January, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Boys At Tosconova Dies In Korea At Age 15

Boys at Tosconova, a Grade 1 winner and veteran sire, died in Korea on Dec. 1, per online records from the Korea Racing Authority.

The 15-year-old son of Officer had resided in Korea since 2020, after beginning his stud career at Questroyal North in New York ahead of the 2013 breeding season. Causes of death are not listed in the KRA database.

Bred in Kentucky by Hertrich/McCarthy Livestock, Boys at Tosconova made his on-track debut in graded stakes company, finishing second in the Grade 3 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs in April of his 2-year-old season for trainer Bob Hess Jr. and owners Todd Cady, Denny Kanakaris, and Richard Hale Jr.

He was purchased by Jay Em Ess Stables after that race, with the original ownership retaining a share, and moved to the barn of trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. His next start came at at Belmont Park, taking a maiden special weight by 12 lengths.

Boys at Tosconova then re-entered graded stakes competition in the G1 Hopeful Stakes, where he drew off to win by 1 3/4 lengths over Stay Thirsty. His season then finished with a runner-up finish behind Uncle Mo in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs.

An ankle injury kept Boys at Tosconova out of competition for most of his 3-year-old season, but after finishing third in his comeback start in October of his sophomore campaign, he rolled off three straight allowance optional claiming victories in New York and Florida. That streak went into his 4-year-old season, and it was finally interrupted with his final career start in the G3 Westchester Stakes at Belmont Park, where he finished second.

Boys at Tosconova retired with five wins in nine starts for earnings of $688,960.

From eight crops of racing age, Boys at Tosconova has sired 49 winners and he has amassed combined progeny earnings of more than $5.4 million.

His top runner to date is New York-bred star My Boy Tate, a six-time stakes winner and earner of $833,288 who was named New York's champion sprinter of 2021.

Other runners of note by Boys at Tosconova include stakes winners Our Super Nova, Officer Hutchy, Retonova, and Eros's Girl.

The first Korean-sired runners by Boys at Tosconova are 2-year-olds of 2023. His first and only Korean runner to date is the two-time winner I Will Be Free, who arrived to the country in-utero with with dam Shakaleena.

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2023 Mating Plans, Presented by Spendthrift: Dixiana Farm

As we approach the opening of the 2023 breeding season, the TDN staff is once again sitting down with leading breeders to find out what stallions they have chosen for their mares, and why. Today we caught up with Robert Tillyer, farm manager of William and Donna Shively's Dixiana Farm.

HAVANA DREAM (m, 10, Quality Road – Mayo On the Side, by French Deputy) to be bred to Constitution

This stakes-placed mare is carrying her third foal by Yaupon. She is from the family of MGSW Midcourt (Midnight Lute) and throws foals with a lot of size. Constitution should suit her physically. This is a sire line she has not been to.

I'M A FLAKE (m, 15, Mineshaft – November Snow, by Storm Cat) to be bred to Curlin

The dam of Grade I winner Express Train (Union Rags). She throws big, strong, correct foals. The mating of Curlin with A.P. Indy-line mares is proven. He had three Breeders' Cup winners in one day!

Layla's colt out of Liam's Map brought $625,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Sale | photo courtesy Dixiana Farm

LAYLA (m, 9, Union Rags – I'm a Flake, by Mineshaft) to be bred to Flightline

The full-sister to Express Train. She proved that she can have a very good individual. Her first foal, a Liam's Map colt, sold for $625,000 (1/43) at last year's Keeneland September Sale. Flightline needs no introduction. He's equine perfection. For a young mare to go to such a talented horse, it gives her every chance.

AMERICA'S TALE (m, 8, Gio Ponti – America's Friend, by Unusual Heat ) to be bred to Jackie's Warrior
Mr. Shively purchased this mare last November in foal to Medaglia d'Oro. She is one of two mares that we have going to Jackie's Warrior. An incredible racehorse and he is stunning.

REVITALIZED (m, 5, Uncle Mo – Excited, by Giant's Causeway) to be bred to Life Is Good

This mare is from the family of MGISW Spain (Thunder Gulch) and a half to two graded stakes horses. Her first foal is a Munnings filly and is very impressive physically. She is in foal to Authentic. Life Is Good will suit her physically.

