22/12/2024. SahRacing: “Where the horse is the hero” // Practical Joke Filly in a ‘Laugher’ in the Untapable – Built – Simply Joking… by TDN

Regaleira breaks 64 year old Arima Record Kinen

The world’s biggest betting race produced an unforgettable display of determination and class as Regaleira, a three-year-old filly by Suave Richard, etched her name in the history books with a dramatic victory in the 69th Arima Kinen (G1). Overcoming a slow start to her season and fierce competition from nine Group 1 winners, Regaleira became only the second three-year-old filly to capture this coveted title since Star Roch’s triumph in 1960.

Bless My Stars Makes Solid U.S. Debut

Bless My Stars, South Africa’s 3-year-old champion filly of 2023 and Equus Award winner, delivered a commendable first performance on American soil at Gulfstream Park last night.

The talented daughter of Gimmethegreenlight made her first start since February in the Grade 3

Barzalona to ride Facteur Cheval in G1 Maktoum Challenge

Multiple Meydan G1-winning rider Mickael Barzalona has been booked to ride Facteur Cheval for his dirt debut in the G1 Maktoum Challenge on 24 January.

Reigning G1 Dubai Turf winner Facteur Cheval, trained in France by Jerome Reynier, arrives in Dubai on 10 January, two weeks’ out from the big race.

Grand Heritage Postponed Due to Lightning Risk

The much-anticipated Grand Heritage and its consolation race have been postponed to Tuesday following concerns over unsafe weather conditions. Officials made the call after lightning was detected within a 5km radius of the racecourse, posing a significant risk to jockeys, horses, and spectators.

URUGUAY GAINS BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE QUALIFIER FOR BREEDERS’ CUP DIRT MILE

A Breeders’ Cup Challenge: Win and You’re In race is coming to Uruguay, Breeders’ Cup Limited announced Thursday.

The 1-mile Asociación Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3), to be held June 29 at Hipodromo Nacional de Maroñas in Montevideo, has been designated as an automatic qualifier for the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

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Practical Joke Filly in a ‘Laugher’ in the Untapable

After winning Saturday’s Letellier Memorial Stakes with first-time starter Simply Joking (Practical Joke), trainer Whit Beckman struck again with another daughter of Practical Joke in the Untapable Stakes at Fair Grounds. Scratched out of the six-furlong… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

Built Different: Hard Spun Colt Romps in Gun Runner Stakes

Built (Hard Spun), a maiden winner at second asking at Keeneland Oct. 6, stretched to two turns in style with a daylight victory in Saturday’s Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds, good for 10 points… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

Practical Joke’s Simply Joking a Game Debut Winner in the Letellier Memorial

Simply Joking (Practical Joke) was certainly for real, kicking off her career with a debut victory in Saturday’s Letellier Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds. Well backed at 5-2 with a flashy worktab on display for trainer… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

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