June, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Classic-Winning Filly Tuesday Supplemented To Irish Derby

Aidan O'Brien has supplemented Epsom Oaks winner Tuesday for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Saturday.

One of 16 horses going forward for the weekend's highlight, she will be ridden by Ryan Moore as she bids to become the third horse to win the Oaks and the Irish Derby after success in both races for Salsabil in 1990 and Balanchine four years later.

O'Brien, a record-breaking 14-time winner of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, has also left Anchorage, Changingoftheguard, Stone Age and Temple Of Artemis in the race with Epsom Derby third Westover, trained by Ralph Beckett and the mount of champion jockey Colin Keane, heading a British-trained challenge that also includes David Menuisier's Lionel.

Donnacha and Joseph O'Brien are well represented, with Piz Badile set to run for the younger sibling and Hannibal Barca, winner of the Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on his first start in Ireland last month, Buckaroo and Vega Magnifico possible runners for his brother. Paddy Twomey's French Claim remains in contention along with Jim Bolger's Boundless Ocean and Manu Et Corde, the Dermot Weld-trained Duke De Sessa and Andy Oliver's Glory Daze.

The Group 2 GAIN Railway Stakes heads up Saturday's supporting card and Aidan O'Brien holds another strong hand with Royal Ascot's Windsor Castle Stakes winner Little Big Bear and Coventry Stakes fourth Blackbeard standing their ground, with Michael O'Callaghan's Norfolk Stakes third Crispy Cat and John O'Donoghue's Chesham Stakes runner-up Pearling Path also among the 12 contenders.

There are 13 horses going forward for Saturday's ARM Holding International Stakes with last season's Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Mac Swiney and Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup winner Helvic Dream, trained by Jim Bolger and Noel Meade respectively, potential rivals for the likes of Gear Up and Patrick Sarsfield from the Joseph O'Brien yard, the Michael Halford-trained Bear Story and Paddy Twomey's Rumbles Of Thunder.

The Twomey-trained Rosscarbery has been supplemented for the Group 1 Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes, the feature race on the Curragh's Sunday card. Unbeaten in four starts this season, she could be joined in the race by her stable companion La Petite Coco.

In opposition might be the recent Longchamp Group 1 winner Above The Curve, trained by Joseph O'Brien and Aidan O'Brien's Concert Hall. From across the Irish Sea, David Simcock's Ad Infinitum is one of four potential challengers along with the Ed Walker-trained Dreamloper, winner of the Group 1 Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp last time, and two from the William Haggas stable, My Astra and Purplepay.

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Bill Nader Named Next TOC President, CEO

Bill Nader has agreed to join the Thoroughbred Owners of California as President and Chief Executive Officer, the organization announced today. Nader's appointment will take effect in October of this year. He succeeds Greg Avioli who resigned earlier this year.
Nader, 64, joins the TOC from the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), where he has held senior executive positions since 2007. Prior to that, Nader was the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York Racing Association, where he was employed from 1994-2007.

“Given his experience both domestically and internationally and the respect he commands across the Thoroughbred racing industry, we could not be more pleased to announce Bill Nader as our President and CEO,” said TOC Chairman Gary Fenton. “California has been at the forefront of historic industry changes the last few years, and Bill's appointment is another forward-thinking step. The future of California racing has never been brighter.”

“I look forward to working together with everyone at the TOC and all valued stakeholders within the industry to build a strong and sustainable future for California racing,” said Nader. “California has a rich history and some of the world's most beautiful racetracks. I'm excited to accept this position to represent not only those that I serve but also a sport for which I have great passion and respect.”

Most recently, Nader served as the Director of Racing Product, Marketing and Sponsorship for the HKJC since August of last year. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of Racing and the Director of Racing Business and Operations. In addition, from 2018-2021, he was Chairman of the Board and Legal Representative of Guangzhou Hong Kong Jockey Club Race Horse Training where he was responsible for the HKJC's new HK$3.7 billion race course in Conghua, China, which opened in 2018. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is widely recognized as the world-class leader in Thoroughbred racing and wagering. During Nader's tenure, wagering increased from HK$60 billion in 2006 to a record high HK$133 billion in 2021.

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19-Year-Old Jockey Killed In Car Accident Weeks After Riding First Winner

Benjamin Messina, a 19-year-old jumps jockey in France, was tragically killed in a head-on car accident on Sunday just three weeks after riding his first winner, reports The Mirror.

The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. Emergency services at the scene were unable to save either Messina or the other two individuals involved, a 31-year-old man and 26-year-old woman.

Messina had been booked to ride his first winner back on Sunday at Corlay; Gag Du Boulay won with Maxime Bonsergent aboard.

Woodbine Partners With You Can Play Project To Increase Inclusion

Woodbine Entertainment is proud to announce that it is partnering with the You Can Play Project (YCP) to increase the level of inclusion for everyone who participates in the sport of horse racing. This includes 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, administrators, horse people, and fans.

Woodbine Entertainment is the first horse racing organization in all of North America to partner with the YCP.

“This partnership is a reflection of our determination and commitment to do more to break down barriers and make our sport more inclusive,” said Jim Lawson, CEO, of Woodbine Entertainment. “Horse racing has a rich history throughout the world, but we see an opportunity to be more inclusive, and to be allies to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.”

YCP works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans. Celebrating their 10^th anniversary this year, YCP provides support, education and outreach to ensure the 2SLGBTQ+ community is safe and welcomed in sport, and athletes and participants are judged on their skill, talent and contribution and not their sexuality or gender identity.

“Woodbine has made inclusion a priority across their organization, so this is not just as a June effort during Pride month,” explained Denis Vachon, Head of Canadian Partnerships for You Can Play. “Their commitment to these initiatives has been impressive, and the first of its kind within horse racing. Our partnership will be showcased through both front-facing visuals to evidence a welcoming environment, as well as behind-the-scenes education, to provide a race experience for every participant and fan.”

The partnership kicks of this June during Pride month with various initiatives planned over the next year including inclusivity training for Woodbine Entertainment staff, jockeys, drivers, trainers, and other horse racing participants. Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park will also host You Can Play themed race days in 2023 to raise awareness and 50/50 fundraising draws to support the You Can Play Project.

“Diversity, equality, inclusivity and belonging has been a focus for us over the past few years and this partnership is a part of those efforts,” added Lawson. “We are the first to admit we can be better in this area. There is so much opportunity to be more inclusive throughout society, and especially in professional sports, and we are proud to be leaders in inclusivity in the sport of horse racing.”

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