Vale Mawby
Champion Jockey Craig Williams shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening that Daniel Mawby, the inventor of the plastic running rail in 1998, has passed away. Mawby’s invention has drastically improved safety for horse and rider since it has been rolled out nationally.
Williams’ statement read, “We are grateful for his ideas and ingenuity in developing, designing and rolling out the safer plastic running rail. Which has and will continue to save jockeys and horses lives on racetracks.”
Daughter of More Joyous thrills on debut
The Clarry Conners-trained The Hawkesbury (Frankel {GB}) was mighty impressive when winning on debut at Kembla Grange on Tuesday.
The royally bred 3-year-old filly, ridden by Kegan Latham, defeated Joey D’or (Pariah) by 3.5l in the I98 Feel Good Mdn H. over 1200 metres.
The Hawkesbury is the fifth foal from the superstar mare, More Joyous (NZ) (More Than Ready {USA}) and by wonder horse Frankel (GB).
The filly was bred by Strawberry Hill Stud, who have remained in the ownership along A F Varasdi.
Red-letter day for Zoustar
The progeny of Widden Stud’s Zoustar have been in outstanding form. Saturday saw Zoustar sire his second winner of the G1 Coolmore Stud S. with Ozzmosis; a race he won himself in 2013.
Zoustar | Standing at Widden Stud
On Tuesday, Zoustar was represented by six winners. The Lance Noble-trained Habana took out the Listed Fulton Family S. at Pukekohe Park. While Torque Lecia Star prevailed at the Sunshine Coast, followed by Zounile (Dubbo), Scream (Bairnsdale), Offspring (Canberra) and King’s Star (Fannie Bay).
New winner for The Autumn Sun
On Tuesday at Ascot, the Darren McAuliffe-trained Autumn Rebel became the latest winner for Arrowfield Stud’s second-season sire The Autumn Sun.
The 3-year-colt ridden by Clint Johnston-Porter, won from Full Of Merit (Demerit) and Secrecy (So Secret).
The colt, bred and co-owned by Impressive Racing, is the third foal from the Universal Ruler mare Rebel Queen. She is a full sister to the 12-time winner and multiple Listed victor Rebel King.
Toeroek’s sensational Tuesday
South Australian-based jockey Jake Toeroek, was on fire at Tuesday’s Morphettiville meeting riding five winners. Toeroek rode four winners for Richard and Chantelle Jolly, starting with Putanothercoinin (Jukebox) in Race 2, and followed by Great Maximus (Magnus) (Race 3), Whatsnamegeorge (Ambidexter) (Race 5) and Lady Simone (All Too Hard) (Race 8). Rounding out Toeroek’s winners was the Gordon Richards and Damien Moyle-trained Sabermetric (Unencumbered) in Race 9.
I’ve Bean Tryin’ takes out The Barn Dance
The $250,000 The Barn Dance was taken out by the Matthew Kelly-trained I’ve Bean Tryin’ (Spill The Beans) on Tuesday.
The 5-year-old gelding ran a bold race in The Kosciuszko to finish fifth and with Jason Collett sticking in the saddle defeated Cavalier Charles (Denman).
I’ve Bean Tryin’ is from the Lonhro mare Sheeza Lonhro, she won over 1200 metres. The gelding failed to meet his $25,000 reserve when offered by Aquis Farm at the 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale.
Lees and Berry win The Little Dance
Despite Kris Lees having no joy in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup with his runner Kalapour (Ire) (War Command {USA}), the Newcastle-based trainer had some joy closer to home when Spangler (Ire) (Starspangledbanner) won the $750,000 The Little Dance at Randwick by 1.15l from the John O’Shea-trained pair Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer {Ire}) and Cotehele (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}).
Scorse update
Racing NSW have provided a further update to the condition of Lachlan Scorse, following his fall on Sunday, October 29 at Taree.
