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CALEDONIA ROAD TO FASIG-NOVEMBER CLASSY JOHN THE Caledonia Road (Quality Road--Come a Callin, by Dixie Union), DEFINITION OF last year=s champion juvenile filly, will be offered at the 2018 Fasig-Tipton November Sale by Blake-Albina Thoroughbred A HAPPY ACCIDENT Services, the consignor announced Tuesday morning. The 2017 GI Breeders= Cup Juvenile Filly victress will go under the hammer on behalf of Zoom and Fish Stable Inc., Charlie Spiring and Newtown Anner Stud as a racing/broodmare prospect in Lexington, Sunday, Nov. 4. AIt is very rare that a filly with Caledonia Road=s credentials comes to public auction,@ said consignor Hanzly Albina of Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services. AShe is an Eclipse champion, Breeders= Cup champion, and hails from a Classic family. She should have broad appeal to leading racing and breeding programs around the globe.@

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IN TDN EUROPE TODAY Classy John & Dallas Stewart | Sarah K Andrew GLENEAGLES COLT SETS PREMIER RECORD by Brian DiDonato Newsells Park’s highly anticipated son of Gleneagles (Ire) lived The story of 2-year-old colt Classy John (Songandaprayer) up to expectations at Goffs UK’s Premier Sale on Tuesday, setting looks like a pretty interesting one on paper, but is even more so a sale record of £380,000. Click or tap here to go straight to TDN Europe. than meets the eye. A $12,000 Equine Sales of Louisiana purchase in May off of just a gallop, the Valene Farms-owned Dallas Stewart trainee shipped up to Saratoga last Saturday to romp by six lengths at 12-1 odds in a typically tough GI Travers S. day maiden special weight (video replay). The Louisiana-bred beat a pricey group in the process, defeating the likes of an $850,000 2-year-old acquisition and a $650,000 yearling as well as several fashionably pedigreed homebreds. Classy John was an excellent value purchase to be sure, but as it turns out, he wasn=t an intentional one. AWe got a little confused. I was on the phone, and I thought I was bidding on 15, but it was 14,@ owner Murray Valene revealed. ABut it turned out to be a pretty good buy, huh? We didn=t have any idea what the horse looked like, but that=s the way it goes. You never do know. It turned out to be a really nice little horse, with some decent pedigree.@ Classy John is the third foal and first to race out of Kitty=s Got Class (Old Forester), who handily won her first three races, including two stakes, as a Woodbine-based juvenile. Cont. p3

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Classy John Definition of Happy Accident cont. was legit--I was up here [in Saratoga]. The clocker said he might After looking at the colt=s page, and him as an individual, have even gone a little faster than that--it was unreal. So I talked Valene began to come around to his purchase. to Murray and told him there was a race on Travers Day. AI took one look at him when Murray=s always game for he got in and said, >Boy, I like anything, so he said, >Let=s go for the looks of this colt.= So we it.=@ sent him up to Dallas because Valene and Stewart already had he looked like he was above another runner for the card in last average. He was just a good- year=s local GI Hopeful S. third looking horse.@ Givemeaminit (Star Guitar), who Hip 15, an Eskendereya filly checked in eighth in the GI H. who went for $9,000, has not Allen Jerkens. yet started or been credited Stewart admitted to wondering with an official work. before the race if his decision to Once in Stewart=s program, ship Classy John up to the Spa Classy John gave some was the right one. indication that he was a nice AI got to thinking that maybe it horse, but he really caught his wasn=t the right thing to do with Classy John | Sarah K Andrew trainer=s attention after blazing the crowd and everything,@ he through five panels in a bullet :58.60 from the gate at the said. AWe=d have to fly him up on Wednesday, gallop him Churchill Downs Training Center Aug. 17. Thursday and Friday and then run Saturday. So I was a little ATwo or three weeks before [the race, on Aug. 9,] he worked concerned about that, but it looked like it would be the first race in [1:01 4/5], but in the last work, he worked in :58 3/5 from the of the day, so we went with it and he handled it great.@ gate,@ Stewart noted. ASo I called the clocker to make sure that Cont. p4 TDN HEADLINE NEWS • PAGE 4 OF 8 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 29, 2018

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A fast work doesn=t necessarily mean a fast race, but Stewart was confident in Classy John=s ability. AHe worked so good, and we had the video of the work, so I saw it,@ he said. APlus, I talked to [jockey] Jack Gilligan who worked him and he said, >He is really, really nice.= So we just got him up here and that=s how it went--he just slaughtered >em.@ Classy John shipped back to Kentucky Sunday morning, but will likely return to New York for the Oct. 6 GI Champagne S. He is not Breeders= Cup nominated. What made the performance even more special was that Classy John is named for Valene=s father, John Valene, who passed away last Tuesday at the age of 100. AMy father passed away on Tuesday, and I flew up on Friday to watch the races,@ Valene said. ASo, just given the name and the circumstances and everything else, it=s extra special and I think he=s going to be a nice little horse. Hopefully, he stays healthy, because in this game you never know, but I think he=s for real.@ John Valene, who had attended the races at Canterbury Park just a couple weeks ago, first got the family involved in racing in the early 1960s when he claimed a horse who Murray Valene says subsequently won his next seven starts. Murray Valene=s racing interests later grew significantly, and at one point Valene Farms had around 140 horses in training. He now has about a dozen on the track. Valene is also associated But this wasn=t by any means his first win up at Saratoga. with Louisiana=s Clear Creek Stud, of which he jointly owns the Valene Farms took the 1993 GII Adirondack S. with $7,000 property that it stands on. Valene has mostly campaigned purchase Astas Foxy Lady (Zuppardo=s Prince), and doubled up Louisiana-bred or sired horses, including champions in in the same race (via DQ) exactly 20 years later with the Minnesota and Illinois. Stewart-trained Designer Legs (Graeme Hall). The latter was a $10,000 yearling acquisition. AIt just goes to show you--you never know based on what you paid for a horse what you=ve got,@ Valene said. AIt=s all about the heart and what=s on the inside. Nobody knows that until they run.@

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Caledonia Road to FTKNOV cont.

Bred by Vegso Racing Stable and purchased for $140,000 as a Keeneland September yearling in 2016 by trainer Ralph Nicks, the Florida-bred originally raced for Zoom and Fish Stable and Charlie Spiring for her first two starts. She won her Saratoga debut last September and ran second in the GI Frizette S. at Belmont Park in early October. Zoom And Fish Stable, managed by Luc Paiement, and Spiring then sold one third of their filly to Maurice and Samantha Regan=s Newtown Anner Stud and she sealed her championship for Nicks with a 3 1/4-length victory in the GI Breeders= Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar Nov. 4. After receiving some time off to heal after a chip was removed from her right front ankle last fall and a virus forced her to miss some training time, Caledonia Road easily won a one-mile Belmont allowance at the end of April, before a fifth to likely 3-year-old filly champion and MGISW Monomoy Girl (Tapizar) in the GI Acorn S. June 9. Her record stands at 5-3-1-0 for earnings of $1,307,800. ACaledonia Road is a true collector=s item,@ added Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. AWe look forward to showcasing her to the world at our November Sale.@ Caledonia Road is out of a half-sister to MSW and GIII Azalea S. bridesmaid Citizen Advocate (Proud Citizen). Under the third dam is GI Donn H. hero Hymn Book (Arch) and fellow Grade I winner and young sire Data Link (War Front).

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BIG SHOES TO FILL IN WITH ANTICIPATION The 2017 running of the GIII With Anticipation S. was won by a horse named Catholic Boy (More Than Ready), who has since JOHN ASHER: SALESMAN, FRIEND, gone on to become that rare runner with Grade I victories on INSPIRATION by Dan Liebman turf (Belmont Derby) and dirt (GI Travers S.). Whether any Nearly 35 years ago, as a young Kentucky-bred journalist member of the field signed on for the Wednesday feature at fascinated with the Thoroughbred industry, I thought I knew a Saratoga rises to those heights remains to be seen, but there bit about the world's most famous horse race. appears no standout in what feels a wide-open renewal. It has been a fantastic meeting for New York-breds in graded Then I met Jim Bolus and John Asher. stakes at the Spa and Empire-breds have also left their mark in They were a pair of walking Kentucky Derby encyclopedias, the With Anticipation. Startup Nation (Temple City) proved too able to recall with little effort every fact, figure, nuance, story, tough in 2014 and Somelikeithotbrown (Big Brown) will be well tale and myth surrounding the race. backed to follow suit. The bay colt, a distant seventh in a 5 1/2- To be in their presence was awe-inspiring; to become friends furlong maiden that was rained onto a sloppy main track July 23, with both was life impressionable. took full advantage of his chance in a rare nine-furlong test last time and careered away from the opposition to graduate by an impressive eight lengths. Irad Ortiz, Jr. takes over in the saddle from brother Jose. The latter sticks here with Amerman Racing homebred Joyful Heart (Kitten=s Joy), who finished a debut second to Swamp Rat (Hat Track {Jpn}) in a six-furlong tilt downstate June 17 before leading throughout to annex a similar heat by 2 1/4 front- running lengths July 8. The course has been carrying speed of late and the gray should be on or near the lead here. Swamp Rat has one run since his maiden-breaker, a runner-up effort in the Skidmore S. over 5 1/2 panels Aug. 17. In the 13 previous runnings of the With Anticipation, no fewer than six winners were making their first trips to the winner=s circle. Trainer Todd Pletcher has won the race five times, including the maiden winner Azar (Scat Daddy) in 2015, and John Asher presiding over this year=s Kentucky Oaks draw Horsephotos sends out a pair of runners here. Opry (Declaration of War) ran on gamely through the final furlong to finish third, beaten a half- Jim, a noted turf writer and "unofficial" Derby historian, had a length, in a seven-furlong race originally scheduled for the grass heart attack and died while jogging in May 1997. He was 54. Aug. 11. Out of a half-sister to Grade III-winning turfer White Cat That same year, John, a five-time Eclipse-Award winning (Mountain Cat), Opry=s sire accounted for 2017 With broadcast journalist, joined the staff at Churchill Downs. Anticipation second Irish Territory (Ire). John died Monday while on vacation in Florida at age 62. Cont. p7 TDN HEADLINE NEWS • PAGE 7 OF 8 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 29, 2018

