April, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Spendthrift Australia Dispersal Features Youngsters By Vino Rosso, Bolt d’Oro

Opportunities to invest in some of the world's leading bloodlines will be presented to buyers over the coming weeks with the staging of a two-part Spendthrift Australia Unreserved Dispersal.

A quality lineup 95 lots will be presented across Magic Millions auctions – both online and on the Gold Coast over the coming weeks.The first opportunities for buyers will come at the upcoming Magic Millions Online Sale (April 19-20) with 52 lots cataloged.

The streamlined online sale, with just 28 hours of bidding, will feature 22 weanlings, nine yearlings and 21 broodmares. The second part of the Spendthrift Australia Unreserved Dispersal will occur at the 2022 Gold Coast National Sale (19-28 May) with 43 outstanding lots – 12 lots for the National Weanling Sale and 31 in the National Broodmare Sale. Across the sales, a number of stakes performed and producing mares will be presented as well as a classy line up of youngsters by both proven and exciting young stallions.

“Over recent years the Spendthrift Australia team has assembled a wonderful portfolio of Thoroughbreds,” Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch said.”There's an incredible mix of the best bloodlines from Australia and abroad. It is a great honour and privilege to offer the 95 lots. This is a rare opportunity for buyers to bid with confidence on quality bloodstock at unreserved auction – whether it's online this month or at the Gold Coast National Sale.”

The 52 lots for the upcoming Online Sale are available for on farm inspection. To arrange a time to inspect please contact Garry Cuddy (0410 451 595), Spendthrift Australia (03 5421 5600) or Tim Brown (0401 307 918).

The 52 lot online line up can be viewed at Magic Millions Online from Monday. Anyone wishing to enter horses for this sale have until Tuesday night to lodge their entry here. The catalogs for the Magic Millions National Weanling and Broodmare Sales will be unveiled in the coming days.

To view the catalog for the Online Sale portion of the dispersal, click here.

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Guineas Hopefuls Out In Force At HQ

Classic aspirants were in action prior to racing at Newmarket on Tuesday, and G1 Darley Dewhurst second Dubawi Legend (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) is pleasing trainer Hugo Palmer ahead of the G1 QIPCO 2000 Guineas on Apr. 30. The Dr. Ali Ridha colourbearer galloped a mile alongside stablemates Power Of States (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) and Battered (GB) (Foxwedge {Aus}), before edging away from them and crossing the wire five lengths to the good of the twosome, with Tom Marquand in the irons. The colt was last seen running off the board in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar in November.

Palmer, who moved to Michael Owen's Manor House Stables recently, said, “That was just what we wanted. It was a really solid piece of work. Michael Hills who rode Power Of States said he was flat out from the three which is what we wanted him to do and really draw the 3-year-old into the work which he did.

“Tom said he was beautifully relaxed and that he was switched off in behind and finished really well. Tom said he would have no qualms about him staying the mile and that he felt great.

“Tom came and rode him at Wolverhampton a couple of weeks ago. We were happy with him a couple of weeks ago and we were happy with him that day, but he has stepped forward massively from that day to here–which is what you want them to do.

“We are 18/19 days out now and we are bang on track. He is not there yet but today is not Guineas day. Tom was happy with him, and I couldn't be happier as a result.

Palmer saddled 2016 Guineas victor Galileo Gold (Ire) (Paco Boy {Ire}) and added, “I think Tom would love to ride him in the Guineas the way he was talking there but he has got commitments elsewhere. Equally, if for whatever reason Charlie Appleby only ran one in the Guineas and James Doyle became available then he is James's ride first and foremost. James has sat on him lots and it was good for Tom to sit on him today and have another feel. It could be an opportunity if we are looking for someone else.”

Another out for a spin over the Newmarket turf was Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's listed winner Triple Time (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). The Kevin Ryan trainee was last seen in action winning Haydock's Listed Ascendant S. on Sept. 4 over the 1600-metre Guineas trip. He galloped solo under Andrea Atzeni.

Ryan said, “He has been away from home at Redcar and I felt it was good to give him a feel of the track down here. He has come from the seven and really quickened into the dip and out of it. He took a fair bit of pulling up. Everything has gone to plan and Andrea was delighted with him. He is well on target for the big day.

“He is a quick horse and doesn't need a lead horse. We are not particularly worried about ground conditions with him. The Haydock race was always the plan for him. He was an immature horse and we finished him after that.”

Also under consideration for the first colts' Classic of the season is Highclere Thoroughbred Racing's dual group winner Royal Patronage (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). Victorious in the G3 Acomb S. and G2 Royal Lodge S. in succession last August and September, respectively, the dark bay faded to last in the G1 Trophy S. at Doncaster after making the running in soft going on Oct. 23. He pleased father-son trainers Charlie and Mark Johnston when seen in action with stablemates I'm A Gambler (Ire) (No Nay Never) and Highland Premier (GB) (Highland Reel {Ire}) over seven furlongs on Tuesday.

Johnston said, “Whether he is going to the Guineas or straight to the [G2] Dante [S.] it is still good to have had a racecourse gallop. There was some question to see how much speed he has got.

“They've not hung about there and we wanted to see if he could travel comfortably at that pace and Jason [Hart] said he travelled very easily. It was great to have the outing.”

