After four marathon sessions featuring high international demand and plenty of six-figure trading, the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale concluded Oct. 31 with a set of statistics that bore a similarity to those achieved 12 months ago. Source
Month: October 2019
Dual Group 1 Winner Hawkbill Relocated to Darley Japan
Darley has announced that dual group 1 winner Hawkbill will stand at their Japan base for the 2020 breeding season. Source
O’Brien’s Stable Makes Grand Appearance at Santa Anita
One by one in a line, 10 of the world’s most regally bred Thoroughbreds cantered past the finish line at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31, signaling that Europe’s premier trainer, Aidan O’Brien, and the world famous Coolmore Team was in the house. Source
Jessica Harrington looking to crown her finest year on return to Santa Anita
TCI – Saturday Selects
With this much world-class racing to preview, one show just wasn’t enough! Joel is once again joined by Ed DeRosa of Brisnet.com to bring you analysis and reveal their favorites for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup slate. Source
Gilbert Cardenas Honored with White Horse Award
Assistant starter Gilbert Cardenas was named the 2019 White Horse Award winner by the Race Track Chaplaincy of America during their annual awards program Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park. Cardenas provided CPR to a fallen crew member July 27 at Del Mar. Source
Jessica Harrington looks to make up for lame Los Angeles Olympics in Breeders’ Cup
The last time Jessica Harrington was at Santa Anita things did not go to plan but the Irish trainer is hoping to put the record straight with Albigna in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Friday.Source
Prat To Ride All 14 Breeders’ Cup Races
The Challenge sponsored by WinStar Farm. Source
Augustin Stable Brings Two to Maple Leaf Stakes
Lift Up, who was second in last year’s Maple Leaf Stakes, is one of two George Strawbridge Jr. homebreds entered in this year’s edition of the Maple Leaf. They are both daughters of Ghostzapper out of Dynaformer mares. Source
Not Much Separates Top Chilukki Stakes Contenders
Carl Hurst and William “Buff” Bradley’s listed stakes winner Divine Queen is the 3-1 morning-line favorite, but grade 3 winner Mylady Curlin cuts back in distance and is dangerous. Source