The average and median saw an increase from 2024, with the average up to $48,584, from $47,013, and a 47% increase in the median, up to $22,000 from $15,000. A total of 723 horses sold for $35,125,900.
The 3-year-old daughter of up-and-coming sire Wootton Bassett is a half sister to group 3-placed and group 1 fourth Bajan Girl. There was fair trade for the online sale, 49 lots sold for 371,400 guineas, at an average price of 7,580 guineas.
With five runners from four different countries, the Jan. 17 Cape Verdi Stakes (G2T), the feature on the nine-race Dubai Racing Carnival card, is a truly international affair.
Abuffalosoldier and Bangers and Cash collapsed after and during the running of Holland Coooper Handicap Chase while Napper Tandy suffered a fatal injury after a fall.
Constitution Hill worked at Newbury racecourse on Tuesday morning with his exceptionally talented stablemate Sir Gino; this was his first appearance in public for 267 days.
ED CHAMBERLIN: It has been my privilege to be a sports broadcaster for 25 years but I can't recall a more difficult day than Sunday at Cheltenham.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Southwell, Fakenham, Carlisle and Lingfield.
Viewers of the Teatime show at 7.15pm were shocked to learn that all three fatal incidents were shown a second time, taking to social media site X to share their disappointment.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Plumpton, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Southwell and Exeter.
Abuffalosoldier had produced an incredible display of jumping and galloping in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase and crossed the line to a hero's ovation.
Brothers Sean and James Bowen share the spoils at Cheltenham racecourse after a dead heat is recorded between their horses.
A horse which broke free from a Scottish racecourse has been captured on video galloping through a nearby town two miles away.
Olive Nicholls rode winners for her mum and dad in December including her first Ascot victory.
Local jockey Ben Jones guides Ben Pauling-trained Handstands to victory in the Grade 2 Towton Novices' Chase on Saturday at Ffos Las.
The average and median saw an increase from 2024, with the average up to $48,584, from $47,013, and a 47% increase in the median, up to $22,000 from $15,000. A total of 723 horses sold for $35,125,900.
The 3-year-old daughter of up-and-coming sire Wootton Bassett is a half sister to group 3-placed and group 1 fourth Bajan Girl. There was fair trade for the online sale, 49 lots sold for 371,400 guineas, at an average price of 7,580 guineas.
With five runners from four different countries, the Jan. 17 Cape Verdi Stakes (G2T), the feature on the nine-race Dubai Racing Carnival card, is a truly international affair.
Godolphin's Kentucky homebred Poster, last-out winner of the Dec. 7 Remsen Stakes (G2), will look to double up on stakes wins in New York when he returns for the 1 1/8-mile, $250,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Feb. 1.
Despite a brief interruption in training due to wildfires in Southern California, Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Straight No Chaser remains on track for a start in the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 22.
One of Tampa Bay Downs' most popular promotions, the "Live It Up Challenge" online handicapping contest, begins Jan. 18 and runs through March 8, the date of the 45th running of the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Multiple graded stakes winner Chatalas makes her 4-year-old debut and returns to her preferred surface when she starts in the $100,000 La Canada Stakes (G3) Jan. 19 at Santa Anita Park.
Keeneland Library is now presenting the exhibit Of Turf and Stone: Keeneland Through the Ages to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Keeneland Association.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced the dates of their annual Off to the Races online benefit auction featuring VIP racing experience packages with all proceeds going to support accredited aftercare.
This section features profiles of the new Kentucky sires that are standing for $10,000 or more, and a comprehensive review of North American stud fees for the upcoming breeding season.
Darren Yates has revealed that he has sold sensational prospect The New Lion.
Nico de Boinville was in bullish form after steering Constitution Hill to victory in the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle and his post-race interview was memorable for all the right reasons
Rachael Blackmore will make the trip to Kempton on Boxing Day to ride in the King George VI Chase, rather than staying in Ireland to ride at Leopardstown
Ferny Hollow won at the Cheltenham Festival in 2020 but has sadly died after falling in a chase at Cork on Sunday
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Uttoxeter, Cheltenham, Newcastle, Wetherby, and Wolverhampton.
DOMINIC KING AT CHELTENHAM: Nico De Boinville has urged critics of the newly launched Jockeys League to look at the bigger picture after marking the competition's opening day in style.
Heading into the final three hurdles, the 10-3 favourite Tommie Beau led the chasing pack and looked on course to secure victory in the 3m 6f 37y steeplechase, after 29 obstacles.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Cheltenham, Southwell, Newcastle, and Wolverhampton.
