April, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Half To Sacred Debuts At Newmarket

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Wednesday's Observations features a half-sister to dual group winner Sacred (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}).

1.15 Newmarket, Mdn, £10,000, 3yo, f, 7fT
ENSHRINE (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}) is a half-sister to Sacred (GB) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}), whose three runs for Cheveley Park Stud and William Haggas last term resulted in wins in the G3 Nell Gwyn S. here and the G2 Hungerford S. Representing the same connections, the April-foaled bay meets eight rivals in this introduction.

2.25 Newmarket, Debutantes, £15,000, 3yo, 8fT
SECRET STATE (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is the latest progeny out of the disqualified 1000 Guineas winner Jacqueline Quest (Ire) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}), making him a half-brother to the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Line of Duty (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and a full-brother to the dual listed scorer Onassis (Ire). Charlie Appleby introduces the 525,000gns Book 1 graduate alongside the Godolphin homebred State Event (GB) (Shamardal), a son of the G1 1000 Guineas, Irish and Yorkshire Oaks heroine Blue Bunting (Dynaformer).

7.15 Chantilly, Cond, €28,000, 3yo, f, 10fT
LIFE IN MOTION (IRE) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) is another Godolphin notable on an intriguing day, being the Andre Fabre-trained 'TDN Rising Star' who scored with such promise by five lengths on debut at Saint-Cloud in October. Subsequently disappointing when sixth in the G3 Prix des Reservoirs, the daughter of the G1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Wavering (Ire) (Refuse To Bend {Ire}) starts with a clean slate taking on The Aga Khan's Fontainebleau scorer Ebba (Fr) (Medaglia d'Oro), the Francis-Henri Graffard-trained half-sister to the multiple group winner Ebaiyra (Distorted Humor) and the Jockey Club Oaks Invitational winner Edisa (Kitten's Joy).

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Grants Pass Downs Cancels 2022 Meet

Grants Pass Downs will not hold a 2022 meeting due to lack of horses. The meet was initially announced in February.

“As a result of the Oregon Racing Commission's vote to deny an operating license to The Flying Lark, Grants Pass Downs has lost its economic engine,” said Travis Boersma, owner of Grants

Pass Downs. “While we remained hopeful we would be able to host a viable race meet, the uncertainty here and across the industry has resulted in a drastic reduction of race horses at Grants Pass Downs. At this point, it's clear running the meet isn't feasible.”

Grants Pass Downs became privately funded by Boersma beginning in 2019. The track, race meet and purses were slated to be funded by profits from The Flying Lark entertainment venue.

“This is the result of the state and its leadership's lack of understanding of, and appreciation for, the equine industry and the needs of rural Oregon. I believe this is just the beginning of a ripple effect that will be felt in communities throughout the state due to the actions of leadership,” said Boersma.

The cancellation of the race meet is expected to eliminate approximately 50 jobs during the racing season, in addition to the more than 200 lost with the denial of The Flying Lark.

“Saving horse racing in Oregon has always been one of my top priorities,” added Boersma. “Moving forward, it's my sincere hope the horsemen's associations, private investors and the state can come together to find a path to continuing this sport.”

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Colts by Tapwrit, Mor Spirit Fastest At Third OBS Spring Under Tack Session

Colts by Tapwrit and Mor Spirit breezed quarters in :20 3/5 to post the fastest works at the distance at the third session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2022 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

Hip No. 384, a gray or roan colt by Tapwrit consigned by Blue River Bloodstock, Inc., Agent, is out of Dulce Arabe (CHI), by Speightstown, from the family of Grade 1 winner Fontanella Borghese (CHI).

Hip No. 410, a dark bay or brown colt by Mor Spirit consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is out of Midnight Chocolate, by Midnight Lute, a daughter of stakes winner Unbridled Danz.

A pair of youngsters shared honors for the session's fastest eighth, stopping the timer in :9 4/5.

Hip No. 441, a chestnut filly by Army Mule consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is out of First Fed Biz, by Fed Biz, a half sister to stakes winning OBS Spring graduate Haengbok Wangja.

Hip No. 461, consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is a bay filly by Accelerate out of Full Moon Frolic, by Vindication, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Frolicing.

A pair of horses worked quarters in :20 4/5.

Hip No. 423, a chestnut filly by Will Take Charge consigned by Ocala Stud, is a half-sister to graded stakes placed Courteous out of Famous, by Vindication.

Hip No. 498, consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is a bay filly by Classic Empire out of stakes winner Greed and Fear, by Bob and John, from the family of Grade 1 winner For Certain Doc.

There were 24 eighths in :10 flat.

The Under Tack Show continues Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. with Hip No.'s 529 – 704 scheduled to breeze, streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com, and also via the Blood-Horse, DRF, TDN and Past The Wire websites.

To view the full results from Tuesday's under tack show, click here.

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Racing To Help Ukraine: Trainer Gay Kelleway Leads Equine Aid Mission From Britain

A British horse racing collective has made its first trip to the Ukrainian border, delivering multiple loads of supplies for both humanitarian and equine relief causes.

The “Racing To Help Ukraine” humanitarian aide team, led by retired trainer Charlie Mann and jockeys Oisin Murphy and A.P. McCoy, began their journey on April 10 and arrived on Tuesday, April 12.

Additionally, trainer Gay Kelleway led a second team designed to support equine aide for horses rescued from Ukraine. According to racingpost.com, Kelleway also left on April 10 and arrived at a Polish stable on the border on April 12. There are approximately 25 horses at the stable, with more expected; Kelleway plans to make another trip next week.

“It's horrendous,” Kelleway told the Racing Post. “Horses have been so good to me in life, without them I'd be nothing. I felt I had to do something, and what I saw today was heartbreaking. It's awful.

“Me and Neil Carson, my co-driver, were going to stay but we were told we would be of more help going back and getting more supplies to keep it going to bring horses back next week. It isn't getting better this war, in fact it's getting far worse.”

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