February, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Low Takeout Stronach 5 Features Turf Races From Gulfstream, Santa Anita

The Stronach 5, which continues to produce a strong return on investment with a low 12-percent takeout, will feature turf races Friday from Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park.

The popular wager will also include races from Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields.

There were 12 winning tickets in last week's Stronach 5, each worth $11,033.90. Friday's Stronach 5 once again features five competitive races in just over 60 minutes.

Leg A: Laurel Race 8, 3:53 ET
1 1/16 mile Claiming $10,000, 4-year-olds and up
Maid the Journey and Souper Emperor finished more than a dozen lengths last out behind Visual Artist, who returned to win against starter allowance company. Souper Emperor makes his second start off a short layoff and could be all alone on the front in this six-horse field. Jack Gave Back steps up into non-winners of three after a 6 ¼-length victory Jan. 27 for trainer John Robb, who is winning at 41-percent during the current meet. Dr. Ferber makes his second start off the claim for Kieron Magee.

Leg B: Gulfstream Race 8, 4:11 ET
six furlongs, Starter Allowance ($37,000), 4-year-olds and up
Absolut Grit returns to the races off a two-month layoff with a couple of 'bullet' works and first time for trainer Rohan Crichton, who is 35-percent off the claim. Smiling Teufles looks for his second consecutive victory for trainer Dan Hurtak. The son of Teuflesberg has three wins in five tries at the distance. Black Belt has been away since August when he raced at Del Mar, but he enters the race with a 'bullet' work Jan. 20 for trainer Mark Casse.

Leg C: Golden Gate Race 3, 4:18 ET
six furlongs, Claimer $8,000, Fillies & Mares
Good Time Dolly beat leading trainer Jonathan Wong's Circulodeganadoras by two lengths Jan. 23 at a mile. Wong cuts back his mare in distance and goes out second time off the claim. Big Chick drops in class after finishing fifth against better at Santa Anita last month.

Leg D: Gulfstream Race 9, 4:42 ET
1 1/16-mile turf, Allowance optional Claimer ($54,000), 4-year-olds and up
Timmy M. beat three of the seven in this race last out on the main track. Has two wins, two seconds and a third in last five, all on Tapeta or main track. Trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. saddles Exchange Day, third off the layoff. The son of Itsmyluckyday should be on the front of close. Mister Leonardo goes second off the claim for trainer Aubrey Maragh after finishing second in last despite traffic problems.

Leg E: Santa Anita Race 3, 5:08 ET
1 1/8-mile turf, Starter Optional Claimer ($40,000), 4-year-olds and up
Cosmo rallied at a mile to finish second Jan. 14 to Encroachment, who returned to win an allowance optional claimer. Me B Bubba T, 2 ¼ lengths behind Cosmo a month ago, should appreciate the added distance. The seven-horse field also includes Bender, who was three lengths behind Cosmo after stumbling and racing rank around the first turn. This will be his second start after a three-month layoff.

Fans can watch and wager on the action at 1ST.COM/BET as well as stream all the action in English and Spanish at LaurelPark.com, SantaAnita.com, GulfstreamPark.com, and GoldenGateFields.com.

The minimum wager on the multi-race, multi-track Stronach 5 is $1. If there are no tickets with five winners, the entire pool will be carried over to the next Friday.

If a change in racing surface is made after the wagering closes, each selection on any ticket will be considered a winning selection. If a betting interest is scratched, that selection will be substituted with the favorite in the win pool when wagering closes. The Maryland Jockey Club serves as host of the Stronach 5.

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Authentic Halter, Farm Tours Among Silent Auction Items Benefiting CASA Of Lexington

CASA of Lexington's annual Bourbon and the Bayou silent auction once again includes numerous items of interest for Thoroughbred racing enthusiasts.

The silent auction is open now at BandB2022.givesmart.com. Items of interest include:

A halter worn by Authentic, winner of the 2020 Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic.
A tour of the Ashford Stud Farm, home of Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify, and an authenticated halter worn by Uncle Mo, one of the best sires in America.
A 24” by 48” painting by Enrique Gonzalez, “A Day at the Races,” valued at $400.
Six box seat tickets at Keeneland for the Spring Meet.
Four tickets to the Kentucky Horse Park.
A Keeneland package valued at nearly $500 that includes a Keeneland etched whiskey glass and decanter set, a “Hold Your Horses” Draper James clutch, a Keeneland tie and fine leather goods.

CASA of Lexington's Bourbon and the Bayou event is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 25, the “Fat Friday” before Fat Tuesday. Fred Seitz, owner of Brookdale Farm, is the event's honorary chair. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites on Newtown Pike in Lexington.

Attendance is not required to bid on silent auction items. Bids close on all items promptly at 9:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 25.

“Anyone interested in these amazing items donated by the equine industry and artists – or any of our other amazing items – can bid online from any location right up until the auction closes,” said Melynda Jamison, CASA of Lexington Executive Director. “This year, we're also auctioning two-night getaway to Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande, Fla., a football autographed by Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd, a gorgeous pair of horse-head book-ends and much more. The best part is 100% of the proceeds go to help abused and neglected children in central Kentucky.”

