our vendors and buyers alike. The bloodstock team are on the road inspecting horses for all of our sales throughout the year, so inspections take up a chunk of the calendar, but it’s something we love doing. The farms in New Zealand are stunning and it’s great to see the quality stock coming through. We also attend a lot of trials and racedays to keep up to date with the stock which is performing on the track. It’s a good opportunity to catch up with our clients. We assist them with everything from bloodstock valuations to portfolio management, so we’re kept busy throughout the year. Where are you based, had you been to New Zealand before joining NZB, and how much travelling do you do? The NZB bloodstock team are all based in the Waikato region, an hour south of Auckland, which is where the bulk of the major farms and training centres are located. I’d never been to New Zealand before I came in late July last year, so I didn’t know entirely what to expect. But I was fortunate to have a good friend in George Chittick, who I met on the Irish National Stud course. The Chittick family owns and operates the famed Waikato Stud, which would be one of the best thoroughbred nurseries in the world. George and I are great mates, and we had a good chat before I took on the role and flew down here. He gave me some good advice about what to expect, and, for me, New Zealand and working for New Zealand Bloodstock has exceeded my expectations and then some. We do plenty of travelling both within New Zealand and internationally to keep tabs on both our vendors and our buying bench. Australia is our biggest export market along with Asia, so it’s pivotal we keep encouraging and scouting for new clients and markets to bring down to Karaka for our sales and make sure they get the true Kiwi experience and world-renowned Karaka hospitality, which is second to none and should be on the bucket list for everyone in our industry. NZB recently made me their European representative to go along with my bloodstock role here, so I’ll be back in the UK in time for Royal Ascot to hopefully bring some new clients down for our sales and also look after our valued recurring purchasers. New Zealand racing and bloodstock is possibly – fairly or unfairly – overshadowed by neighbour Australia; what would you advocate as the USPs of the industry in NZ? Australia has got a thriving racing industry, as we know, and is like a much bigger brother to New Zealand, with a foal crop more than five times the size. But the unique selling points of New Zealand include the incredible environment in which the stock are raised, expert horsemanship, value for money and, most importantly, racetrack performance. It is also a great place to visit and in the past 12 months the prize-money has risen significantly, so there are a lot of positives. It’s safe to say the NZ suffix punches well above its weight, and New Zealand-bred horses are very hard to beat wherever they go. Over the past five seasons New Zealand-bred horses have won more than 20 per cent of the Group 1 races in Australia, yet account for 7.5 per cent of the horse population, so the statistics are quite compelling. Horses like So You Think, Little Bridge and Starcraft all carried the NZ suffix to elite success in Europe, while in Hong Kong the two best horses, Golden Sixty and Lucky Sweynesse, were both sold through the NZB Ready to Run Breeze-Up Sale. I’d say climate is a big factor in the success. The land and scenery here would be quite similar to Ireland, with lush pasture, cold winters and overall perfect conditions to breed tough, sound and quality racehorses. More generally in terms of the sport in the southern and northern hemispheres, what one thing could each learn from the other and do a bit better? New Zealand and Australia do a terrific job of promoting syndication as a form of ownership. With more people involved and a broader base to share the experience, it gives the sport more relevance and creates a great shared experience. The feeling in Europe is they keep relying on the same pool of owners, and it looks very hard to be competitive against the big outfits. One aspect I do miss when attending and watching racing in both New Zealand and Australia are the scenic, testing and undulating tracks. The UK especially is very blessed to have tracks such as Goodwood, Newmarket and Epsom, which are incredible racecourses and test the horses in a unique way. Whether ridden by your brother William or not, any favourite racehorses down the years? Will has sat on some superstars over the years but Blue Point gets the tick from me. He never shied away from a battle and I loved watching him clash with Battaash and other world-class sprinters. His King’s Stand-Diamond Jubilee double was breathtaking and to be one of very few horses to do the Tuesday-Saturday double speaks volumes of him as a racehorse. He’s had a terrific start to his stud career, which has been great to follow. View the full article

Young jockeys Keith and Erik Asmussen, both sons of Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, were both injured Saturday in separate races at Churchill Downs and Lone Star Park, respectively. Keith Asmussen was injured at about 12:47 p.m. ET in the 1st race at Churchill, a $10,000 claimer for fillies and mares three and up. The Equibase chart said his mount, Singsational (Audible) “was jostled between horses and squeezed back at the start, clipped a rival's hind heels and fell at the eleven sixteenths pole, then walked off.” Singsational, who was caught by outriders and widely reported as uninjured, is trained by Steve Asmussen. Keith Asmussen was transported to the hospital with extensive injuries, including a fractured right femur and three broken ribs, and is scheduled to have surgery Sunday morning. He updated his X account Saturday evening, saying: “Singsational and I clipped heels and fell this afternoon at CD. I fractured my left femur, 3 ribs, and have right lower lung contusions + hemopneumothorax. Surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning, thank you to everyone that has reached out with love and well wishes!” Just under three hours later, Erik Asmussen was involved in an incident just past the wire in the 1st race at Lone Star. He had the early lead in the $10,000 starter optional claiming race, but gave way late to finish sixth and had crossed the wire when his mount, Good Heart (Good Samaritan) fell. Mary Ramellini of Daily Racing Form later reported on X, “Apprentice jockey Erik #Asmussen is being evaluated at a local hospital after being thrown past the wire in the first race Saturday at #LoneStarPark and appears to have escaped serious injury, according to his agent, Travis Church.” Good Heart, trained by Steve Roubion, was vanned off. According to official statistics, Keith Asmussen has been riding since 2020 and has 131 wins from 946 starts. He got his first graded stakes win earlier this year aboard Lemon Muffin (Collected) for trainer D. Wayne Lukas in the GIII Honeybee S. at Oaklawn Park. He had his first GI Kentucky Derby mount last month with the Lukas-trained Just Steel (Justify), who finished 17th. Erik Asmussen has been riding since 2023 and has 42 wins from 307 mounts. He won his first black-type race earlier this year in the San Jacinto Turf S. with No Mas Tequila (Northern Afleet). The post Both Asmussen Jockey Sons Injured Saturday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

