Month: October 2022

Unbeaten Flightline Headlines 205 Breeders’ Cup Pre-Entries

With unbeaten sensation Flightline (Tapit) leading the way, 205 horses, including 45 from overseas, and seven former or returning Breeders' Cup champions, have been pre-entered for the 39th Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland Nov. 4 & 5. The Breeders' Cup will be televised live domestically on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and FanDuel TV. Click here to view all of the 2022 Breeders' Cup World Championships Pre-Entered Fields.

Nine horses were pre-entered for the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. In addition to the record-setting GI Pacific Classic winner Flightline, the $6-million centerpiece has also attracted last term's GI Breeders' Cup Dirt hero Life Is Good (Into Mischief) as well as standout sophomores Epicenter (Not This Time), GI Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike (Keen Ice) and Taiba (Gun Runner). Fellow 3-year-old Cyberknife (Gun Runner) has a first preference in the Dirt Mile.

“We're gonna be in with really great horses, this is what makes this so special. If you look at that field in the Breeders' Cup Classic, it's going to be a really dynamic race,” said Flightline's trainer John Sadler, who won the 2018 Classic with Accelerate.

The GI Breeders' Cup Distaff will feature a highly anticipated showdown between Todd Pletcher-trained heavyweights champion Malathaat (Curlin) and leading 3-year-old filly Nest (Curlin). Six additional fillies or mares have been pre-entered in the star-studded Distaff, including GI Kentucky Oaks heroine Secret Oath (Arrogate), MGISW Clairiere (Curlin) and runaway GI Cotillion S. winner Society (Gun Runner).

“We're super excited about the way both of them are coming up to it,” Pletcher said. “Two really top- class fillies. I kinda hate running the two of them against each other, but it's certainly what both of them deserve.”

Champion sprinter Jackie's Warrior (Maclean's Music), a disappointing sixth as the favorite in last year's GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, will take on the race's defending winner Aloha West (Hard Spun) once again while Golden Pal (Uncle Mo) will shoot for his third straight Breeders' Cup victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.

Defending GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint heroine Ce Ce (Elusive Quality) will be back to defend her title as well. Pre-entries for the F&M Sprint also include last year's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Echo Zulu (Gun Runner) and streaking GI Ballerina H. winner Goodnight Olive (Ghostzapper).

Talented MGISW sophomore Jack Christopher (Munnings), pre-entered in both the Sprint and Dirt Mile, has a first preference in the former. Cody's Wish (Curlin) and Laurel River (Into Mischief) will both stretch out to two turns for the Dirt Mile following eye-catching wins going seven furlongs in the GI Forego S. and GII Pat O'Brien S., respectively.

Classy 5-year-old mare War Like Goddess (English Channel) will take on males in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf, including a powerful one-two punch from Godolphin's German MG1SW Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and GI Saratoga Derby Invitational S. winner Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}); last year's Breeders' Cup Turf runner-up Broome (Ire) (Australia {GB}); and 2021 Saudi Cup winner Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}).

A wide-open GI Breeders' Cup Mile pre-entered field of 18 includes: GI Coolmore Turf Mile S. winner Annapolis (War Front); streaking MG1SW Kinross (GB) (Kingman {GB}); last year's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Modern Games (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}); G1 Queen Elizabeth II S. upsetter Bayside Boy (Ire) (New Bay {GB}); cross-entered G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp heroine Dreamloper (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}); comebacking MGISW Domestic Spending (GB) (Kingman {GB}); 2020 Mile winner Order of Australia (Ire) (Australia {GB}); and last year's runner-up Smooth Like Strait (Midnight Lute).

Last out Chad Brown-trained GISWs In Italian (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Rougir (Fr) (Territories {Ire}) and European invaders Above the Curve (American Pharoah), Nashwa (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and Tuesday (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) are among 15 pre-entered for the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

Standouts on the 'Future Stars Friday' program include: GISWs Cave Rock (Arrogate), Forte (Violence) and Blazing Sevens (Good Magic) in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile; and the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-bound Chocolate Gelato (Practical Joke), Wonder Wheel (Into Mischief) and And Tell Me Nolies (Arrogate).

Friday's featured GI Breeders' Juvenile Turf has drawn 18 pre-entries, including the streaking Californian Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), GII Pilgrim S. winner Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), GII Bourbon S. winner Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance) and European invaders Cairo (Ire) (Quality Road), Silver Knott (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) and Victoria Road (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}).

The GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf has 23 pre-entries, including GII Miss Grillo S. top three Pleasant Passage (More Than Ready), Free Look (Tapit) and Be Your Best (Ire) (Muhaarar {GB}); GI Natalma S. upsetter Last Call (English Channel); GII JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S. winner Delight (Mendelssohn); and the Aidan O'Brien-trained Meditate (Ire) (No Nay Never).

Unbeaten Iowa-bred Tyler's Tribe (Sharp Azteca), pre-entered in both the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint and Juvenile, has a first preference in the former.

