September, 2021 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Middle Park Attracts Fourteen

Group winner Go Bears Go (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) is coming into the Sept. 25 G1 Middle Park S. in good form after a brief freshening. The G2 Railway S. winner and G1 Phoenix S. third is one of 14 juveniles to stand their ground at this entry stage. A debut winner at Newbury for trainer David Loughnane, the colt was also second in the June 17 G2 Norfolk S. behind subsequent Group 1 winner Perfect Power (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}).

“We are exactly where we want to be, the ground looks like it's going to be in great condition,” said Loughnane. “We freshened him up and I think it's done him the world of good, physically and mentally. He's strengthened up loads and I couldn't be happier.

“It's a crucial time for 2-year-olds. People might look and say 'he's only had four runs why does he need a break', but he's been on the go since last December for a breeze up.

“That's a long time for a growing 2-year-old to keep rocking and rolling and he's done a lot of travelling, he went to Ireland twice in a short space of time. It's all systems go.”

Two Group 1 winners are currently signed on for the six-furlong test-the aforementioned G1 Prix Morny hero Perfect Power and the G1 Phoenix S. hero Ebro River (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}). Richard Hannon trainees Armor (GB) (No Nay Never), who won the G3 Molecomb S. and G2 Gimcrack S. victor Lusail (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) are both entered. Prix Morny third and G2 Richmond S. winner Asymmetric (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}) has stood his ground for Alan King, while Michael O'Callaghan has supplemented dual Group 2-placed Twilight Jet (Ire) (Twilight Son {GB}). The Clive Cox duo of G2 Mill Reef S. winner Wings of War (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and G2 Flying Childers S. victor Caturra (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) are also part of the field. A trio of Ballydoyle representatives are entered at this stage-Glounthaune (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), HMS Endeavour (War Front) and New York City (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}). Completing the 14 are G3 Marble Hill S. winner Castle Star (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) and Ger Lyons trainee Dr Zempf (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}).

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Sir Robert Ogden Mares and Fillies to Be Offered at Tattersalls December

Led by Group 1 winner Amazing Maria (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), 24 mares and fillies owned by Sir Robert Ogden will be offered at the upcoming Tattersalls December Mares Sale, which runs from Nov. 29-Dec. 2. In foal to Oasis Dream (GB), the heroine of the G1 Falmouth S. and G1 Prix Rothschild in 2015, will be offered by Barton Stud, as will her 23 compatriots, on Nov. 29-30. Matt Coleman of Stroud Coleman Bloodstock will be overseeing the consignment.

The draft entails 17 broodmares-14 in foal–and seven fillies in training, with the listed winner and Group 2-placed Agincourt (Ire) (Declaration of War) one of the stars. She is joined by the triple winner Turandot (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), who is a half-sister to Amazing Maria, as well as another winning half-sister-Golden Hind (GB) (Golden Horn {GB}). Out of a half-sister to Amazing Maria is dual winner Imperial Butterfly (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}); while the septet of fillies-in-training is completed by the juvenile winner Renaissance (Ire) (Caravaggio); the placed sophomore filly Canterbury Tales (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) who is a three-parts sister to G2 Coventry S. hero Berkshire Shadow (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}); and the unraced juvenile April in Paris (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}).

Another Mastercraftsman mare to be offered is the listed winner Blue Gardenia (Ire) in foal to Showcasing (GB), while the stakes-placed Isabella (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and the group-placed Pandora (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) are both in foal to the late son of Danehill Dancer (Ire). Amazing Maria's dam Messias da Silva (Tale of the Cat) is also set to go under the hammer and her yearling and weanling are both sons of the late Galileo (Ire). Other mares ready to sell for Sir Robert Ogden are: Amazing Grace (Dubawi {Ire}) out of Amazing Maria and in foal to Teofilo (Ire); Carpe Vita (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}), a full-sister to Classic winner Leading Light (Ire) in foal to Showcasing (GB); stakes winner and Group 1 placed Amazonas (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) in foal to US Navy Flag; and the winning Natural Bloom (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).

Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “Sir Robert has been a huge contributor to British racing enjoying enormous success over many years and it is a privilege to have his team of 24 beautifully bred fillies and mares selling at the forthcoming Tattersalls December Sale. Sir Robert's fillies and mares will undoubtedly be amongst the highlights of Europe's premier breeding stock sale and the outstanding multiple Group 1 winner Amazing Maria, who was a favourite of so many when competing and winning at the highest level, will be a headline act.”

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No Stirrups? No Problem For Jockey Alex Cruz In Emerald Downs Victory

In one of the most incredible riding feats in track history, jockey Alex Cruz rode the entire 5 ½ furlongs without irons and somehow emerged victorious aboard Akasi in Sunday's fourth race at Emerald Downs.

Cruz lost his irons leaving the gate, dropped over 15 lengths behind the field as Cruz tried in vain to get his feet back in the stirrups, raced extremely wide into the stretch, and somehow managed to rally past all four rivals for a three-quarter-length victory in 1:06.52 for 5 ½ furlongs.

Although Cruz was unable to get his feet in the irons, he maintained the wherewithal to urge Akasi through the stretch and win the race. Owned and bred by Jack Hodge's Oak Crest Farm and trained by David Martinez, Akasi paid $4.20 as the betting favorite

“At the start, she stumbled and ducked out, that's when I lost my irons,” Cruz said. “I tried to recover but it was so muddy and my boots were slipping. I was going to pull her up going into the turn, but when we started to gain some ground, we went on with it!”

A 2-year-old Run Away and Hide filly, Akasi had finished third in all three previous starts, including a runner-up effort in the Angie C Stakes.

A 28-year-old native of Puerto Rico, Cruz is vying for a second straight riding title at Emerald Downs. Cruz recorded four wins Sunday and is tied with Julien Couton for first with 73 wins apiece. Two days remain in the season–Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26.

In the winner's circle, Hodge marveled at Cruz' riding feat.

“I've always loved Alex Cruz because he always rides hard the whole race even if he's not going to win,” Hodge said. “Today he had every reason to pull my filly up after losing his irons, but he knows the filly and her closing style and chose to continue riding. Alex is a tremendous athlete.”

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ERA Racing in Dubai Sale Topped By Telemaque

The winning 4-year-old colt Telemaque (War Front–Treasure Trail, by Pulpit) (lot 38) topped the Emirates Racing Authority Racing in Dubai September Sale on Saturday. He was knocked down for AED825,000 to Satish Seemar of Zabeel Stables after being previously campaigned by Godolphin and Andre Fabre. Another that went to Seemar was the day's second highest price-Royal Mews (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), a 4-year-old gelding. Out of Queen Arabella (GB) (Medicean {GB}), lot 37 brought AED520,000 and won once at three. Rounding out the top three horses from the 41-strong sale was Al Nefud (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). The gelded son of Albashara (Arch) (lot 34) was yet another lot bound for Zabeel Stables after bringing AED425,000.

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