December 10, 2010
Many in Track King are turning their attention to breeding their mares and want to find the best stallions for them. Because of this the Breeding section has been created in the Racing Report. The Stud Book is now open. You will find two categories of stallions, Top 5 Enabled and Top 4 of 5 Enabled. Thanks to the owners, the stallions' Body Statistics and Racing Style information are available as well. The Stud Farms section in the Stud Book is now open as well. Hope this is helpful to many of the breeders. |
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HORSE LOVERS 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS |
On the the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... 12 Pedigree matings, And a GRADED STAKES WINNER for ME!!! |
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(A Visit from Jockey St. Nick) |
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| 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the @derby, Not a bettor was stirring, not even a lurker; The betting slips were punch with precision and care, In hopes that the Pick Six would soon be theirs; The betting tickets were nestled all snug in their hands, With visions of a six figure payoff and dancing in the stands; And mamma in her @derby 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long paddock check, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the paddock to see what was the matter. Away to the betting window I flew like a flash, Tore open my wallet and threw down the cash. The wad on the beast who's trainer has white hair, He's got the speed figures to win this affair, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a Patrick Byrne trained horse with big funny ears, With a little old rider, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be jockey St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his fans they came, And they whistled, and shouted, as he called out their names; "Now JohnnyV! now Walter! now, Gin and Carol! On, Neil!, On Jon!, on Jim and Howard. To the teller on the porch! to the totes on the wall! Now bet away! bet away! bet away all!" As the horse prepared to let fly, I considered my bet and looked to the sky, So up to the starting gate the horses they flew, With many a well known jockey or too. And then, in a wink, I hear pounding of hoofs I ran to another location on top of the roof. As I viewed the race with binoculars from afar, Straight to the front went St. Nick with the four. He all dressed in his colored silks of red and white, And his fans jumped to their feet yelling he's got them wiped; A bundle of tickets were flung in the air, All losers so why should anyone care. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, He headed to the winners circle for the final show; The stump of dirt he held tight in his teeth, As his fans encircled him like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little pot belly, That shook, when he dismounted like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump for a old retired rider, No other jockey would try any harder; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon let me to know that he had won the bread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his agent, And filled his pockets with many winning tickets, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, into the limo he dove; He sang out and gave his fans a whistle, As he threw out the tickets like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL |
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More Christmas Stuff from Around the Net |
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A Horses Christmas Fable - a great story about Native Dancer in horse heaven that first appeared in the Thoroughbred Record. Christmas Screen Saver - a nice collection of Christmas equine images from Field Galleries Christmas Virtual Postcards - several to choose from to send to your online friends Christmas Clip Art - horse racing theme holiday clip art |
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November 5th, 2010 4:23 PM
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| 06 Nov SYDN2 Ascot Vale Cup Final (1200m Gr. I) Proudly sponsored by hareeba The race is to be held at Sydney Harbour Racecourse, Australia, at 02:15, Sat 06 Nov 10 |
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1 – Donde (Los Mareados) A British-bred colt bought for 100k start of last season, Donde starts from the most inside rail. Yet to break his maiden, he comes into the final after a solid showing last weekend, catching the punters by surprise with a very powerful finish to lose by 0.1 sec to Toon Left in the 2nd of Saturday’s heats. (Continue) |
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November 4th, 2010
chrissya
Researcher/Reporter
THE MEDITERRANEAN MILE 29th OCT (1700m Gr. I)
 ......2yo filly Somalian |
The Medititeranean saw a small field take the start with only six runners and three were having their first start. First up was grade III winner and favorite Woopsy Uralian. Second in the market was Somalian who is a full sister to last season's 2yo champion Of Glory. (Continue) |
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Prancing Winners
The European Derby
