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Fallen Angel attempts to give Karl Burke his first British classic victory in the One Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket May 5, and the trainer believes his star filly is the one they all have to beat.View the full article

After leading from the start, Klaravich Stables' Randomized weakened in the final furlong and wound up second to 24-1 shot Soul of an Angel in the $200,000 Ruffian Stakes (G2) May 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.View the full article

When giving a debrief while still basking in the afterglow of his victory in the GI Kentucky Oaks with 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), trainer Ken McPeek pondered out loud: 'An Oaks-Derby double?' before making the sign of the cross to the heavens. “I think we've got a good chance,” he said. “This horse has been training super, and I think the inside draw is going to help him. Brian is a fantastic young man. He can ride the same kind of race.” Sometimes dreams do come true. For the first time since Ben Jones accomplished the feat in 1952, McPeek can boast of holding both the Oaks trophy and the GI Kentucky Derby trophy after MYSTIK DAN (c, 3, Goldencents–Ma'am, by Colonel John) slipped through underneath a tiring pacesetter Track Phantom (Quality Road) approaching the quarter pole and held on for dear life to win the 150th Run for the Roses. 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) was consigned to a wide run into the stretch and hooked up with Japan's outstanding Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) for the bulk of the run home. The two raced shoulder to shoulder–quite literally–exchanging light bumps on several occasions, but nothing that got the attention of the stewards. Sierra Leone and Forever Young were taking plenty of ground off the eventual winner inside the final sixteenth of a mile, but they couldn't quite seal the deal, and Sierra Leone got just the better of the bobber to earn second. Catching Freedom (Constitution) made an inside run into the stretch and was gaining, but never looked a serious threat in fourth. Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby winner T O Password (Jpn) (Copano Rickey {Jpn}) got home well for fifth. Lifetime Record: 7-3-1-1. O-Lance Gasaway, 4G Racing LLC and Valley View Farm LLC; B-Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby & 4G Racing LLC (KY); T-Ken McPeek. #3 Mystik Dan takes the 150th Kentucky Derby! #KentuckyDerby150 #KYDerby150 #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/hYbi8AghlB — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) May 4, 2024 The post Goldencents’s Mystik Dan Completes Oaks/Derby Sweep For McPeek, Hernandez, Jr. appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After battling heads apart through the stretch, Klaravich Stables' Program Trading edged Godolphin homebred Naval Power by a head to win the $1 million Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) May 4 at Churchill Downs.View the full article

After battling heads apart through the stretch, Klaravich Stables' Program Trading (GB) edged Godolphin homebred Naval Power (GB) by a nose to win the $1 million Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) May 4 at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Glassman Racing's Play the Music and rider Patrick Husbands had to be patient through the far turn of the $102,305 Whimsical Stakes (G3) May 4 at Woodbine, but once they saw open space they made it count.View the full article

PROGRAM TRADING (GB) (r, 4, Lope de Vega {Ire}–Dreamlike {GB}, by Oasis Dream {GB}) gave Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown a fourth winner of the GI Old Forester Turf Classic S. in the last six years, fighting his way past Godolphin's Naval Power (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) in the shadow of the winning post. A 4-1 chance making his 4-year-old debut, Program Trading left there running, and when Never Surprised (Constitution) rolled up to lead and when Naval Power set up shop just outside the pacesetter, that left Flavien Prat and Program Trading in what has been the ideal spot on this course over the past few days. Handy enough to the tepid fractions laid down by Never Surprised, Program Trading continued to ride the rails on the turn, but it was Naval Power who got first run on a tiring Never Surprised turning into the stretch. The Godolphin runner certainly wasn't stopping, but Frankie Dettori had left the rail open, and Prat took full advantage, knifing through before prevailing by a short-head. Webslinger (Constitution) made a bold rally into contention while wide on the turn and was there to win the race, but couldn't quite quicken with the top two. He ultimately won a photo for third with Integration (Quality Road), who sat a good inside trip, but was left with too much to do in the final quarter mile. Champion Bricks and Mortar (Giant's Causeway) gave Brown and Klaravich their first Turf Classics in 2019, followed by Digital Age (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) in the COVID-delayed running in 2020. Domestic Spending (GB) (Kingman {GB}) dead-heated in 2021 with Colonel Liam (Liam's Map). Each of the three European-bred winners was acquired at Tattersalls October. Sales history: 250,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT. O-Klaravich Stables Inc; B-Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud; T-Chad Brown. A thrilling photo finish in the Turf Classic Stakes @ChurchillDowns goes to #5 Program Trading on the inside at odds of 4/1! Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Owner: Klaravich Stables Inc pic.twitter.com/3EryxPK9Wb — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) May 4, 2024 The post Program Trading Denies Naval Power In Turf Classic Nailbiter appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Mike Love The final round of heats for the Anne Thompson Graduation series will be run at the Rangiora meeting today, with West Melton trainers Cran and Chrissie Dalgety lining up two runners. Chicago Bear is the first cab off the rank in race 2, heat 3 for the pacers. Coming off the back of a strong debut performance at Addington on April 18, co-trainer Chrissie Dalgety is expecting big things from the Bettor’s Delight four-year-old. “We are expecting him to do very well.” “He’s come through his Addington race extremely well. We think he will be hard to beat.” Chicago Bear, a $310,000 purchase at the 2021 National Yearling Sales in Christchurch, is at $3.40 on the fixed markets, vying for favouritism with Kairaki Delight. He will be driven by Carter Dalgety. A quick turnaround for Dalgety sees Princess Bella ($4.50) make her debut in race 3, heat 4 for the maiden trotters. The three-year-old Father Patrick filly has had a lot of ground work, first stepping out as a two-year-old at the Rangiora workouts in May 2023 and having a few spells in between. Dalgety is hoping Princess Bella will do things right today. “She should be a good chance.” “She is still learning. Just getting her to step away will be the key. Whatever she does she will definitely benefit from the run.” Princess Bella will also be driven by Carter Dalgety. A Fine Patrick is the favourite at $2.10. Race 1 is Heat 3 for the trotters. A very even field has been drawn with in-form trotters such as Paul Nairn’s Forgiveness, Kevin Townley’s Spotlight and the Mark Jones trained Prohibited Bid, among others. Prohibited Bid is the early favourite at $3.20. Race four is the final heat for the pacers which will see the Brent and Tim White trained debutant Clonakilty ($1.90FF), who has been unbeaten at workouts and trials, take on other chances such as Auntie Deb for Andrew Faulks and Robbie Holmes’ Keeping It Kiwi who is also a trial-winning debutant. The $20,000 Anne Thompson graduation finals will be run on May 19. Racing commences from 11:54am. View the full article