Headliners for the Juvenile Turf Sprint (26 pre-entries) include: G1SW The Platinum Queen (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}), unbeaten Speed Boat Beach (Bayern) and Love Reigns (Ire) (U S Navy Flag), who could provide trainer Wesley Ward with a fourth straight win in the race. The Platinum Queen defeated older horses in the G1 Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines at ParisLongchamp.

“Once again we could not be more proud with the outstanding quality of horses from around the world that have been pre-entered for this year's World Championships for a spectacular two days of racing with our host track partner Keeneland,” said Drew Fleming, Breeders' Cup President and CEO. “We applaud the men and women across the globe who are preparing these magnificent Thoroughbreds for their ultimate tests of competition on Nov. 4-5. It is also important to recognize our breeders and nominators and their support and commitment in funding the purses and awards for the World Championships.”

Race Order and Wagering Menu Announced…

The official order of races and wagering menu for the 2022 Breeders' Cup were also announced Wednesday. There will be a total of 10 races (five Breeders' Cup races) on the first day of the Championships–“Future Stars Friday”–and 12 races on the Saturday program (nine Breeders' Cup races). The Friday program begins at 11:55 a.m. ET with five undercard races. Championship Saturday's first post is 10:30 a.m. ET and begins with two undercard races.

The 2022 wagering menu will include a Breeders' Cup All-Turf $3Pick 3 on Friday. The three races, in order, the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Race 6), the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Race 8), and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (Race 10).

The Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4 on Saturday is a $.50 minimum wager and will package four of the best turf races in the world together. The four races, in order, are the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Race 4), Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Race 6), Breeders' Cup Mile (Race 8), and the Breeders' Cup Turf (Race 10).

Championships Race Order (All Times Eastern)…

The first Championship race on “Future Stars Friday” will be the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (3:00 p.m.) followed by the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (3:40 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (4:20 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (5:00 p.m.) and the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (5:40 p.m.).

Championship Saturday begins with two undercard races followed by the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (11:50 a.m.), the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (12:29 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (1:10 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (1:50 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Sprint (2:30 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Mile (3:10 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Distaff (3:55 p.m.), the Breeders' Cup Turf (4:40 p.m.) and the Breeders' Cup Classic (5:40 p.m.).

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HISA Submits Prohibited Substances List To Federal Trade Commission

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) a technical document listing and categorizing 1,365 Prohibited Substances covered by HISA's anti-doping and medication control (ADMC) rules and further dividing them into subcategories of Banned Substances and Controlled Medications. The document is now subject to final approval by the FTC ahead of the ADMC Program's Jan. 1, 2023 implementation date.

This technical document was developed by HISA's ADMC Standing Committee and approved by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU), which will administer the program. In a memorandum to racing participants (included below), HISA ADMC Committee Chair Adolpho Birch summarized the contents of the document submitted, which underwent several modifications based on substantive feedback from racing participants and experts during a public comment period before submission to the FTC.

“The Prohibited Substances List is the result of extensive consultation with industry and subject matter experts and is informed by established research. Once approved by the FTC, it will serve as the backbone of HISA's ADMC Program set to take effect in the New Year,” said Birch. “Through our collective efforts led by the ADMC Committee, we are proud to introduce U.S. Thoroughbred racing's first-ever uniform Prohibited Substances list that will be applied on a national basis to advance integrity, transparency and accountability in the sport.”

“Effective anti-doping programs require clear guidance on prohibited substances, and we are pleased with the document that was submitted to the FTC,” said Ben Mosier, executive director of HIWU. “This list will play a key role in HIWU's assignment to enforce HISA's ADMC Program, and we are prepared to take on this critical responsibility on behalf of the Thoroughbred industry.”

In addition to listing and categorizing all prohibited substances covered by the ADMC Program, the document details detection times, screening limits and thresholds. The modified document submitted to the FTC is available on the HISA website.

Memorandum to Racing Participants, from Adolpho Birch, Chair of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority AntiDoping and Medication Control Committee:

On October 13, 2022, following a public consultation period where substantive feedback was provided to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), the HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Committee submitted the “Technical Document – Prohibited Substances” (“Technical Document”) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for approval. The Technical Document lists all Prohibited Substances covered by the ADMC rules and categorizes them into Banned Substances and Controlled Medications, as well as Specified Substances, which are those that pose a higher risk of being caused by contamination and are therefore subject to more flexible sanctions.

Additionally, the Technical Document sets forth detection times, screening limits, and thresholds for Prohibited Substances. If approved by the FTC, the Technical Document will be a fundamental component of the ADMC Program launching on January 1, 2023 that will be administered by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (“HIWU”). HIWU will soon begin its educational initiative to explain this Technical Document and how the Program will operate to racing participants. Should you have any questions before then, please direct them to info@hiwu.org.