The biggest age-restricted race in TK history is finally here. This inaugural event, which is by invitation only, has generated as much controversy as hype among the community. The event, consisting of 6 races, requires all entries to race 2 rounds, over 2000m and 2400m, and the combined top 25 fastest times would earn a ticket into the final and a shot at the big prize, and the title of the inaugural winner of the European Derby. |
THE MEDITERRANEAN OAKS 29th OCT (2000m Gr. I)
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With a field of 18 runners and some of the best filly stayers from last season in the Oaks, Coco Papita was sent out a narrow favorite from Purple Haze and American Honey with a distant fourth in the market Denmark in his first start given an outside chance. As the gates flew open, Coronation Star went to set the pace early with Coco Papita sitting back with a chasing pack of about half a dozen that debutant Denmark. (Continue) |
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November 4th, 2010
chrissya
Researcher/Reporter
EURO TOUR 1 LONG OCT 29th (2000m Grade II)
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Finally, our review ends with the 2yo Euro Tour Long races Leg 1. A total of 9 runners were assembled, and 5 of them are making their competitive racing debuts. Last season, this prestigious series was won by woodchuckers with his champion Of Glory. And he signalled his intent to defend this unofficial title by clinching this 1st leg with Racing, in a quick time of 2:04.172 on a fast track, setting a new local track record for 2yos in the process. (Continue) |
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November 1st , 2010
chrissya
Researcher/Reporter
Dante's My Bitch takes the Euro Tour 1 Sprint Review
29 OCT EURO TOUR 1 SPRINT REVIEW (900m Gr. II)
 ...2yo filly Dante's My Bitch |
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November 1st , 2010
chrissya
Researcher/Reporter
Meggido Blows Away the Field in the Mediterranean Derby
29 OCT THE MEDITERRANEAN DERBY (2000m Gr. I)
 ..3yo filly Meggido |
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October 28th, 2010
Crowsrock
Tipster
Crowsrock's Picks for this week's 2 European Triple Crown Series Races
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| (Inv)29 Oct MEDI3 The Mediterranean Derby (2000m Gr. I) Sponsored by saracen of Diablo Lodge The race is to be held at Mediterranean Coastal Racecourse, Europe, at 09:20, Fri 29th Oct. |
For tips on The Mediterranean Derby, go here
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| (Inv)29 Oct MEDI1 The Mediterranean Oaks (2000m Gr. I) Sponsored by saracen of Diablo Lodge The race is to be held at Mediterranean Coastal Racecourse, Europe, at 09:00, Fri 29th Oct. |
For tips on The Mediterranean Oaks, go here
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October 26th, 2010
JimCougar
The Donkey Series is a New Series Sponsored by Sunnymeads Stables
JimPompey of Sunnymeads Stables has started a new 3yo series this season for class 3-6 stables. He says "these stables find it difficult sometimes to compete with the big stables in the official Cup competitions. They can be frustrated over the lack of opportunities to win decent prize money outside of their league fixtures." He went on to say "many of these stables are still financially at the size that they are building up the stats of a 3yo with fairly limited abilities." (Continue) |
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October 26th, 2010 12:35 AM
Reporter
A Talk with CaptainUnderpants of Velvet Underpants Stable
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After Captunderpants' two year old, Fish and Chips won the Pure Speedsters 2yo stakes race I decided to interview him.
Q: Now with a name like Captunderpants I'm sure the TK community are a bit confused on the name. Care to explain how the name came to be? A: Actually its an interesting story. Once I was captain of my football team and then another time i wore underpants and the name just came from there. Cambo apparently came up with the name? Q: I have also noticed that you seem to love the country Ireland. Your picture is the Irish flag and your jockey silks are in the colours of the Irish flag. According to my research though, you are from the United States. Were you orignally from Ireland and if not why the love for the country? (Continue) |
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October 21st, 2010
SkyChicken
Tipster
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| 22 Oct SYDN2 The Moondog Stakes (1000m Gr. II) Sponsored by Maestro of Il Campione Scuderie Sydney Harbour Racecourse, Australia, at 02:10, Fri 22nd Oct. |
For tips on this week's Golden Slipper Series race, go here.
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| 22 Oct SYDN4 Super Impose Stakes (1400m Gr. II) Sponsored by Maestro of Il Campione Scuderie The race is to be held at Sydney Harbour Racecourse, Australia, at 02:30, Fri 22nd Oct. |
For tips on this week's Phar Lap Series race, go here.
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| 22 Oct SYDN6 Octagonal Stakes (1900m Gr. II) Sponsored by Maestro of Il Campione Scuderie Sydney Harbour Racecourse, Australia, at 02:50, Fri 22nd Oct. |
For tips on this week's Blue Diamond Series race, go here.