Three Chimneys Farm's 4-year-old homebred by its top sire Gun Runner captured his first graded stakes win in the $1 million Churchill Downs Stakes (G1). The race also gave jockey Cristian Torres his first grade 1 win. Here Mi Song was second. View the full article

Making his graded stakes debut on the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard, Trikari gave his connections and backers something to remember with a 47-1 upset win in the $596,560 American Turf Stakes (G2T) May 4 at Churchill Downs.View the full article

The Preakness Stakes (G1) gained a likely starter May 4 when MyRacehorse's Seize the Grey won the $594,710 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) on the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Today 6th May 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. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Zaaki proves a class above in strong Hollindale Stakes victory Annabel Neasham and James McDonald have combined with Zaaki to take out the feature Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Yellow Brick proves too good for rivals in Gold Coast Guineas Tony & Maddysen Sears and Ben Thompson have combined with Yellow Brick to take out the Group 3 Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Ruthless Dame claims Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes Ruthless Dame has produced a stunning turn of foot under John Allen to claim Saturday’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Caste takes out the Group 2 Queen Of The South in fine style Ben & JD Hayes and Michael Dee have combined with Caste to take out the Group 2 Queen Of The … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Russian Alliance records stirring Ken Russell Memorial Classic victory Kevin Kemp and Larry Cassidy have combined with Russian Alliance to win the Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Savatoxl staves off rivals in tough D C McKay Stakes win Will Savage and Caitlin Jones have combined with Savatoxl to take out the Group 3 D C Mckay Stakes at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Ellis Wong prepares for Hong Kong debut Ellis Wong, the newest apprentice jockey to join Hong Kong’s riding roster, was introduced to local media at a press … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Whyte eyes weather as Russian Emperor returns to Sha Tin Chief Stipelas Whyte hopes forecast rain can tilt the scales in Russian Emperor’s favour when the reigning Hong Kong Champion Stayer … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2023 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Business as usual for Forsman Andrew Forsman will be represented by his first runners in his own right on Saturday following a long and successful … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Weight a query for Capo Dell Impero Fresh off celebrating the success of their former stable runner Heberite’s success in the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) on Thursday, … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Purton, Cruz team with Ima Single Man in return to shorter trip Reunited with Ima Single Man for the first time in 15 months, Zac Purton hopes to continue a productive partnership … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Germanicus set to bounce back at Te Rapa Multiple stakes winner Germanicus is in the right condition to turn his fortunes around with a return to top form … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Hoysted backing Canadian Dancer to figure in Gold Coast Bracelet Matthew Hoysted is confident Canadian Dancer can step up and be competitive over 1800m in the $150,000 Gold Coast Bracelet … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rockhampton tips, top odds & quaddie | The Archer Race Day 7/5/22 While this Saturday’s meeting at Rockhampton doesn’t hold metropolitan status, all eyes will be on the television at 4:59pm AEST … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ascot racing preview, best bets & quaddie | 7/5/2022 nine-race program has been assembled for Saturday’s metropolitan meeting in Western Australia, with Ascot Racecourse set to host the meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Last Chance aiming for three on the trot in ATC Trophy Last year’s Rockhampton Newmarket winner, Last Chance, will be looking to make it three consecutive victories on Saturday when he … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Was The ‘Bool actually that good? Five days ago, we were pumping the tyres of The ‘Bool, but after three days of jumps racing and country … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago ‘Ideal’ draw puts Kubrick right in The Archer mix Having won the inaugural Bondi Stakes in 2019, Kubrick will be aiming to repeat the dose in Rockhampton on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville racing tips & quaddie picks | Saturday, May 7 The Adelaide Racing Carnival continues on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting has covered all nine races and come up with some … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2022 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago No fairytale farewell for Alice Springs hoop Wayne Kerford Veteran Alice Springs jockey Wayne ‘Bulldog’ Kerford arrived at the barriers on Sunday aboard the in-form Yowza on Cup Day … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Clarken Confident in Bella Vella in the Robert Sangster Stakes The way Bella Vella wowed Will Clarken after her last-start victory has the stable confident she could repeat her 2020 … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Zaaki in the right mindset to defend the Hollindale Stakes title It’s all systems are go for Zaaki on the Queensland leg of his journey before a tilt at the Cox … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Gun apprentice Metcalfe hit with two-month suspension One of South Australia’s leading apprentice jockeys, Stacey Metcalfe, is set for a period on the sidelines following a two-month … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gatton racing tips, best bets and quaddie selections | 7/5 QLD What Gatton Races Where Gatton Racecourse, Gatton QLD 4343 When Friday, May 7, 2021 First Race 11:15am AEST Watch Live … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Cranbourne tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Friday, May 7 HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert brings you the best bets, latest odds and top quaddie picks for the Cranbourne meeting on Friday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wagga racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Gold Cup Day 2021 HorseBetting.com.au’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you the best bets, latest odds and top quaddie numbers for Wagga Gold Cup Day on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wagga Gold Cup 2021 betting tips & odds | Friday, May 7 HorseBetting.com.au’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you the best bets and top odds for the 2021 Wagga Gold Cup on Friday, May … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Great Scott! The ‘Bool delivers yet again Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the top stories doing the rounds as we head into the final … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2021 The