Dan Liebman Op/Ed cont. As much as John knew about the Derby, it was something else about him that really impressed me: He wanted everyone to love the Derby as much as he did. And if that meant speaking to a group at midnight while standing on his head, well, I believe John would have done it. As director of communications for Churchill, John simply felt it was his duty to spread the word about the Derby. And he was the perfect guy for the job. Affable, lovable and outgoing, while possessing a great radio voice that mesmerized his audience every time. Easy going, funny and unpretentious, while able to enthrall and captivate every group, from school kids to senior citizens. John could speak about the Derby with ease to insiders and those who wouldn't know a horse if it was standing beside them. And he did. That was the quality that made John so special and unique. He was so comfortable among both the insiders and the outsiders. Part of his job--perhaps the part he enjoyed the most--was spending time on the backside with owners, trainers, breeders, jockeys, grooms, hotwalkers, vets, etc. Part of his job was dealing with the media, both those like myself, from trade organizations, and those from non-mainstream sports publications. And then, of course, part of his job was being the public face of the company. My contact, obviously, was as a member of the media. And it is hard to imagine anyone better at it than John. Interestingly, John had a big impact on me in that regard. As an aside, a few years ago, my youngest son, Ben, was Nothing to do with writing or editing, but in helping me attending Western Kentucky University. There he met, and understand the larger picture outside my sheltered world of became close friends with Erin Asher, one of John and Dee's reporting to those who already knew the industry. three children. One Derby week John asked if I would be kind enough to It gave John (who was a proud WKU alum) and I an even closer appear live from the backside one morning on two national connection, something we discussed many times, including at a television shows whose audiences would mostly be comprised party our kids threw together following their graduation of people who knew nothing about horse racing or the Derby. ceremony. That afternoon, John asked how the interviews had gone. Of course, even that day, as we both burst with pride, our "Seemed fine," I said, "but no clue why those shows wanted conversation invariably turned to horses, the industry, and the someone to talk about the Derby." Derby. "What did you think about last year's Derby broadcast?" John While watching last year's Derby, I thought about Bill Nack, the shot back. former Sports Illustrated writer and Blood-Horse contributor "You know what I always say John," I replied. "More fluff than I who had passed away just a few weeks prior to the race. He was need." another person who possessed a wealth of Derby knowledge. And that was his point. This year, when they play My Old Kentucky Home, I will think As an insider, the telecast is not geared to me. Just like the of John Asher, a cherished friend and the person who made me shows I was on were not geared to racing fans. see the Derby in a different light. As someone who wrote for an industry trade, I was all about I expect there will be people tuning in who would have never reporting to that group. John's job was not just about the witnessed a Derby had it not been for John. insiders, but the outsiders as well. John's job was to sell the Derby--to everyone, to anyone; whoever would invite him, whoever would listen to him. TDN HEADLINE NEWS • PAGE 8 OF 8 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 29, 2018

John Asher cont. texts and calls helped me to feel welcome not only at Churchill Churchill Downs disseminated a series of remembrances of Downs, but Louisville as well. If not, his passing reminds me of John Asher Tuesday afternoon. Edited comments follow: my responsibility to do the same for others.@

Trainer Norm Casse: AJohn Asher was the only person I knew Trainer Chuck Simon: AJohn was just a great person. When I first that loved Louisville, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby started training in Kentucky I didn=t know that many people and more than me. He was Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby used to hang out with (late track announcer) Luke Kruytbosch and they will never be the same. I have looked up to him my who was my friend from Arizona. Back then, Luke was stationed entire life and I will miss him dearly.@ near the old Press Box and Gold Room for the big players and John was always around. He always took the time to come over Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey: AJohn was an and talk to me every time he saw me and ask how my horses irreplaceable guy. Nothing meant more to him than the Kentucky were and if I had anything that he could include in a press Derby, the Churchill Downs community, the Louisville community release--knowing that free press is a godsend for a new trainer and the racing community throughout. Nobody loved the starting out. He barely knew me yet he was trying to help me Kentucky Derby any more than he did. He was a statue for what out. Few people I ever met were as naturally kind as John Asher racing and the Kentucky Derby meant. He=ll be sorely missed.@ was.@

Journalist Tim Layden (Sports Illustrated): AIt=s incredibly sad Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day: AJohn was a great guy--a sweet, that John Asher is gone. He was as cheerful and kind and upbeat sweet guy and dear friend. He helped me out a number of as anyone I=ve been around in four decades as a journalist. A different times and situations. He was always affable and always good, sweet man and with a radio baritone you could never upbeat and always a joy to be around. If you ever had any un-hear.@ questions about the Kentucky Derby, you=d call John. He was a walking encyclopedia. What a great guy. It really took the wind out of my sails.@

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer: ASo heartbroken. The world knows John Asher as the voice of Thoroughbred racing and its No. 1 fan--and he was the best. I also know him as a strong community leader fighting for those who have little. I will so miss his presence at Churchill Downs and the streets and boardrooms of Louisville where his total humanity shone like a brilliant first Saturday in May. Rest in peace, brother.@

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY): AAs a legendary voice in Kentucky=s Thoroughbred racing community, I got to know John during my many visits to Churchill Downs. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the storied race track and the Kentucky Derby was impressive. Elaine and I send our condolences to his wife, Dee, and his family, and to all of those who knew and loved him. John will be sorely missed.@ John Asher | Horsephotos

© Copyright Thoroughbred Daily News. Track Announcer Travis Stone: AI will never forget one particular time John Asher called me: It was a cold, rainy December This newspaper may not be reproduced in any form or by any evening. I was in New York City changing trains. He said, >How means, electronic or mechanical, without prior written do you feel about moving to Kentucky?= From a personal and permission of the copyright owner, MediaVista. Information career perspective, a more significant phone call I will never as to the American races, race results and earnings was receive. Perhaps it=s selfish of me to say this now, but I hope I obtained from results charts published by The Jockey Club shared with him how much that call and his subsequent visits, Information Services and utilized here with their permission. Wednesday, Saratoga, post time: 5:40 p.m. EDT WITH ANTICIPATION S.-GIII, $150,000, 2yo, 1 1/16mT PP HORSE SIRE OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ML 1 Henley's Joy Kitten's Joy Bloom Racing Stable Maker Rosario 9-2 2 Joyful Heart K Kitten's Joy Amerman Racing LLC Lynch Ortiz 5-1 3 Yes and Yes Sidney's Candy Philip A. Gleaves, Joseph R. Straus, Jr. Gleaves Maragh 12-1 & Hugh Fitzsimons 4 Gunslinger (Ire) Born To Sea (Ire) Matthew Schera Martin Carmouche 20-1 5 Seanow Tiznow Wertheimer and Frere Pletcher Velazquez 5-1 *6 Unionizer Union Rags Peter Vegso Mott Alvarado 5-1 7 Somelikeithotbrown Big Brown Skychai Racing LLC Maker Ortiz, Jr. 7-2 8 Opry K Declaration of War Cheyenne Stables LLC & Gaillardia Racing LLC Pletcher Castellano 6-1 9 Swamp Rat Hat Trick (Jpn) Bryan Hilliard Gleaves Leparoux 5-2 Main Track Only 10 Lexitonian Speightstown Calumet Farm Pletcher Velazquez 5-2 11 Stage Left K Congrats Ray Sainz Ward Lezcano 3-1 12 Backtohisroots K Mark Valeski Gatsas Stables Terranova II Saez 6-1

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2018 Leading Sires of 2YOS for stallions standing in North America through Monday, Aug. 27 Earnings and Black-type represents North American & European figures & stud fees are for 2018 Rank Stallion BTW BTH GSW GSH G1SW G1SH Starters Wnrs Highest Earner Earnings 1 Scat Daddy 4 6 3 6 -- 1 46 12 154,801 903,815 (2004) by Johannesburg Crops: 8 Stands: Ashford Stud USA (Dead/Ret/Exp) Skitter Scatter 2 Into Mischief 3 4 2 2 -- -- 37 10 144,000 897,438 (2005) by Harlan's Holiday Crops: 7 Stands: Spendthrift Farm KY Fee: $100,000 Instagrand 3 Brethren 1 2 ------31 11 56,950 576,299 (2008) by Distorted Humor Crops: 2 Stands: Arindel Farm FL Fee: Private Mrs. Crews 4 Quality Road 3 4 1 1 -- -- 20 8 128,000 565,335 (2006) by Elusive Quality Crops: 5 Stands: Lane's End Farm KY Fee: $70,000 Bellafina 5 Shanghai Bobby 1 2 1 1 -- -- 31 12 101,524 522,831 (2010) by Harlan's Holiday Crops: 2 Stands: Ashford Stud KY Fee: $15,000 Shang Shang Shang 6 Flatter 4 4 ------28 8 105,200 459,189 (1999) by A.P. Indy Crops: 12 Stands: Claiborne Farm KY Fee: $40,000 La Fuerza 7 Goldencents 2 2 ------33 9 71,727 437,981 (2010) by Into Mischief Crops: 1 Stands: Spendthrift Farm KY Fee: $15,000 Silvercents 8 Square Eddie 1 1 ------16 8 98,700 421,495 (2006) by Smart Strike Crops: 6 Stands: Ocean Breeze Ranch CA Fee: $25,000 Lippy 9 More Than Ready 1 2 1 1 -- -- 32 7 94,110 419,887 (1997) by Southern Halo Crops: 15 Stands: WinStar Farm KY Fee: $60,000 Sir Truebadour 10 Violence -- 1 -- 1 -- -- 25 11 60,600 406,431 (2010) by Medaglia d'Oro Crops: 2 Stands: Hill 'n' Dale Farms KY Fee: $25,000 Strike Silver 11 Kantharos 1 2 ------20 6 69,828 378,638 (2008) by Lion Heart Crops: 5 Stands: Hill 'N' Dale Farms KY Fee: $15,000 Adventurous Lady 12 Cairo Prince ------29 7 70,000 352,427 (2011) by Pioneerof the Nile Crops: 1 Stands: Airdrie Stud KY Fee: $25,000 Abyssinian 13 Super Saver -- 1 ------23 9 47,388 351,746 (2007) by Maria's Mon Crops: 5 Stands: WinStar Farm KY Fee: $35,000 Two Dozen Roses 14 Uncaptured 2 2 1 1 -- -- 10 4 136,300 337,545 (2010) by Lion Heart Crops: 1 Stands: Ocala Stud FL Fee: $6,000 Catherinethegreat 15 Overanalyze -- 2 -- 1 -- -- 24 7 73,000 322,191 (2010) by Dixie Union Crops: 2 Stands: WinStar Farm KY Fee: $15,000 Social Fan

