Two of the best young fillies in North America will square off for the second time in Friday’s $600,000, Grade 1 Darley Alcibiades Stakes on opening day of the widely anticipated Keeneland fall meet.
Month: October 2023
Godolphin Pays 1 Million For A Dubawi Colt Out Of Shastye At Tattersalls
Godolphin snapped up lot 96, a son of Dubawi (Ire) and the late blue hen Shastye (Ire) (Danehill), for 1 million gns to take the lead during Tuesday's session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Consigned by Newsells Park Stud, the bay is a half-brother to six winners anchored by multiple Group 1-winning Galileo (Ire) sires Japan (GB) and Mogul (GB). In addition, Shastye produced G2 Middleton S. heroine Secret Gesture (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), Group 3 winner Sir Isaac Newton (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), and the listed winner Maurus (GB) (Medicean {GB}), who was also placed at group level. This colt's second dam is the G2 Prix de Royallieu heroine Saganeca (Sagace {Fr}), who was also runner-up in the G1 Gran Premio di Milano.
the last foal of wonder mare Shastye sells for 1million gns at the #tattsoctober Book 1!
This colt is by Dubawi and is a half-brother to G1 winners Japan & Mogul. He has been bought by Godolphin and was consigned by @newsellspark. pic.twitter.com/I6caDzHHLs
— TDN (@theTDN) October 3, 2023
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Where to Watch/Listen: Keeneland’s Fall Stars Weekend and More
The first full weekend of October is upon us, and that means it’s time for the grand finale of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” schedule in North America. There are an incredible 15 qualifying preps scheduled from Friday to Sunday, eight of them at picturesque Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky, which will hold its popular Fall Stars weekend starting on Friday.
Cracking the Horse Racing Code: Three Tips for New Bettors
The world of horse racing is electrifying, where the thundering hooves, pulsating crowd, and allure of winning big beckon with every stride. However, actually winning big can be tough for newcomers as delving into the complex world of handicapping may feel like deciphering a cryptic code reserved for seasoned experts with a lifetime of experience.
