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Algiers, Carla’s Way Take Aim at Breeders’ Cup

Algiers (Ire) (Shamardal), runner-up in the G1 Dubai World Cup last March, will contest the GI Breeders' Cup Mile rather than the 10-furlong GI Classic, according to the gelding's connections.

“He just looked very effective over a mile and a mile-and-one at Meydan and he has a lot of speed,” explained Ed Crisford.

“I'm not saying he doesn't stay the 10 furlongs, it's just that we felt at Santa Anita a mile may play to his strengths more.”

An impressive winner going a mile in the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge R1 in January, the 6-year-old stretched out successfully to take Meydan's main World Cup prep in February before finishing runner-up in the 1 1/4-mile marquee test for route horses. Given time off following that effort, he returned to be second in the 8 1/2-furlong GIII Durham Cup over Woodbine's Tapeta surface Oct. 7.

Having bounced out of his North American debut, the Rabbah Bloodstock-owned runner will have one final piece of work before departing for California.

“It was like a racecourse gallop to be honest, but he has come out of it super well,” reflected Crisford. “He's had that run now and has come out of it fresh and well and looks great. He is going to have a good gallop under James Doyle before he leaves and hopefully, that will be him set for the race next weekend.

“James knows him and what he can do and what is under the bonnet. He rides the American tracks really well and it should be perfect.”

According to Crisford, G2 Rockfel S. winner Carla's Way (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) will accompany Algiers on the trip Stateside. The juvenile filly is expected to start in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

“She is in good form and won well at Newmarket,” added Crisford. “She can quicken off a quick pace which is what you need in America and that track should suit her well, a two-turn mile on quick ground.”

“We opted not to go for the Fillies' Mile because that mile at Newmarket on soft ground wouldn't really be for her, but she's got a lot of ability and is progressing with each run and looks like a filly who could be a lot of fun for the future.”

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NTRA Launches New ‘Safety Takes The Lead’ Campaign

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced the launch of a new campaign, “Safety Takes The Lead,” highlighting the sport’s recent enhanced safety and welfare protocols, as well as its commitment to do more. The campaign features a new comprehensive safety section on the NTRA website which includes the latest news on safety and welfare programs, videos, and relevant links.

NTRA Launches New Safety Campaign

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has announced the launch of a new campaign, “Safety Takes The Lead,” highlighting the sport's recent enhanced safety and welfare protocols, as well as its commitment to do more.

The campaign features a new comprehensive safety section on the NTRA website which includes the latest news on safety and welfare programs, videos, and relevant links.

“Nothing comes in front of our sport's commitment to equine and human safety,” said Tom Rooney, NTRA president and CEO. “This campaign is designed to help make the public aware of the ecosystem of care around our athletes, the increased independent veterinary oversight, and the collective progress we've made over the last few years, as well as our unwavering commitment to do more and to keep investing in programs that will improve safety standards.”

Campaign materials promoting the new section of the website including video, digital, and print assets will be distributed to every NTRA member organization for use on its own media channels. In addition, television spots promoting the new site will air on both FanDuel TV and America's Day at the Races, the national television show produced by the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and broadcast nationally on the FOX Sports family of networks. The website will be updated regularly as there are new developments in the areas of safety, welfare, and integrity. It is intended to be a resource for both the public and the media.

The first in a series of longer form videos focuses on the reforms implemented in California since 2019 and the resulting progress. Other videos in the series will highlight HISA's programs and their positive impact on the sport and the promise of new technologies, such as advanced diagnostic tools and wearable biometric devices that can enhance safety measures.

The campaign is being produced by communications agency CTP with production resources donated by FanDuel TV, America's Best Racing, and support from other major racing industry stakeholders.

About the NTRA

The NTRA, based in Lexington, Ky. and Washington, D.C., is a broad-based coalition of more than 100 horse racing interests and thousands of individual stakeholders consisting of horseplayers, racetrack operators, owners, breeders, trainers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with increasing the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing.

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Tattersalls Ireland Sapphire Catalogue Online

The 224-lot catalogue for the Nov. 17 Sapphire Sale is currently online. Comprised of flat yearlings, foals and mares, the sale begins at 10:30 a.m. A hard copy of the sale will be released in the coming days.

The Sapphire Sale offers 80 lots eligible for the €250,000 Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales S. at The Curragh as part of Irish Champions Festival in 2024.

Among the yearlings on offer include Lot 40, a Gregorian (Ire) full-brother to Group 3 and listed-placed Sesame Birah (Ire); Lot 46, a Dark Angel (Ire) colt out of G2 Queen Mary S. winner Maqaasid (GB); Lot 50, a Kodiac (GB) filly out of Group 2 and Group 3-placed Mistress of Venice (GB); and Lot 58, a Dandy Man (Ire) 3/4-sister to Group 3 winner and Group 1-placed Lady Kaya (Ire).

A collection of 127 foals includes Lot 138, an Invincible Spirit (Ire) half-sister to Group 2-placed Bless Him (Ire); Lot 147, a Cotai Glory (GB) half-brother to G1 Matron S., Group 3 and listed winner Champers Elysees (Ire) and Lot 156, a Galileo Chrome (Ire) half-brother to Group 1 winner Al Riffa (Fr).

A compact draft of mares include a half-sister to Mythical Magic and Esentepe, multiple group winner Dutoda Desejada, and daughter of champion 2-year-old filly Fly on the Night. Covering sires include Awtaad, Phoenix of Spain, Sioux Nation, Soldier's Call, Far Above, Alkumait, Arizona, Inns of Court, and Kuroshio.

Tattersalls Ireland Live Internet Bidding will be available and prospective purchasers are requested to register with Tattersalls Ireland at least 48 hours prior to the start of sale.

For more information, click here.

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