FOR ALL TDN SIRE LISTSBINCLUDING INDIVIDUAL CROP-YEAR REPORTS--VISIT WWW.THETDN.COM/TDN-SIRE-STATS/ 3rd-Louisiana Downs, $24,000, (S), Alw, 8-28, (NW2L), 3yo/up, f/m, 6f, 1:12.07, ft. CHAMPAGNE MOMENT (f, 3, Algorithms--Rebirth, by Malagra) donned cap and gown by four lengths going five panels on the local turf in state-bred company July 24. Sent off at 3-1 in this surface switch, the bay hustled away from her rail draw to stalk IN ORDER OF PURSE: from a close-up third through a :22.54 opening quarter and a Wednesday, Delaware Park, post time: 4:15 p.m. EDT half in :45.90. Tipped out to launch a bid in the lane, she wore STRIKE YOUR COLORS S., $50,000, 2yo, 5 1/2f down the pacesetter Rockin Sunday Mass (Star Guitar) in the PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML final furlong and kicked clear for a two-length score. The winner 1 Aspect Astrology Garcia Ritchey 8-1 has an unraced juvenile half-sister named Red Red Wine (Half 2 Factor It In The Factor Pennington Servis 2-1 Ours). Her dam Rebirth is also responsible for a yearling filly by 3 I B Charly Uptowncharlybrown Burg Ippolito 12-1 Liaison and a 2018 filly by Star Guitar. She was bred back to 4 Well Graced Well Spelled Flores McClellan 10-1 Cross Traffic. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $28,200. Click for the 5 Sapphire Shilling Old Fashioned Acosta Potts 5-1 Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. 6 Absolved Blame Gomez Gonzalez 7-2 7 Lippi Lorenzo Street Magician Pino Robb 6-1 O/B-My Three Sons Stable, LLC (LA); T-Albert M. Stall, Jr. 8 Baytown Glory Morning Line Suarez Carrasco 8-1

IN SOUTH KOREA: IN ORDER OF PURSE: Naui Bichiyeo, c, 2, Mission Impazible--Flingette, by Phantom 2nd-Indiana Grand, $35,100, Alw, 8-28, (NW2L), 2yo, 6f, Jet. Seoul, 8-25, Hcp. ($67k), 1000m. B-Dutchess View Farm 1:10.09, ft. Inc (NY). *Won by eight lengths as the 1-2 favorite. **1/2 to MICK'S STAR (c, 2, Point of Entry--Hug It Out {SP}, by Medaglia Six Flings (Artax), SP, $292,267. ***$10,000 Wlg >16 FTNOCT; d'Oro) went wire-to-wire to graduate by 5 3/4 lengths on debut $24,000 Ylg >17 FTKOCT. VIDEO going a furlong shorter here July 24 and was made the 3-2 Sun Lighting, c, 3, Creative Cause--Dattts Lady Di, by Proud second-choice in this first try against winners. Riding the rail, the Citizen. Seoul, 8-26, Hcp. ($136k), 1700m. B-Bret Jones (KY). dark bay engaged in a three-way battle for command through *$43,000 Ylg >16 KEESEP; $100,000 2yo >17 OBSJUN. VIDEO and opening quarter in :22.39. Drawing clear as he hit the half in Call Up the Guard, c, 3, Run Away and Hide--Military Mama, by :45.25, the $90,000 OBSAPR grad effortlessly cruised clear in the Include. Busan, 8-26, Hcp. ($68k), 1400m. B-John Truscott lane to win for fun by 8 1/2 lengths. A Little Irradic (Sangaree), a Racing (IL). *Won in a dead heat. *Full to Go Lady Jay, SW, 14-1 shot, checked in second, finishing another 2 1/4 lengths $209,387. **$20,000 Wlg >15 KEENOV; $10,000 Ylg >16 clear of even-money favorite Weiland (Yes It=s True). The FTKOCT; $85,000 2yo >17 OBSAPR. VIDEO winner=s dam produced Maclean=s Music fillies in both 2017 and 2018 and was bred back to Speightster. The winner hails from Munhak Princess, f, 3, Wilburn--Ocean=s Away, by Stormy the family of Grade I winners Fantastic Look and Designed for Atlantic. Seoul, 8-25, Hcp. ($67k), 1200m. B-R L Glosson (KY). Luck. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $38,100. Click for the *Won by four lengths as the 3-2 chalk. *$2,000 Ylg >16 Equibase.com chart. OBSJAN; $9,000 Ylg >16 OBSAUG. VIDEO O-Hoffman Family Racing, LLC; B-Stanley Inman (KY); T-Thomas M. Amoss.

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IN PERU: Warrior=s Gold, h, 6, Warrior=s Reward--Gold Revenue, by Touch Gold. Monterrico, 8-23, Hcp., 1000m. B-Bernardo Alvarez Calderon & Teneri Farm Inc (KY). *1/2 to Birdie Gold (Birdstone), Ch. Grass Mare & G1SW-Per. **$32,000 RNA Ylg >13 KEESEP. FIRST-CROP STARTERS TO WATCH: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 IN RUSSIA: Big Screen (Speightstown), Spring Farm Dream Charger, f, 2, Will Take Charge--Richiegirlgonewild 16 foals of racing age/1 winner/0 black-type winners (GSW, $105,924), by Wildcat Heir. Central Moscow 4-Woodbine, $175K OLG Simcoe S. Presented by Samuel, Son Hippodrome, 8-26, 2YO Grand Prix (NB), 1600m. B-Doug & and Co. Limited, 6 1/2f, NEWS FLASH, 15-1 Felicia Branham (KY). *1/2 to Super Allison (Super Saver), SW, CAN$10,000 CAN SEP yrl $157,043. **$50,000 RNA Ylg >17 KEESEP. VIDEO Cairo Prince (Pioneerof the Nile), Airdrie Stud, $10,000 120 foals of racing age/7 winners/0 black-type winners Flawtess, c, 3, Flat Out--Flattered, by Saint Ballado. Central 1-Del Mar, Msw 1m, GIZA GODDESS, 10-1 Moscow Hippodrome, 8-26, City of Moscow S. (NB), 2400m. $200,000 KEE SEP yrl B-Mike Pietrangelo (KY). *$25,000 Wlg >15 KEENOV. VIDEO Conard Lord, h, 6, Congrats--Remoulade, by Lemon Drop Kid. Central Banker (Speightstown), McMahon of Saratoga Central Moscow Hippodrome, 8-26, Russian Coalminers Cup Thoroughbreds, $7,500 (NB), 2400m. B-Stuart E Huston & Helen C Alexander (KY). 74 foals of racing age/3 winners/0 black-type winners *$55,000 Ylg >13 KEESEP. VIDEO 5-Saratoga, Msw 6 1/2f, CHARMING CARA, 15-1 Consigned by GAINESWAY $60,000 SAR AUG yrl; $70,000 EAS MAY 2yo 5-Saratoga, Msw 6 1/2f, THREE BIRDS, 30-1 $21,000 KEE NOV wnl; $11,000 RNA SAR AUG yrl; $4,500 RNA EAS OCT yrl

Flashback (Tapit), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, $7,500 105 foals of racing age/3 winners/0 black-type winners 4-Remington, Msw 5 1/2f, MISS FLASHBACK, 9-2 $16,000 RNA KEE NOV wnl; $55,000 OKC YRL yrl

Itsmyluckyday (Lawyer Ron), Spendthrift Farm, $8,000 80 foals of racing age/6 winners/0 black-type winners 4-Remington, Msw 5 1/2f, EUTYCHIA, 15-1

Mark Valeski (Proud Citizen), Airdrie Stud, $2,500 33 foals of racing age/3 winners/0 black-type winners IN PERU: 9-Saratoga, $150K GIII With Anticipation S., 1 1/16mT, First Movie (Arg), f, 3, Violence--First Lod (Arg) (MSW & MGSP- BACKTOHISROOTS, 6-1 Arg), by Lode. Monterrico, 8-25, Maiden, 1400m, 1:25.85. $6,500 RNA KEE SEP yrl B-Haras La Pasion. *Won by 15 1/2 lengths. VIDEO Merit Man (With Distinction), Lovacres Ranch, $5,000 14 foals of racing age/1 winner/0 black-type winners 7-Del Mar, $100K Generous Portion S., 6f, GIVE ME A HINT, 2-1 1-Del Mar, Msw 1m, MADAME GENEVA, 20-1

Champagne Moment (Algorithms) takes her record to two-for-two with an allowance win at Louisiana Downs. TDN REGIONAL REPORT • PAGE 3 OF 4 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 29, 2018

Mucho Macho Man (Macho Uno), Adena Springs, $15,000 Liaison (Indian Charlie), Spendthrift Farm, $10,000 69 foals of racing age/2 winners/0 black-type winners 166 foals of racing age/36 winners/2 black-type winners 1-Del Mar, Msw 1m, MERCY MERCY, 10-1 3-Presque Isle Downs, Msw 1m, BLUE MONARCH, 12-1 $19,000 KEE JAN yrl; $60,000 FTK JUL yrl; $95,000 RNA OBS MAR 2yo; $150,000 EAS MAY 2yo The Lumber Guy (Grand Slam), Chi, $3,500 7-Del Mar, $100K Generous Portion S., 6f, MUCHO UNUSUAL, 6-1 42 foals of racing age/7 winners/0 black-type winners $170,000 RNA KEE SEP yrl 5-Saratoga, Msw 6 1/2f, SHE'S A LUMBERJANE, 20-1