third and final day of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival headlines the action around the country today. With The … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Jerry Chau and Chief Stipelas Whyte excel at Happy Valley with trebles In a symbolic confluence of generations, Chief Stipelas Whyte and Jerry Chau shared the Happy Valley spotlight with milestone trebles on … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Changes to Vic jumps and highweight races Segregation difficulties for flat and jumps jockeys has forced Racing Victoria into programming changes at some country venues … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Greyworm favourite for Takeover Target Last-start winner Greyworm is the early favourite to add the Listed Takeover Target Stakes which is being held at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lindsey Smith lands first Warrnambool Cup Too Close The Sun has given Lindsey Smith the Listed Warrnambool Cup among a winning treble on the second and … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago September Run breaks maiden at Canterbury Jockey Hugh Bowman believes two-year-old filly September Run is in for a good winter campaign after breaking her maiden first-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Danny O’Brien lands his first Bool feature Success by Order Of Command in the Wangoom Handicap has provided trainer Danny O’Brien with his first feature victory at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Hot streak continues for Raise The Flag The progeny of regally-bred stallion Raise The Flag continue to make an impact on staying and jumping features in Australia … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stuart Kendrick records 900th career win Trainer Stuart Kendrick recorded his 900th career win when Superare won at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Elizabeel chasing first win at Randwick Trainer John Sargent believes Elizabeel has plenty of potential and hopes the two-year-old can break through for a win at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stanley looks for some Magic at Caulfield Trainer Brent Stanley has high hopes for stablemates It’s Kind Of Magic and Cryptic Jewel at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Celestial Falls to make Randwick return Three-year-old filly Celestial Falls is set to return from an extended break at Randwick with a Queensland trip for The … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Kuru jumping to get back racing New Zealand’s green pastures have it rated as one of the world’s leading thoroughbred nurseries, though in the last few … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Edmonds stable fires up winter contenders Promising two-year-old The Drinks Cart leads a strong team of horses the Toby and Trent Edmonds partnership has at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Graham hopes trial form holds for Victorem Trainer Jenny Graham is hoping Victorem can continue the run of winners to come out of his recent barrier trial … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jim Byrne back for Outback Barbie mount Jim Byrne has recovered from a second operation on a broken leg to ride Outback Barbie in the Group Three … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Purton seeks a Valley spark to ignite his championship assault Zac Purton will head to Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday 6 May) with a full book of nine rides and his … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Hopes British racing can resume soon Health Secretary Matt Hancock has spoken positively about hopes the resumption of racing in Britain might not be too far … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Slow progress for injured Michael Hackett Injured country NSW jockey Michael Hackett remains in Liverpool Hospital where he is making progress in his recovery … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Moldova heads Redoute’s Choice Stakes noms The Listed Redoute’s Choice Stakes for two-year-olds at Caulfield has attracted 23 nominations including the filly Moldova who is unbeaten … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tom Melbourne, Destiny’s Kiss for Scone Crowd favourites Tom Melbourne and Destiny’s Kiss head the entries for the Listed Scone Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Chief Stipelas, Thornton with Derby opportunities Clayton Chief Stipelas and Damien Thornton will be among the jockeys chasing their first Group One wins when they ride two … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Experience to help Oh Five Glory Trainer Peter Hulbert hopes race experience can help OhFive Glory win her first Group Two race at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Decision pending on Furrion’s next move Trainer David Hayes says a decision is pending whether Furrion heads to the paddock or presses on to run in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Blake Shinn to ride NZ 3yo Vigor Winner New Zealand trainer Lauren Brennan is thrilled to have saecured Blak Shinn to ride three-year-old Vigor Winner when he makes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ben Currie horses moved to other trainers Queensland stewards have allowed 26 horses to be moved from Ben Currie’s stables to other trainers with some nominated for … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tony Gollan considers options for 3yos Trainer Tony Gollan is sorting out the options for star three-year-olds Ef Troop and Zoustyle after rain thwarted their scheduled … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Oliver to ride Steel Prince in Ramsden Damien Oliver has been booked to ride in-form Steel Prince in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes, a race offering a Melbourne … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Showcasing setting new 2YO high in New Zealand Former Haunui Farm stallion Showcasing has taken his standing as a sire of winning two-year-olds in New Zealand to a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Shinn confirmed for Vigor Winner Prominent Australian jockey Blake Shinn has been confirmed to ride promising Cambridge three- year-old Vigor Winner when he competes at … Read More Ireland horse racing news 5 years ago 2018/2019 Irish National Hunt Champions Crowned At Punchestown In contrast to recent years when the trainers’ title was only secured in the final days of the season, Willie … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Sunny through the rain Sunny Boy (133lb) delighted his connections when rallying for Purton to repel a late challenge from Ambitious Heart (122lb) in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Shum’s Method is best Winning Method (120lb) appeared to have a simple task in the opening Chairmen’s Day Plate and so it proved. The … Read More USA horse racing news 5 years ago Preakness doubt for Maximum Security Maximum Security’s owner Gary West is considering appeal options after the colt’s disqualification from the Kentucky Derby … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Ho Ho Khan conquers G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Ho Ho Khan (122lb) advertised his potential for top-grade races next season with a fine victory in the Group 3 … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Hermosa lands Guineas double for O’Brien Trainer Aidan O’Brien has completed another Classic double with Hermosa adding the 1000 Guineas to Magna Grecia’s 2000 Guineas triumph … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sidestep a boost for Qld stallion ranks