Project Beacon Spring Update: Embedding insight, driving growth
As British racing continues its long‑term strategy to grow and diversify its audiences, Project Beacon continues to provide the evidence base and direction needed to shape the sport’s future. The BHA has today issued an update summarising progress: VIEW THE UPDATE HERE. The update shows how deeply Beacon’s insight is now embedded across the industry,
Franco, Rice Top Standings as Aqueduct Spring Meet Concludes
Jockey Manny Franco and trainer Linda Rice were the respective leaders of the jockey and trainer standings at the conclusion of this year's Aqueduct winter meet, and they repeated by topping the Aqueduct spring meet, which ran from Apr. 2-26. Franco, 31, earned 22 wins to land his fourth riding title at the Aqueduct spring The post Franco, Rice Top Standings as Aqueduct Spring Meet Concludes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred …
No Quarrel Here: Arbiter Much the Best in Woodbine’s Woodstock
In most situations, discussion is always best, but some days you just don't feel like hearing second opinions. Arbiter (Charlatan) didn't let anyone get a word in edge wise, and coasted home to a sublime victory in the Woodstock Stakes at Woodbine. Coming into the race with a maiden score on the turf and a The post No Quarrel Here: Arbiter Much the Best in Woodbine’s Woodstock appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding …
Naas Debut for Babouche’s Half-Sister Livenka
5.10 Naas, Mdn, 2yo, f, 5f 205yT LIVENKA (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}) is an important Juddmonte newcomer for the Ger Lyons stable as a half-sister to their Phoenix Stakes heroine Babouche (Kodiac) and her triple Group-winning full-sibling Zarinsk. Having won two of the last six renewals of this maiden, the yard obviously prioritises this, as The post Naas Debut for Babouche’s Half-Sister Livenka appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroug…
Week in Review: A Derby Fave From the Rail Will Have to Outrun 70 Years of History
The annual GI Kentucky Derby post-position draw isn't so much about landing a favorable gate assignment as avoiding a poor one. The task for the fast-closing Renegade got quite a bit tougher on Saturday when the flashy son of Into Mischief drew the historically unrewarding inside post for the May 2 Derby. Much of the The post Week in Review: A Derby Fave From the Rail Will Have to Outrun 70 Years of History appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video…
Chief Wallabee, Potente Head Kentucky Derby Workers at Churchill Downs
On a cloudy Sunday morning at Churchill Downs, six entrants put in their final breezes over a fast track, led by Chief Wallabee (Constitution). Mike and Kay Ball's Chief Wallabee worked a half-mile in :49.20 in company with the 3-year-old maiden winner Steel (Tapit). Junior Alvarado was aboard for trainer Bill Mott. The TDN Rising The post Chief Wallabee, Potente Head Kentucky Derby Workers at Churchill Downs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Vid…
Grade I Winner Bottle of Rouge Scratched from Kentucky Oaks
Grade I winner Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso), one of two GI Kentucky Oaks hopefuls for trainer Bob Baffert, will not contest Churchill's Classic for fillies, according to the Hall of Fame trainer on Sunday. At 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Bottle of Rouge who worked a half-mile in :48.80 with Martin Garcia aboard in company The post Grade I Winner Bottle of Rouge Scratched from Kentucky Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breed…
Early Voting’s Valkyrie is Valiant En Route to Becoming Sire’s First Winner at Churchill
With a namesake from Old Norse mythology, valkyries being a group of maidens in service to Odin who guided the worthy to Valhalla, it was fitting that Valkyrie (Early Voting) fought the good fight on the front end to strike at first asking at Churchill Downs. Her graduation served dually as a coming out party The post Early Voting’s Valkyrie is Valiant En Route to Becoming Sire’s First Winner at Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results…
Comer Family Acquires Over 300 Acres of Land from Dermot Weld
Over 300 acres of land previously belonging to Dermot Weld have been transferred to the ownership of Luke Comer and his two sons, according to a report published by the Sunday Independent. The Kildare portfolio, featuring nine parcels of land close to Weld's training operation on the Curragh, is believed to be worth at least The post Comer Family Acquires Over 300 Acres of Land from Dermot Weld appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbr…
Classic-Winning Trainer Liam Browne Dies at 89
Liam Browne, perhaps best known for masterminding the career of the Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Dara Monarch, has died at the age of 89. Having been bought for just 5,000gns, Dara Monarch developed into one of the leading three-year-olds of the 1982 season, with his other wins including the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal The post Classic-Winning Trainer Liam Browne Dies at 89 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auc…
‘He Is Truly Exceptional’: Graffard And Paris Dazzled By Brilliant Daryz