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Altissimo Earns Third Ohio Horse of the Year Title In 2021

For the third time in four seasons, millionaire Altissimo was named Ohio-bred Horse of the Year.

The 9-year-old Noble Causeway gelding returned to the top of the list in 2021, after securing the same honor in 2018 and 2019. His connections will receive the trophy with the rest of the 2021 Ohio-bred champions in the Belterra Park winner's circle during the Best of Ohio Day card on June 3.

Altissimo tallied wins at all three of Ohio's Thoroughbred tracks in 2021, starting his season with a 1 1/4-length score in the Best of Ohio Babst/Palacios Memorial Stakes at Belterra Park. It was the third time the gelding has won the race.

He spent the summer at Thistledown, where he tallied a pair of allowance wins for owners Nancy Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski, and trainer Richard Zielinski. His season concluded at Mahoning Valley Race Course, where he won the Best of Ohio Sprint Stakes by a late-rallying two lengths, and the Cardinal Handicap by 1 1/4 lengths. It was his third Best of Ohio Sprint Stakes victory and his second win in the Cardinal.

Altissimo has won 23 of 53 career starts over six seasons of racing for earnings of $1,059,204. He is training toward his 2022 bow at Mahoning Valley.

Altissimo also secured honors as Ohio's champion sprinter, and his success landed Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski the Owner of the Year title.

Following is the complete list of Ohio's year-end award winners for the 2021 racing season:

Owner of the Year: Nancy Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski

Breeder of the Year: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farms

Horse of the Year: Altissimo
Owner: Nancy J. Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski
Breeder: Nancy J. Lavrich & Niknar Farm LLC
Trainer: Richard Zielinski

Stallion of the Year: Twinspired
Standing at: Poplar Creek Horse Center

Broodmare of the Year: Preseli's Pulpit
Owner: Hillburn Racing Stables

Champion Handicap Horse: Forewarned
Owner: Uriah St. Lewis
Breeder: Preston Stables, LLC
Trainer: Uriah St. Lewis

Champion Handicap Mare: Amadevil
Owner: Blue Snow Racing Stables and David Wolochuk
Breeder: Imagine
Trainer: David Wolochuk

Champion Sprinter: Altissimo
Owner: Nancy Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski
Breeder: Nancy J. Lavrich & Niknar Farm LLC
Trainer: Richard Zielinski

Champion Accredited Male: Big Truck
Owner: Smith Red Gate Farm, LLC
Breeder: Hal Snowden, Jr.
Trainer: Larry Smith

Champion Accredited Female: Mobil Lady
Owner: Shane Meyers and Lori Acree
Breeder: Phantom Farms, Cathy and Daniel Gale
Trainer: Shane Meyers

Ohio Bred Claimer of the Year: Dancin' Rosie
Owner: Michael J. Annechino
Breeder: Roger S. Braugh, Jr.
Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich

Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Historically
Owner: Blazing Meadows Farm LLC & WinStar Farm, LLC
Breeder: Blazing Meadows Farm LLC & WinStar Farm, LLC
Trainer: Tim Hamm

Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: Amadevil
Owner: Blue Snow Racing Stables and David Wolochuk
Breeder: Imagine
Trainer: David Wolochuk

Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Thedayofthegrey
Owner: Robert C. Cline and Richard Wilkinson
Breeder: Richard Wilkinson
Trainer: Robert C. Cline

Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Candlelight Hours
Owner: Elkhorn Oaks, Inc.
Breeder: Elkhorn Oaks, Inc.
Trainer: James Jackson

OTBO Award of Merit: Mr. Greg Veit

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New Vocations’ Open Barn & BBQ Returns Apr. 29

After a two-year pause due to the pandemic, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program will host its fifth Annual Open Barn & BBQ Friday, Apr. 29 from 3-8:30 p.m. at the program's Lexington, KY facility.

This year's event–held concurrently with the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, which will take place at the nearby Kentucky Horse Park–will be part of the nation's oldest and largest racehorse adoption charity's year-long 30th Anniversary celebration.

“We can't wait to welcome guests back to New Vocations at Mereworth Farm,” said Anna Ford, New Vocations' Thoroughbred Program Director. “We've made a few exciting changes to the event this year and this Open Barn & BBQ will be the best one yet.”
Guests can expect an expanded educational program featuring live demos by: retired GI Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup-winning jockey, aftercare advocate and OTTB trainer Rosie Napravnik; New Vocations' Lexington Trainer and Facility Director Leandra Cooper; and Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Escaro.

Jen Roytz–manager of Brownstead Farm, past executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project and an OTTB owner and rider–will moderate the sessions. Attendees will have the chance to meet adoptable horses, tour the facility's barns, enjoy live music from Trippin' Roots and partake in a celebratory 30th Anniversary dessert. Guests will be able to enjoy delicious delights from four food trucks and a boutique bar (two drinks included with each ticket), featuring the event's signature Peach Kentucky Mule or other selections from Jackson Family Wines, Braxton Brewing, Pinhook Bourbon and Tito's Handmade Vodka.

Guests can also bid on exciting items and experiences (including a trip to Africa) in the always-popular silent auction and–new for 2022–will have the chance to try their luck in a wine pull. All proceeds from these fundraisers will go directly to support New Vocations' mission to rehab, retrain and rehome retired racehorses.

Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. with the first demo getting underway at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here ($30 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under). Proceeds from the event will benefit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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