Queensland’s stallion stocks have received a boost with former top two-year-old Sidestep to stand at Telemon Thoroughbreds … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Terravista to be entered for Scone Dual Group One winner Terravista will be among the nominations for the Ortensia Stakes at the Scone carnival … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Imported youngster to further Derby quest A Caulfield race over 2000m is the next stepping stone to a Queensland Derby start for impressive Warrnambool winner Furrion … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sedanzer set to rebound at Scone Sedanzer has an opportunity to bounce back from a flat first-up run at Hawkesbury when she contests the Dark Jewel … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Care To Think to have Murwillumbah gallop Smart sprinter Care To Think will have his final major hit-out for the Doomben 10,000 in a track gallop at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Werribee trial for Magic ahead of Goodwood Leading Lindsay Park sprinter Vega Magic heads to Werribee for an 1100m jump-out ahead of his defence of The Goodwood … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Fradd leaves major hole in riding ranks Robbie Fradd’s decision to take up a riding contract in Mauritius leaves a major hole in the riding ranks in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Justify wins sloppy Kentucky Derby Justify has won the wettest Kentucky Derby in history to give trainer Bob Baffert his fifth win and jockey Mike … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Son Of Zac rockets home at Riccarton Promising South Island stayer Son Of Zac gave his rivals a start and a comprehensive beating when taking out the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Double for powerful Pitman stable The powerful father and son training partnership of Michael and Matthew Pitman added another winning double to their impressive home … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Big future predicted for Mike Exciting prospect Big Mike has provided trainer Craig Phelan with a pleasant dilemma after adding to his burgeoning record with a convincing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Sergeant ready for Brisbane blast Multiple winner Sergeant Blast has reported for his first taste of overseas action. The son of Darci Brahma has relocated … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Saxon Warrior wins 2000 Guineas Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won an unprecedented ninth 2000 Guineas at Newmarket with Saxon Warrior … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Justify wins Kentucky Derby for Baffert The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has won the Kentucky Derby under veteran jockey Mike Smith in sloppy conditions at Churchill Downs … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago New Universe wins first start in new home Former New Zealand colt New Universe has made a winning Australian debut as a gelding for trainer Chris Waller … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mertens closes gap in premiership race Apprentice Beau Mertens has ridden a winning treble at Flemington to move to within two wins of the lead in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Andrew Mallyon rides Flemington double Jockey Andrew Mallyon has combined with the Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable to land a winning double at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Viridine makes successful debut Viridine has made a winning start to his career and jockey Rory Hutchings has enjoyed a successful return to Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hutchings suspended after breakthrough win New Zealand jockey Rory Hutchings’ first win for Godolphin has come at a cost after he was suspended for careless … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Zamzam back to winning form at Flemington Former Blue Diamond placegetter Zamzam has returned to winning form with an impressive victory at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Untamed Diamond a cut above at Rosehill Back-to-back wins in Sydney have enhanced Untamed Diamond’s bid to eventually contest a stakes race in Australia … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Secret Agenda wins first $1m Adelaide race Secret Agenda has outrun her rivals to capture Adelaide’s first $1 million race, the UBET Classic at Morphettville … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mare top of Anthony Cummings’ list Top Of My List’s win in the Lord Mayor’s Cup at Rosehill has cemented a trip to Queensland for the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Crystal Dreamer cruises home to take out the Sports Handicap FAVOURITE backers had to wait awhile at Flemington to get a win but Crystal Dreamer delivered a smooth-moving victory in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Savanna Amour in G1 hunt after Guineas win Savanna Amour will chase Group One races during the winter carnival after defying an alarming betting drift to win the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Egg Tart wins Group One Australasian Oaks The Chris Waller-trained Egg Tart has beaten favourite Kenedna in a thrilling finish to the Group One Australasian Oaks at … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Zamzam delivers on promise in the Primacy Handicap BLUE Diamond Stakes placegetter Zamzam has won for the first time in over a year after showing a blistering turn-of-foot … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Roguish proves himself at Rosehill The Tim Martin-trained Roguish has taken his fourth win from 10 starts in the 1500m handicap at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago O’Shea has last stakes win for Godolphin John O’Shea has registered his last stakes victory as trainer for Godolphin, with It’s Somewhat winning the Group Two Hollindale … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Ardrossan ends New Zealand campaign in fine style NEW Zealand racing is set to lose another talented star to Australia after remaining unbeaten from two race day starts … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Divine Quality impresses at Flemington Three-year-old filly Divine Quality has raced to her second impressive victory from as many starts with a 3-1/4-length success in … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hot Ruby runs its rivals into the ground at Flemington The Luke Oliver-trained Hot Ruby hammered its rivals in the sixth race on the card at Flemington in a consummate … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago With A Promise scores boilover in Stocking With A Promise has given bookmakers a bonanza result by upstaging her more fancied rivals to win the Silk Stocking … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Canny ride, draw produce scent of victory Cannyescent has claimed his third win in six starts this preparation by taking advantage of a handy draw at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bowman works hard for treble on Gold Coast Hugh Bowman had to work overtime to bring up a treble for the day on Religify in the Listed Prime … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Booker shines with Flemington debut win Flemington debut winner Booker was considered a Blue Diamond contender before being forced to miss the feature through shin soreness … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Prom Queen extends winning streak in NZ Champagne Stakes TOP New Zealand filly Prom Queen has won again on Saturday when taking out