NTRA president and CEO Tom Rooney urges Louisiana regulators to reconsider emergency drug rules that would ease restrictions, including allowing significantly more usage of clenbuterol and corticosteroid joint injections.View the full article

Valene Farms' Smoken Wicked became the first winner for Louisiana-based freshman stallion Bobby's Wicked One in taking a maiden race for 2-year-olds at Evangeline Downs June 1 by 7 1/2 lengths. Smoken Wicked was the sire's first starter.View the full article

Jim Downey's Circle of Trust joined the graded stakes-winning ranks when she rallied down the lane to win the $101,000 Honeymoon Stakes (G3T) June 1 at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

8th-CD, $120k, Msw, 3yo/up, 1m, 4:22p.m. ET Debuting from the outside and underneath a set of spires where his half-sister won the nation's greatest race for fillies, STAR OF WONDER (Uncle Mo) will go to post for the WinStar and Siena Farm partnership. A half to the aforementioned GI Kentucky Oaks victress Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil), the colt is also a half-sibling to GSP Mojovation (Quality Road). This is the extended family of multiple Grade I-placed Crafty C. T. Brad Cox will send Star of Wonder out for the mile on the main track. TJCIS PPs The post June 2 Insights: Uncle Mo Half to Shedaresthedevil Debuts at Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Once a Triple Crown race candidate, Happy Jack has matured into a top-flight sprinter for owner/breeder Calumet Farm and trainer Chief Stipe O'Neill.View the full article

The least-regarded of the Mark Casse trio heading into the June 1 Eclipse Stakes (G2), Palazzi proved to be the best of them all with a dramatic victory in the first big prize of the year for older horses in Canada.View the full article

Jockey Keith Asmussen, unseated in the first race at Churchill Downs June 1, was transported to University of Louisville Hospital for "further evaluation of a probable left femur fracture and possible hip injury," according to track publicity.View the full article

It took the Three Diamonds Farm's homebred Pin Up Betty eight starts to break her maiden, but it only took one try for the 3-year-old Constitution filly to become a graded stakes winner.View the full article

A couple of hours after winning the Arlington Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs with the Charlie Appleby-trained Ottoman Fleet, owner Godolphin struck again, this time with the Brad Cox-trained Highland Falls in the Blame Stakes (G3).View the full article

Wesley Ward, whose 12 wins at Royal Ascot is unmatched among American-based trainers, is taking aim at the prestigious English meeting this year with at least three and perhaps four of his 2-year-old racehorses.View the full article

Juddmonte's impeccably bred Scylla, stakes placed and 3-for-5 without blinkers, appears to have brought her game to another level with their addition.View the full article

Closethegame Sugar handed Skelly a rare defeat June 1 when he ran down the free-wheeling front-runner for a three-quarter-length score in the $275,000 Aristides Stakes at Churchill Downs.View the full article

CUGINO (c, 3, Twirling Candy–Adorable Miss, by Kitten's Joy) was gunned from the gate and made every step a winning one, romping late to take the Audubon S. at Churchill Downs Saturday. Fourth in an off-the-pace race most recently in the GII American Turf S. over the local course at 1 1/16 miles on Derby Day, the 5-2 favorite rebounded with a strong effort under Flavien Prat. He's previously been second in the both the Colonel Liam S. at Gulfstream March 2 and the GIII Transylvania S. at Keeneland April 5. Lifetime Record: 6-2-3-0. O-West Point Thoroughbreds and Jimmy Kahig LLC; B-Gage Hill Stables, LLC & W. S. Farish; T-Claude R. McGaughey III. Sales History: $225,000 ylg '22 KEESEP. #2 Cugino goes gate-to-wire in the Audubon S. at Churchill Downs for trainer Shug McGaughey with Flavien Prat in the saddle! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/qE3xv88nJC — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) June 1, 2024 The post Audubon Goes To West Point’s Cugino In Gate-To-Wire Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin homebred HIGHLAND FALLS (c, 4, Curlin–Round Pond, by Awesome Again) got by 7-1 shot Cagliostro (Upstart) in the final jumps to win Saturday's GIII Blame S., the local prep for the GI Stephen Foster S. later this month. Favored at 4-5 in a scratched-down field off a second in last month's GII Oaklawn H., the Brad Cox trainee sat third most of the running and just got in front of the late leader in the final yards of the Churchill Downs stretch to steal the win. Lifetime Record: 7-4-1-1. O/B-Godolphin; Trainer-Brad Cox. #2 Highland Falls and @flothejock score in the G3 Blame S. at Churchill Downs for trainer @bradcoxracing! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/nZy67srqEQ — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) June 1, 2024 The post Highland Falls Gets Up Late To Win Blame appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