DOMINIC KING: The competition begins on Friday afternoon, on the opening day of Cheltenham's Paddy Power Gold Cup meeting, and runs through to Friday, April 4.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings Taunton, Market Rasen, Sedgefield, and Chelmsford City.
DOMINIC KING: Caldwell Potter, the horse who thrust Sir Alex Ferguson into the record books earlier this year, is close to making his eagerly-awaited return to action.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Bangor-On-Dee, Lingfield, Ayr and Southwell.
James McDonald is one of the premier hoops on the face of the planet. He has opened up about the incredible earn he was on when he rode a string of winners in Australia recently.
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Huntingdon, Hereford, Lingfield and Southwell.
Friday at Woodbine in the rescheduled King's Plate, Caitlinhergrtness beat the boys in the first race in Canada's Triple Crown, by 3/4 of a length over favorite My Boy Prince and Midnight Mascot. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
There were four other stakes at Woodbine on Sunday, the King Edward Stakes (G2) won by Filo Di Arianna, the Bold Venture (G3) won by Patches O'Houlihan, the Catch A Glimpse Stakes won by Shifty, and the Soaring Free Stakes won by Cairo Caper. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at Del Mar, Iscreamuscream won the Del Mar Oaks (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Medoro and Zona Verde with favorite Whiskey Decision finishing sixth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
As this year ends and we look ahead to the new year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2024 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
On opening day for Santa Anita, favorite She Feels Pretty won the Americans Oaks (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over Kathynmarissa and Medoro. Also on the card, King of Gosford won the Mathis Mile (G2) and Johannes won the San Gabriel Stakes (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Also on opening day for Santa Anita, favorite Raging Torrent won the Malibu Stakes (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths over Stronghold and Imagination. Also on the card, Kopion won the La Brea Stakes (G1) and J B Strikes Back won the Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
At Sha Tin on Sunday, favorite Romantic Warrior won his third Longines Hong Kong Cup over Liberty Island with Tastiera third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Longshot Giavellotto rallied to win the Longines Hong Kong Vase over Dubai Honour and favorite Stellenbosch. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Local hero Voyage Bubble drew off late to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile by 1 1/4 legths over Soul Rush with Beauty Joy third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Heavy favorite Ka Ying Rising held off Helios Express to win the Longines Hong Kong Sprint with Satono Reve third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
by Jessica Martini & Stefanie Grimm
Lexington, Ky – The Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale concluded its three-day run Wednesday in Lexington with figures largely in line with its four-day 2024 edition. Through three days, 685 head grossed $33,444,900 for an average of $48,825 and a median of $22,000. The average increased 6% and the median rose 47% from last year's four-day sale when 831 horses grossed $38,330,300 for an average of $46,126 and a median of $15,000. The buy-back rate was 26.34% this year compared to 22.84% a year ago.
“I think it was a good sale,” said Keeneland's Senior Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach. “I think we have to look at it in the context of the different format. So if you look at the through-the-ring numbers from last year's four days to this year's three days, we had a much higher median. It was just $22,000 from $15,000, but significant, showing the lower end of the market had some substance to it. The...
Eoin Harty's world is chock full right now. For starters, his home is situated in the midst of one of the worst wildfires in California history, but somehow it has survived the nightmarish ordeal.
Then, there is his role as the president of the California Thoroughbred Trainers, a position he has held since 2019. What that means is he is at the forefront of trying to turn around the declining fortunes of racing in the state, which he admits is no easy task.
The good news is that he has two serious candidates for the GI Kentucky Derby in GII Kentucky Club Stakes winner First Resort (Uncle Mo) and GII Remsen Stakes winner Poster (Munnings). The former was given top billing in T.D....
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will hold their annual 'Off to the Races' online benefit auction featuring VIP racing experience packages beginning Thursday Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. ET and closing Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. ET, the aftercare organization said in a Wednesday press release.
With the proceeds going directly to accredited aftercare, the online event provides a chance for the public to bid on 19 VIP racing experience packages. The auction items grant access to major race days at tracks across North America in 2025 and 2026. Each package features an exclusive itinerary of horse racing-related activities.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our 2025 VIP Auction, where fans can bid on exclusive experiences at some of the most iconic racetracks in North America,” said TAA's Director of Funding & Events Emily Dresen. “Not only does this provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the sport of horse racing, but every dollar raised goes directly to...
by Jessica Martini & Stefanie Grimm
LEXINGTON, KY – The Keeneland January of All Ages Sale produced its third $700,000 mare when Love to Shop (Violence), consigned by Claiborne Farm, brought that co-sale topping bid from Pin Oak Stud Tuesday. During the second session of the three-day auction, 242 horses sold for $10,854,300. The average was $44,852 and the median was $20,000. With 89 horses reported not sold, the buy-back rate was 26.89%. Through two sessions, 442 head have grossed $28,941,300, for an average of $65,478 and a median of $35,000. The two-day buy-back rate stands at 29.39%.
