October, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Observations: Exciting Aventure Takes Aim at the Reservoirs

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. Wednesday's Insights features TDN Rising Star Aventure.

12.50 Deauville, Group 3, €80,000, 2yo, f, 8fT
AVENTURE (IRE) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) earned TDN Rising Star status on her debut at Chantilly last month and takes part in this G3 Prix des Reservoirs. A Christophe Ferland-trained half-sister to the G1 Prix Vermeille winner Left Hand (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), the Wertheimer homebred faces seven more experienced but also exposed rivals in this first black-type test.

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Ashford Stud Releases 2024 Stallion Roster, Fees: Justify Priced At $200,000

Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Versailles, Ky., released the advertised fees for its 2024 stallion roster, led by Triple Crown winner Justify at $200,000.

Justify, an 8-year-old son of Scat Daddy, has sired Grade or Group 1 winners in three different countries from his first two crops of racing age. In the U.S., Justify was represented by Grade 1 winners Just F Y I, Aspen Grove, and Arabian Lion. In Europe, he saw City of Troy take a Group 1 in England and Opera Singer win at the highest level in France.

Champion Uncle Mo will stand for $150,000 in 2024. The son of Indian Charlie has a trio of Grade 1 winners in 2023, in Arabian Knight, A Mo Reay, and Adare Manor. He also saw five horses change hands for seven figures at this year's Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

Munnings has been priced at $75,000, on the heels of a season that has produced 12 stakes winners, including Grade 2 winner Eda and Grade 3 winner Zozos.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will stand for $50,000. His slate of runners in 2023 has included Grade 1 winner Marketsegmentation, Grade 2 winner Window Shopping, and Grade 3 winner Promiseher America.

Following is a complete list of stallions on Ashford Stud's 2024 roster, with their advertised fees.

American Pharoah – $50,000
Corniche – $25,000
Echo Town – $5,000
Epicenter – $40,000
Golden Pal – $25,000
Jack Christopher – $40,000
Justify – $200,000
Maximum Security – $7,500
Mendelssohn – $15,000
Mo Town – $5,000
Munnings – $75,000
Practical Joke – $45,000
Tiz the Law – $20,000
Uncle Mo – $150,000

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NTRA: U.S. Department Of Agriculture Updates Equine Testing During Import Quarantine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recently issued an update to its Veterinary Services Guidance (VSG) 13407.3, which pertains to the testing of equines during their import quarantine.

This update serves to provide clarity on specific definitions, introduce a new testing procedure for glanders, and enhance import controls related to tick-borne diseases, notably equine piroplasmosis. As of Oct. 10, 2023, APHIS has actively implemented and is enforcing this revised VSG across all equine import quarantine facilities.

Below is a summary of the revised guidance:

Refinement of Definitions: The updated VSG brings precision to the definition of “non-negative” test results and introduces a new classification for import purposes. It also makes modifications to the definition of confirmatory testing. These changes are aimed to eliminate ambiguity and ensure that animals with non-negative test results are appropriately handled in quarantine.
Glanders Testing Protocol: A new testing protocol for glanders has been introduced, aimed at minimizing the possibility of false positive results without incurring additional costs for submitters. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) will now employ the double antigen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (daELISA) as the official test for glanders. This test is more sensitive and specific compared to the existing complement fixation test (CFT). The daELISA results are binary, being either positive or negative, with no “suspect” outcomes. If daELISA results turn out positive, NVSL will conduct a Western blot as a confirmatory test. Horses testing negative in the Western blot confirmatory test will be classified as free from glanders and may be released.
Equine Piroplasmosis and Ticks: Provisions have been included to ensure that horses entering import quarantine with attached ticks are free from equine piroplasmosis and are not incubating the disease at levels below the diagnostic test's sensitivity. Specifically, the VSG stipulates that horses found with attached ticks during import inspection must either undergo a fourteen-day quarantine and retesting for piroplasmosis or be refused entry.
Cohort Definitions: The guidance revises the definitions of cohorts for equine piroplasmosis and dourine to encompass all horses residing on the same premises within the sixty days immediately preceding export. This includes horses that were present concurrently or subsequent to a horse within the same shipment that tested non-negative for piroplasmosis and/or dourine.

It is important to highlight that the NTRA has been in ongoing discussions with the USDA concerning testing protocols and is encouraged by the USDA's responsiveness to our input, resulting in essential adjustments to the glanders testing protocol. The NTRA remains committed to championing policies that enhance the welfare of the equine community.

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‘We Held Our Own’: Hastings Thoroughbred Season Sees Increase In Average On-Track Wagering

The 2023 Thoroughbred season came to a close with a nine-race card Sunday, Oct. 15 at Hastings Racecourse, leaving industry leaders encouraged about prospects for the future.

“We held our own in wagering handles and drew some huge crowds on special days,” says David Milburn, president of The Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association of BC (HBPA-BC). “Also, our fresh horse incentive program resulted in owners bringing 42 new horses to Hastings from other jurisdictions. It was a great help in filling fields.”

Matthew Ruhlman, Chief Operating Officer of BC Racebook, thanked racing fans for their support in 2023 and noted the on-track daily wagering average showed a positive increase over last year despite losing one racing date (Monday, Aug. 21) due to poor air quality.

“We will be coming back next year with some exciting new initiatives,” Ruhlman said.

Amadeo Perez served notice on Day One this past season that he had every intention of successfully defending his Leading Jockey title at Hastings. He rode four mounts to victory for four different trainers on opening day and stayed at the top of the leaderboard for the duration of the 45-day meet.

On closing weekend (October 14 & 15) Perez was in the winner's circle five more times to finish with an incredible 95 victories. That number included 10 Stakes wins.

“My focus is always on winning and to keep working hard,” Perez says. “It has been a great year. I am lucky to have so many good mounts.”

More often than not this year, his wife Ana, 11-year-old son Mizael and three-year-old daughter Alondra joined Perez in his victory celebrations. It became a family ritual.

Barbara Anderson-Heads was the pace-setter pretty well throughout season for Leading Trainer honors, finishing with 37 wins ahead of Steve Henson (28), Dino Condilenios (24), and 2022 winner Edgar Mendoza (23).

The Leading Owner standings ended in a deadlock with Willow Creek Farms and Rob and Sheena Maybin tied with 16 wins. The showdown came down to the wire with both connections having horses in the ninth and final race on closing day but unable to score a season-ending win.

The barns at Hastings were described early this week as “a mad scramble” by one backstretch worker who joined in the exercise of getting horses off the grounds as they settle elsewhere for the off-season.

“Our owners are the absolute best,” she says. “They absolutely trust the trainers to make sure their horses are well taken care of and in the best of hands.”

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