Set forth below is a summary of the key modifications to the Technical Document from the original version posted for public comment, which were implemented following review and consideration of the feedback submitted to HISA by the ADMC Committee.

1. Anti-Ulcer medications (Cimetidine, Omeprazole, Ranitidine)

The Technical Document reduces the originally proposed 48-hour Restricted Administration Period for anti-ulcer medications to 24-hours. The rationale is that published research demonstrates that withdrawal intervals of greater than 24 hours can pose a health risk to the horse. It is anticipated that the international community will adopt a withdrawal interval strategy similar to the one proposed by HISA in the coming year.

2. NSAIDs (Flunixin, Ketoprofen, Phenylbutazone)

The Technical Document establishes Screening Limits corresponding to a 48-hour Detection Time for three (3) commercially available NSAIDs having FDA-approval for use in the horse. The ADMC Program allows the veterinarian to select one NSAID that can be administered using a withdrawal interval based on the 48-hour Detection Time. All other NSAIDs are then controlled applying the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' (IFHA) Detection Times and Screening Limits, and the detection of more than one NSAID in a horse's sample shall be a violation.

The rationale for this change is twofold: (1) it is consistent in our view with the IFHA's philosophical approach to NSAIDs; and (2) the overwhelming evidence received from horsemen and other stakeholder groups that enforcing a more restrictive rule would be contrary to the welfare of the horse without achieving any meaningful benefit to integrity.

3. Methocarbamol / Glycopyrrolate

The newly proposed Screening Limits and Detection Times for methocarbamol and glycopyrrolate were determined after reviewing the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium's administration study involving pharmacokinetic data. The elected Screening Limits and corresponding Detection Times ensure withdrawal intervals of sufficient length to prevent the substances from having potential to impact a horse's racing performance. These were developed so that better guidance can be provided instead of relying on the laboratory's limit of detection.

4. Procaine penicillin

HISA has elected to adopt the current Association of Racing Commissioners International controls, which allow for the use of this safe and effective antibiotic up to 48 hours prior to a race, while still effectively controlling against the illicit use of procaine as a local anesthetic.

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Flightline Leads Nine Pre-Entries For Breeders’ Cup Classic; 233 Pre-Entries Received For 2022 World Championships

Undefeated and unchallenged, Flightline headlines the field of nine horses pre-entered in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic. Challengers entered in the 1 1/4-mile contest, set for Saturday, Nov. 5 at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky., include: Cyberknife (1st preference Dirt Mile), Epicenter, Happy Saver, Hot Rod Charlie, Life Is Good, Olympiad, Rich Strike, and Taiba.

A total of 233 pre-entries were received for the 2022 edition of the World Championships, including double entries.

Another highlight on Saturday's card is a short but talented field for the Distaff, including champion Malathaat, Belmont Stakes runner-up and multiple Grade 1 winner Nest, multiple Grade 1 winner Clairiere, and this year's Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath, along with Awake at Midnyte (1st preference Filly & Mare Sprint), Blue Stripe, Search Results, and Society.

Breeders' Cup announced the 2022 race order and wagering menu earlier on Wednesday.

There will be a total of 10 races (five Breeders' Cup races) on the first day of the Championships – “Future Stars Friday” – and 12 races on the Saturday program (nine Breeders' Cup races). The Friday program begins at 11:55 a.m. ET with five undercard races. The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) (Race #10) will be the final race of the day, which will have a post time of 5:40 p.m. ET.

Championship Saturday's first post is 10:30 a.m. ET and begins with two undercard races. The World Championships will conclude with the $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) (Race #11), which will have a post time of 5:40 p.m. ET. There will be one undercard race (Race #12) following the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic with a post time of 6:20 p.m. ET.

Future Stars Friday

BC Juvenile Turf Sprint: 26 pre-entries (12 may run)

BC Juvenile Fillies: 19 pre-entries (14 may run)

BC Juvenile Fillies Turf: 23 pre-entries (14 may run)

BC Juvenile: 12 pre-entered

BC Juvenile Turf: 18 pre-entered (14 may run)

Breeders' Cup Saturday

BC Filly & Mare Sprint: 17 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Turf Sprint: 22 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Dirt Mile: 13 pre-entered (12 may run)

BC Filly & Mare Turf: 15 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Sprint: 18 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Mile: 18 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Distaff: 8 pre-entered

BC Turf: 15 pre-entered (14 may run)

BC Classic: 9 pre-entered

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Tatts Ireland Appoints Mary Lanigan Marketing Manager

Tattersalls Ireland announced the appointment of Mary Lanigan to Marketing Manager, beginning Nov. 1. Lanigan previously served in the role of Sales & Marketing Executive for the last eight years.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO, Simon Kerins commented: “We are fortunate to have someone of this calibre stepping into the position of Marketing Manager. Mary has all the attributes to be an outstanding team leader, and I have every confidence that she will continue to make a positive contribution to the work of Tattersalls Ireland and further strengthen the brand.”

 

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