After two days of the four-day January sale a year ago, 430 head had grossed $31,596,700 for an average of $73,481 and a median of $30,500. The cumulative average for the 2024 auction was $46,126 and the median was $15,000.
A pair of...
Legendary figures from the sport of horse racing are to be featured in a new podcast hosted by Ferrin Peterson. 'The Boundless Podcast' will feature interviews with Hall of Fame jockeys Steve Cauthen, Chris McCarron, Pat Day, and Sandy Hawley.
Available on all recognized platforms, including Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube, the series will kick off Jan. 16 with an hour-long interview with Cauthen, whose outstanding career in the saddle included a historic Triple Crown success on Affirmed in 1978, when he was just 18 years old, before he became the only jockey to win both the GI Kentucky Derby and G1 Epsom Derby.
It will be the first of 12 episodes to air in a series filmed and produced in Kentucky by Peterson and videographer Jacob Ames.
Patti Cooksey, who became the second female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, and the remarkable septuagenarian Perry Ouzts are scheduled for later in the series.
“I've always wanted to be able to educate and...
Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.
The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.
Resolved ADMC Violations
Date: 01/10/2025
Licensee: John Thomas Toscano, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of...
Friday will be a day of milestones in the life of this scribe, with the first day of Normandy's Route des Etalons set to coincide with the one-year anniversary of my first day as a member of team TDN. And boy, what a year it's been.
One of the highlights from 12 months spent in the job came in August when I had the opportunity to sample the delights of Deauville for the first time. Equally, one of the low points then came in December when poor organisation on my part caused me to miss a return trip due to a soon-to-be expired passport.
Unfortunately, the shuttle crossing that was already paid for was non-refundable, but the saving grace was that it was possible to change the dates. And voila, after some quick thinking on the part of TDN colleague and 'Route' veteran Emma Berry, the plan was hatched for yours truly to embark on what I'm assured is one of the most enjoyable trips in the calendar for racing, breeding and fine cuisine...
Gleaming Crown (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) (lot 49), an unraced 3-year-old filly, topped the Tattersalls Online January Sale at 49,000gns on the bid of Blandford Bloodstock.
The daughter of listed winner and two-time Group 3-placed Dazzling (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) is a half-sister to Bajan Girl (Speightstown), who placed second in the GIII Molly Pitcher Stakes and third in the GIII Rampart Stakes. Her dam is a full-sister to G1 Irish 2000 Guineas hero Roderic O'Connor (Ire).
Consigned by Kiltinan Castle Stud, the filly will be covered by Darley's Palace Pier (GB), according to Blandford's Richard Brown.
Henry de Bromhead snapped up Scotcantou (Ire) (Shantou) (lot 36) for 36,000gns among the horses-in-training. The 5-year-old gelding, consigned by Eoin McCarthy Racing, has a win in a maiden hurdle at...
8th-FG, $58K, Msw, 3yo, 5 1/2f, 5:15p.m.
Titletown Racing, Knollwood Stables and Torie Gladwell's REGAINED POWER (Into Mischief) gets a start for trainer Larry Rivelli. Out of Reina Maria (Songandaprayer), the March foal was bred by Mullholland Springs. The bay, a full-brother to GII Remsen winner Maximus Mischief, brought $220,000 at Fasig-Tipton last October. Stonestreet Stables' Proudly Hailed (GB) (Mehmas {Ire}) debuts for Brad Cox, a finalist for the 2024 Eclipse leading trainer. Out of Starspangledbanner (Aus)'s Spangled (GB), the Cheveley Park Stud bred colt was secured for 130,000gns at Tattersalls October. Fellow firster Mega Magic (Good Magic) makes his first...
Retirement is not on the agenda for multiple Group 1 and Classic-winning jockey Seamie Heffernan who, after partnering six winners so far during a winter stint in Bahrain, joked that he has 'a few scores to settle' back home in Ireland before hanging up the boots.
It is nearly a year since the 52-year-old announced that he would not be returning to Ballydoyle to ride for Aidan O'Brien, as a result bringing the curtain down on a 30-year relationship that yielded countless big winners across the globe.
Heffernan has ridden principally in Bahrain for Sheikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa, owner of Irish Champion Stakes winner Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire})). Those six wins leave him in eighth position in the overall jockeys' standings in Bahrain this winter and, while he has no firm plans for when he returns home to Ireland, he says he still has the hunger to compete on the big stage.
“When you get the opportunities,...