Any fears that Daryz (Sea The Stars) might need his reintroduction in Sunday's G1 Prix Ganay proved wide of the mark as the Arc hero served notice of what is to come in 2026 with a scintillating display. Sent off the 7-10 favourite for the 10 1/2-furlong ParisLongchamp feature, the son of Daryakana (Selkirk) cruised through the The post ‘He Is Truly Exceptional’: Graffard And Paris Dazzled By Brilliant Daryz appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Resu…
Ka Ying Still ‘Rising’, Sets Another Record In Chairman’s Sprint Prize
After vowing earlier this week that Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) would not be chasing any more track records in defence of his title in the HK$24-million G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize, jockey Zac Purton will be only too happy to have been proven wrong. That's because the 5-year-old wunder-sprinter made the 1200-metre contest his 20th straight The post Ka Ying Still ‘Rising’, Sets Another Record In Chairman’s Sprint Prize appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse R…
My Wish Makes Group 1 Breakthrough in Champions Mile for Red-Hot Newnham
Trainer Mark Newnham celebrated a Group 1 breakthrough in Hong Kong on Sunday as stable star My Wish (Flying Artie) ran out a determined winner of the HK$24-million FWD Champions Mile. Breaking from stall 10, My Wish eased to the tail of the field as Copartner Prance (Epaulette) dictated the early gallop ahead of defending The post My Wish Makes Group 1 Breakthrough in Champions Mile for Red-Hot Newnham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | T…
Romantic Warrior Overcomes “Toughest Test” to Win Record-Extending Fourth QEII Cup
Despite facing what trainer Danny Shum described as the strongest field to go to post for the G1 FWD QEII Cup “for 15 or 20 years”, it was a case of business as usual at Sha Tin on Sunday as Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) saw off a formidable international challenge to register a record-extending fourth success The post Romantic Warrior Overcomes “Toughest Test” to Win Record-Extending Fourth QEII Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News,…
Going To Sky Goes To Town In Aoba Sho For Contrail
Japanese Triple Crown hero Contrail sired his first group winner when Going To Sky punched his ticked for the G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) with a three-quarter length win in the G2 Aoba Sho on Saturday. Stepping up to 2400 metres for the first time, the son of the stakes-winning Tapit mare Goin To The The post Going To Sky Goes To Town In Aoba Sho For Contrail appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
Sea The Storm Heads Intriguing Haggas Pair At Wetherby
3.00 Wetherby, Novice, 3yo/up, f/m, 10fT SEA THE STORM (FR) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) makes her debut for the William Haggas stable, having been with David Menuisier when second in the G3 Preis der Winterkonigin in October. A half-sister to Adlerflug's G2 German 2000 Guineas-winning sire Mythico, she is joined by the stable's newcomer Pierian The post Sea The Storm Heads Intriguing Haggas Pair At Wetherby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Tho…
Mythical Punches Ticket Back To Saratoga In Sophomore Fillies Sprint
Mythical (St Patrick's Day) outclassed four overmatched rivals in Saturday's Sophomore Fillies Sprint to earn her sixth career stakes success and a return trip to Saratoga. Pinballed around between rivals at the break, the Cohen homebred elected to sit off dueling pacesetters from third through the opening half-mile. Cruising up to the leaders in hand The post Mythical Punches Ticket Back To Saratoga In Sophomore Fillies Sprint appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing Ne…
Home Affairs Anchors Coolmore Australia Roster At A$176k
Group 1 sire Home Affairs will stand for a roster-leading A$176,000 at Coolmore Australia later this year. Already the sire of four stakes winners from his first crop, the son of I Am Invincible gained a G1 Golden Slipper winner earlier this year in the form of Guest House. Coolmore's nominations & sales manager, Colm The post Home Affairs Anchors Coolmore Australia Roster At A$176k appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breed…
Making Waves: Sandtrap Impresses At Aqueduct
In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Sandtrap at Aqueduct. Lope De Vega Fillies Capture Aqueduct Affairs Named a TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard in her Salisbury debut for Ralph Beckett in September of The post Making Waves: Sandtrap Impresses At Aqueduct appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Au…
Jockey Reyes Overcomes Injury To Net 1000th North American Victory
Jockey Leonel Reyes notched his 1000th victory in North America Saturday at Gulfstream Park, where the 40-year-old native of Venezuela guided Papa Golf (Hard Spun) into the winner's circle following a textbook ride in the fifth race, according to a press release from 1/ST Racing on Saturday. Reyes, who ventured to Gulfstream Park in 2016 The post Jockey Reyes Overcomes Injury To Net 1000th North American Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and …