STARGIRL (m, 8, Medaglia d'Oro – Campionessa, by A.P. Indy) to be bred to Justify

A full-sister to the dam of 2022 GII Jessamine S. winner Delight (Mendelssohn). Her second foal is a very attractive Good Magic yearling filly. We thought we would try a similar cross as Delight with Justify (Scat Daddy). For a sire that we didn't expect to be early, he is off to a great start. I think he has an exciting future ahead and he should put some size into her foal.

SWOOP AND STRIKE (m, 10, Smart Strike – Dance With Doves, by A.P. Indy) to be bred to Golden Pal

One of four mares going to Golden Pal. What a talented and fast horse. Two Breeders' Cups, a track record and a stakes record. And a son of Uncle Mo. I was really impressed when we saw him at Ashford.

TIGER RIDE (m, 11, Candy Ride [Arg] – Royal Tigress, by Storm Cat) to be bred to Not This Time

This Grade I-placed, Grade III-winning mare is carrying her third foal by Charlatan. Her second foal, a Tapit filly called Tiger Tap, was retained by the farm and is showing a lot of talent. Tiger Ride has not been to this sire line. Grade I winner Epicenter and GII winner Simplification, both by Not This Time, are out of Candy Ride mares.

TRUE ELEGANCE (m, 10, Distorted Humor – Sealy Hill, by Point Given) to be bred to Bolt d'Oro

This mare's first foal Elegant Joy (Kitten's Joy) beat the boys at Arlington in her first start. She has an impressive yearling colt by Authentic. True Elegance is a half to MGISW Cambier Parc (Medaglia d'Oro), as well as many others. Bolt d'Oro is off to a great start as a sire. Mr. Shively thought this was the obvious choice for her.

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First Foal for Millionaire Mo Forza

Grade I winner and millionaire Mo Forza (Uncle Mo) was represented by his first foal, a California-bred filly out of Californiasunshine (Lucky Pulpit), Jan. 10. Mo Forza, who racked up a record of 15-8-3-1 and earnings of $1,034,460, which included wins in the GI Hollywood Derby and six other Grade II races, stands at Rancho San Miguel in California for a fee of $9,000.

“She is quite a character already, thrilling everyone with her looks,” co-owner and breeder Alice Bamford said of the newborn filly. “In addition to being correct, she is a beautiful mover and a very good reason for her mama to return to Mo Forza next year.”

Mo Forza will be available for inspection during Rancho San Miguel's 2023 Open House & Stallion Show Jan. 21. Reservations are encouraged. For more information, call (805) 467-3847 or email info@ranchosanmiguel.net.

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2023 Prince Of Wales Stakes Set For Sept. 12 At Fort Erie Racetrack

The second jewel in the Canadian Triple Crown and Fort Erie Race Track's signature event will once again be held on a Tuesday afternoon in the fall. The 88th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 with the first race post time currently scheduled for 3 p.m.

The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes features Canada's finest three-year-old thoroughbreds running 1 mile and 3/16 on Fort Erie's dirt track. It is the centrepiece between the King's Plate (scheduled for August 20) and the Breeders' Stakes, both held at Woodbine Racetrack.

“The event is our most prestigious day at Fort Erie Race Track. We look forward to hosting it every year and showcasing our 126-year-old racetrack to fans across North America,” said Drew Cady, chief operating officer of the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium. “The Prince of Wales Stakes is traditionally held three weeks after The Plate.”

In 2022, the Prince of Wales Stakes was captured by Duke of Love with jockey Justin Stein. The son of Cupid is owned by a micro share racing syndicate MyRacehorse and trained by Hall of Famer, Josie Carroll. The last horse to win all three legs of the Canadian Triple Crown was Wando in 2003.

The 126th racing season kicks off at Fort Erie Race Track on Tuesday, May 23 and will run primarily Mondays and Tuesdays at a twilight post time, with some special event Sundays and holiday Mondays.

For more information about Fort Erie Race Track visit www.forterieracing.com.

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