by Tim Wilkin and Editorial Staff For the first time since before the GI Kentucky Derby, Mystik Dan (Goldencents), had a workout. And trainer Kenny McPeek is getting more and more confident that his colt, winner of the Derby and second in the GI Preakness, will be in the starting gate at Saratoga Race Course for the GI Belmont S. on June 8. Mystik Dan, with exercise rider Danny Ramsey aboard, went five furlongs in 1:01.59 (2/5) on the Oklahoma Training Track Saturday morning. He worked in company with Gould's Gold (Goldencents). McPeek has kept the promise that he would take his time deciding whether or not Mystik Dan would run in the Belmont. The deadline is quickly approaching as the draw for the race is Monday. A final answer should come Sunday. “This was a nice, solid breeze,” McPeek said after the 5:30 a.m. work. “His gallop out was impressive; he kept on going. He is actually acting like his energy level is getting higher from the Derby-to-Preakness-to-Belmont, which you have to have.” As long as Mystik Dan, owned by Lance Gasaway, 4 G Racing LLC, Daniel Hamby III and Valley View Farm LLC, continues to gobble up his feed at night and his bloodwork is good, he will become the first horse since War of Will (War Front) in 2019 to run in all three legs of the Triple Crown (Max Player {Honor Code} did it in 2020, but that series was spread out over four months because of COVID). Thorpedo Anna to the outside of Midnight Concerto | Sarah Andrew “If everything goes good the next day or two, he will run there {Belmont},” McPeek said. “And she'll run in the other one.” She is Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), his fast 3-year-old filly who was last seen winning the GI Kentucky Oaks. McPeek has thought about running her against the boys in the Belmont, but if Mystik Dan goes there, she will head to the GI Acorn against fillies on Friday at Saratoga. Thorpedo Anna, owned by Brookdale Racing Inc., Mark Edwards, Judy B. Hicks and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek), worked five furlongs in 1:02.09 (4/5) in company with Midnight Concerto (Mendelssohn). “She just needed a nice little stretch out,” McPeek said. “She keeps herself fit; she's a natural athlete.” Brown Getting Closer to Running Two in Belmont It looks more and more likely that the Chad Brown barn will have two runners in the Belmont S. at Saratoga. One is the expected morning-line favorite in Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), who has been pointed to this race since losing the Kentucky Derby by a gut-wrenching nose on the first Saturday in May. Sierra Leone inside Domestic Product | Sarah Andrew Brown is hopeful that Tuscan Gold (Medaglia d'Oro) will join Sierra Leone in the starting gate on June 8. Both horses turned in their final works for the race on Saturday. Sierra Leone, owned by Peter M. Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg and Brook T. Smith, worked four furlongs in :49.32 (13/51) on the Oklahoma Training Track in company with Domestic Product (Practical Joke). Just over an hour later, at 8:45 a.m., William H. Lawrence, Walmac Farm and Stonestreet Stables LLC's Tuscan Gold went four furlongs in :48.38 (6/18) on the main track. He worked with the unraced Clever Mischief (Into Mischief). “I am leaning towards running him,” Brown said outside his barn on the Oklahoma. Brown said he was excited about Tuscan Gold's chances in the Preakness two weeks ago, but the colt did not like the muddy track and was never a factor, finishing fourth. “He was fresh, he was training great, and I really liked his chances going into that race,” Brown said. “I felt terrible going into the first turn; he was clearly not handling the track. He was trying to lose contact with the field and the jockey (Tyler Gaffalione) was doing the best he could to stay after him and keep him in the game, but it just wasn't for him. I am actually surprised he ran fourth with as little effort as he showed.” If Tuscan Gold does run in the Belmont, he'll have a new jockey in Joel Rosario. Brown also took Gaffalione off Sierra Leone and replaced him with Flavien Prat. Pletcher Full of Cliches When the work was done Saturday morning, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said all the right things about the three horses he is pointing to the Belmont: Antiquarian (Preservationist), Mindframe (Constitution) and Protective (Medaglia d'Oro). “I thought they all went great … well-executed breezes … the horses seemed to be moving well … finished out strongly …galloped out well,” Pletcher said as he stood outside his office on the Oklahoma Training Track. Then he smiled. Mindframe outside of Protective | Sarah Andrew “All the cliches every trainer will give you,” he said and then got serious. “I was pleased with all of them.” Centennial Farms' Antiquarian worked four furlongs in :49.99 (25/51) in company with 3-year-old Be You (Curlin). Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables LLC's Mindframe worked four furlongs in company with Repole Stable's Protective and they were timed in :50.26 (35/51). “I think all three of them will appreciate the mile and a quarter (Belmont distance),” Pletcher said. Antiquarian, who will be ridden by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, won the GIII Peter Pan S. in his last start. Mindframe has been ultra impressive in his first two starts, winning by a combined 21 1/4 lengths and Pletcher has confidence he can run with the big boys. He will be ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. Protective has yet to win a race but the maiden was third in the GII Wood Memorial S. and third in the Peter Pan. Pletcher said he will “most likely” have Tyler Gaffalione riding Protective. Mott Needs to Know On Sunday morning, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott plans on working Resilience (Into Mischief) on the Oklahoma Training Track. If he likes how he goes, Resilience will get another chance to run 1 1/4 miles, this time in the Belmont S. The first time he ran the distance, it didn't go so good as Resilience ran sixth in the Kentucky Derby, beaten five lengths by Mystik Dan (Goldencents). Mott isn't convinced his colt doesn't want to go that far. “We want to give him another shot to make sure,” Mott said outside his office on the Oklahoma Saturday morning. “If he were to run well, then, ok, you can consider the (GI) Travers. If you don't run well, you have to start thinking about other stuff. He is doing good; if he wasn't, we would not even consider this.” Owned by Emily Bushnell and Ric Waldman, Resilience has won two of four starts this year, including the Wood Memorial. He made a bid in the Derby but faded, giving the indication he might not like the distance. Mott said that if the Belmont were being run at its traditional distance of 1 1/2 miles, Resilience would be sitting it out. “He had a good trip (in the Derby). He made a run. He flattened out,” Mott said. “Is he going to flatten out again at a mile and a quarter? If he does, then we'll know.” Dornoch Regroups with Sharp Work Dornoch (Good Magic), a full-brother to 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage, has regrouped for West Paces Racing, R.A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding, Two Eight Racing, and Pine Racing Stables after a troubled 10th in the Kentucky Derby with four furlongs on the Oklahoma in :48.68 (3/39) Saturday morning in company with Ramblin' Wreck (Redesdale). Exercise rider Priscilla Schaefer was aboard. Dornoch on the rail with Ramblin' Wreck outside | Sarah Andrew “I had him in :48 and change,” said trainer Danny Gargan. “He was rolling early but then I had him slow down a little bit. He worked