Storm Boy a potential The Everest contender?
Co-trainer Gai Waterhouse signalled her interest in sending Storm Boy (Justify {USA}) to The Everest on Tuesday. “We put a lot of thought into The Everest, and we feel it is the right race for Storm Boy,” Waterhouse told Racenet.
Storm Boy | Image courtesy of Sportpix
Of Saturday’s fourth in the G1 Golden Rose, she said, “He came out of it super. Not one horse that led won on Saturday, it was a swoopers track. I thought he was enormously courageous.” He has won five of his nine starts.
While the 3-year-old colt is in the mix and a strong possibilty for The Everest, no official decision has been made by Coolmore.
| Trackside Media | I Wish I Win |
| Newgate & GPI Racing | Stefi Magnetica |
| Chris Waller Racing | Joliestar |
| Australian Turf Club | TBA |
| Coolmore | (Storm Boy) |
| John Camilleri | Sunshine In Paris |
| James Harron Bloodstock | TBA |
| Max Whitby, Col Madden and Neil Werret | TBA |
| TAB | Bella Nipotina |
| The Star & Arrowfield | I Am Me |
| Yulong Investments | TBA |
| Godolphin | TBA |
Table: The Everest field so far
Bustling out of The Everest
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr have withdrawn Bustling (Frosted {USA}) from The Everest following his trackwork on Tuesday morning when he didn't perform up to expectations. Bustling's withdrawal from The Everest means the Max Whitby and Neil Wherrett-owned slot is open again with this Saturday's Premiere S. showcasing several potential runners.
Bustling | Image courtesy of Western Racepix
Waller glowing about G1 Flight S.
Chris Waller might have four runners in Saturday’s G1 Flight S. but he’s most excited about Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun). “There was a bit of pressure, so I guess we were caught up in the moment and used some special words because she is, she is a gifted horse and she has got an amazing demeanour,” Waller told racingnsw.com.au about her last start G2 Tea Rose S. win.
“She’s good looking, good athleticism, great temperament and has lots of ability. She just walks like a proper athlete. She’s got tactical speed as well.” The $1.8million filly is unbeaten in three starts, two of those at group level.
G1 Tarzino Trophy runner up can go one better
Faraglioni (NZ) (El Roca) finished a game runner-up to Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj {GB}) in the G1 Tarzino Trophy and hopes to go one better in Wednesday’s G1 Arrowfield Plate. “I think she’s probably better off than most because she didn’t have that travel up to Hastings last week, I based her up there for the week prior,” trainer Josh Shaw told Loveracing.nz.
Faraglioni (NZ) | Image courtesy of Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
“Going up to Matamata (on Tuesday) will just be like travelling for any other race for her really. Her run in the Tarzino was very good, I was expecting with that draw that she would be able to position up where she wanted to and she just ran into one better unfortunately.”
Archibald keen on Epsom outsider
Co-trainer Rob Archibald thinks Galeron (Ire) (Camacho {GB}) can go close in Saturday’s G1 Epsom. “He gets in with a really nice weight so we’re happy with the way he’s going, he deserves to take his chance in a race like this and I’m sure he will be very competitive,” Archibald told racingnsw.com.au.
“He’s a little bit out of the handicap. But he’s the sort of horse it doesn’t matter what race he’s in he’s just going to run the same style. From the good draw hopefully he can settle that little more further forward and with plenty of speed on he’ll definitely be rattling home late. It’s throwing him in the deep end but his best form has him right in it.” He ran third last start.
Danehill favourites hard to split
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr train the equal favourite and second favourites for Saturday's G2 Danehill S with First Settler (Written Tycoon) and Reserve Bank (Capitalist). “I worked them together on Saturday,” Price told racing.com.
Mick Price | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
“I know one's got nice form, First Settler he's obviously got the form in the race, Reserve Bank coasted up alongside him, my normal question to the lads is, 'Which one worked better'? They thought Reserve Bank worked a bit better. The problem with that is First Settler, when you put him in front, he has a look around and not concentrate 100 per cent, he is a colt. (But) I think he's going super.”
Melbourne Cup first acceptances
Only six internationally trained horses remain in the G1 Melbourne Cup after 72 horses paid the first acceptance on Tuesday. Onesmoothoperator (USA) (Dialed In {USA}), Birdman (Ire) (Free Eagle {Ire}) and Sea King (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) arrived in Melbourne last weekend, while trainer Aidan O'Brien accepted with Jan Brueghel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who leads the Ladbrokes' market at $11.
Last year’s winner Without A Fight (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) has been officially withdrawn by trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman.
Racing Queensland announce full summer program
After announcing changes to the Magic Millions race days earlier this month, Racing Queensland have now released the full line up for their Summer Carnival. “The re-shaped Summer Carnival programme ensures the Sunshine State remains the ‘must-race’ summer destination,” Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott told racingqueensland.com.au.
