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Month: June 2022
O’Brien Could Turn to Tuesday in Bid to Win 15th Irish Derby
It hasn't been done in over 25 years, but Cazoo Oaks heroine Tuesday (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) could bid to become the first filly since Balanchine (Storm Bird {Can}) in 1994 to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday, her trainer Aidan O'Brien has revealed.
Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), who many believed was the ace in O'Brien's three-year-old pack, was sidelined shortly after finishing third in the 2000 Guineas and, after drawing a blank in the Derby, the master of Ballydoyle admitted that he may yet turn to the brilliant Oaks winner Tuesday in his bid to win the Irish Derby for a whopping 15th time.
A decision will be made for definite on Tuesday, according to O'Brien, who said, “It's possible we could supplement Tuesday and we'll decide in the morning.”
Last week's G2 King Edward VII S. winner Changingoftheguard (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) performed best of the O'Brien-trained colts in the Derby but never landed a blow on the winner Desert Crown (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) back in fifth.
Stablemate Stone Age (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), sent off 7-2 and ridden by Ryan Moore at Epsom, could only manage sixth, yet the market suggests he is the number one Irish Derby hope for Ballydoyle at odds of 9-2.
The Ralph Beckett-trained Westover (GB) (Frankel {GB}), an unlucky third in the Derby, is a 5-4 favourite to gain compensation in Saturday's Curragh showpiece.
O'Brien enjoyed another successful Royal Ascot last week, once again being crowned leading trainer at the meeting over the five days, which saw him land his 900th Group or Graded race. He also moved within one of Sir Michael Stoute as the leading trainer at the fixture with his 81st winner.
Tuesday's Oaks form also took a boost on Sunday when Nashwa (GB) (Frankel {GB}), third at Epsom, stormed to French Oaks glory at Chantilly.
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Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy ‘Tees Off’ for Charity
The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy will hit the course at the Frankfort Country Club June 27 to raise funds to help continue their mission to minister to the fundamental and spiritual needs of horsemen and women at Kentucky and Southern Ohio racetracks. The golf course is heralded as one of the best in Kentucky and has played host to several events including the Daniel Boone Invitational and the PGA Jr. League.
The $125 entry fee includes the green fee, a golf cart, goodie bag, food and beverages, and door prizes. It is a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Sponsorships are still available for the event. For more information about team sign ups or if you would like to sponsor a hole, please go to the Kentucky Chaplaincy website.
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TOBA National Awards Dinner Will Be Held Sept. 10 At Keeneland
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Monday that the 37th annual TOBA National Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
“Keeneland is honored to host the TOBA National Awards Dinner two days before the start of our world-famous September Yearling Sale,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “Keeneland and TOBA not only share a mission to advance Thoroughbred racing but also have a noteworthy historical connection. TOBA's origins lie in part in the Thoroughbred Horse Association, co-founded in 1916 by Hal Price Headley two decades before he became the driving force in the creation of Keeneland.”
The National Awards Dinner honors owners and breeders from 21 states and Canada. Also recognized are the National Owner of the Year and National Owner Finalists, National Breeder of the Year, National Breeder of the Year Finalists, Small Breeder of the Year, Broodmare of the Year, Cot Campbell Racing Partnership of the Year, TOBA Industry Service Award, Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year, National HBPA Claiming Crown Horse of the Year and recipient of the Robert N. Clay Award.
“We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the achievements of racing's breeders and owners at Keeneland, which is one of our sport's most iconic venues,” said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA. “We are grateful for Keeneland's support in hosting the TOBA National Awards Dinner and we look forward to recognizing the outstanding individuals and horses of 2021 on the eve of the world's leading yearling sale.”
Tickets for the National Awards Dinner will go on sale in July and will be available online at toba.org. For sponsorship opportunities call Samantha Smith at (859) 276-6793.
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