the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Inspector breaks long winning drought in spectacular fashion PETER White-trained Inspector has overturned a terrible run of form to win the Comedy King Handicap at Flemington in a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dawn Wall triumphs in Gold Coast Bracelet Dawn Wall has shown she’s on target to give Chris Waller and Hugh Bowman another Queensland Oaks success after winning … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Avdulla strikes paydirt with Black On Gold Brenton Avdulla has returned from a break to reach the 100-win milestone in NSW, with Black On Gold underscoring his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago De Little Engine wins at Flemington De Little Engine has raced to his first victory in 18 months, spacing his rivals by more than four lengths … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Snowdens take aim at Group One Peter and Paul Snowden will send Taking Aim to the Group One JJ Atkins Stakes after his win in the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago De Little Engine trounces rivals in Vintage Crop Handicap DE Little Engine made short work of its rivals in the $100,000 Vintage Crop Handicap at Flemington on Saturday, scoring … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago O’Lordy pays her way at Rosehill O’Lordy has backed up her maiden win at Goulburn to take out the Highway Handicap at Rosehill eight days later … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Consolation win for Articus at Flemington Articus has shown his class with a comfortable victory at Flemington and will head to Brisbane for the winter carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fast time for Prompt Return on Gold Coast Smart short course horse Prompt Return has run a sensational final 600m to win the Bat Out of Hell on … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Godolphin in no hurry to appoint trainer Godolphin will not rush the appointment of a new head trainer in Australia to replace John O’Shea … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Godolphin refute reports of Cummings’ signing as Beadman fills in THE talk of the town was that James Cummings was to be named as the new trainer for Godolphin, but … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing.com to cover Brisbane Group Ones The five Brisbane Race Club Group One days will be covered by Racing.com for the first time this year … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Abel Tasman wins Kentucky Oaks The China Horse Club has celebrated victory in the Kentucky Oaks with the Bob Baffert-trained Abel Tasman … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Free group 1 tips for the Morphettville Saturday races, May 7 MORPHETTVILLE is the only place to be in Adelaide this Saturday with a bumper eight-race card. Traditionally known as ladies’ … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Adam Matthews cleared of supplyng cobalt The Racing NSW Appeal Panel has found vet Adam Matthews not guilty of supplying Vitamin Complex containing cobalt to trainer … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chris Parnham gets Group One call-up in SA Young jockey Chris Parnham is back from an injury lay-off and is hoping to make the most of a late … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago O’Brien, Waller renew ties on Cup chance Chris O’Brien has known Chris Waller for longer than any jockey riding in Sydney and he hopes to make the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chris Parnham gets Group One call-up in SA Young jockey Chris Parnham is back from an injury lay-off and is hoping to make the most of a late … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Matt Cumani lands maiden training victory Matt Cumani, the son of prominent English trainer Luca Cumani, has trained his first winner with Our Covenant scoring at 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carry flag for Heathcote His most famous progeny, Buffering, will be missing from the winter carnival, but Mossman will still be represented by the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago James Ross joins ATC in senior racing role The Australian Turf Club has appointed James Ross to a senior executive position with the impending retirement of Col Tuck … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago James Ross joins ATC in senior racing role The Australian Turf Club has appointed James Ross to a senior executive position with the impending retirement of Col Tuck … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Firm track worry for Cloudscape: Dabernig Imported galloper Cloudscape makes his debut for the Lindsay Park stable in the Chairman’s Club Handicap at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago McEvoy with two chances in Adelaide G1 Don’t Doubt Mamma will be tested at Group One level for the first time in the Robert Sangster Stakes in … Read More View the full article

Three Chimneys homebred GUN PILOT (c, 4, Gun Runner–Bush Pilot, by Smart Strike) punched through from between horses in the final furlong after sitting a midfield trip and skipped clear to give his sire a sweep of the afternoon's seven-furlong Grade I contests in the Churchill Downs S. Here Mi Song (Cross Traffic) dueled heads apart for the early lead with 'TDN Rising Star' Zozos (Munnings) and battled back inside of that one to complete the exacta. Briefly on the Triple Crown trail in 2023 and fifth in the GII Pat Day Mile on this program, Gun Pilot had made three starts over six furlongs this term, winning allowance races at the Fair Grounds in January and in March at Oaklawn before finishing runner-up in the Apr. 7 Eclipse S. in Hot Springs. Gun Pilot makes 10 top-level scorers for Gun Runner, while the late Smart Strike was being represented by his second graded winner on the program as a broodmare sire (Seize the Grey). He is now the sire of 15 Grade I winners as a broodmare sire, including Kentucky Derby winners Mine That Bird (Birdstone) and Rich Strike (Keen Ice). Lifetime Record: 11-5-3-0. O/B-Three Chimneys Farm LLC (KY); T-Steve Asmussen. #10 Gun Pilot hits another gear down the stretch and wins the @ChurchillDowns Stakes at odds of 5/1! Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Steve Asmussen Owner: Three Chimneys Farm LLC #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/XgDxstCsQy — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) May 4, 2024 The post Gun Pilot Caps Grade I Double For Gun Runner in Churchill Downs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin's Notable Speech oozed class under jockey William Buick as the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) boiled down to a straight shootout between himself and Rosallion in the final stages. View the full article