“In recent years, Magic Millions 2YO Classic champions like Storm Boy and Coolangatta have made their name in Brisbane before going on to frank their form by tasting the ultimate success at the Gold Coast. Similarly, The Gateway continues to unearth future champions of the sport, with subsequent Group 1 winners Vega One and Apache Chase securing their spots in the Stradbroke via the race.”
Hawkes Bay’s woes continue with Livamol meeting moved
The G1 Livamol meeting on October 12 has been moved to Te Rapa to avoid another abandonment due to the state of the Hawkes Bay track. “NZTR Board and management have carefully considered the remedial work that was completed on the track. After assessing all aspects of the situation, management believe it will pose considerable financial and reputational risk to the industry in the event of another abandonment at the same venue. Given the limited time to thoroughly test the track, the difficult decision was made to move the meeting to Te Rapa,” Darin Balcombe, NZTR COO, told Loveracing.nz.
Waterhouse and Waller dominate G1 Metropolitan entries
Gai Waterhouse has won the G1 Metropolitan nine times, while Chris Waller has won it five times, and between them they have 10 of the 22 runners for the 2024 edition. However, 11 of the 22 horses accepted also hold nominations for the G3 Bart Cummings, so the final field is uncertain.
Around The Nation: 3-year-old winners
Grafton saw several strong performances with John Shelton trained gelding Another Wish (Rothesay) won on debut, the filly Amaya’s Secret (Territories {Ire}) made it two from four, the filly Khamis (Pariah) won on debut, and Matthew Dunn trained Airswing (Trapeze Artist) won at his second start.
The 3-year-olds were out in force at Newcastle, winning five of the eight races on the card and Cosmic Force grabbed an early double with Cosmeena and Force Red. Firm Agreement (Yes Yes Yes), Titanium Miss (All Too Hard) and Yoshinobu (Written Tycoon) were the other three 3-year-old winners.
In Victoria, Mark and Levi Kavanagh trained Figlio d’Argento (D’Argento) won on debut. Of note, 4-year-old colt Pietro Road (Pierro) won at the same meeting and he is a grandson of Black Caviar (Bel Esprit).
Queensland’s Gatton meeting saw wins from Resolute Lady (Hellbent) and Wayfarer’s Way (Better Than Ready).
Treble for Collett at Newcastle
Jockey Jason Collett rode a treble on Tuesday at Newcastle aboard Lady Ichikawa (No Nay Never {USA}), Force Red (Cosmic Force) and Titanium Miss (All Too Hard).
Jason Collett | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
Two new Life Members for NZTBA announced
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced two new life members on Tuesday as Windsor Park Stud’s Nelson Schick and White Robe Lodge’s Brian Anderton. “I had my first ride in a race when I was 13 and I rode my first winner when I was 14. It was on a mare called White Robe, and that’s why I called the place White Robe Lodge, and it all grew from there,” Anderton told Loveracing.nz. The farm stood champion sires Noble Bijou and Mellay, who combined in many wonderful racehorse’s pedigrees. “Racing has been kind to us. I have achieved a lot of things, but I have had the horses, owners and jockeys to do it.”
“The industry has been very good to us and I’m very proud to have been made a Life Member, it’s a huge privilege,” Schick said. “I’ve been around for a while and the industry has been through the highs and lows and thank goodness we’re getting back to a better balance.
Cole’s Renovations set for stakes plan
Cody Cole will run talented filly Renovations (NZ) (Ardrossan) at Tauranga on Saturday as preparation for the G2 Soliloquy S. or the G2 James And Annie Sarten Memorial. “This is another stepping stone to the Soliloquy and the Sarten, those couple of races on that weekend would be the logical next step for her,” Cole told Loveracing.nz.
Renovations (NZ) | Image courtesy of Kenton Wright (Race Images)
“The appeal for the Sarten is that she’s raced twice at Waikato for a win and a second in a stakes race, so she does perform well there. Even though you’re against the boys, it feels a more suitable option than Ellerslie for her.” A winner and Listed placed at two, Renovations ran fourth in the G3 Gold Trail S. at her first run at three.
NZ announce partnership with HKJC
From Tuesday, New Zealand’s TAB will be pooling directly into the massive Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) tote pools on all Hong Kong racing at Sha Tin and Happy Valley. “We’ve appreciated the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Hong Kong Jockey Club,” Cameron Rodger, Managing Director – New Zealand of Entain Australia and New Zealand, the operators of TAB, told Loveracing.nz.
“While customers may not necessarily see any difference to how they carry out their betting on Hong Kong, this opens up many more opportunities between New Zealand and HKJC into the future. Hong Kong racing has long been very popular with New Zealand customers with a strong link through trainers, jockeys and horses over the years, and we look forward to building on this valued relationship going forward.”