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October 20th, 2010 11:32 AM
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| 23 Oct SYDN7 3yo Guineas Final (1600m Gr. I) Sponsored by Maestro The race is to be held at Sydney Harbour Racecourse, Australia, at 03:30, Sat 23 Oct 10, 03:30 |
Starting from gate 1, Horta Velocity brings a big reputation into this final. Bred by top stable
breeder Riddley Walker Racin, and son of top 5 enabled stud Jobim, Zonic Racing has brought
a top contender here in Sydney. He was never raced as a 2yo, but spent tons of hours on the
training track accumulating race and track experience. (Continue)
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October 18th, 2010 12:18 AM
redlinekai
Reporter
Northern Dancer
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You do not have to be a student of thoroughbred breeding to appreciate the impact Northern Dancer has had on horse racing. His name is mentioned so often in reference to a big race winner that it could be thought he appears in the pedigree of every racehorse alive! That’s not true, but his impact has been immense, nowhere more so than at Coolmore stud, the Irish powerhouse founded by John Magnier, Robert Sangster and Vincent Obrien in the 1970s. (Continue) |
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October 10th, 2010 1:18 PM
Reporter
Red Chico Noses out Scent Windchime in the Dead Heat Finish of the
Apprentice League Opener
Grade III Apprentice league Opener
Friday October 10th, 2010
Condition: dead
Distance: 800 metres
There are few more exciting things than watching your newly born 2yos in their first race. The
anticipation of how good your young horse could truly be - will it beat the OR , will its original stats work well for this particular distance, is my 2yo the beast I hoped it would be? Add to that an Apprentice
jockey only stipulation and you’ve got a very competitive race in almost every circumstance! (Continue)
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October 10th, 2010 1:18 PM
Real World Racing Reporting
 LOT 649: MONTJEU - TARFAH Purchased by John Magnier for 525,000 gns |
Tattersalls book 1 yearling sales report Tattersalls book 1 yearling sales took place this week in the home of horse racing Newmarket and was once again dominated by super sire Galileo. This incredible stallion, son of arguably the best stud horse of all time Sadlers Wells has already produced no less than sixteen group one winners, such as New Approach, Rip Van Winkle and Lush Lashes to name but a few. (Continue) |
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October 8th, 2010 1:35 PM
Reporter
A Talk with Riddley Walker of Riddley Walker Racin
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The Bogabilla Cup was run at Sydney Harbour on Friday night where the very talented mare Bombay recorded a solid win. Bombay had recently claimed the 3yo of the season award and with her showing in the Bogabilla Cup she is set for more awards in my opinion. After the race I caught up with Riddley the owner of Bombay and the Riddley Walker Racin stable... I asked Riddley a series of questions and here are the responses. (Continue) |
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October 7th, 2010
1:21 PM PST
Saracen of Diablo Lodge
$5 Million Guaranteed European Derby Is On
The richest race ever to be run in Track King history is out of the think tank
and onto the track... (Continue)
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October 5th, 2010
11:51 PM PST
The Racing Report's Excellence Awards Selection Committee has completed selecting the winners of Track King's Season 12 competition of 2yos and 3yos. The developers of Track King were a great help
as they have created some RSS feeds of various statistics. Those and additional RSS feeds that they
are currently working on will also make it much easier for the Selection Committee to decide on the Excellence Awards winners for Season 13. Unfortunately the 2yo and 3yo Best Race Sponor awards
will not be issued for Season 12, but will be issued for Season 13.
To see the winners of the Racing Report's Excellence Awards please click here.
To discuss the awards please click here.
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September 23rd, 2010
2:02 PM PST
Tipster Skychicken has updated his Friday picks on the Australian 2yo Series season ending
Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m Gr. I), Phar lap Stakes (1800m Gr. I) and The Blue Diamond
Stakes (2400m Gr. I).
Tipster Lyndas has posted his Saturday picks for The Gamrie Open Cup (1100m Gr. I).
Don't miss out on these.
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September 22nd, 2010
4:16 PM PST
The 2yos - 4yos Points and Earnings System has been Revised
Season XIII will see a change in The Racing Report's 2yos, 3yos & the 4yos Points & Earnings
system. Points for maiden races will be included in the new season. In an effort to streamline
the stat compilations for the maiden graded stakes races
no points will be issued below 5th
place.
The purse levels for the 3 graded stakes races have
been revise in an effort to attract
more creations of Grade 2
races
for all three age groups. If sponsors want to attract more
participants to the maiden races they can increase the purse level, but the points level for
the first 5 finishers are mostly half the point level of Grade III races..
MAIDEN POINTS
MAIDEN RACES [$20k to $174k races]
1st- 50 pts / 2nd- 25 pts / 3rd- 15 pts / 4th- 12 pts / 5th- 10 pts
GRADED POINTS
GRADE 3 RACES [$20k to $99k races]
1st- 100 pts / 2nd- 50 pts / 3rd- 25 pts / 4th- 15 pts / 5th- 12 pts
GRADE 2 RACES [$100k to $174k]
1st- 150 pts / 2nd- 75 pts / 3rd- 35 pts / 4th- 20 pts / 5th- 17 pts
GRADE 1 RACES [$175k to $280k]
1st- 200 pts / 2nd- 100 pts / 3rd- 50 pts / 4th- 25 pts / 5th- 22 pts
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