well.” As long as Dornoch continues to progress, Gargan told the Belmont notes team the 3-year-old will start in Saturday's Belmont S. “We are hoping,” said Gargan. “We just have to stay focused and get lucky. Hopefully, have a good trip this time. “He's training really well. He worked good. We are really pleased with him,” said Gargan. “He is doing everything we want right now.” The dual Grade II winner will have regular reinsman Luis Saez aboard in the Belmont. Honor Marie Preps At Churchill Honor Marie (Honor Code), a troubled eighth to Mystik Dan in the Kentucky Derby, tuned up for the Belmont with a half-mile breeze Saturday morning under the watchful eye of trainer Whit Beckman at Churchill Downs. Runner-up to Catching Freedom (Constitution) in the GII Louisiana Derby, last year's GII Kentucky Jockey Club S. hero covered the distance in :48.40 (48/166) outside of his stablemate Anthem King (Bolt d'Oro), a maiden winner at Turfway Mar. 8 and a latest fourth to Belmont-bound 'TDN Rising Star' Mindframe (Constitution) in a Derby Day allowance beneath the Twin Spires. The duo went the opening quarter-mile in :24.20, according to clocker Adam Wallace. “He bounced out of the Derby in great shape,” Beckman told the Churchill Downs notes team. “We toyed for a little bit about running back in the Preakness but thought he'd do better with a little more time between starts. He had a really rough trip in the Derby and still finished up well.” Florent Geroux takes over from the injured Ben Curtis for the Belmont. Baffert BSRF Runners Tune Up at Santa Anita Trainer Bob Baffert will not be represented in Saturday's Belmont S., but the barn will nevertheless be active in a pair of undercard races, with 'TDN Rising Star' Prince of Monaco (Speightstown) and Preakness seventh Imagination (Good Magic) headed to the GI Woody Stephens S. and National Treasure (Quality Road) set for the GI Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan H. On Saturday morning at Santa Anita, last year's GI Del Mar Futurity hero Prince of Monaco drilled six furlongs in 1:11.20 as he prepares for his first appearance since a fifth in last year's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. National Treasure, unraced since a game fourth in the G1 Saudi Cup on Feb. 24, went a half-mile in :48.20. Imagination worked three-quarters of a mile in 1:11.40 on Friday. “All three look good. They'll leave [Sunday],” Baffert said. 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This day 2nd 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 1 hour ago Today’s Australian horse racing tips & betting previews | 2/6/24 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled in Australia on Sunday. See HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on June … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago Desert Lass continues remarkable record in Alice Springs Carrol Hunter’s Desert Lass maintained her amazing 1400m record at Alice Springs with success in the $25,000 Pioneer Park Anniversary … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 hours ago Goulburn racing preview and betting tips | Monday, 3/6/24 Goulburn is set to host an eight-race card on Monday, June 3. See the leading racing preview, betting tips and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Sha Tin racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Sunday, June 4 HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven brings you his betting preview, top tips and quaddie numbers for Sunday’s 10-race meeting at Sha Tin … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Geelong best bets & quaddie tips | June 4, 2023 Geelong Racecourse will host an eight-race card on Sunday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and free … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Kiwis a threat to Baker’s Renaissance Leading Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is hoping to get one up over his old mates from Cambridge at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Punt Drunk: Winter is here, Spring is near! The first weekend of winter is upon us and the team at Punt Drunk takes a look at some of … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Hall hopes Beluga can strike in Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy David Hall hopes Beluga can deliver black type success for the stable when he contests the $3.9 million Group 3 … Read More Horse Racing News 1 year ago Clarke says Siakam primed but wary of tricky Adelaide River Cup field When assessing consistent performers in the Top End, it’s hard to ignore Siakam. The five-year-old gelding, trained by champion Darwin … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 2, 2023 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Jason Scott appointed new CEO of Racing Queensland As he weighed the possibility of becoming Racing Queensland’s CEO, Jason Scott consulted with Brendan Parnell, the departing leader of … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Darwin betting preview, top tips & quaddie | Saturday, June 3 Adelaide River Cup Day is set to be hosted by Darwin for the second year in a row. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Rosehill racing preview & best bets | Winter Cup Raceday 2023 Racing heads to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday for a competitive 10-race program. See the top racing tips, odds and best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Avondale races preview, best bets & odds | Saturday 3/6/23 The Avondale Jockey Club is set to host a 10-race card on Saturday. See all the top bets, odds and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Wanganui racing preview, best bets & top odds | June 3, 2023 Wanganui is set to host an eight-race card on Saturday, June 3. See the top NZ racing tips, best bets … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago O’Sullivan calling time on Hong Kong training career Expat New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan has signalled to the Hong Kong Jockey Club that season 2021/22 will be his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Weatherley riding crest of a wave Sam Weatherley is enjoying a rewarding season in the saddle highlighted by stakes successes at home and across the Tasman, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Chilly Filly set to bring the heat Finding suitable targets for talented Canterbury sprinter Chilly Filly is proving a challenge for Riccarton trainer Ross Beckett. Friday’s Speight’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Raconteur Stakes Day betting preview | Belmont | June 4, 2022 Nine races will be run and won at Belmont this Saturday for Western Australia’s feature meeting, headlined by the Listed … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville best bets, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, June 4 The Parks track at Morphettville is scheduled to host a nine-race card on Saturday afternoon and Horsebetting’s form expert presents … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Eagle Farm race-by-race preview & quaddie | Queensland Oaks Day It is Ladies’ Day at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with 10 races set to be run and won. The Group … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Flemington racing tips, value bets & quaddie | June 4, 2022 Flemington is set to host a nine-race card this Saturday afternoon on rain-affected ground. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rosehill racing tips & quaddie | Winter Cup Day | June 4, 2022 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the 10-race program at Rosehill Gardens … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sunshine Coast racing preview & quaddie selections | June 3, 2022 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst has found you three bets and a quaddie for Friday night’s nine-race meeting at the Sunshine … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Todd on track for third consecutive premiership in Darwin Jarrod Todd has made a big impact in the Northern Territory since relocating permanently from Victoria in 2018, and now … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Adelaide River Cup relocation ‘sad’ news for locals After the town’s showpiece race meeting was cancelled in 2018 and 2020, the Adelaide River Show Society is understandably gutted … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 2, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Purton double trims Moreira’s lead as trainers share Happy Valley spoils Zac Purton has posted a vital double to edge to within touching distance of Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Didham looking to the future Awapuni horseman Peter Didham is now without his stable flagbearer, but he’s hopeful there are a few on hand to … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham Synthetic racing preview & best bets | Friday, June 3 The synthetic track at Pakenham is set to host an eight-race on Friday afternoon and Horsebetting’s Victorian form expert presents … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Jordan Childs edging closer to racing return Emerging jockey Jordan Childs is nearing a return to the saddle as he steps up his recovery from a nasty … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Townsville betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, June 3 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the QLD racing meet at Townsville on Thursday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wangaratta racing preview & value bets | Thursday, June 3 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for the Wangaratta meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wyong racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, June 3 HorseBetting.com.au’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the NSW race meeting at Wyong on Thursday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 2, 2021 Horse Racing around the country sees five meetings scheduled to be run and won this Wednesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Kinane set for racing return after Cranbourne jump-outs After a couple of quiet jump-outs at Cranbourne this week, Kinane is poised to make his long-awaited return to the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Bambry in search of early result for Kwok Central Districts trainer Chrissy Bambry is keen to land some early black-type with promising juvenile Bellacontte, who will contest the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Tutukaka set to rise in The Phoenix Promising juvenile Tutukaka will be out to break maiden ranks when he contests the Listed The Phoenix (1500m) at Eagle … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Noble Desire chases back-to-back wins at Happy Valley Chief Stipelas Whyte hopes he has found the key to unlocking further success from Noble Desire as the gelding bids for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stradbroke chaos reigns after barrier draw Most of the favourites for the Group One Stradbroke Hcp drew wide at the barrier draw on Tuesday night throwing … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Yiu aims to repel Cruz assault as Super Oasis seeks a Hong Kong first Ricky Yiu is hoping a first Hong Kong win for Super Oasis in Wednesday’s (3 June) Class 2 Cochrane Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Williams leads Oliver in city premiership Eight-time Melbourne jockeys’ premiership winner Craig Williams is four wins ahead of 10-time winner Damien Oliver with two months of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Betting breach earns trainer’s son a fine A breach of the betting rules by the son of Victorian-based horse trainer Phillip Stokes has resulted in a fine … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Te Akau Racing planning Australian raid Te Akau Racing is looking at having strong representation in Melbourne for the spring with head David Ellis liking the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Coolth set for first Melbourne appearance Lightly raced three-year-old Coolth will be out to remain unbeaten when he runs in Melbourne for the first time over … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Doomben quaddie tips & best bets – Wednesday, 3 June 2020 Nine races will be run and won at Doomben on Wednesday for Queensland’s midweek metro racing. Here are HB’s free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Randwick-Kensington racing tips – Wednesday, 3 June 2020 Randwick’s inner track, Kensington, will feature just the seven metro races on Wednesday with the first jumping a 12:50pm AEST … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sandown betting tips & quaddie picks – Wednesday, 3 June 2020 Victorian metropolitan racing will head to Sandown on Wednesday with eight races to be held on the Lakeside circuit. Here … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Owners could be first back on NSW courses Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’Landys would like to see owners return to the racetrack as soon as possible ahead … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Two state options for sprinter Jungle Edge Trainer Mick Bell could accept for Jungle Edge in both Melbourne and Sydney before making a final call on where … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Godolphin open to spring carnival changes The managing director of Godolphin in Australia, Vin Cox, says there are pros and cons to potential changes to the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Deep Image makes the cut for Stradbroke Robert Heathcote doubled his chances of winning a maiden Queensland Group One race when Deep Image was the last horse … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Zodiakos win marks British racing return Horse racing has resumed in Britain for the first time since March 17 with a 10-race meeting in Newcastle … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Apprentice working hard for raceday return Popular Japanese-born apprentice Taiki Yanagida has been working hard on his fitness as the countdown continues to the resumption of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Logan keen for return to action in Singapore Despite a recent extension to the shutdown of thoroughbred racing in Singapore until June 30, ex-pat Kiwi trainer Donna Logan … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Bary keen on winter prospects The successful completion of a set of jumpouts at Hastings last Friday has local trainer John Bary fizzing as he … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Owner’s colours on display in Brisbane Manuel and Sin To Win will carry the bright colours of owner Gary Lechte in a couple of the upcoming … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tom Melbourne Waller’s Stradbroke hope Trainer Chris Waller will be represented in all three Group One races at Brisbane’s premier race day at Eagle Farm … Read More New Zealand horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago NZ connection to O’Brien’s seventh Derby winner It was business as usual for perennial champion trainer Aidan O’Brien as Anthony Van Dyck gave him a record-equalling seventh … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Ralph ready to continue