A whopping 47-1 while making his foray into graded competition, Amerman Racing's TRIKARI (c, 3, Oscar Performance–Dynamic Holiday, by Harlan's Holiday) sat a trip that has proven extremely productive over the Matt Winn turf course over the last few days and kicked away late to cause a boilover in Saturday's GII American Turf S. at Churchill Downs. Scratched down into the inside stall, the $27,500 OBS October yearling purchase fell right into the box seat as 24-1 Formidable Man (City of Light) set the pace from a tugging and visibly warm Legend of Time (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) to the backstretch. Going well on the back of the pacesetter passing the half-mile peg, Trikari popped off the fence and three wide into the lane, took aim on Formidable Man at the sixteenth pole and inched away to lite up the toteboard. The pacesetter was game in defeat and managed to hold second from Lagynos (Kantharos), who had a bit of traffic trouble inside the three-furlong pole, switched out late and flashed home for third at 36-1. The $1 exacta returned better than $662, the trifecta nearly $6,000 and the superfecta, with 7-1 Cugino (Twirling Candy) filling the fourth spot, over $69,000. Sales history: $27,500 Ylg '22 OBSOCT. Lifetime Record: 5-3-1-0. O-Amerman Racing LLC; B-Michael A Slezak & Amy Boll (KY); T-Graham Motion. #2 Trikari pulls off the huge upset in the American Turf Stakes @ChurchillDowns at odds of 47/1! Jockey: @umbyrispoli Trainer: @GrahamMotion Owner: Amerman Racing Stables LLC #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/3kw3sIDGiC — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) May 4, 2024 The post Oscar Performance Colt Trikari Tiggers Massive Payouts In American Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 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. Sunday's Observations features a half to brilliant juvenile Pinatubo (Ire) (Shamardal). 16.15 Newmarket, Novice, £40,000, 2yo, f, 5fT MOUNTAIN BREEZE (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) debuts for Godolphin in an intriguing affair stacked with bluebloods and is the key member as a half-sister to the operation's brilliant juvenile champion Pinatubo (Ire) (Shamardal). Charlie Appleby also saddles Lucky Gift (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), the first foal out of the high-class G2 Queen Mary S. and G2 Duchess Of Cambridge S. winner and dual Group 1 runner-up Raffle Prize (Ire) (Slade Power {Ire}), while among the opposition is Clipper Logistics' River Seine (Ire) (Soldier's Call {GB}), a Karl Burke-trained daughter of the G1 Coronation S. and G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Indian Ink (Ire) (Indian Ridge {Ire}). 16.50 Newmarket, Novice, £40,000, 2yo, 5fT SYMBOL OF HONOUR (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) caused a stir at Tattersalls Book 1 as a 600,000gns purchase and now starts for Godolphin's Charlie Appleby stable. A half-brother to Whitsbury Manor Stud's resident and disqualified G1 Commonwealth Cup winner Dragon Symbol (GB) (Cable Bay {Ire}), he is joined by the stable's debut fourth Al Qudra (Ire) (No Nay Never), another pricey Book 1 graduate at 425,000gns. The post Half To Pinatubo Debuts At Newmarket appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Kentucky Derby day has arrived, with conditions a little better than Kentucky Oaks day. Cloudy skies are forecast with a 30% chance of light rain. The main track has been upgraded to fast after being muddy to begin the card.View the full article

Trifectas are difficult to hit with competitive racing on Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs, but apparently less so if Chad Brown is running multiple entries. The trainer's runners swept the 1-2-3 positions in the Churchill Downs Turf Mile (G2T).View the full article

The first British fillies' Classic of the season sees a fairly even split of homebreds versus sales graduates. The latter group features a seven-figure filly–Ylang Ylang–all the way down to a €20,000 purchase in Tamfana. Several of these are also related to noteworthy Classic winners, but Guineas form is few and far between. May the best filly win. For the full Guineas field, please click here. CINDERELLA'S DREAM (GB) Shamardal–Espadrille (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) Pedigree/form notes: The Godolphin homebred and second foal out of her winning dam is undefeated in four starts, split evenly between England at two and the United Arab Emirates at three. Last seen taking the Listed Jumeirah 1000 Guineas, the granddaughter of G3 St. Simon S. heroine and G1 Oaks/G1 Coronation Cup-placed High Heeled (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}) will attempt to follow in the footsteps of fellow Godolphin filly Mawj (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) in parlaying desert form to a victory in the 1000 Guineas. DANCE SEQUENCE (GB) Dubawi (Ire)–Tearless (GB) (Street Cry {Ire}) Pedigree/form notes: Another homebred for the boys in blue, the half-sister to German stakes winner Romantic Song (Ire) (Shamardal) already has a win in the G3 Oh So Sharp to her name and she warmed up for this with a runner-up performance in the G3 Nell Gwyn S. this season. Her second dam Playful Act (Ire) (Sadler's Wells) won the G1 Fillies' Mile, and played bridesmaid in the G1 Irish Oaks. DARNATION (IRE) Too Darn Hot (GB)–Monday Monday (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) Sales info: The first foal of her dam, the duo did not meet their reserve when €195,000 buy-backs at the Goffs November Sale, with Darnation in utero when offered by The Castlebridge Consignment. Pedigree/form notes: Racing for breeder Newtown Anner Stud, the Karl Burke trainee won the G2 May Hill S. and G3 Prestige Fillies' S. at two. Yet to be seen this season, but connections hold her in high esteem, as she also has entries for the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas, G1 Oaks, and the Irish equivalent. Burke yard has been hot this year. ELMALKA (GB) Kingman (GB)–Nahrain (GB) (Selkirk) Pedigree/form notes: Her half-brother is the well-traveled multiple Group 1 winner Benbatl (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), while her dam scored in the GI Flower Bowl Invitational S. Bahr (GB) (Generous {Ire}), Elmalka's granddam, won both the G2 Ribblesdale S. and the G3 Musidora S., and also earned placings in both the Oaks/Irish Oaks and the Flower Bowl. Placed in the G3 Dubai Duty Free S. this year, the Godolphin-bred has a few lengths to find with this bunch, and might be a better autumn prospect. FALLEN ANGEL (GB) Too Darn Hot (GB)–Agnes Stewart (Ire) (Lawman {Fr}) Pedigree/form notes: Agnes Stewart won the May Hill S. and was also second in the G1 Fillies' Mile, with Fallen Angel being her most recent produce. Farther back in the family is Group 1 winner Definite Article (GB) (Indian Ridge {Ire}). The Branton Court Stud-bred will be making her 3-year-old bow on Sunday, but sports solid credentials for this test, as the winners of the G3 Sweet Solera S. on home soil and a victory in the G1 Moyglare Stud S. in Ireland. PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) Caravaggio–Too Precious (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) Pedigree/form notes: Another first produce, the Whisperview Trading-bred was kept busy at two, and won the G3 Fillies Sprint S. and G3 Albany S. prior to hitting the board in the G1 Phoenix S. and G1 Moyglare Stud S. However, the relation of Australian Group 2 winner and multiple Group 1-placed Numerian (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) progressed to take the G1 Cheveley Park S. in England, and was also a good second at the end of the year in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. The distance is a question mark, as the Rowley Mile is a much different test than on a flat American course. A talented filly. PRETTY CRYSTAL (IRE) Dubawi (Ire)–Pretty Baby (Ire) (Orpen) Pedigree/form notes: A progressive type out of the Rabbah Bloodstock breeding programme, Pretty Crystal is rounding into form at the right time and is the winner of the G3 Nell Gwyn S. Her dam, the G3 Oak Tree S. heroine Pretty Baby, is kin to group winners Prairie Star (Fr) (Peintre Celebre), Pacific Rim (Ire) (Singspiel {Ire}) and that pair's dam, Prairie Runner (Ire) (Arazi). Connections supplemented the chestnut to this race. The last to complete the Nell Gwyn/1000 Guineas double was Cachet (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}) in 2022. RAMATUELLE Justify–Raven's Lady (Raven's Pass) Sales info: Consigned by Haras de l'Hotellerie, agent, the February-born filly was purchased for €100,000 by Arthur Hoyeau acting on behalf of MyRacehorse, Ecurie des Monceaux, Hollymount Stud and partners out of the Arqana August Yearling Sale in 2022. Pedigree/form notes: Twice a winner at group level, Raven's Lady delivered Ramatuelle as her first offspring. Yeguada Centurion bred the G3 Prix du Bois and G2 Prix Robert Papin heroine, who went on to run Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) to a short neck in the G1 Prix Morny. Second to Romantic Style (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire})–who holds entries in the G1 Commonwealth Cup and G1 Coronation S.