More information about the event is available on the auction website, BandB2022.givesmart.com.

ONLINE: BandB2022.givesmart.com / www.casaoflexington.org / www.facebook.com/CASAofLexington

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Early Kentucky Oaks Nominations To Close Saturday

Early nominations to the premiere race for 3-year-old fillies, the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade I), are due Saturday.

The 148th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks is set for Friday, May 6. Owners and trainers may nominate their fillies by calling assistant racing secretary and stakes coordinator Dan Bork at (502) 638-3806.

Early nominations to the Kentucky Oaks cost $200 at the time of nomination. Fillies that are not nominated during the early phase may nominate from Feb. 20-April 16 with a $1,500 payment. A supplementary nomination of $25,000 may be made at the time of entry.

In recent years, nominations to the $1 million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (GI) ran concurrently with the Oaks. This year, nominations to the Turf Classic will close April 16.

Last year, 105 fillies were nominated during the early phase to the Oaks with five late nominations.

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Encouraging Start To Arqana’s Sales Year

Arqana has its first auction of the year in the book and the activity across the last two days at the mixed February Sale will likely have pleased Eric Hoyeau and his team after some solid trade, particularly for broodmares. That has been very much in accordance with similar sales which have already taken place in Britain and Ireland this year and, from a larger catalogue than last year's lockdown fare, the figures at Arqana have lifted slightly across the board.

Turnover was of course up, with 38 more horses sold this time around at the close of trade, bringing an aggregate of €4,154,00, representing an improvement of 37.7%. The median rose slightly to €6,000 from €5,500 and the average was up by 19.8% at €13,847. The clearance rate was unchanged at 80%.

It didn't take long for trade to click into top gear with the arrival in the ring, five lots from the start of the session, of Osaila (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), the dual Group 3 winner in her days in training with Richard Hannon.

It didn't take long for trade to click into top gear with the arrival in the ring, five lots from the start of the session, of Osaila (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), the dual Group 3 winner in her days in training with Richard Hannon.

Arthur Hoyeau ended up in front as the bidding settled at €200,000 for the 10-year-old mare (lot 224), who is grand-daughter of the great Detroit (Fr) (Riverman {Fr}), one of the rare broodmares to have won the Arc herself and to have produced an Arc winner, in this case Carnegie (Ire) (Sadler's Wells). Osaila will head to Coolmore Stud in Ireland for a date with the European Horse of the Year for 2021.

“She is a very beautiful mare, with one of the best profiles in the sale,” said Hoyeau. “She had a great racing career and her pedigree is exceptional. She is already the dam of a winner and will be covered by St Mark's Basilica (Fr) this season.”

The further family of Osaila, who was not in foal after being covered by Toronado (Ire) last season, includes the G2 Ribblesdale S. victrix Banimpire (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) and Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}).

The in-foal crew was led by lot 227, the Dubawi (Ire) mare Zomara (Fr), who is a winning half-sister to Listed winner Merveillo (Fr) (Archipenko). With a yearling colt by Starspangledbanner (Aus) already on the ground, she was sold by the Channel Consignment carrying to Haras d'Etreham's young sire Persian King (Ire), with Alain Decrion bidding on behalf of Yeomanstown Stud to €140,000. The mare's dam Merville (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) is a half-sister to the Group 1 winners and stallions Ectot (Ire) and Most Improved (Ire).

The most sought-after mares of the day came through in quick succession, with lot 231 Helcia (Fr) (Olympic Glory {Ire}), who is in foal to Mehmas, selling to David Redvers, bidding on the phone via Freddy Powell, for €115,000. The 6-year-old mare is a daughter of the dual GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Mizdirection (Mizzen Mast).

Among the smart Flat pedigrees were some decent mares with strong dual-purpose credentials, and none more so than Crystal Reef (GB) (King's Best), whose three Group-winning half-brothers Martaline (GB), Reefscape (GB) and Coastal Path (GB) have all posted some notable results as National Hunt sires. Now 17, Crystal Reef has produced the G2 Prix Chaudenay winner Doha Dream (Ire) (Shamardal) and was offered as lot 411 in foal to the most sought-after French jumps sire, Doctor Dino (Fr). Sebastien Desmontils of Chauvigny Global Equine was the successful bidder at €130,000.

Bidding via telephone, agent Paul Harley went to €120,000 for lot 388, the pretty grey Galileo (Ire) sister to stakes winners Pablo Escobarr (Ire) and Roberto Escobarr (Ire). The 8-year-old was offered in foal to Starspangledbanner (Aus) by Haras de Bouquetot, and she will now join Anna Sundstrom at Coulonces. Bouquetot ended the two days as the leading vendor, with 11 horses sold for €809,000.

Top marks in the yearling section went to Domaine de l'Etang's colt by No Nay Never (lot 222). The son of the Galileo mare Meeting (Ire), from the family of Gregorian (Ire) (Clodovil {Ire}), was pinhooked by Charles Briere of the Fairway Consignment at €80,000.

“I bought him for a partnership,” Briere said. “He is a beautiful colt who should mature well and he is bred on a good cross.”

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