dream Ellerslie run Jumps racing returns to Ellerslie on Monday and Te Awamutu trainer Stephen Ralph is one of many who can’t wait … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sadler has concerns over apprentice ranks Trainer John Sadler holds fears for apprentice jockeys who graduate too quickly through the riding ranks and lose their ability … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Elle Aye Are looks set for further winter spoils The Heavy10 track conditions on offer at Ellerslie on Saturday were made to measure for promising winter galloper Elle Aye … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mark Newnham confident of Derby success In-form trainer Mark Newnham is confident he has made the right decision to keep filly Scarlet Dream for the Qld … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Insurance win for Queensland trainers The Queensland Trainers Association has negotiated a deal with Racing Queensland which will pay insurance premiums … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waterhouse, Bott in Stradbroke wait Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have not ruled out starting US import Con Te Partiro in the Stradbroke Handicap if … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Avdulla suspended for Queensland Oaks ride Brenton Avdulla’s return to Australia from Japan has been soured by a 15-day careless riding suspension out of the Queensland … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Seventh Derby win for Aidan O’Brien Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien has won a record-equalling seventh Derby at Epsom with Anthony Van Dyck ridden by Seamie Heffernan … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Anthony Van Dyck storms to Derby victory Anthony Van Dyck has won the Epsom Derby, giving acclaimed trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-equalling seventh winner in the prestigious … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Snippets Land in upset win at Caloundra Snippets Land has come from the outside barrier to score his first win in two years at Caloundra … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Epidemic shares in feature race limelight Epidemic has grabbed her own share of the black-type spotlight from older brother Impending by winning the Listed Helen Coughlan … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lane among four riders suspended at Valley Four riders have been suspended for careless riding at Moonee Valley, including Damian Lane, who was outed for eight meetings … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bogenhuber lifts The Monstar to Cup win Skye Bogenhuber has won her first Group Two race on The Monstar for trainer Brett Cavanough in the Moreton Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lite’n In My Veins wins well at Valley The Ciaron Maher-trained Lite’n In My Veins has made it four wins from his past five starts with victory over … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago First try at Valley lands SA pair a win Tildy Lad has given trainer South Australians Jeff Searle and apprentice Anna Jordsjo a Moonee Valley win at their first … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Top Striker on the mark for Greg Hickman Top Striker has won at Rosehill, the first time the enigmatic gelding has tasted victory since December 2016 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tarzan conquers rivals in Lightning Hcp Track specialist Tarzan completed a long-range mission hatched by trainer Stuart Kendrick when he won the Lightning Handicap at Caloundra … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sir Bacchus in overdue Rosehill win Sir Bacchus has recaptured his winning form at Rosehill after a long injury-related break to beat stablemates New Universe and … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Egg Tart returns to her best in O’Shea Egg Tart has returned to her best to score her first win in a year in the Group Two O’Shea … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Volpe rebounds from frustrating exercise Volpe has responded to a quick back-up in style for Goulburn trainer Danny Williams by upsetting favourite I Am Serious … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Granny Red Shoes dominates Oxlade rivals A dominant win by Granny Red Shoes on the Sunshine Coast is likely to earn her an extended winter carnival … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Commander too good in Phoenix Stakes Trainer John Thompson will confer with Commander’s owners before committing the Phoenix Stakes winner to a start in next week’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Grey beard gets the job done at the Valley Jacquinot Bay is enjoying life at Lindsay Park and the 10-year-old has proved too strong for younger opponents in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Princess Posh back in winners’ circle Princess Posh has returned to the winners’ circle at Rosehill, with trainer Kris Lees hoping she can continue to shine … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tatt’s Tiara option for Jamaican Rain Talented mare Jamaican Rain could have earned a crack at the Group One Tattersall’s Tiara with victory as a short-priced … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Change of plan works perfectly for Dagny Chris Waller has lauded Kerrin McEvoy’s tactical nous after the jockey changed plans for Dagny before the mare nailed the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Radiant Choice returns to town to win Former city-trained horse Radiant Choice has returned to his former home at Rosehill to score an impressive win in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Snowden puts Spending To Win in right race Champion trainer Peter Snowden has shown his ability to pick the right races for his horses with Spending To Win’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brief Rosehill trip pays off for Thompson Veteran jockey Robert Thompson justified his trip to Rosehill for a single ride by coolly guiding promising filly Dawn Dawn … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Andrews lands breakthrough win with Aquada Stable star Spirit Of Aquada has given trainer Gareth Andrews an important victory in the Bernadette Turner Handicap at Moonee … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Qld Guineas possible for Gresham Connections will consider a Queensland Guineas start for Gresham after he stepped up to Saturday class to win at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hellyer clear to keep riding at Caloundra Jockey Michael Hellyer has been cleared to keep riding at Caloundra after a fall in the first race … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Express result for Windsor Park Windsor Park Stud’s hopes for their Group 1-winning stallion Shamexpress are being fulfilled. “We didn’t expect that he would get … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Group 3 target for tough southerner Shakti Shakti turned in a dour performance to win at Wingatui, but trainer Jo-Ann Gordon has her eye on a shorter … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Anjana remains unbeaten with Valley win Promising filly Anjana has made it three wins from as many starts with a convincing victory in her city debut … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Unbeaten Ronstar on track for next step up Promising two-year-old Ronstar faces a jump in distance and grade after a Rosehill victory that could renew overseas interest … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Belmont market movers for Saturday, June 2 BELMONT is the west’s