Noble Mission (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), Lane's End Farm, $25,000 Morning Line (Tiznow), Lane's End Farm, $10,000 111 foals of racing age/5 winners/0 black-type winners 134 foals of racing age/32 winners/2 black-type winners 6-Indiana Grand, Msw 1mT, ALOO GHOST, 15-1 7-Delaware, $50K Strike Your Colors S., 5 1/2f, BAYTOWN GLORY, 8-1 Souper Speedy (Indian Charlie), T. C. Westmeath Stud Farm, $3,000 $10,000 RNA KEE NOV wnl; $1,000 RNA FTK OCT yrl; $32,000 41 foals of racing age/4 winners/0 black-type winners FTK HRA 2yo 4-Woodbine, $175K OLG Simcoe S. Presented by Samuel, Son and Co. Limited, 6 1/2f, BLESSED TWO, 15-1 Orb (Malibu Moon), Claiborne Farm, $25,000 CAN$65,000 CAN SEP yrl 195 foals of racing age/37 winners/2 black-type winners 5-Woodbine, $175K OLG Muskoka S. Presented by Ballycroy 4-Woodbine, $175K OLG Simcoe S. Presented by Samuel, Son Training Centre, 6 1/2f, GEORGIAN DANCER, 12-1 and Co. Limited, 6 1/2f, IN GUS WE TRUST, 6-1 CAN$30,000 CAN SEP yrl CAN$30,000 CAN SEP yrl 4-Woodbine, $175K OLG Simcoe S. Presented by Samuel, Son and Co. Limited, 6 1/2f, SOUPER HOT, 4-1 CAN$15,000 CAN SEP yrl 5-Woodbine, $175K OLG Muskoka S. Presented by Ballycroy Training Centre, 6 1/2f, SPEEDY SOUL, 6-1 CAN$9,500 RNA CAN SEP yrl

Well Spelled (Spellbinder), Godstone Farm, $1,500 14 foals of racing age/1 winner/0 black-type winners 7-Delaware, $50K Strike Your Colors S., 5 1/2f, WELL GRACED, 10-1

SECOND-CROP STARTERS TO WATCH: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Cold Harbor (Distorted Humor) 4 foals of racing age/3 winners/1 black-type winner 5-Woodbine, $175K OLG Muskoka S. Presented by Ballycroy Training Centre, 6 1/2f, MOKSGMOL, 10-1 CAN$45,000 RNA CAN SEP yrl STAKES RESULTS: Declaration of War (War Front), Ashford Stud, $40,000 ROBERTO CLEMENTE S.-Listed, $50,920, Camarero, 8-26, 255 foals of racing age/49 winners/4 black-type winners 3yo/up, f/m, 1 1/16m, 1:47.07, my. 9-Saratoga, $150K GIII With Anticipation S., 1 1/16mT, OPRY, 6-1 1--PURE LEMON, 125, m, 5, by Eskendereya $180,000 KEE SEP yrl 1st Dam: Unicorn Kid, by Lemon Drop Kid 2nd Dam: Pure Radiance, by Irish River (Fr) Emcee (Unbridled's Song), Haras Santa Maria de Araras, $7,500 3rd Dam: Merry Moments, by Olden Times 45 foals of racing age/10 winners/0 black-type winners ($17,000 RNA Ylg '14 KEESEP; $9,000 2yo '15 OBSAPR). 4-Remington, Msw 5 1/2f, BREW CASA, 5-1 O-L.A.R. Stable, Corp.; B-Sally J. Andersen, L. Richard Kent & $5,000 HER OCT yrl John Waterman (FL); T-Jose M. Arroyo; J-Javier Santiago. $29,534. Lifetime Record: 32-19-4-3, $244,324. *1/2 to Crafty Unicorn (Friends Lake), SW. Cont. p4 Jump into jump racing For more information, please contact and join a sport Bill Gallo Jr., Director of Racing (410) 392-0700 • [email protected] on the rise

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Roberto Clemente S. cont. Racecourse, 8-27, 6 1/2f, 1:19.24. B-Charles P. Merrick (KY). 2--Kate Is a Ten, 117, m, 8, Tenpins--Crypto Kate, by Tabasco *$10,000 Ylg '17 KEESEP. Cat. ($2,700 RNA Ylg '11 KEEJAN). O-Sonata Stable; B-Rojan Farms Inc (NY); T-Edwin Diaz, Jr.. $10,184. Babes On a Budget, f, 3, Caiman--Albali, by Aldebaran. Indiana 3--Analyze Your Life, 118, f, 3, Overanalyze--Smok'n Revel, by Grand, 8-28, (S), 1mT, 1:43.14. B-Gary Patrick (IN). Macho Uno. ($3,700 Ylg '16 OBSWIN; $3,000 RNA Ylg '16 Buckeye Ruckus, g, 3, Dialed In--Classic Threat (MSW, OBSAUG; $20,000 2yo '17 OBSOPN). O-RM Stable PR; $174,685}, by Regal Classic. Thistledown, 8-28, (S), 5 1/2f, B-Matalona Thoroughbreds, LLC (FL); T-Angel Calderon. $5,092. 1:06.60. B-Joe Keenan & Daniel P. Kelliher/Three Oaks (OH). Margins: 11, NK, 3HF. Odds: 0.15, 6.10, 16.55. *$30,000 Wlg '15 KEENOV. **1/2 to Quiet Dare (Quiet American), SW, $199,103; Speed is Life (Scipion), SW, ALLOWANCE RESULTS: $240,466; and She=s Extreme (Unbridled=s Song), MSP, 8th-Parx Racing, $65,108, (NW2X)/Opt. Clm ($25,000), 8-28, $159,746. 3yo/up, 5fT, :57.22, fm. Ats a My Songa, g, 3, Mercer Mill--Too Five n' Ten, by FIELDER (g, 4, Sidney's Candy--Karakorum Fugitive {MSP, Songandaprayer. Thistledown, 8-28, (S), 5 1/2f, 1:07.02. $196,732}, by Ten Most Wanted) Lifetime Record: SW, B-Michael Dire (OH). 15-6-3-2, $256,774. O-Waldorf Racing Stables LLC; B-HnR Nothhaft Horseracing LLC (PA); T-Marya K. Montoya. *$47,000 RNA Wlg '14 KEENOV; $180,000 Ylg '15 KEESEP; $70,000 3yo '17 FTKHRA.

4th-Indiana Grand, $35,500, (S), 8-28, (NW2L), 3yo/up, f/m, 1mT, 1:42.43, fm. ALGORITHMS, Champagne Moment, f, 3, o/o Rebirth, by Malagra. UNNECESSARY DRAMA (f, 4, Domestic Dispute--Catmaker, by ALW, 8-28, Louisiana Downs Magic Cat) Lifetime Record: 10-2-2-2, $65,403. O/B/T-Tanya CAIMAN, Babes On a Budget, f, 3, o/o Albali, by Aldebaran. MSW, 8-28, Lobsiger (IN). *1/2 to Silver Menace (Silver Wagon), MSP, $173,087. Indiana Grand DIALED IN, Buckeye Ruckus, g, 3, o/o Classic Threat, by Regal Classic. 6th-Indiana Grand, $33,800, (NW1X)/Opt. Clm ($25,000), 8-28, MSW, 8-28, Thistledown DOMESTIC DISPUTE, Unnecessary Drama, f, 4, o/o Catmaker, by Magic 3yo/up, 1mT, 1:38.90, fm. Cat. ALW, 8-28, Indiana Grand SON OF A SAINT (g, 4, Speightstown--Conchita, by Cozzene) ESKENDEREYA, Pure Lemon, m, 5, o/o Unicorn Kid, by Lemon Drop Kid. Lifetime Record: 12-4-0-1, $90,370. O-Ten Strike Racing; B-Alpha GIII Roberto Clemente S., 8-26, Camarero Delta Stables, LLC (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. *$120,000 RNA Ylg '15 FORESTRY, Highland Park Hero, g, 3, o/o Keepswooinshoes, by Optic KEESEP; $180,000 RNA 2yo '16 FTFMAR; $225,000 2yo '16 Nerve. ALW, 8-28, Thistledown EASMAY; $65,000 3yo '17 KEENOV. MERCER MILL, Ats a My Songa, g, 3, o/o Too Five n' Ten, by Trained at Grand Oaks Equine Training Center LLC, Bobby Dodd Agent Songandaprayer. MSW, 8-28, Thistledown OXBOW, Perfect Poet, f, 3, o/o Poetically Perfect, by Pleasantly Perfect. AOC, 8-28, Louisiana Downs POINT OF ENTRY, Mick's Star, c, 2, o/o Hug It Out, by Medaglia d'Oro. 7th-Thistledown, $24,000, 8-28, (NW2L), 3yo/up, 5 1/2f, ALW, 8-28, Indiana Grand 1:05.48, ft. SHACKLEFORD, Friday, f, 2, o/o Tip Tap Poe, by Tapit. MSW, 8-27, HIGHLAND PARK HERO (g, 3, Forestry--Keepswooinshoes, by Hastings Optic Nerve) Lifetime Record: 13-2-3-4, $46,270. O-Ron SIDNEY'S CANDY, Fielder, g, 4, o/o Karakorum Fugitive, by Ten Most Marshall & Anthony Rini; B-Deborah Tatham (KY); T-Anthony Rini. Wanted. AOC, 8-28, Parx Racing SPEIGHTSTOWN, Son of a Saint, g, 4, o/o Conchita, by Cozzene. AOC, 5th-Louisiana Downs, $21,520, (NW2X)/Opt. Clm ($17,500), 8-28, Indiana Grand 8-28, 3yo/up, f/m, 1m 70y, 1:45.38, ft. PERFECT POET (f, 3, Oxbow--Poetically Perfect, by Pleasantly Perfect) Lifetime Record: 7-3-0-1, $37,390. O-Albert B Salmon, Jr; B-Calumet Farm (KY); T-Joseph P. Smith.

ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS: Friday, f, 2, Shackleford--Tip Tap Poe, by Tapit. Hastings

WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2018

"He was a standout horse by some way, the nicest I've seen at GLENEAGLES COLT SETS Doncaster in many a year," said Donald. "And he's a half-brother to a good horse by a potentially exciting young stallion." PREMIER RECORD Naturally delighted with the result, Dollar--who has brought a draft of nine to Goffs UK having eschewed Arqana's August Sale this year--said, "Tim Kent and Tony Williams came to the stud to see the horses and felt that this was the kind of horse who could change the profile of this sale. If that's what they are trying to do then it's up to breeders to send them the ammunition. Gerry [Meehan] adored this horse and has felt all along that he was something special." Newsells Park Stud ended the first session as the leading vendor by aggregate with seven yearlings sold for ,870,000. A lively final hour of the sale boosted the session's figures but as the day progressed it was clear that breeders and pinhookers alike had set realistic reserves. Cont. p2

Gerry Meehan with the record-setting Gleneagles colt | Goffs UK IN TDN AMERICA TODAY CLASSY JOHN THE DEFINITION OF A HAPPY ACCIDENT By Emma Berry Brian DiDonato chats with owner Murray Valene of Valene Farms DONCASTER, UK--On the eve of the Goffs UK Premier Sale, about recent Saratoga 2-year-old winner Classy John Managing Director Tony Williams had spoken with cautious (Songandaprayer). Click or tap here to go straight to TDN optimism of his hope that the company's leading yearling America. auction would take another step forward this year. Bettering the previous sale record by ,100,000 can be seen as a leap rather than a mere step, and in the ,380,000 session-leading first-crop son of Gleneagles (Ire) there was widespread anticipation that this would be a colt to lead the flagship Doncaster sale into new territory. The Goffs UK team didn't have long to wait to see if its determination to persuade Julian Dollar of Newsells Park Stud to consign the half-brother to listed winner Al Malhouf (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) to the Premier Sale would pay off. In at lot 20, the free-moving bay glided around the ring alongside Newsells Park's yearling manager Gerry Meehan, not putting a foot wrong as the bidding soared past the previous record and Al Donald stood his ground against a sustained attempt from Amanda Skiffington. The SackvilleDonald agent was busy throughout last season's yearling sales on behalf of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha of King Power Racing and was fulsome in his praise of the colt who has paid a huge compliment to his young dual Guineas-winning sire. TDN EUROPE • PAGE 2 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

Gleneagles Colt Sets Premier Record Cont. from p1 The clearance rate by the end of the session came in at a decent 88.5% when 225 of the 254 yearlings offered found buyers. Seventeen yearlings sold for six-figure sums and the aggregate, average and median figures adjusted to a level more in line with those achieved two years ago. The average of ,44,791 was down from ,53,490 on the same day last year, as was the median of ,35,000 (from ,37,000). The session's turnover dipped only slightly at ,10,078,000.

Standing with Nass and trainer George Peckham, the agent withstood attempts from Joseph O'Brien and, latterly, Ross Doyle and Richard Hannon, to secure the Exceed And Excel (Aus)

Julian Dollar and Al Donald | Goffs UK half-sister to the listed winners Scoville (Ger) (Sholokhov {Ire}) and Skagen (Ger) (Dashing Blade {GB}) bred by Eimear Stamina Unaffected By Rude Awakening... Mulhern's Abbeville Stud. Despite having to stand outside in his dressing gown at 4 a.m. "She was a lovely walking filly. Fawzi saw her yesterday and when a fire alarm caused the Mount Pleasant hotel to be loved her. We've been sending photos to his teenage son evacuated, Oliver St Lawrence lasted until very close to the end Abdullah back in Newmarket and he said we had to buy her," St of the 11-hour sales session to buy lot 256 for ,200,000 on Lawrence said. behalf of Fawzi Nass. Since the publication of the catalogue, the filly's 2-year-old half-brother Tenax (Ire) (Slade Power {Ire}) has won for Joseph O'Brien bringing the tally for his dam Stravina (Ger) (Platini {Ger}) to six winners from eight runners.

Dream Buy For HKJC... The fact that Oasis Dream (GB) has had two new Group 1 winners this year along with some smart juvenile performers has refreshed buyers' memories that he is indeed an elite sire who should not be ignored. A member of a strong Juddmonte family whose full-brother has continued to improve this year was on the select list of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and lot 175 duly ended up at the head of the team's purchases for the day at ,150,000. Cont. p3 Oliver St Lawrence | Goffs UK TDN EUROPE • PAGE 3 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

Gleneagles Colt Sets Premier Record Cont. The May-born colt's dam Quiet (GB) (Observatory {GB}), a half-sister to the dam of Twice Over (GB) (Observatory {GB}), was bought carrying him for 38,000gns at Tattersalls. "He's taken it all in his stride and has behaved impeccably ever since he arrived on the sales ground," said consignor Jenny Norris of Norris Bloodstock, who also foaled the colt on behalf of his breeders in the Quiet Partnership. "The mare boards with us and is now in foal to Dabirsim (Fr). She has no foal on the ground as he was quite a late foal so the mare was rested last year." Vice President, International Operations The colt's 4-year-old brother Silent Echo (GB) was trained Gary King initially, like his dam, by Roger Charlton, for whom he won twice Twitter: @garykingTDN at three. Sold on for 120,000gns by Juddmonte last autumn to [email protected] Peter Hedger, the gelding has won another two races and is now + 1.732.320.0975 rated 99. The Hong Kong Jockey Club had previously struck at ,140,000 International Editor for lot 93, a colt by Kodiac (GB) out of the treble listed winner Kelsey Riley Miss Honorine (Ire) (Highest Honor {Fr}) bred by James Hanly, Twitter: @kelseynrileyTDN [email protected] Trevor Stewart and Anthony Stroud. "He's a nice balanced colt and the whole team was in European Editor agreement on the fact that he's just a really nice individual," said Emma Berry Mark Richards. Twitter: @collingsberry It was a good day for James Hanly's Ballyhimikin Stud, which [email protected] consigned both the Kodiac colt and another of the top 10 lots (134), a Camacho (GB) half-brother to last year's ,270,000 Associate International Editor sale-topper by Bated Breath (GB). While he couldn't quite scale Heather Anderson the heights of his sibling, the son of Night Sphere (Ire) (Night Twitter: @HLAndersonTDN Shift) still brought a decent return of ,125,000 when sold to Dermot Farrington on behalf of Phoenix Thoroughbreds. The Marketing Manager Alayna Cullen Camacho colt will be trained by John Quinn, who has guided Twitter: @AlaynaCullen Signora Cabello (Ire), by the same sire, to two Group 2 victories [email protected] and a runner-up finish in the G1 Darley Prix Morny for the Phoenix team. Contributing Editor Amer Abdulaziz arrived in Doncaster on Tuesday morning and Alan Carasso through Farrington added three yearlings to the Phoenix Twitter: @EquinealTDN Thoroughbreds string for next season. Cont. p4

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Knight Has His Day... Racing. Richard Knight was denied the chance to buy lot 92 in the ring "No trainer has been decided yet but he's a lovely sharp colt when the son of Acclamation (GB) was initially knocked down by Kodiac and the mare has been a successful producer," said for ,180,000, but after it transpired that he had been bought Knight after signing the ticket at ,120,000. back by his vendor, the agent later agreed a private sale of Shadwell Back In The ,150,000 with Rathbarry Stud. Fray... Knight was reluctant to name The absence of a single the new owner of the purchase by Sheikh Hamdan Al half-brother to four winners Maktoum at Arqana's August from the Meon Valley Stud Sale was noted but his Shadwell family of Reprocolor (GB) but he team, which has increasingly did advise that the colt would be targeted the Premier Sale, made trained in Newmarket by its presence felt during the William Haggas. opening session with Angus Gold "He's very racy and light on his signing for six yearlings for a feet plus he's out of a good total of ,595,000. One of those producer. I was very sweet on purchases put broad smiles on him," said Knight. Angus Gold | Goffs UK the faces of the WH Bloodstock The agent was back in action team, a new name on the consignors' list representing the later in the day to secure lot 142, a Kodiac half-brother to the young partnership of Mimi Wadham and Violet Hesketh, both black-type performers Faithful Creek (Ire) (Bushranger {Ire}) and 27, who met while students on the Godolphin Flying Start Tangled (Ire) (Society Rock {Ire}) on behalf of Sheikh Abdullah programme. Al-Malek Al-Sabah, who races under the name of Al Areen Cont. p5 TDN EUROPE • PAGE 5 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

Gleneagles Colt Sets Premier Record Cont. The duo pinhooked lot 32 as a foal and the Tamayuz (GB) half-brother to the 98-rated Berkshire Blue (Ire) (Champs Elysees {GB}) was one of the session's early leaders at ,110,000. "Reality hasn't quite hit yet," said Wadham, whose mother Lucy trains in Newmarket. "He's been popular since he's been here and has been impeccably behaved. We bought him for 35,000gns as a foal, so to sell him to Shadwell for ,110,000 is a real result." Hesketh added, "I loved his attitude throughout the whole sale. He's shown himself brilliantly, had his head down with a great walk and hopefully he'll go and do the business on the track." WH Bloodstock will head next to the Tattersalls October Sale at which they will consign one yearling in each of Books 1 and 2 and a further six in Book 3. Shadwell also bought the first Muhaarar (GB) yearling in the Doncaster ring, lot 21, for ,120,000. The colt is out of the listed-placed Montjeu (Ire) mare Lady Francesca (GB), a half-sister to G3 Ridgewood Pearl S. winner Purr Along (GB) (Mount Nelson {GB}), and was consigned by his breeder Newsells Park Stud. The three Muhaarar colts sold through the first session returned an average price of ,72,000. Among the other Shadwell purchases for the day was lot lot 113, the first foal by Showcasing (GB) out of the six-time winner Tony so much fun," said Matt Houldsworth. "She will go into Must Be Me (GB) (Trade Fair {GB}) sold by Barton Stud for training with Charlie Hills." ,115,000. Realising the same price was lot 188, Kilcarn Park Richard Tucker added, "She was a smashing filly who has been Stud's Dream Ahead half-brother to the listed winner a delight to deal with from day one. The mare has been very Thanksfortellingme (Ire) (Notnowcato {GB}), whose grandam is kind to us." Cheveley Park Stud's former champion juvenile and top-class Nine of the 10 members of Brazen Beau's first crop offered on producer Red Camellia (GB) (Polar Falcon). Tuesday sold for an average of ,47,556.

