May, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Sandy Lane Option For Cold Case Before Commonwealth Cup Bid

Wednesday's G3 Commonwealth Cup Trial S. hero Cold Case (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) will appear in the G2 Sandy Lane S. at Haydock at the end of May prior to an intended start in the G1 Commonweath Cup S. at Royal Ascot, according to trainer Karl Burke.

The colt won the Ascot feature by 1 1/2 lengths in his 3-year-old bow, and races for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum. Cold Case is riding a three-race winning streak after victories at Doncaster in September and in Red Car's Listed Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar in October.

Burke said, “We were delighted with that [the Commonwealth Cup Trial]. He is a lovely horse and hopefully we can get him to win at a higher grade as well and get him a stallion's job with a bit of luck.

“He is a lovely stamp of a horse. I would imagine he will go for the Sandy Lane, then the Commonwealth. If for any reason he doesn't make the Sandy Lane, he will go straight to the Commonwealth.

“Ascot is not an easy track to make all, but he's a horse who will stay further and stay seven [furlongs], I think. Certainly he'll get another 100 yards and he's an exciting horse for the future.”

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Yvonne Schwabe, Brad Grant Added To Woodbine’s Board Of Directors Committees

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the addition of long-time prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe and perennial leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant to committees for its Board of Directors.

Woodbine's Board of Directors consists of several committees focused on specific areas of business. Schwabe will serve on the Thoroughbred Racing Committee, while Grant joins the Standardbred Racing Committee.

Schwabe has been a breeder for over 25 years and is the owner of Persley Den Farms in Acton, Ontario. Schwabe notably bred 2013 Queen's Plate winner Midnight Aria. In addition to her successful breeding operation, Schwabe is a former director and current Funding Chair for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. She has also served on several other industry boards and committees, including as a former Ontario and National Director of the CTHS and as a Steward of the Jockey Club of Canada.

Grant has been the leading Woodbine Standardbred owner for six of the last seven seasons and currently sits atop the standings for 2023. He was also named 2022 Owner of the Year by the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) and has owned several prominent horses in recent years, including Bulldog Hanover and Atlanta.

Grant has also been recognized by the industry for his philanthropy, receiving the 2018 USHWA Humanitarian Award.

“The addition of Yvonne and Brad to our racing committees is a significant boost for Woodbine,” said Hugh Mitchell, Chair, Board of Directors. “Both of these individuals are highly regarded within the industry and have enjoyed tremendous success. The industry knowledge and experience they have will be leaned upon by our Board.”

Standardbred Racing Committee
Hugh Mitchell (Chair), Nick Eaves, Brad Grant, Ed Hannah, Marvin Katz, Jim Lawson

Thoroughbred Racing Committee
Jim Lawson (Chair), Bob Aziz, Michael Lay, Hugh Mitchell, Jaime Roth, Yvonne Schwabe

The Thoroughbred and Standardbred Committees meet regularly throughout the year to provide guidance and oversight to their respective racing management teams.

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Mike Repole’s Kentucky Derby Diary: ‘A Kid From Queens’ Living a Dream

Prominent owner Mike Repole is living the American dream. He grew up in Queens, N.Y. His mother, Anna, was a seamstress and his father, Benny, was a waiter. He developed a passion for racing while making frequent trips to nearby Aqueduct Racetrack.

Three-Quarter Sister To Dawn Approach Anchors Tattersalls Online May Catalogue

Boherguy Stud's Hymn Book Too (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 35), a three-quarter sister to G1 2000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}), is one of 38 horses signed on for the Tattersalls Online May Sale from May 10-11. The catalogue features 33 horses in/out of training from both codes, four broodmares–three with filly foals at foot–and a point-to-point entry.

In foal to Space Blues (Ire), the maiden mare is also a three-parts sibling to Group 2 winner and Group 1-placed Herald The Dawn (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}), and a half-sister to the dam of G3 Tattersalls S. winner Sanus Per Aquam (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}).

Listed winner Freed From Desire (GB) (Heeraat {Ire}) (lot 32) from Albany Stud is also part of the catalogue; as are a trio of Clongiffen Stud mares with filly foals at foot–Kitten On The Keys (Kitten's Joy) (lot 36) in foal to Kuroshio (Aus) and with a Far Above (Ire) foal, lot 37, Melya (GB) (Equiano {Fr}), also with a Far Above filly carrying to King Of Change (GB), and Mossy's Lodge (GB) (Royal Applause {GB}) (lot 38), with a Smooth Daddy filly foal and in foal to King Of Change (GB). Among the horses-in-training is the 84-rated TellthemI'mhere (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}) (lot 10), who won her last two starts.

Bidding will commence at noon on Wednesday, May 10 and will close from noon on Thursday, May 11.

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