On Tuesday, it was reported Scorse is still in the high dependency ward but making gradual progress. Racing NSW described Scorse’s condition as “a little more awake, he’s talking and is now eating.”
Yulong buy Duais
Edward Cummings revealed on Tuesday that Yulong had purchased the star mare Duais (Shamus Award) for an undisclosed sum.
“It’s an exciting opportunity to train for Mr Zhang and the Yulong family, undoubtedly one of Australia’s major breeding and racing operations,” Cummings told News Corp.
Duais | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
“I thank Duais’ original owners for entrusting her career with me and I look forward to the challenge of Saturday’s Champions S. at Flemington with her.
“Her former owners Mattthew Irwin and the Harris family purchased a $20,000 mare by Johannesburg out of a Scone sale, mated her with Shamus Award and bred a horse that became one of the best stayers in the country,” Cummings said.
Cup Day winner for Brave Smash
Yarraman Park Stud’s second-season sire Brave Smash (Jpn), sired a Cup Day winner at Kembla Grange on Tuesday courtesy of Brave Agenda.
The Robert and Luke Price-trained 3-year-old filly saluted by 1.8l from Callistermon (Territories {Ire}) and Mulvader (Invader).
The filly is from the Singspiel (Ire) mare Morganza (GB), who is also the dam of the six-time victress Tycoon Bec (Written Tycoon).
Brave Agenda was an $80,000 purchase by Strong Bloodstock and Robert and Luke Price from the draft of Glenlogan Park at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
The Maggstar claims emotional Subzero victory
It was an emotional victory for Tetyana Furdetska when her 5-year-old mare The Maggstar (Barbados) saluted in the MSS Security Subzero H. over 1400 metres.
Ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, The Maggstar denied Glint Of Silver (Rubick) in the valuable contest.
The Maggstar is from the unplaced Fastnet Rock mare De La Cruz, who comes from the family of the recent G2 Edward Manifold S. victress Zardozi (Kingman {GB}).
Forgot You bounces back
It has been a gradual return to form for the classy Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel), who saluted in Tuesday’s Listed Furphy Plate over 1800 metres at Flemington.
Forgot You (NZ) wins the Listed Furphy Plate at Flemington | Image courtesy of Racing Photos
The 5-year-old entire was a high-class 3-year-old winning the G2 Stutt S. and the G2 Moonee Valley Vase before being forced on the sidelines due to injury. Forgot You built fitness in seven runs after 504 days off the scene, and on Tuesday hit his peak to defeat Warning (Declaration Of War {USA}) and Sibaaq (GB) holding on for third.
Vale Dorman
Cody Dorman, the inspirational teen who was battling with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome and whose affinity with the two-time GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Cody's Wish (USA) (Curlin {USA}) warmed the hearts of everyone in the sport of horse racing, died Sunday while en-route from Santa Anita to his home in Kentucky.
The news was released by Godolphin on Monday morning in the form of an announcement from his parents, Kelly and Leslie Dorman.
The announcement read:
“We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Cody suffered a medical event on our trip home to Kentucky yesterday and he has passed away. On Saturday, Cody watched his best friend, Cody's Wish, display his usual perseverance and toughness in winning a second Breeders' Cup. Those are the same characteristics Cody has shown time and time again for the 18 years we were blessed to have him. We have been completely amazed to experience the impact Cody has had on so many people, through the journey that this wondrous racehorse has taken us all on. From Churchill Downs, to Keeneland, to Saratoga, to Santa Anita this weekend, we could not move 20 feet without someone stopping to tell us just that.
“With Cody's diagnosis at birth, we always knew this day would come, but we were determined to help Cody live his best life for however long we had him. Anyone who has seen him at the racetrack, especially around Cody's Wish, understands that in many ways he taught us all how to live, always keeping a positive attitude and being more concerned about those around him than himself.”