Tucker's Brazen Lady... Session Ends On Several High Notes... Devon-based Richard Tucker is one of the most prolific As twilight crept across the Doncaster sale yards, one of a breeders of winners in Britain and his Nelson Farm enjoyed a number of late highlights of the opening day was provided by decent result with a first crop daughter of Australian sprinting the Oaks Farm Stables-consigned son of the late Society Rock star Brazen Beau (Aus) when lot 203 was sold to Howson & (Ire) out of the dual winner Skeleton (Ire) (Tobougg {Ire}), Houldsworth bloodstock for ,100,000. offered as lot 235. Tucker had bought the filly's dam Royal Blush (GB) (Royal Mark Dwyer pinhooked the colt from Brian Kennedy's Applause {GB}) through the same agents as a 4-year-old back in Meadowlands Stables for 50,000gns and saw that figure rise to 2011 for 7,000gns from breeder Denford Stud and she has ,135,000 when Anthony Stroud had the final say on behalf of proved to be a real bargain. Her best runner to date, the Group Godolphin. 2-placed seven-time winner A Momentofmadness (GB) "I had Society Rock as a breeze-up horse and I couldn't sell him (Elnadim), sold in the same ring as a yearling for ,72,000 and but he was such a good racehorse and I've always been the Brazen Beau filly will race for the same owners, Tony watching him," said Dwyer. "You have to feel for Roger Wechsler and Ann Plummer. O'Callaghan [of Tally-Ho Stud] as he's a huge loss when he's "In our opinion she was the nicest filly in the sale but it also producing horses like this." helped that she is a half-sister to a horse who has given Ann and Cont. p6 TDN EUROPE • PAGE 6 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

Gleneagles Colt Sets Premier Record Cont. 256 f, Exceed and Excel (Aus)BStravina (Ger) 200,000 Also providing a strong final hour to the day was lot 259, a Breeder: Eimear Mulhern daughter of Gleneagles bought for John Dance for ,140,000 by Consignor: Abbeville Stud Edward Creighton. The grand-daughter of listed winner Honest Purchaser: Oliver St Lawrence Quality (Elusive Quality), who traces back to the Juddmonte 265 f, Acclamation (GB)BSweet Nicole (GB) 185,000 matriarch Toussaud, was consigned by Houghton Bloodstock for Breeder: PJ Gleeson breeder Colin Murfitt of Pantile Stud and brought the first-day Consignor: Trinity Park Stud average for four Gleneagles yearlings sold to ,165,000. Purchaser: Joe Foley She was followed into the ring by lot 260, who will also end up 92 c, Acclamation (GB)BMiss Gibraltar (GB) 150,000 racing in John Dance's colours after agent Ed Sackville went to (i150,000 wnl >17 GOFNOV) ,120,000 for the Manister House Stud-consigned daughter of Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon No Nay Never whose grandam Sundrop (JPN) (Sunday Silence) Consignor: Rathbarry Stud was a dual Group 3 winner and Group 1-placed. Purchaser: BBA Ireland/Richard Knight (PS) Ed Sackville would be made to stand down when it came to the final lot of the day (265), Trinity Park Stud's Acclamation 175 c, Oasis Dream (GB)BQuiet (GB) 150,000 (GB) half-sister to Group 2-winning sprinter Mobsta (Ire) Breeder: The Quiet Partnership (Bushranger {Ire}). The agent made a concerted effort to add Consignor: Norris Bloodstock her to the list of 17 purchases on the day by SackvilleDonald but Purchaser: HKJC eventually had to concede to Joe Foley, who went to ,185,000 93 c, Kodiac (GB)-Miss Honorine (Ire) 140,000 to buy her for Steve Parkin of Clipper Logistics. Breeder: J Hanly, T Stewart & A Stroud The second and final session of the Premier Sale begins today Consignor: Ballyhimikin Stud at 10 a.m. Purchaser: HKJC 259 f, Gleneagles (Ire)BSugar Mill (GB) 140,000 Breeder: CJ Murfitt Consignor: Houghton Bloodstock SESSION TOPPERS Purchaser: Creighton Schwartz BS/J. Dance GOFFS UK PREMIER YEARLING SALE 235 c, Society Rock (Ire)BSkeleton (Ire) 135,000 (50,000gns wbk ;17 TATDEC) Breeder: B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Consignor: Oaks Farm Stables TUESDAY’S TOP 12 LOTS Purchaser: Godolphin LOT SIRE | DAM PRICE (£) 134 c, Camacho (GB)BNight Sphere (Ire) 125,000 20 c, Gleneagles (Ire)BLady Eclair (Ire) 380,000 Breeder: J Hanly Breeder: Newsells Park Stud Consignor: Ballyhimikin Stud Consignor: Newsells Park Stud Purchaser: Phoenix Thoroughbreds/D. Farrington Purchaser: SackvilleDonald Cont. p7 Want to list your job? Standard listing:$300 NEW Featured listing:$500 • One printed ad on this page (date of your choice) • Two printed ads on this page (two dates of your choice) • 30 day listing on our careers page:thetdn.com/careers • 30 day listing on our careers page:thetdn.com/careers • Job promoted through our social media channels • Job promoted through our social media channels

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Goffs UK Day 1 Toppers Cont. 21 c, Muhaarar (GB)BLady Francesca (GB) 120,000 Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Consignor: Newsells Park Stud Purchaser: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd 142 c, Kodiac (GB)BOpen Verse 120,000 Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud GOFFS UK PREMIER YEARLING SALE Consignor: Tally-Ho Stud SESSION TOTALS 2018 2017 Purchaser: R Knight/Shk Al Malek Al Sabah $ Catalogued 265 235 $ Number Offered 254 219 260 f, No Nay NeverBSunbird (GB) 120,000 $ Number Sold 226 200 Breeder: Manister House & Grange Stud $ Not Sold 28 19 Consignor: Manister House Stud $ Clearance Rate 89% 91.3% $ High Price ,380,000 ,270,000 Purchaser: SackvilleDonald/John & Jess Dance $ Gross ,10,078,000 ,10,653,500 $ Average (% change) ,45,058 (-16%) ,53,268 $ Median (% change) ,35,000 (-4.1%) ,36,500

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TDN: Skitter Scatter hails from a family that you have had an involvement with for a while now. Can you tell us how she came about?

WITH ANTHONY ROGERS AR: It all started with Skitter Scatter's granddam Daneleta (Ire) (Danehill), who Robert Clay of Three Chimneys Farm purchased By Daithi Harvey from Nicolas Clement around 2002, and he asked my mother to Skitter Scatter (Scat Daddy) proved herself the top 2-year-old partner with him on her. We sent her to America to a friend of filly so far in Ireland this year when winning the G2 Debutante S. mine, Ben Cecil, with the hope of getting some more black-type at The Curragh last Sunday. She is co-owned and co-bred by into her but unfortunately it didn't work out for her on the track Anthony Rogers and his mother Sonia of Airlie Stud, a farm that so we sent her to the breeding shed. That career has worked out has bred a long roll call of Classic and Group 1 winners since its very well for her as she bred G1 Dewhurst S. winner Intense establishment by the late Captain Tim Rogers and his wife Sonia Focus (Giant's Causeway), among others. When Skitter Scatter's in the 1960s. TDN's Daithi Harvey caught up with Anthony dam Dane Street (Street Cry {Ire}) came along we raced her with Rogers about the exciting times of being involved with such a Robert until buying him out of the partnership at Keeneland in filly. 2016. She is back home in Airlie now. TDN: Skitter Scatter really announced herself as a top- TDN: Dane Street got off to a class filly last weekend. Did you great start as a broodmare with get to enjoy the occasion? her first produce, the winning graded stakes-placed filly Data AR: It was one of the best days Dependent (More Than Ready) I've had on a racecourse. My before foaling Skitter Scatter. mum has had one or two as What has she produced in the good or better but for me, it's interim? taken a while to get there and it was a very exciting day. Up until AR: Dane Street has a yearling Sunday she has been totally by More Than Ready that is underestimated, in my opinion. I going to Book 1 at Tattersalls (lot don't usually bet but I couldn't 321) and a colt foal by No Nay believe it when I saw 11/1 about Anthony Rogers leads in Skitter Scatter after Never who we will also sell as a her and said 'I'll have a bit of the Debutante | Racing Post yearling. That foal came quite that.' Normally, on the rare late in mid-May so we rested the mare this year. It's just a occasion that I do have a bet it puts the kibosh on them but thought but perhaps I might give Mr. Magnier a call to see if he even I couldn't stop her on Sunday. can fit her into Galileo (Ire) next year. Cont. p9 TDN EUROPE • PAGE 9 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

