Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, November 8
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Chepstow, Musselburgh, Kempton and Warwick.
Month: November 2023
NBC Sports’ Randy Moss Announced As 2023 Global Symposium On Racing Keynote Speaker
In a career spanning nearly 45 years, Randy Moss has become a beloved figure among racing enthusiasts, recognized for his insightful horse racing commentary. Currently a key member of the NBC Sports horse racing coverage team, Moss lends his expertise to events including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Breeders' Cup World Championships. His journey through the world of TV racing analysis began at ESPN, where he served as their horse racing analyst.
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Randy Moss will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Global Symposium on Racing, where he will take a retrospective look at his remarkable career in horse racing and share his insights on the future of the sport.
Moss's passion for horse racing dates back to his youth when he was sneaking into the Oaklawn Park grandstand. A true racing luminary, Moss has covered all but two runnings of the Kentucky Derby since 1980, first as a newspaper reporter and later as a television commentator. His career has been marked by chronicling iconic moments in racing history, including the thrilling Triple Crown victories of American Pharoah and Justify. Moss's insights and contributions have greatly enriched the experience of those who follow horse racing closely.
Before transitioning into television, Moss spent two decades as a newspaper reporter, horse racing handicapper, and columnist for publications such as the Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Arkansas Democrat, and Arkansas Gazette.
Beyond his role as a television analyst, Moss has made significant contributions to the field of horse racing statistics. He is an essential part of the Beyer Speed Figures team, playing a crucial role in calculating Beyer Speed Figures for the past three decades. Additionally, he introduced the innovative “Moss Pace Figures,” a metric that gained recognition and trust among fans and bettors, and was published by the Daily Racing Form.
Randy Moss's influence extends beyond horse racing. He served as the Director of Operations at Oaklawn Park, located in his hometown of Hot Springs, Ark. Moss's television pursuits have extended to the NFL Network for 13 years, where he served as a host and on-site reporter at venues around the country. He reported on three Super Bowls, five Olympic Games, and covered events for the Golf Channel, college football, and college basketball, showcasing his versatility and passion for sports journalism.
Randy Moss's appearance at the 2023 Global Symposium on Racing promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience for all attendees.
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Repole Buys Out Partners in Nest for $6 Million at Fasig-Tipton
Mike Repole went to $6 million for triple Grade I winner Nest (Curlin–Marion Ravenwood, by A.P. Indy) at Tuesday's Fasig-Tipton November sale to buy out his partners, who campaigned the reigning champion 3-year-old filly for the partnership of Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and Michael House. Consigned by Highgate Sales, agent II as hip 163, Nest is a full-sister to GI Santa Anita H. winner and Taylor Made stallion Idol, whose first foals will be born next year, and a half-sister to 2023 Jockey Club Derby Invitational S. Lost Ark (Violence).
Winner of the 2023 GII Shuvee S., Nest captured the GI Alabama, GI Ashland, and GI Coaching Club American Oaks in 2022. She's earned more than $2.1 million and sold as a racing or broodmare prospect.
#FasigNovember: Just like the star she is, champion NEST (Curlin) brings the hammer down at $6 million. pic.twitter.com/JMSML9Ru7L
— TDN (@theTDN) November 7, 2023
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$3 Million for Canadian Champion Moira to DM Racing at Fasig-Tipton
The 2022 Canadian Horse of the Year Moira (Ghostzapper–Devine Aida, by Unbridled's Song) fetched $3 million to the phone bid of DM Racing, an anonymous racing partnership, to lead the early results of the broodmare and racing prospect section at Tuesday's Fasig-Tipton November sale. Moira was the winner of the fastest Queen's Plate in history last year and was last seen finishing third in Saturday's GI Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf behind Inspiral (GB) (Frankel {GB}).
Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, agent, consigned the Canadian champion, who was bred by Adena Springs in Ontario and raced for Madaket Stables LLC, SF Racing LLC, and X-Men Racing. The Kevin Attard trainee, sold as hip 156, has earned more than $1.4 million and has five black-type wins to her credit. A half to stakes winner Jungle Cry (Animal Kingdom) from the family of GISW Hymn Book (Arch) and Data Link (War Front), Moira sold as a racing or broodmare prospect.
— TDN (@theTDN) November 7, 2023
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