June, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Bill Legalizing Horse Racing In North Carolina Advances

Tar Heel Downs anyone?

A sports betting bill that also contains language that will legalize racing in North Carolina was passed by the North Carolina State Senate Wednesday and now heads back to the House for a final vote. A similar bill, but one that did not include racing, has already been passed by the House, which will now vote on the amended legislation. The House is expected to vote in favor of the amended bill and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is also believed to be on board.

But even if the bill is signed into law, it appears unlikely that anyone would step forward to open a track in the state. The bill does not include any provisions where a track could partner with a casino or have historical horse racing machines.

“We have a long way to go,” said North Carolina-based owner Hubert Vester Jr. “This bill moves us a step closer but I would have some concerns about the economic impact and the viability of actually having a racetrack here in North Carolina. Maybe if they had something in the Charlotte area it could draw enough people, but I think, first, it would take having an economic study that would address the viability of having a track in the state. It would be an uphill battle. Now that it's about to be legal, maybe that is a step in the right direction. But I still think there are some economic hurdles that would have to be crossed.”

While live racing is unlikely to happen in the state, the bill will allow for North Carolina residents to open Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) accounts, which are currently illegal.

“This is long overdue,” said North Carolina resident and owner-breeder Bill Thompson Jr. “There has been a conservative majority in the state for a while representing a religious constituency. We've had a state lottery for quite some time, but that's all we've had. Pari-mutuel betting in the state has been prohibited. To me, that's been a big inconvenience, not being able to bet on your own horses. To have it legalized now where it will come to pass that we can have ADW accounts and mobile wagering, that will be very much welcomed.”

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Son Of Grey Lilas Debuts At Compiegne

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features a son of Group 1 winner Grey Lilas (Ire) (Danehill).

13.55 Compiegne, Debutantes, €27,000, 3yo, c/g, 10fT
GREY LUX (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is a son of the G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp heroine Grey Lilas (Ire) (Danehill), whose best progeny to date was the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix d'Ispahan winner Golden Lilac (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Like those luminaries, Andre Fabre has charge of the Gestut Ammerland homebred who meets five peers at the track at which the trainer introduced his listed-winning half-brother Golden Guepard (Ire) (Hurricane Run (Ire).

14.25 Compiegne, Debutantes, €27,000, 3yo, f, 10fT
ART MYTHIQUE (IRE) (Australia {GB}) is another Andre Fabre blueblood introduced on the card, being Ballymore Thoroughbred Racing's daughter of the Wildensteins' luminary Aquarelliste (Fr) (Danehill). The triple Group 1-winning Prix de Diane heroine has already produced the G1 Prix Jean Romanet runner-up Ame Bleue (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and listed scorer Any Time Soon (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) and this May-foaled chestnut has time to add to the family's achievements, as does The Aga Khan's Ashalyka (Fr) (Dariyan {Fr}), a daughter of the dual Group 2 scorer Ashalanda (Fr) (Linamix {Fr}).

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Seven-Figure Juvenile Shaaz Enters Stud At California’s Barton Thoroughbreds In 2024

Shaaz, a $1.1-million 2-year-old sale purchase, has arrived and will be standing stud at Barton Thoroughbreds in Santa Ynez, Calif., beginning in the 2024 breeding season.

A son of champion Uncle Mo out of a graded stakes-producing Mineshaft mare, Shaaz had a graded stakes-placed career on the racetrack, earning nearly $200,000 before his racing career ended.

Shaaz won his first three starts at Santa Anita Park, including a 2 3/4-length score in a one-mile allowance optional claiming race. He defeated graded stakes winner Hopkins in his first start.

Favored in all of his five career starts, Shaaz next ran third in the Grade 3 Steve Sexton Mile Stakes in at Lone Star Park, and in the last race of his career, he ran fourth in the G1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar.

Shaaz will be standing for a fee of $5,000 LFSN in 2024.

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‘Really Excited About Her’: Unbeaten Anywho Makes Belated Stakes Debut In Summertime Oaks

The promising 3-year-old filly Anywho will be making a belated stakes debut for trainer John Sadler in Saturday's Grade Summertime Oaks going 1 1 1/16 miles.
Unbeaten in two starts, Anywho was shipped to Churchill Downs last month to run in the G2 Eight Belles going seven furlongs on the Kentucky Oaks undercard May 5. It was not to be.

Anywho arrived at Churchill Downs on April 29 the Saturday before the race. The following day on Sunday she spiked a temperature.

“Entries were being taken on Monday, so we didn't even enter her,” Sadler said Thursday morning. “It turned into a flight of nothingness.”

While it was a disappointing turn of events for Sadler and owner Hronis Racing, hopes are high for Saturday. Anywho drew the outside post in a field of seven entered for the Summertime. She is the 3-1 co-second choice on the morning line. Veteran jockey Joe Bravo will be aboard for the first time.

“She had to miss four or five days of training when at Churchill Downs, but since returning she's been right on schedule,” Sadler said. “She's really been working well and I like the draw for her first time going two turns. Being on the outside should allow her to stay in the clear.”

Anywho has worked four times since her trip to Kentucky. They include a six-furlong move in 1:13.00 here on May 22 followed by a sharp half-mile drill in 59.80 seconds on Sunday.

By Bolt d'Oro, Anywho was a debut winner last October going seven furlongs at Belmont Park for trainer Tom Albertrani and owner Robert Masiello. She was subsequently entered in last year's Keeneland November Horses of All Ages Sale where she commanded $290,000. David Ingordo, who serves as a bloodstock agent for Hronis Racing, signed the ticket for the filly.

In her only start for her new connections, Anywho was a sharp two-length winner here going seven furlongs on March 27. The effort earned a 90 Beyer Speed Figure and was also well-rated on the Ragozin Sheets, Sadler noted.

“She was really impressive going seven-eighths,” Sadler said. “It got a good Ragozin number, so we're really excited about her and what she can do on Saturday.”

Also in the Summertime Oaks, Sadler entered Ancient Peace but she could be scratched in favor of next week's G3 Honeymoon Stakes going 1 1/8-miles on turf. Ancient Peace romped in an allowance that was taken off the turf April 8. It's her only start on dirt. Owned by Boardshorts Stable, the daughter of War Front most recently was fourth as the odds-on favorite in the G3 Providencia at 1 1/8 miles here April 29.

“We're going to talk to the owners later today and see if we want to go in the Summertime. Otherwise, we'll probably wait until next week for the Honeymoon,” Sadler said.

The Summertime Oaks goes as the eighth race on Saturday's nine-race card. Post time is approximately 4:30 p.m. PT.

The field in post position order with riders:

The Alys Look, Mike Smith (5-2);
Window Shopping, Hector Berrios (5-1);
And Tell Me Nolies, Ramon Vazquez (4-1);
Lily Poo, Umberto Rispoli (8-1);
Doinitthehardway, Juan Hernandez (3-1);
Ancient Peace, Tiago Pereira (8-1);
Anywho, Joe Bravo (3-1).

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