Saint-Alary Loses G1 Tag as Europe Drops 12 Stakes Races
Twelve fewer black-type races will be run in Europe in 2024 following the approval of the programme by the European Pattern Committee (EPC) which sounded a note of caution regarding “the reported increasing exports of… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Cross Counter’s Brother A New Rising Star
Introduced as Charlie Appleby’s second-string in Monday’s novice at Wolverhampton, Godolphin’s 3-year-old Endless Victory (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}–Waitress {SP-Fr}, by Kingmambo) emerged clear best with a striking debut display to earn instant TDN Rising Star status…. [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Wong Suspended Two Years and fined $25,000, Says He’ll Appeal
Trainer Jonathan Wong has been suspended for two years and fined $25,000 for a post-race metformin positive from last June after a Jan. 9 hearing before the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s arbitration panel. The two-year… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Blacker Handed Three-Month Suspension, $15,000 Fine
The Santa Anita stewards on Sunday issued trainer Dan Blacker a 90-day suspension and a $15,000 fine for 527 separate incidents of failing to ensure pre-workout veterinary examinations for horses in his care. The three-month suspension… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Jess’s Dream, Son Of Rachel Alexandra, Succumbs To Laminitis
Jess’s Dream (Curlin), the first foal out of Hall of Fame mare Rachel Alexandra, succumbed to laminitis Sunday. The news, reported by Stonestreet Farm, was posted to social media. A maiden special weight winner and… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
‘TDN Rising Star’ Maymun Wins Pitched Optional Claimer Battle Over Stablemate At Santa Anita
Winning by a neck at ‘The Great Race Place’ on Sunday afternoon, ‘TDN Rising Star’ Maymun (Frosted–Handwoven, by Indian Charlie) was up for his first two-turn test, but it ended up being a match race… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Mitole’s ‘TDN Rising Star’ Booth Makes a Splash On Seasonal Debut
3rd-Oaklawn, $140,000, Alw (NW1$X), Opt. Clm ($100,000), 2-11, 3yo, 6f, 1:10.81, sy, 4 1/4 lengths. BOOTH (c, 3, Mitole–Sophia’s Song {SW & GSP, $155,892}, by Bellamy Road) earned the ‘TDN Rising Star’ badge with a towering… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Daughter Of Liam’s Map Speeds To ‘TDN Rising Stardom’ At Gulfstream
Sporting the distinctive gold square on the back of Luis Saez’s silks, it was first time starter Amor Fati (Liam’s Map–Mallory Street by Street Sense) who loved the lead and never relinquished it en route… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
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