Delacroix battled home in the one-mile Autumn Stakes (G3) under Ryan Moore to set up a possible tilt at the Oct. 25 Futurity Trophy Stakes (G1) at Doncaster. Source
Month: October 2024
Shadow of Light Completes Middle Park-Dewhurst Double
At the end of September, Charlie Appleby was convinced he had a smart sprinter on his hands. Two weeks later, he unearthed a live Guineas (G1) contender after Shadow of Light completed a group 1 double to land the Dewhurst Stakes (G1) at Newmarket. Source
City of Troy to Stud in Ireland after BC Classic Bid
Coolmore revealed Oct. 12 that City of Troy would retire to their home base in Ireland following his final start in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), ending any speculation he would stand alongside his sire Justify at Ashford Stud in Kentucky. Source
Shadow of Light powers to Dewhurst Stakes win
Shadow of Light, ridden by William Buick, comes from behind to edge to victory in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket. Source
Oisin Murphy will be crowned champion jockey next week… but he is still fighting his biggest battle: ‘I know I can’t have a drink any more. I don’t want to spiral out of control’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Self-belief is something all jockeys need, and Murphy’s elegance in the saddle made him a star and enabled him to win the title three times in a row.Source
Highway Robber Edges Bold Act in Track-Record Sycamore
Highway Robber’s late rally would not be denied Oct. 11, as the Hard Spun gelding just got up at the wire to nose out Godolphin’s defending race winner Bold Act and land his first graded win in the $289,500 Sycamore Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland. Source
Grade 2 Winner Chewing Gum to Stand at Rockridge in NY
Chewing Gum, winner of the 2022 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park, will stand beginning with the 2025 season at Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y., it was announced Oct. 11. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, October 12
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at York, Hexham, Chelmsford City, Newmarket and Chepstow. Source
Fort Erie Bans Sending Horses to Puerto Rico
Fort Erie told Ontario horsemen this week that they risk losing stalls if any of the horses they had stabled at the Canadian track end up being shipped to race in Puerto Rico. Source
Six-Time Leading New York Sire Freud Retired
Freud’s reign among the New York leading sires will continue for a few seasons yet, but the grand old man has covered his last mare. The 26-year-old son of Storm Cat has earned his retirement. Source