key meeting today and the punters have shopped early ahead of the eight race meet. Let’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stewards adjourn Browne inquiry Stewards have adjourned a running and handling inquiry into jockey Damian Browne’s ride on Fighting Teo at the Sunshine Coast … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Sea King deserves another chance – Fannin Top jumper Sea King can be forgiven his last-start performance, according to rider Shaun Fannin. They finished fifth in the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Flying start for well-bred 3YO The well-related Ruomaza raced up to his pedigree when making a perfect start to his career on his home track … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Sunshine Coast market movers for Saturday, June 2 THE Sunshine Coast is hosting racing today in arguably the best card of Australian thoroughbred action this Saturday. Let’s take … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Forever Together breaks maiden in Oaks Forever Together has broken her maiden status with a strong staying performance to win the Oaks at Epsom … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cracksman made to fight for victory Cracksman has had to call on all his reserves to claim a narrow victory in the Coronation Cup at Epsom … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waterhouse appeals horse switch penalty Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott await the outcome of their appeal against a conviction and fine imposed by Racing NSW … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Intrinsic ready to roll in Rosehill resumption THE Kris Lees-trained filly Intrinsic makes its long-awaited second start on Saturday in Sydney after turning heads in its maiden … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dale regrets track switch to Doomben Canberra trainer Matt Dale is lamenting the decision to relocate Queensland Oaks Day from Eagle Farm to Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tsaritsa challenged to rediscover form Chris Waller is looking to Tsaritsa’s to recapture her Queensland Guineas-winning form of a year ago when she runs at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Volpe seeking third successive win Danny Williams is confident Volpe can notch his third consecutive win when he makes his Rosehill debut before being even … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Vic apprentice Liam Riordon outed again Victorian apprentice Liam Riordon has been suspended for the 17th time since he began riding a year ago … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mr Individual on notice at the Valley Co-trainer Leon Corstens says Mr Individual could be facing a gelding operation if he doesn’t run well at Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Change of plans for Upstart Pride Upstart Pride will run in the Queensland Lightning after trainer Michael Nolan was forced to change plans … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Typhoon Jolie faces Valley distance rise Trainer John Sadler is racing Typhoon Jolie over a longer journey as a test for some black-type races in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Patience to pay off for Scott Morrisey Trainer Scott Morrisey has taken a patient course with Perilous Love and it could pay off in the Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago SA signs media rights deal with Racing.com Thoroughbred Racing South Australia has signed a seven-year media rights deal with Racing.com … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mister Marmalade on the road to recovery Mister Marmalade finally makes his Highway Handicap debut at Rosehill after a previous trip to the city was thwarted by … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago John O’Shea shows support for banned jockey James McDonald JOHN O’Shea has given banned jockey James McDonald the nod of approval once he returns to the riding ranks. The … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Top five racing tips for Rosehill, Moonee Valley and Doomben THE quality racing continues this Saturday where we have targeted the three major tracks of Doomben, Rosehill and Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Eagle Farm to be closed indefinitely Eagle Farm will be closed for an extended period to allow repairs to its much-maligned track while Ipswich will receive … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dry Doomben track to help Hill’s man Exciting galloper Man Of His Word will get the dry track he needs to win the Spear Chief Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Apprentice banned from Epsom Derby The British Horseracing Authority has barred inexperienced apprentice Gina Mangan from riding in the Derby at Epsom … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hong Kong pair prepare for Group 1 Yasuda Kinen in Japan BEAUTY Only and Contentment will represent Hong Kong in Sunday’s Group 1 Yasuda Kinen in Japan. The quality pair continued … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Costin injured in Rosehill trackwork spill Winona Costin will undergo surgery after injuring her leg in a fall during a Rosehill session … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Aidan O’Brien has strong hand in Classics Coolmore trainer Aidan O’Brien will saddle up the favourites in both the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sons Of John on way back to best: Attard It’s been a roller-coaster 12 months of racing for Sons Of John, one of the favourites to snap a run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago 2016 Queensland Oaks Day form, odds and free tips IT’S Group 1 Queensland Oaks day this Saturday as the racing action returns to Eagle Farm. The $500,000 Oaks features … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weather puts dampener on Dunn’s Oaks plans Kebede is rated a leading Queensland Oaks contender, but trainer Matt Dunn fears Brisbane’s weather will have the final say … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queensland plans scrapped for Turnitaround Turnitaround will be out to extend his winning sequence to four when contests an 1800m race at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Veteran Steel Zip returns to carnival fray Trainer Pat Duff claims Steel Zip is going as well as ever as the evergreen sprinter prepares for another tilt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Apprentice keeps ride on Lightning chance Lloyd Kennewell insists Brisbane racegoers will see a one Australia’s up-and-coming apprentices when Zac Spain rides Jennyfromtheblock at Eagle Farm … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Snapper takes on WFA en route to Qld Derby Snapper will step into weight-for-age company as he continues his Queensland Derby build-up in the Eagle Farm Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hurdle school keeps Shockemohle in mood Schockemohle makes a 1600m return at Sandown, but trainer Brett Scott says the horse’s future is over jumps … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Nolen fall an accident: stewards South Australian stewards have ruled the fall in which Luke Nolen was injured an accident as the jockey remains on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Aidan O’Brien has strong hand in Classics Coolmore trainer Aidan O’Brien will saddle up the favourites in both the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Good book for Oliver in Sandown return Damien Oliver will ease himself back into riding after suspension with a good book at Sandown before he heads to … Read More View the full article

