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Shaquille Will Be One Of The Highlights Of The ARC Malton Open Day

The annual ARC Malton Open Day, featuring trainer Julie Camacho's dual Group 1-winning sprinter Shaquille (GB) (Charm Spirit {Ire}), has been set for Sept. 10.

Part of the National Racehorse Week initiative, the Malton Open Day–organised by racing charity Racing Welfare–sees 11 trainers, including Camacho, open their yards to the public. In addition, a new partnership with York Racecourse for 2023 lets visitors continue their family day out at the racecourse's YorkMix Family Sunday Raceday. There will be regular appearances by popular children's character, Bluey, throughout the day, as well as free bouncy castles and free face painting for children. Proceeds of ticket sales will go towards Racing Welfare's wide-ranging support services for everyone working in the industry. Combined tickets for both the ARC Malton Open Day and the YorkMix Family Sunday Raceday are available to purchase at the early bird price of £15 with all under 18s free. Entry to the Malton Open Day only costs £7.50. Prices will increase to £17.50 and £10, respectively, beginning on Sept. 1. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit the Malton Open Day website.

Racing Welfare's Head of Community Engagement, Adam Ferguson, said, “We are thrilled to offer the public such a wonderful opportunity to get up close with some of North Yorkshire's finest equine stars, and thanks go to the trainers for their support in opening their yards to the public. The partnership with York Racecourse this year really does make the Malton Open Day the ultimate family day out, and we look forward to seeing lots of racing fans of all ages enjoying the numerous activities whilst helping raise much-needed funds for our charity.”

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HISA Releases Request For Furosemide Research Proposals

HISA released a request for proposals concerning research over the administration of furosemide to Thoroughbred racehorses during the 48-hour period before the start of a race, the organization said in a release late Tuesday.

This research is required as part of HISA's Congressional mandate. The conclusions will be used to guide HISA's Furosemide Advisory Committee in its recommendations to their Board on the next course of action regarding the administration of the drug.

Responses are due by Nov. 15 at 11:59 pm (ET). Questions pertaining to the process for submitting a response and final proposals can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Durenberger and/or Sam Reinhardt.

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Florent Geroux’s Grade 1 Double Leads To Jockey Of The Week Title

On a big racing weekend, it's very likely that top jockey Florent Geroux will have mounts in the major races. Travers weekend at Saratoga was no exception and Geroux proved why he is one of the premier jockeys in the country with three stakes wins including two with Grade 1 status. The panel of racing experts voted Geroux Jockey of the Week for August 21-August 27.

The award recognizes jockeys for riding accomplishments and who are members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 1,050 active, retired and permanently disabled jockeys in the United States.

Riding for Eclipse Award trainer Brad Cox, Geroux started the racing weekend on Friday aboard Idiomatic in the G1 Personal Ensign. With a stellar field which included 2022 three-year-old champion Nest, multiple G1 winner Clairiere and 2022 Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath, Idiomatic was overlooked in the wagering, going off as the third choice. Breaking from the rail, Idiomatic went straight to the front over a track rated as sloppy. Idiomatic continued to show the way as the field reached the top of the stretch when Nest and Secret Oath began to gain ground. But at the three-sixteenths pole, Idiomatic responded to urging from Geroux to win by four lengths in 1:49.12 for 1 1/8 miles.

“It was not going to be much pace, so I took advantage of it,” Geroux said. “Set some reasonable fractions and when she started picking up at the half-mile pole, I thought she was going to be extremely hard to catch.”

On Saturday, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen gave a leg up to Geroux on Echo Zulu in the G1 Ballerina Handicap. Despite reigning filly and mare sprint champion, Goodnight Olive in the field, Echo Zulu went off as the favorite at odds of 3-5. Echo Zulu and Goodnight Olive broke side-by-side with Echo Zulu taking command and Goodnight Olive in close pursuit. The two continued to duel around the turn with Echo Zulu edging away steadily in the final furlong to post a 2 1/2-length win in 1:20.95 for seven furlongs. Echo Zulu earned a fees-paid berth in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.

“She was picking it up nicely when I asked her to,” Geroux said. “Felt like I was in control pretty much all the way through the race. She's amazing, I'm just very grateful for the opportunity the owners and Steve Asmussen have given me to ride her.”

Geroux wrapped up the weekend on Sunday, Saratoga Showcase Day, riding Caldwell Luvs Gold for trainer Brad Cox in the Seeking the Ante Stakes. Off as the second choice in the field of six New York-bred two year-old fillies, Caldwell Luvs Gold raced in the rear of the field down the backstretch. Caldwell Luvs Gold began to pass her rivals coming into the stretch and overtook race favorite Stellamaris past the sixteenth pole to post a half-length win in 1:11.29 for six furlongs.

This week, Geroux will be riding at Kentucky Downs when their boutique 7-day meet begins Thursday.

Geroux outpolled Javier Castellano who won his seventh G1 Travers aboard Arcangelo, Manny Franco with three stakes wins including the G2 Ballston Spa, Antonio Fresu with nine wins for the week, and Tyler Gaffalione with three stakes wins including the G1 Forego.

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New Dubai World Cup Bonus Scheme Unveiled

A new Dubai World Cup bonus scheme, featuring over $4 million in additional prize-money, was unveiled by the Dubai Racing Club on Wednesday.

A total of nine races, all slated for Meydan Racecourse between January and March of 2024, will carry automatic entry into the corresponding race on Dubai World Cup night on Mar. 30, with a chance of a 10% bonus if they win both races. Horses are only eligible for one bonus per season and race entry fees still apply. The qualifying races, and their purse bonuses are as follows:

G1 Al Maktoum Challenge, Jan 26: Winner Bonus to G1 Dubai World Cup – US $1.2 million
G1 Jebel Hatta, Jan 26: Winner Bonus to G1 Dubai Turf – US $500,000
G3 UAE 2000 Guineas, Jan 26: Winner Bonus to G2 UAE Derby – US $100,000
G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy, Feb 23rd: Winner Bonus to G2 Gold Cup – US $100,000
G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint, Mar. 2: Winner Bonus to G1 Al Quoz Sprint – US $150,000
G3 Mahab Al Shimaal, Mar. 2: Winner Bonus to the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen – US $200,000
G3 Burj Nahaar, Mar. 2: Winner Bonus to the G2 Godolphin Mile – US $100,000
G2 Dubai City of Gold, Mar. 2: Winner Bonus to the G1 Longines Sheema Classic – US $600,000
G2 Al Maktoum Classic, Mar. 2: Winner Bonus to the G1 Dubai World Cup – US $1.2 million

“We are exciting about launching the Dubai World Cup Bonus Series,” said Major General Dr. Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Executive Director of Dubai Racing Club. “History has shown, through the likes of Dubai Millennium, Curlin and California Chrome, among others, that racing in Dubai prior to the Dubai World Cup can be an advantage, so we would like to further encourage trainers to do this by offering an added 10% to the purse if horses win both races.”

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