TDN Q&A With Anthony Rogers Cont. TDN: Being by Scat Daddy hasn't done her any harm so far and TDN: Skitter Scatter was out early in the season; she had her should allow plenty of covering options when the time comes? first run at Dundalk at the end of March when third to Jungle Jane (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}). Were the reports always AR: Absolutely, and the granddam is by Street Cry and I love him positive from Patrick Prendergast? as a broodmare sire. Of course Scat Daddy is a huge loss not only to Coolmore but also the international bloodstock industry. If he AR: To be fair to Patrick, within the first couple of months he was standing now I imagine his covering fee would be pretty said 'this could be a stakes horse.' I don't think he predicted she high. Obviously Skitter Scatter is from his last crop so it's just would be winning a Group 2 but he liked her a lot, he liked her exciting that we have got a little bit of him to race with. I guess attitude and basically everything about her. She is not a robust, we are lucky she is a filly as, if she was born a colt we would big strong filly but she is very professional and has learned from have sold her. We sell all the colts and keep the odd filly; we each race. Her first race was just an outing, even though she ran need to keep a few as we are cleaning out and replenishing each well, but then she beat Sergei Prokofiev (Scat Daddy) on her year. We move along around four or five and bring in three or second run. She got into a battle there with him and he is 16.2 four fillies from the track. It's important to try and keep hands or something close and I think he even gave her a bump upgrading and to keep the momentum going. but she never flinched. She loves a battle and is a very tough filly. TDN: I guess this is a busy time of year for you prepping yearlings for the sales? TDN: So what is next for Skitter Scatter? The G1 Moyglare Stud S. at The Curragh Sept. 16 looks AR: Indeed it is. We have about the logical next step? 30 yearlings to sell, between our SHE IS THE KIND OF FILLY YOU’D WANT own homebreds and some for AR: Yes, she is in the Moyglare TO BREED FROM. SHE’S NOT BIG BUT clients. This will be followed by but I am slightly worried about between 15 and 20 foals. It's an Mr. Bell's filly Pretty Pollyanna SHE HAS A HUGE HEART AND exciting time of year and it's (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}). A GREAT MIND. great to have a few good Rumour has it he is going to Anthony Rogers on Skitter Scatter. winners in the lead up to a sale; bring her to Ireland, though it keeps the farm's name in the personally I think she should stay minds of buyers. It's a pleasure in England! If she comes she watching the youngsters grow would look the obvious one to and develop. Mum and I sit beat; I wouldn't be scared of down probably in a month or anything else, really. two to plan next year's matings so it's a three-year cycle to bring them to the yearling stage. Then you bring them to the sales and TDN: I presume there have been a few offers to purchase its three minutes in the sale ring. It=s high pressure stuff; my Skitter Scatter? wife avoids me for a while at this time of year, but it's what we are about and I wouldn't swap it. AR: Yes, there have been and we have turned them down. We want to race her and you can't sell everything. My mother is a TDN: I noticed you have a yearling out of the granddam certain age and is really enjoying it so we will hopefully continue Daneleta catalogued at Goffs next month. to enjoy her. Patrick has done a wonderful job with her and it's great for him also as he has seen his fair share of good horses AR: Yes, we have a very nice Dark Angel colt out of Daneleta in being sold through the years and she looks like being as good as the Orby Sale at Goffs (lot 254). Unfortunately he managed to he's had, and he is going to keep her. Ultimately she will come give himself a cut behind his fetlock out in the field. It needed back to Airlie as she is the kind of filly you'd want to breed from. stitching and it looks good so far but there is only a 60% chance As I said she's not big but she has a huge heart and a great mind he will get to the sale; we will just have to see closer to the time. and they are two very important factors when considering He has x-rayed fine, it's just a superficial wound and it is breeding. Also it's a great family that has been very good to us annoying but these things happen with horses and he is a lovely and the best way to keep a pedigree like that alive and strong is colt. to keep a few members of it and support it. TDN EUROPE • PAGE 10 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

War Command (War Front), Coolmore Stud FIRST-SEASON SIRES 112 foals of racing age/11 winners/1 black-type winner WITH RUNNERS 14:10-MUSSELBURGH, 7.25f, BEECHWOOD JUDE (FR) i42,000 Arqana Deauville August Yearlings 2017 (FR) Wednesday, Aug. 29: UNITED KINGDOM Charm Spirit (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Haras de Bonneval 105 foals of racing age/13 winners/0 black-type winners 14:20-LINGFIELD PARK, 7f, INOSANTO (GB) 2,500gns Tattersalls December Yearlings Sale 2017 Coach House (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Bucklands Farm & Stud (GB) 76 foals of racing age/4 winners/0 black-type winners 14:10-MUSSELBURGH, 7.25f, ROYAL COUNTESS (GB) Dunaden (Fr) (Nicobar {GB}), Overbury Stud 60 foals of racing age/1 winner/0 black-type winners 17:55-KEMPTON PARK, 8f, SWEET PEARL (GB) 17:55-KEMPTON PARK, 8f, WILD FRUIT (GB)

Es Que Love (Ire) (Clodovil {Ire}), Rathasker Stud Anodin | Haras du Quesnay 44 foals of racing age/4 winners/0 black-type winners FRANCE 14:00-CATTERICK BRIDGE, 5f, QUE AMORO (IRE) Anodin (Ire) (Anabaa), Haras du Quesnay 28,000gns Tattersalls October Yearling Sale 2017 - Book 3 102 foals of racing age/10 winners/1 black-type winner Garswood (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}), Cheveley Park Stud 6-DEAUVILLE, 1200m, OIL ON CANVAS (FR) 74 foals of racing age/5 winners/1 black-type winner i9,000 Arqana Deauville October Yearlings 2017 14:00-CATTERICK BRIDGE, 5f, MATTYMILLER (GB) Bungle Inthejungle (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), Rathasker Stud ,6,000 Goffs UK Autumn HIT & Yearling Sale 2017 95 foals of racing age/20 winners/2 black-type winners Heeraat (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), Mickley Stud 6-DEAUVILLE, 1200m, LIPPY LADY (IRE) 72 foals of racing age/6 winners/0 black-type winners 3,500gns RNA Tattersalls December Foal Sale 2016 14:10-MUSSELBURGH, 7.25f, MY LITTLE ORPHAN (GB) Gale Force Ten (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Irish National Stud Kuroshio (Aus) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), Darley Northwood 98 foals of racing age/6 winners/0 black-type winners Park 6-DEAUVILLE, 1200m, AMBER WARNING (IRE) 22 foals of racing age/5 winners/0 black-type winners War Command (War Front), Coolmore Stud 14:20-LINGFIELD PARK, 7f, OCEAN ROUGE (GB) 112 foals of racing age/11 winners/1 black-type winner 7,143gns Tattersalls Ireland Ascot Sept. Yearling Sale 2017 6-DEAUVILLE, 1200m, ATHENA STAR (GB) Moohaajim (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}), Rathbarry Stud 32 foals of racing age/2 winners/0 black-type winners IRELAND 14:20-LINGFIELD PARK, 7f, HARD TASKMASTER (IRE) Alhebayeb (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), Tara Stud i24,000 Goffs November Foals Sale 2016; 55,000gns Tattersalls 128 foals of racing age/8 winners/0 black-type winners October Yearling Sale 2017 - Book 2 2-BELLEWSTOWN, 7.75f, AISHLING'S VISION (IRE) Morpheus (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Tally-Ho Stud i5,500 Goffs November Foals Sale 2016; i13,000 Goffs Open 107 foals of racing age/2 winners/0 black-type winners Yearlings HIT Sale 2017 14:20-LINGFIELD PARK, 7f, DUKE OF YORKIE (IRE) Charm Spirit (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Haras de Bonneval ,8,000 Goffs UK Silver Yearling Sale 2017 105 foals of racing age/13 winners/0 black-type winners Sea The Moon (Ger) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Lanwades Stud 2-BELLEWSTOWN, 7.75f, WILL BE KING (IRE) 115 foals of racing age/5 winners/0 black-type winners i30,000 Goffs November Foals Sale 2016; 28,000gns RNA 17:55-KEMPTON PARK, 8f, ALBANITA (GB) Tattersalls October Yearling Sale 2017 - Book 2; i11,000 Goresbridge Flat Breeze-Up Sale 2018 TDN EUROPE • PAGE 11 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

First-Season Sires With Runners Cont. Fasig-Tipton. O-The Socrates Partnership & Lady O=Reilly; B-J Hanly, A Stroud Morpheus (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Tally-Ho Stud & Castlemartin Sky (IRE); T-Richard Fahey. 107 foals of racing age/2 winners/0 black-type winners 2-BELLEWSTOWN, 7.75f, DREAMBOAT DAVE (IRE) 2nd-Epsom, ,7,000, Mdn, 8-28, 2yo, 8f 113yT, 1:47.52, g/s. i28,000 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearlings 2017 CAPE ISLAY (FR) (f, 2, Cape Cross {Ire}--Eilean Ban, by Silver 2-BELLEWSTOWN, 7.75f, JEWEL LOVE (IRE) Hawk), who hit the board going an extended mile in her Aug. 14 i1,000 RNA Goffs Open Yearlings HIT Sale 2017 debut at Nottingham last time, raced off the pace in fourth