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While it is true that there is only one Derby, and what a Derby that was on Saturday, 24 hours after the Epsom jamboree there is a Classic of a different kind to help ease the comedown. Chantilly hosts the 184th renewal of the G1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, which is a special if idiosyncratic monument in its own right staged over the rare trip of 10 1/2 furlongs. Therefore offering a contrasting test to the Blue Riband, the old “French Derby” is losing no ground on its counterpart if recent results are anything to go by. Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}) was the fifth straight winner out of the very top drawer 12 months ago, while the 2016 hero Almanzor (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) was another to make his mark on the elite stage following his exploits here. At this stage, it is difficult to pinpoint a colt that could belong in that bracket, but there is always the prospect that one might spring forth, particularly among the unexposed. One who fits that bill and could be on a steep ascent is Haras de la Morsangliere's unbeaten Look De Vega (GB) by the 2010 winner Lope De Vega (Ire) whose own sire Shamardal won the first Jockey Club after the shift from its past mile-and-a-half distance. Steadily brought to a peak by Carlos and Yann Lerner, the relative of another winner of the race in its current guise in Lawman (Fr) gave some indication as to his raw material when winning ParisLongchamp's Prix de Croissy conditions event last month. There is very little to go on in terms of form as to how he measures up, but he just looks a bit special. Yann Lerner took him to Chantilly for a recent gallop and said, “He adapted very well to the course and he proved inch-perfect when it came to negotiating the final uphill section of the course. We're aware of his considerable potential. My father was lucky enough to train Anabaa Blue and Volvoreta and I think he's in that league.” “He shows a propensity for getting away well from the gates, has an excellent mindset and Ronan Thomas knows everything there is to know about the colt,” he added. “My father took a great liking to the colt at the sales and was very surprised to learn that he was a buy-back, so we made enquiries with the colt's breeders Joëlle Mestrallet and Lucien Urano. They retained a 50% stake in the colt, but we acquired a share and invited several of our owners to do the same.” The Power Of The Guineas… Not that City Of Troy was a big factor in the 2,000 Guineas, but his win on Saturday only adds to the growing sense that it was an above-average renewal of the Classic. Jeff Smith's Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) was fourth at Newmarket and his trainer Clive Cox is relishing the opportunity of saddling a rare middle-distance Classic contender who is particularly favourably drawn in two. “We don't have to worry about being out wide now, so thank goodness,” he said. “He's only performed on a quicker surface, so that's a territory we're just going to have to find out about, but I'm confident with the way he moves that he'll handle himself on softer ground. Without a shadow of a doubt, the form of the Guineas is already showing how strong a Guineas it was. You have the first and second in the Irish Guineas and then the sixth horse winning the Sandy Lane.” Ballydoyle have finally emerged front-and-centre and are represented here by Diego Velazquez (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), who is up to a more suitable trip having caught the eye when fourth in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains. “We felt a mile is as short as he wanted to go and we thought a mile and a quarter might be his ideal trip,” Aidan O'Brien said. “Obviously he could get further, but we always viewed him as a French Derby horse more than anything else. We thought and hoped Chantilly would suit. He stays and he's uncomplicated. We definitely think he has plenty of class, especially for a mile-and-a-quarter horse.” Fast Track To Glory? Wathnan Racing's Fast Tracker (GB) (Churchill {Ire}) is another well draw in five and one for the shortlist following his seven-length success in the track's Listed Prix de Suresnes which Ace Impact had won en route to glory here in 2023. Trainer Henri-Alex Pantall is happy that his colt is at his prime and suggested that he will need to be prominent from the outset on Sunday. “He has now reached maturity, he is a straightforward ride, races handily and doesn't pull,” he explained. “He exhibits just one flaw in his racing style, as he takes time to pick up when the pace quickens. He is pretty quick leaving the gates, but ideally we'd like to have two or three leaders in the race. He won't mind if the ground dries out, even if it that isn't expected to be the case.” Will Menuisier Get His Day In The Sun? Andre Fabre has a trio engaged, with the form choice undoubtedly Baron Edouard De Rothschild's TDN Rising Star Alcantor (Fr) (New Bay {GB}) who was ahead of Diego Velazquez when third in the Poulains. He was second to Guy Pariente, Thomas Lines and Qatar Racing's Sunway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) in the G1 Criterium International and to say that the latter's trainer David Menuisier has been knocking on the door in the 2024 Classics is an understatement. “He's a machine. One day, he'll show the same class in the afternoon as he does in the morning,” Menuisier said. “Sunway proved last year that he was a very good horse and has a big race in him. In my opinion, Sunway is a bit like a gifted child. Sometimes it's the brightest kids who flunk their exams. In his two outings this year, he was ridden aggressively and maybe it wasn't the right thing to do–maybe he'll be better being held up rather than racing from the front.” The Support Acts… Chantilly's black-type action begins with the Listed Prix la Fleche for the 2-year-olds, where Haras d'Etreham's first-crop sire Hello Youmzain (Fr) is represented by the course-and-distance winner Allee De Bercy (Fr), continues with the G2 Prix du Gros-Chene where the super-charged Ponntos (Ire) (Power {GB}) takes centre stage, while the three other pattern races include an open-looking G2 Grand Prix de Chantilly boasting the dual Group 1 winner Dubai Honour (Ire) (Pride Of Dubai {Aus}). At Baden-Baden, the G2 Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft sees TDN Rising Star Mr Hollywood (Ire) (Iquitos {Ger}) look to bounce back from his abject seasonal bow when a distant fourth to the re-opposing Lordano (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}) in Cologne's G2 Carl Jaspers Preis. 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