Fasig-Tipton November online
The catalogue for the Fasig-Tipton November Sale, to be held Nov. 4 at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington, is now online. Featuring 300 catalogued horses, the auction opens with an offering of 159 catalogued weanlings, including foals from the first crop of superstar Flightline (USA) (Tapit {USA}).
“Fasig-Tipton has assembled some outstanding November catalogues through the years, but this may be our deepest yet,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning.
“We have 70 graded stakes winners or producers catalogued, 24 of which are Grade I. We have international champions, a Breeders' Cup winner, the dam of the Kentucky Derby winner, multiple mares in foal to the world's leading stallions, and an exceptional group of weanlings–all offered in a single afternoon and evening session,” continued Browning.
“This sale provides the highest concentration of quality of any breeding stock sale in the world, with a unique format and atmosphere that buyers from around the globe thoroughly enjoy.”
Janney dispersal to highlight Keeneland November
Thirteen broodmares, in foal to the likes of Good Magic (USA), Life Is Good (USA) and Not This Time (USA), and a pair of broodmare prospects will be catalogued as part of the Complete Dispersal of Breeding Stock for prominent Thoroughbred owner, breeder and executive Stuart S. Janney III at the upcoming Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington.
The sale begins Tuesday, Nov. 5 and runs nine sessions through Wednesday, Nov. 13. Claiborne Farm will handle the consignment for its long-time client. Janney, who serves as chairman of The Jockey Club.
Sire Big Brown retired to Old Friends
Big Brown (USA) (Boundary {USA}), impressive winner of the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Preakness Stakes, has arrived at Old Friends in Kentucky where he will live out his days. He won seven of his eight starts, and entered stud at Three Chimneys and stood there from 2009-2014 while also shuttling to Australia.
In 2015, Andrew Cohen's Sunrise Stables and Gary Tolchin's Golden Goose Enterprises, who were also part of the group that raced Big Brown, announced his relocation to Dutchess View Farms in New York. In 2018, Dutchess View teamed up with Irish Hill Century Farm for breeding and Big Brown was New York's leading sire of 2020.
Big Brown is the sire of 35 stakes winners, led by Group 1 winner Dortmund (USA), with his best in Australia are Group 3 winners Dawnie Perfect and Nancy. As a damsire he has left G1 Kentucky Derby winner Mace (USA) (Good Magic {USA}) and his Group 1 winning full brother Dornoch (USA), while in Australia Group 2 winner Roots (Press Statement) is his best as damsire. Big Brown was pensioned from stud duties earlier this year.
Global travelling 3-year-old Forever Young heads Group 1 field
Japan’s most-accomplished 3-year-old is Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}), who preps for a likely appearance at Del Mar in just over four weeks' time in Wednesday's final leg of the Japanese dirt Triple Crown, the $828,597 Listed Japan Dirt Classic at Ohi Racecourse.
Winner of five of his six starts, he was a two-time listed winner as a juvenile, the son of G2 Santa Ynez Stakes heroine Forever Darling (USA) (Congrats {USA}) resumed with a win in the G3 Saudi Derby over a one-turn mile. The bay overcame a torrid trip to take out the G2 UAE Derby Mar. 30 and when last seen, came to win the GI Kentucky Derby, but was bothered through most of the deciding stages by Sierra Leone (USA) (Gun Runner {USA}) and was forced to settle for third in that blanket finish.
Lake Victoria tops Europe juvenile fillies with Timeform
The unbeaten Lake Victoria (Ire) is now Timeform's highest-rated 2-year-old filly in Europe, it was announced on Monday. The daughter of Frankel (GB) earned a Timeform rating of 119p for her impressive success in Saturday's G1 Cheveley Park S. at Newmarket when beating Daylight (Fr) (Earthlight {Ire}) by 3l. G1 Phoenix S. winner Babouche (GB) (Kodiac {GB}), who finished only fourth at Newmarket, remains the best of the rest in this division with a rating of 113.
The highest-rated 2-year-old in training after Saturday's action at Newmarket is Godolphin's colt Shadow Of Light (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), who is now on a figure of 120 after winning the G1 Middle Park S. by 4l. However, Shadow Of Light is likely to face competition from The Lion In Winter (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), who is due to make his next appearance in the G1 Dewhurst S. at Newmarket on Saturday, October 12.
HISA launches veterinary committee
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has established a Veterinary Advisory Committee that will be made up of regulatory and private practice racetrack veterinarians from around the nation. The committee will provide feedback to HISA's executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of HISA's regulations and protocols related to veterinary care, medication, racetrack safety, equine research and other relevant issues.
“I look forward to the essential perspectives the HISA Veterinary Advisory Committee will bring as we continue to evolve and fulfil our mandate,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “The veterinarians who care for equine athletes day in and day out are critical to our collective efforts to surround horses with an ecosystem of care, and their on-the-ground insights will make us smarter and more effective.”
