Month: November 2023

Progeny Of Blue Bresil And Walk In The Park Dominate Day Two At Tatts Ireland

Day two of the Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale followed a familiar theme with the progeny of Blue Bresil (Fr) and Walk In The Park (Ire) dominating proceedings once again.

The sire of the reigning Champion Hurdler Constitution Hill, Blue Bresil was responsible for four of the top eight foals through the ring on Monday, including a €97,000 colt that was sold by Ballykineally Stables to Coolmara Stables.

Mossy Barry of Ballykineally Stables commented, “He is out of the mare Beautiful War-we bought her and she was well-named as she is beautiful. She is the loveliest mare and this foal was like a lamb. He was the quietest foal.

“We have supported Blue Bresil all the way through since he stood at Cork and Beautiful War is back in foal to him. It is a fierce-looking family.”

Blue Bresil has enjoyed a strong opening two days at Tattersalls Ireland with 26 lots by sire selling for just shy of €1 million at €987,500. That equates to an average of €37,981 while Walk In The Park is also performing well with a €41,447 average for 19 lots sold.

Outside of those top-tier stallions, Irish Derby winner Santiago (Ire) has made a promising start with his first foals and a colt foal by the stallion was knocked down to Charles Shanahan and Glenvale Stud for €65,000. He was consigned by Kilbarry Lodge Stud.

However, the day two figures took a slight dip. Of the 236 lots offered, 171 were sold, representing a clearance rate of 72%. That figure was the same as last year but the aggregate was down 11% to €3,464,200 , the median down a further 11% to €16,000 and the average down 10% to €20,258.

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Founder Of Field Day, Roy Smith Named 2023 Recipient of Racetrack Superintendent’s Innovator Award

The 2023 recipient of the Racetrack Superintendent's Innovator Award was announced as Roy Smith on Monday, Nov. 13. Roy Smith will be  recognized for his decades-long commitment to communication and continuing education for racetrack superintendents, with an award presentation scheduled to occur during the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program's (RTIP) Global Symposium on Racing on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Smith is a second-generation racetracker who chose the career of superintendent over the many other racing careers pursued by his family. Starting in 1977 as an assistant to Blackie Chobanian at Suffolk Downs, Smith took over after Chobanian's passing in 1981. Smith then moved to Philadelphia Park (now Parx) in 1984 to work for 31 years, and finally moved to Indiana Grand in 2014.

Smith was selected for the 2023 superintendent's innovator award for his work in professionalizing the career of racetrack superintendent and introducing the concept of continuing education to the community. Smith was a regular attendee at what used to be called the “dirt panel” at the RTIP Symposium, but when the dirt panel was dropped from the RTIP symposium's schedule, Smith took over and launched the racetrack superintendent field day in 2001.

Initially supported by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and more recently led by Equine Discounts, Smith has been the one constant who developed the idea and has kept it going during many changes in the industry. Smith's passion for communication and continuing education for racetrack superintendents did not allow him to let it falter. His efforts have had a profound effect on research and practice in the maintenance and construction of racetrack surfaces.

The idea of continuing education, introduced by Smith, is now part of the Regulations of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority. His vision of a collaborative profession focused on the safety of the horse and rider is embodied in the Superintendent's Field Day and more recently with the new version of the Dirt Panel that has been held at RTIP since 2021.

The Racetrack Superintendent's Innovator Award is given to recognize the critical professionals who maintain the racing surfaces for safety and fairness. Previous recipients include Joe King, for his introduction of quantitative testing for dirt racing surfaces, Leif Dickinson for his use of fiber to reinforce turf racing surfaces, and Dennis Moore for maintenance and innovation of synthetic racing surfaces. In 2024, a wall of fame will be designated where recipients will be recognized as a part of formally recognizing the critical role played by racetrack superintendents in safety of the horse and rider.

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‘Hugely Exciting’: Breeders’ Cup Winner Auguste Rodin To Remain In Training For 2024

Breeders' Cup Turf winner Auguste Rodin will remain in training for 2024, trainer Aidan O'Brien confirmed to the Racing Post this Monday. The 3-year-old son of Deep Impact could even target the Breeders' Cup Classic on dirt at Del Mar.

“We're very much looking forward to having him racing again next year and it's hugely exciting really,” O'Brien said.

Owned and bred by the Coolmore partnership, Auguste Rodin is out of the three-time Group 1-winning Galileo mare Rhododendron. The colt won the Epsom Derby and the Irish Derby this season, as well as the Irish Champions Stakes before jet-setting to the United States for his impressive performance over the turf at Santa Anita Park.

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