German Derby Hero’s Half-Brother One Of The BBAG Sale Highlights

The catalogue for the BBAG Yearling Sale is now online. Featuring 224 yearlings–38 of which are full- or half-siblings to group winners–one of the most intriguing lots is an Areion (Ger) half-brother to this year's G1 Deutsches Derby hero Sammarco (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) as lot 157 from Gestut Park Wiedingen.

Three other lots are full- or half-siblings to Group 1 winners, with lot 58, a Gestut Fahrhof-consigned Frankel (GB) half-brother to Potemkin (Ger) (New Approach {Ire}); lot 134 is a full-brother to G1 German Oaks heroine Diamanta (Ger) (Maxios {GB}) from Gestut Brummerhof; and Gestut Karlshof will offer lot 177, a half-brother to the champion and G1 Preis von Europa victress Donjah (Ger) (Teofilo {Ire}). Sea The Stars (Ire) has sired the topper or joint-topper in three of the past four years (2018/19/20), and he is represented by lot 162, a half-brother to Virginia Joy (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) and Virginia Storm (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) from the draft of Gestut Auenquelle. While the aforementioned Diamanta's daughter (lot 178) is by Dubawi (Ire) and will be consigned by Gestut Brummerhof. Other lots of note include: lot 47, a colt by Lord Of England (Ger) who is a half-brother to GII Belmont Gold Cup hero Loft (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}) from Gestut Hof Ittlingen; and Gestut Rottgen will consign Best Solution (Ire)'s son who is a half-brother to G2 Italian Derby winner Ardakan (GB) (Reliable Man {GB}) (lot 76).

The sale will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Sept. 2, and it is part of the Big Week in Baden-Baden, which features several days of top-quality racing.

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Batista Out Three to Six Weeks

Monmouth Park-based Jose Batista will be sidelined anywhere from three to six weeks after suffering fractures to his heel and ankle when his mount Sip 'n Dip broke down during the early stages of a mile-and-a-sixteenth turf race Friday, according to Dr. Angelo Chinnici, the track's medical director.

Batista was taken by ambulance to Monmouth Medical Center in nearby Long Branch for X-rays following the incident. Chinnici said that Batista is 'casted and resting' after being released from the hospital.

A 25-year-old native of Panama, Batista has ridden eight winners from 76 mounts during the current meeting. He has 41 winners from 298 rides overall in 2022.

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Batista Sidelined Up To Six Weeks With Injuries Following Monmouth Spill

Jockey Jose Batista will be sidelined three to six weeks after suffering fractures to his heel and ankle when his mount, Sip'n Dip, stumbled and fell, unseating him in Friday's sixth race at Monmouth Park, track Medical Director Dr. Angelo Chinnici said.

In tight quarters early, John Mc Allen-trained Sip'n Dip was sixth of seven runners after the first quarter mile, then hit the rail and fell in the 1 1/16-mile turf race, a claiming event for fillies and mares. Bastita was taken by ambulance to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch for X-rays.

Chinnici said Batista is “casted and resting” after being released from the hospital.

The 25-year-old Panamanian has eight wins from 76 mounts at the Monmouth Park meet. He has 41 winners from 298 mounts overall this year.

Sip'n Dip, a 4-year-old winning daughter of Wicked Tune owned by Kingdom Racing, was vanned off.

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NY Chaplaincy Sets Jockeys Vs. Horsemen Charity Basketball Game For August 4

The 13th annual jockeys versus horsemen charity basketball game, which benefits the programs of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, will be played August 4 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. (ET).

The game is one of the most popular events on the Saratoga social calendar and it routinely attracts more than 300 fans. Admission is free.

The jockey team will once again be coached by Hall of Fame jockey Ángel Cordero Jr., with trainer Todd Pletcher and agent Kiaran McLaughlin coaching the horsemen team. Mitch Levites will serve as the announcer and provide lively commentary.

“This game is always immensely fun and beyond that, it raises much-needed funds to support our various programs,” said Humberto Chavez, the New York Chaplaincy lead chaplain and executive director. “Saratogians and so many of the fans who spend time in Saratoga have been great supporters of those who take care of the horses behind the scenes.”

Fans will be able to participate in raffles and one lucky fan will leave with a custom, autographed bobblehead of champion jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.

The NY Race Track Chaplaincy provides the backstretch community with children's enrichment, social service, and recreational programs, as well as educational opportunities, and non-denominational religious services.

Horsemen, individuals, or organizations who would like to sponsor the game may do so via the NY Chaplaincy website at www.rtcany.org or by contacting Eleanor Poppe at info@rtcany.org or 516-428-5267.

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