Ruler of The World (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), Coolmore Stud through the early fractions of this one. Improving one spot on 43 foals of racing age/2 winners/0 black-type winners the descent to Tattenham Corner, the 7-2 second choice came 2-BELLEWSTOWN, 7.75f, QUEEN RYKER (IRE) under pressure with three furlongs remaining and ran on i7,000 Goffs Open Yearlings HIT Sale 2017 strongly once swooping for control approaching the final eighth to defeat War Eagle (Ire) (Australia {GB}) by five lengths. Full- sister to Listed Walter J Jacobs Stutenpreis victress Emboss (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}), she is the latest foal and second scorer produced by a winning full-sister to dual stakes winner L=Oiseau d=Argent (Silver Hawk). Sales history: i18,000 Ylg >17 AROYRG. Tuesday=s Results: Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $6,575. Video, sponsored by 4th-Ripon, ,12,000, Cond, 8-28, 3yo, 8fT, 1:38.61, gd. Fasig-Tipton. RED MIST (GB) (c, 3, Frankel {GB}--Red Dune {Ire} {SP-Eng & O-N Browne, I Boyce, S Frosell & S Richards; B-SNC Scuderia Ger, $112,848}, by Red Ransom), who earned minor prizes in Micolo di Nicola Galli Ec & Seserve SAGL & Centro (FR); T-Mark Saint-Cloud=s July 1 Listed Prix de Saint-Patrick and Deauville=s Johnston. July 31 Listed Prix de Tourgeville, allowed Three Saints Bay (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) a clear lead until turning for home here. Coming 5th-Chelmsford City, ,7,400, Cond, 8-28, 3yo/up, f/m, 8f under pressure soon after halfway, the 4-5 pick was pushed to (AWT), 1:37.27, st. the front approaching the final eighth and ridden clear to hit the LUSH LIFE (IRE) (f, 3, Mastercraftsman {Ire}--Break of Day, by line 4 1/2 lengths in front of the long-time leader. The bay is one Favorite Trick) Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $10,432. O-Michael of two stakes-placed winners out of the dual stakes-placed Red Buckley; B-Lynch Bages (IRE); T-Jamie Osborne. 110,000gns Ylg Dune (Ire) (Red Ransom) and he is kin to G3 UAE Oaks second >16 TATOCT. Feedyah (Street Cry {Ire}), the 2-year-old filly Neesaan (GB) (New Approach {Ire}), a yearling filly by Dubawi (Ire) and a filly ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS: foal by Shamardal. Lifetime Record: MSP-Fr & SP-Eng, 7-3-2-1, Agincourt (Ire), f, 3, Declaration of War--El Diamante (Fr), by $58,385. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. Royal Applause (GB). Ripon, 8-27, 8fT, 1:44.57. B-Sir Robert O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum; B-Godolphin (GB); T-Simon Ogden (IRE). Crisford. Field Gun, g, 3, More Than Ready--D=Wild Beach (SP-US, $211,059), by D=Wildcat. Chelmsford City, 8-28, 6f (AWT), 1st-Ripon, ,6,000, Cond, 8-28, 2yo, f, 5fT, :59.05, gd. 1:11.61. B-Forging Oaks LLC (KY). *$25,000 Ylg >16 KEESEP; GOLDEN CIRCLE (IRE) (f, 2, Kingman {GB}--Wrong Answer {GB} 110,000gns 2yo >17 TATBRE. {SW-Ire}, by Verglas {Ire}), an Aug. 4 debut second over this trip at Thirsk last time, broke well and was a keen third early. Nudged along at the quarter-mile marker, the 4-6 chalk led entering the final furlong and was ridden out to assert by 2 1/2 lengths from Sophia Maria (GB) (Swiss Spirit {GB}), becoming the 10th winner for her freshman sire (by Invincible Spirit {Ire}). Kin Tuesday=s Results: i to a yearling filly by Dark Angel (Ire) and a colt foal by Muhaarar 1st-Deauville, 26,000, Cond, 8-28, 2yo, 7 1/2f (AWT), 1:27.61, (GB), she is the fourth scorer produced by Listed Marble Hill S. st. victress Wrong Answer (GB) (Verglas {Ire}), herself a half-sister TAKUENDO (IRE) (c, 2, Deep Impact {Jpn}--Desertiste {GB}, by to G2 Al Fahidi Fort runner-up Albaasil (Ire) (Dansili {GB}) out of Green Desert), who was off the board in turf starts at Chantilly MGSP Listed Park Express S. winner Wrong Key (Ire) (Key of on debut July 9 and at this track last time July 31, broke second Luck). Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $7,507. Video, sponsored by and soon led in this synthetic bow. Cont. p12 TDN EUROPE • PAGE 12 OF 12 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

1st-Deauville Cont.

Safely clear when shaken up passing the two pole, the 21-10 second choice easily increased his advantage under urging in the latter stages to account for 2-1 favourite Turf War (War Front) by six lengths. The homebred becomes the third winner out of a winning full-sister to G3 Prix de Saint-Georges and G3 Prix du Petit Couvert heroine Only Answer (GB) (Green Desert), and he is kin to G3 Prix Eclipse victress Sasparella (Fr) (Shamardal), the yearling filly Allucination (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) and the filly foal Kalahara (GB) (Frankel {GB}). His MG1SW second dam Occupandiste (Ire) (Kaldoun {Fr}) also produced GI Arlington Million and GI Woodbine Mile hero Mondialiste (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), GSP Listed Prix Pelleas winner Planetaire (GB) (Galileo {Ire) and MG1SP G2 Prix de Sandrigham victress Impressionante (GB) (Danehill), who in turn is the dam of G1 Prix du Jockey Club-winning sire Intello (Ger) (Galileo {Ire}). Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-0, i17,050. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton. O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (IRE); T-Freddy Head.

ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS: Guardina (Fr), f, 3, Siyouni (Fr)--Monicker (GB), by Manduro (Ger). Deauville, 8-28, 6 1/2f (AWT), 1:17.71. B-Appapays Racing Club (FR). *i32,000 RNA Ylg >16 AROCT. Monsieur Enzo (Fr), g, 4, Mr. Sidney--Manadouna (Fr), by Kaldounevees (Fr). Deauville, 8-28, 9 1/2f (AWT), 1:56.26. Rabada (SAf) (Brave Tin SoldierBJordie {SAf}, by Fard {Ire}), a B-Mlle Julie Lucas & Mme Micheline Leurson (FR). Group 1 winner at two and three in South Africa, will enter stud at Summerhill Stud this year. Rabada was bred by Summerhill and raced in the colours of Mayfair Speculators, having been bought for R300,000 as a 2- year-old. The winner of five of 10 lifetime starts for trainer Michael Azzie, Rabada was unbeaten in three starts as a juvenile culminating in the G1 Champion S., and he added the G1 Daily NEW RECRUIT FOR SUMMERHILL STUD News 2000 the following autumn at three. AAn absolute joy to train, he was my pick for the July ahead of Abashiri; I just wish we=d been able to run him there,@ Azzie said. AHe had brilliant 2-year-old speed and the class to carry it over 2000 metres. Remember, he won the Daily News without the stick, which tells you that besides his natural talent, he was as genuine as the day was blue. Despite the problems I had with his feet, he was as good a horse as I=ve had the privilege to train. Imagine how good he=d have been if we=d not battled with his feet?@

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will very much depend on the longevity of the 16-year-old SNITZEL REWRITING Arrowfield stallion. What's remarkable is his sheer dominance. His progeny earnings of A$29.2 million in 2017-18 was almost THE RECORD BOOKS twice as much as the runner-up and A$13 million more than his 2016-17 haul which was good enough to given him his first title. Only three seasons ago A$12.9 million won the title for Winx (Aus)'s sire Street Cry (Ire) and Lonhro (Aus)'s 2011 sire's championship was won with a mere A$8.8 million. The fact that there was but a single stakes winner among his first 2-year-olds and plenty of competition--even on his own farm--from other son's of Redoute's Choice meant that Snitzel's talents were not fully understood early on. But Group 1 winners in each one of his next eight crops, particularly Shamus Award (Aus) in his fourth, has convinced breeders that he's in a different class and worthy of the very best support. In 2014, his sixth year at stud and after Shamus Award had become a Group 1 winner, Snitzel covered more elite mares than he did in his first four years combined. But even since then, the John Boyce looks at the stud career of number of elite mares has continued to climb rapidly. In 2015 it back-to-back champion sire Snitzel | Bronwen Healy was up to 110 and reached a remarkable 138 last season. by John Boyce It seems like Australia has another dominant sire on its hands. Just as Coolmore have in the Northern Hemisphere stood the best stallion son and grandson of the great Northern Dancer, so too has John Messara stood the best son and grandson of Danehill in Australia. It's a huge achievement to have been associated with Danehill and then come up with his best stallion son Redoute's Choice (Aus) and grandson Snitzel (Aus). Given that many sons of Danehill and indeed sons of Redoute's Choice have been produced by other breeders, it is a remarkable feat to have launched the careers of these two outstanding sires and a clear testament to Messara's guile as a stallion master. Snitzel was a precocious 2-year-old and had won four of his five races, including the G3 Skyline S., going into the Golden Slipper. He finished down the field in the Slipper but rebounded at three, working his way to victory in the G1 Oakleigh Plate over 1100m before running a fine second in the G1 Newmarket H. over 1000m. Until recently he was the highest-rated son of his sire, only overtaken a few years ago by the outstanding Lankan Rupee (Aus). Snitzel has just been crowned champion sire in Australia for the second consecutive year and he must be long odds-on to match his sire's three titles. It would be, however, optimistic to see him get near to the great Danehill's tally of nine titles--that TDN AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND • PAGE 2 OF 3 • THETDN.COM WEDNESDAY • 29 AUGUST 2018

Snitzel Rewriting the Record Books Cont. each sire. Snitzel's best 10 average is an excellent 122.1, which As things stand, Snitzel has sired 82 stakes winners at a rate of compares very favourably to the 124.2 achieved by Redoute's 10.6% to runners. This is shy of his sire's 12.2% stakes winners Choice over a longer period. The great Danehill scores a brilliant and well short of his grandsire's magnificent 17.4%. 125.5. But here it is advantage Snitzel, who has five of his top 10 There are, however, other factors to take into account here. rated runners still in training with the potential to improve on First and foremost is that average book sizes have increased their current ratings, never mind the very rich raw material that dramatically since the days of Danehill and even the early years is already in the pipeline. The good thing about Snitzel is that his of Redoute's Choice's stallion careers. Secondly, as can be seen stock is generally available to everybody. In fact, It's quite from our MOR (mares' other runners) numbers, the dams of unusual to have so many offspring by such a good sire go to the Snitzel's runners were, in general, of a lower standard than yearlings sales--at least until now. No fewer than 10 of his top those of his sire and grandsire. From mares that have averaged 12 horses were bought as yearlings and unlike in Europe, there 7.7 stakes winners to runners with all other sires, Snitzel has are simply not enough big owner-breeders to prevent most of managed 10.6%, which marks him down as a top-class stallion. the Snitzels being offered for sale. Given his current momentum, However, as we can see from his 2014 and 2015 crops that bar don't be surprised to see Snitzel rewrite several more records has gotten considerably higher--the pass mark now standing at before he's done. 14.3 and 12.7. But Snitzel is proving equal to the challenge, siring 14.4% stakes winners from last year's 3-year-old crop, a Coolmore Nominations Charity Auction score that's sure to continue to improve over the next couple of seasons as the 2014 crop matures even further. The combined Current Standings Through Aug. 28: score for the two crops in question is 11.9% stakes winners to runners and will no doubt climb above Redoute's Choice's score Pierro (Aus): A$88,000 (Alice Cameron) of 12.2 sometime relatively soon, possibly as early as this spring. So You Think (NZ): A$38,500 (Fairhill Farm) Another useful metric by which to compare Snitzel with his Rubick (Aus): A$19,800 (Robrick Lodge) sire is the average Timeform rating of the best 10 runners by