Dual Group 1 winner Dr. Schivel fee announced
The stud fee for Dr. Schivel (USA), a son of Violence (USA), for his initial season at stud at Taylor Made Stallions in Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been set at US$12,500 (AU$19,300), the farm announced on Monday.
Dr. Schivel (USA) | Standing at Taylor Made Stallions
Campaigned by Red Baron's Barn, Rancho Temescal, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, and William A. Branch and trained by Mark Glatt, the 5-year-old won the 2020 G1 Runhappy Del Mar Futurity, 2021 G1 Bing Crosby S. and the G2 Santa Anita Sprint Championship in 2021 and 2023 and placed in three other Graded stakes events.
Moore, Ortiz, Jr., penalised for winning Breeders' Cup rides
Two of the planet's top jockeys, Ryan Moore and Irad Ortiz, Jr., were penalised by the Santa Anita Park stewards for riding infractions aboard winning mounts on the November 4 Breeders' Cup program.
Moore was fined US$20,800 (AU$32,100) and suspended one day (November 12) for being one whip strike over the limit of six when guiding 5-2 favourite Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) to victory in the G1 Breeders' Cup Turf. Under Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) rules, the fine equates to 10 per cent of Moore's personal purse winnings from those stakes.
Ortiz was suspended three days (November 12, 17, 18) “for failure to maintain a straight course in the stretch and causing interference” aboard 11-10 favorite Goodnight Olive (USA) (Ghostzapper {USA}), who successfully defended her title by winning the G1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
Newsells Park Stud announces 2024 stallion fees
Newsells Park Stud will increase the fee for Nathaniel (Ire) to £17,500 (AU$33,300) from £15,000 (AU$28,500) thanks to a strong year which included two new Group 1 winners: Poptronic (GB) and G1 Goodwood Cup victor Quickthorn (GB). The son of Galileo (Ire) had a busy covering season in 2023, with 165 mares sent his way.
Without Parole (GB), who is set to have his first juvenile runners in 2024, will stand for £8000 (AU$15,200) and A'Ali (Ire) remains at £5000 (AU$9500) for his third season. All are Special Live Terms.
Nathaniel (Ire) | Standing at Newsells Park Stud
“The indubitable Nathaniel continues to deliver top-class winners year after year and his latest duo of Group 1 winners, Quickthorn and Poptronic, simply confirm him as a stallion of exceptional quality and value,” said Julian Dollar, general manager of Newsells Park Stud.
“Remarkably, only Frankel, Dubawi and Sea The Stars surpass him in having sired a larger number of 3-year-old-plus Group 1 winners since 2018 in Europe. When one considers that the 'cheapest' of those was standing for €180,000 this year, it should tell breeders once and for all what an underrated stallion Nathaniel really is.”
2023 Cartier Racing Awards finalists announced
The nominations for the 33rd Cartier Racing Awards, to be presented Thursday, November 9 at the Dorchester Hotel in London, have been revealed with Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}), Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}), Mostahdaf (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), and Paddington (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) named as finalists for Cartier Horse of the Year.
Many in contention in other categories made appearances at the Breeders' Cup, including G1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf victress Inspiral (GB) (Frankel {GB}) for Cartier Older Horse; Mawj (Ire) (Exceed And Excel) and Warm Heart (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) for 3-Year-Old Filly; Live In The Dream (Ire) (Prince of Lir {Ire}) for Sprinter; and Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio {USA}) for 2-Year-Old Filly.
Classic winner Mawj to winter in Dubai
Classic winner Mawj (Ire) (Exceed And Excel) will be prepared for a winter campaign in Dubai, trainer Saeed bin Suroor said. The 3-year-old filly, who won the G1 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in May and the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland last month, finished second in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Mile behind Master of the Seas (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}).
“She ran a huge race and we thought she was going to win, but she was beaten by a good horse, also a Godolphin horse, and I'm happy for Charlie (Appleby),” bin Suroor commented. “Our filly is tough and hard and it was the first time she ran with the colts. She proved herself good enough to be with them.”