–in the G3 Prix Imprudence, the Guineas will be her first start at a mile. REGAL JUBILEE (GB) Frankel (GB)–Regal Realm (GB) (Medicean {GB}) Pedigree/form notes: Cheveley Park Stud bred both Regal Jubilee, and three generations of her damline. Sunday's entrant is already a half-sister to the decorated group winner Regal Reality (GB) (Intello {Ger}), who was third in the Coral-Eclipse, while their dam won a brace of Group 3s. Under the care of John and Thady Gosden, Regal Jubilee won the Listed Montrose Fillies' S. over this course and distance in heavy going in November, and was only a neck behind Folgaria (Ire) (Due Diligence) in the G3 Dubai Duty Free S. last month. A live chance. ROLICA (IRE) Lope De Vega (Ire)–Moteo (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) Sales info: Offered by her breeder Ballylinch Stud, which stands her sire, Rolica was a 320,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling purchase by Stroud Coleman Bloodstock. Pedigree/form notes: Another first foal, this time for the Listed Navigation S. heroine Moteo who placed twice in Irish Group 3s, Rolica is from the same family as dual Group 1 winner and sire Belardo (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). A winner over seven furlongs at Newmarket in April, Rolica is making her stakes debut in this Classic. SACRED ANGEL (IRE) Dark Angel (Ire)–Sacred Aspect (Ire) (Haatef) Sales info: A £52,000 yearling out of the Goffs Premier Sale from Yeomanstown House Stud, the grey was picked up by Manor House Farm. Pedigree/form notes: This is the best foal of seven produce for Listed Tipperary S. heroine Sacred Aspect, who shares a common ancestor with G1 Prix de l'Abbaye winner The Platinum Queen (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}). Bred by Yeomanstown Stud, the grey won the G3 Princess Margaret S. at two and was third in the Cheveley Park S. to Porta Fortuna, but has never been beyond six furlongs. SEE THE FIRE (GB) Sea The Stars (Ire)–Arabian Queen (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) Pedigree/form notes: Owner Jeff Smith's Littleton Stud bred this daughter of Arabian Queen, who upset Golden Horn (GB) at 50-1 in the 2015 G1 International S. She has already managed to earn black-type when second in the G2 May Hill S. and third in the G1 Fillies' Mile. Her granddam Barshiba (Ire) (Barathea {Ire}) won the G2 Lancanshire Oaks twice. Would be a triumph for a smaller owner/breeder, and she can only improve based on her breeding. STAR MUSIC (GB) Zoustar (Aus)–Fast Lily (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) Sales info: This filly blossomed from an 18,000gns buy-back from breeder Plantation Stud as a Tattersalls December foal to 160,000gns Tattersalls Somerville yearling when selected by Richard Hughes Racing. Pedigree/form notes: Her older half-brother Unanimous Consent (GB) (Almanzor {Fr}) won a stakes race on the tough New York circuit in the U.S., and this filly was third to Dance Sequence in the Oh So Sharp S. In the Dubai Duty Free, the relative of group winners Silk Blossom (Ire) (Barathea {Ire}) and Mashoora (Ire) (Barathea {Ire}) led in the early stages, but faltered late, and that run should have brought her forward. STAR STYLE (GB) Zoustar (Aus)–Sweet Cecily (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) Sales info: Byerley Stud offered this filly at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, where she caught the eye of owner Julie Wood for 47,000gns. Pedigree/form notes: Bred by Mrs. S Clifford, the half-sister to the stakes-placed Sweet Dragon Fly (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) won her only start to date, a seven-furlong Newbury affair. Her dam claimed the Listed Bosra Sham Fillies' S., while third dam Sweet Roberta (Robert) was successful in the GII Selima S. and second in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. This is a very steep class hike. TAMFANA (GER) Soldier Hollow (GB)–Tres Magnifique (Fr) (Zoffany {Ire}) Sales info: Jeremy Brummitt snapped up this filly for a mere snip at €20,000 out of the BBAG September Yearling Sale from co-breeders Gestut Etzean and Hans-Helmut Rodenburg. Pedigree/form notes: The fourth foal out of her dam, she is from the same family as the smart Grade I winner Sea Calisi (Fr) (Youmzain {Ire}). A winner of the G3 Prix Miesque in 2023, the Quantum Leap Racing VIII & Friends-owned filly was a close third in the G3 Prix Imprudence. YLANG YLANG (GB) Frankel (GB)–Shambolic (Ire) (Shamardal) Sales info: The priciest filly in the 1000 Guineas at 1.5 million gns when bought by MV Magnier and Peter Brant's White Birch Farm out of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, Ylang Ylang was offered by Newsells Park Stud. Pedigree/form notes: Her dam was placed three times at stakes level and Ylang Ylang is her first foal. Shambolic is a half-sister to the high class Hong Kong runner Comic Strip (GB) (Marju {Ire}), and dual Grade I winner Laughing (Ire) (Dansili {GB}). Ylang Ylang entered winter quarters after a win in the G1 Fillies' Mile, so the course and distance hold no fears. One of the top choices. The post The Lowdown: QIPCO 1000 Guineas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 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Even if Saturday's Newmarket Classic had a major twist in store, it was all about one horse beforehand whereas Sunday's G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas is open season especially given the way the Spring has gone for the Classic fillies. How will the likes of TDN Rising Star Ylang Ylang (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) have fared during the wet and cold weeks leading up to this test? Many starlets have come here in the past with impeccable form credentials only to be lost in the crowd and the truth is we will only know when the contest is decided. Ylang Ylang already has one flop on her record, having overdone it in the G1 Moyglare Stud S. but two starts later she was redeemed with a win in the G1 Fillies' Mile over this course and distance. It is hard not to feel that the absent Opera Singer (Justify) would have been Ballydoyle's first choice and there is the chance that this will represent too much of a speed test for her. “We think she'll stay further having won over a mile last year, but this was always where she was going to start,” Aidan O'Brien said. “She stayed on well, so we think she'll be staying on strongly.” Angel Ready For Flight… Fallen Angel had the subsequent G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio) well beaten in the Moyglare and is the chief Karl Burke representative despite the credentials of Newtown Anner Stud Farm's G2 May Hill S. and G3 Prestige S. winner Darnation (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}). “The mile holds no qualms, she should improve for the mile,” Burke said of Fallen Angel. “She'll probably stay further, to be honest. We think we're going to arrive there in good form. We've been lucky enough to win the French Oaks, we've been second in the English Derby and second in the 1000 Guineas with Laurens, so it would be fantastic to add a British Classic to the CV.” Fallen Angel's jockey Danny Tudhope added, “I rode her in a racecourse gallop at the Craven meeting and she impressed me. She galloped with a sprinter and we went quick, but she picked him up very easily and then dossed when we got half a length up, which is just her.” Two To The Dance… Charlie Appleby has yet to win this, but following Saturday's action will arrive with confidence high in his pair of solid chances. The G3 Oh So Sharp S. winner and G3 Nell Gwyn S. runner-up Dance Sequence (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the clear number one ahead of the Listed Jumeirah 1000 Guineas scorer Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal), but she has to turn around a neck defeat by Pretty Crystal (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) from her seven-furlong prep. “Dance Sequence had a nice trial in the Nell Gwyn, where she still showed her rawness,” her trainer said. “With the step up to a mile and the experience she gained there I'm very confident she's going to be running a big race. Cinderella's Dream is four from four and gave us some entertainment at Meydan in the winter, where William had to take his feet out of the irons for half of the race but she showed her class in what she achieved. She's a tough little filly and she definitely deserves to be in the line-up.” Burgeoning Star? Julie Wood is a longstanding owner for the Hannons and a win for her live outsider Star Style (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) would be well received. With only an impressive win in a seven-furlong debutantes affair at Newbury to her name, she will have it tough here but her trainer is expecting a bold show. “We are throwing her in at the deep end, without question, but whenever her owner Julie Wood has a chance of winning a big race she'll take it with both hands,” he said. “How she'll handle the track is unknown, but if she does she'll run a big race. She is a monster. She's massive, but she's quite elegant and quite adaptable.” The Support Acts… Newmarket's card also features the G2 Dahlia S., where the 2023 Listed Pretty Polly S. winner Running Lion (GB) (Roaring Lion) is tackled by Godolphin's G2 Cape Verdi scorer Silver Lady (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). This year's Pretty Polly, which is an important Oaks trial, features Juddmonte's 10-length course-and-distance handicap winner Kalpana (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}) and a clutch of unexposed Epsom hopefuls including Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum's Lunar Eclipse (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}). Off the mark on debut over seven furlongs here, the David Simcock-trained relative of Shamardal's sire Puissance De Lune (Ire) is one of the more interesting Classic prospects from the stable. The post Questions To Answer In The 1000 Guineas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Vahva scored her breakthrough grade 1 victory in the $1 million Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs. The 4-year-old daughter of Gun Runner has won five of 12 career starts and earned more than $1.5 million.View the full article

After blitzing out of gate 14 in the $569,770 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T) May 4 at Churchill Downs, Cogburn drew off in the stretch to a 2 1/4-length score in the 5 1/2-furlong test for 3-year-olds and up.View the full article

Down in trip to the one-turn mile after trying nine furlongs in his two most recent appearances, SEIZE THE GREY (c, 3, Arrogate–Smart Shopping, by Smart Strike) took advantage of a lightning-quick pace up ahead of him an plugged on gamely through the final sixteenth of a mile to cause a 9-1 upset in Saturday's GII Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs. Between horses through an opening quarter in :22.12, Seize the Grey dropped back a spot or two as the half, cut out by 'TDN Rising Star' Vlahos (Kantharos), went in :44.59. Just in behind the leaders turning for home with the pace very much still on, Seize the Grey bumped with an outside rival, and therefore went for an inside run into the final furlong. Vlahos battled on gamely despite the taxing fractions, but ultimately he ran out of steam as Seize the Grey edged past in the dying strides. Fellow 'TDN Rising Star' Nash (Medaglia d'Oro) was up late to touch Vlahos out of second. Third to Endlessly (Oscar Performance) and West Saratoga (Exaggerator) in the GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks Mar. 23, Seize the Grey was a latest seventh to Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) in the GI Toyota Blue Grass S. Apr. 6. Sales history: $300,000 Ylg '22 FTSAUG. O-MyRacehorse; B-Jamm LTD (KY); T-D Wayne Lukas. Seize the Grey gets up just in time to win the G2 Pat Day Mile presented by @SAP. Jockey Jamie Torres rode the colt for trainer D. Wayne Lukas and owner MyRacehorse. pic.twitter.com/Ugogaou1Qs — Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 4, 2024 The post Arrogate’s Seize the Grey Seizes The ‘Day’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 2023/2024 Irish National Hunt champions were crowned at Punchestown on Saturday, Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) announced. After a close tussle, Jack Kennedy earned his first Irish Champion Jockey title, just edging out Paul Townend, who was aiming for his seventh year-end award. The full list of champions for the 2023/2024 National Hunt season are as follows: Champion Owner: JP McManus Champion Trainer: Willie Mullins Champion Jockey: Jack Kennedy Champion Conditional: Danny Gilligan Champion Amateur: Patrick Mullins Champion Lady Amateur: Jody Townend HRI chief executive, Suzanne Eade, said, “It has come down to the final day of the season but we now have our six champions confirmed and many congratulations to JP, Willie, Jack, Danny, Patrick and Jody. Jack and Paul served up a thrilling finale to the jockeys' championship and their tussle certainly added to the excitement of the concluding weeks of the season. I recognise that there are many thousands working behind the scenes and away from the limelight, and I thank them so much for their efforts that keeps the show on the road.” Kennedy said, “It's an unbelievable feeling to have won the championship. Paul got close enough in recent weeks to give me loads of sleepless nights but I'm delighted to have hung on. I've had a great 12 months, leading the championship for much of the way and riding over 100 winners in a season for the first time in my career.” Added Mullins, “It's fair to say that this has been our best season at home and abroad, and it is a credit to our hardworking and dedicated team that we are celebrating again today. Congratulations to all champions today, especially Jack on winning his first champion jockey title.” McManus said, “It's such a great honour to win this title and I feel so lucky. My sincere thanks to all the trainers, jockeys, stable staff and all who contributed so much to my success. I have had wonderful days out with my family, grandchildren and friends and the season has given me memories which I will greatly treasure.” The post Jack Kennedy Takes Tight Jockeys’ Race As Irish NH Champions Crowned At Punchestown appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Craig “The Whale” Thompson shares his thoughts on Rangiora today. View the full article