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Saffron Beach Benched, BC Off Table

Saffron Beach (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), a Group 3 winner in two starts, will skip an intended engagement in the Breeders’ Cup and will instead point to next year and the G1 English 1000 Guineas. Trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam, the chestnut won on debut at Newmarket in September and then saluted in the G3 Oh So Sharp S. there on Oct. 9.

“She’s going to have a rest now, before she comes back for the Nell Gwyn and the Guineas,” said trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam. “The main reason we’re not going is the owners wouldn’t be able to attend, and also she’d had two quick runs, so it’s best for her that she has a break with next year in mind. We’ll have the opportunity to travel with her next year.

“She’s just a natural. She was a late developer–but as soon as she got fit, the fitter she got the better she got. Looking at her pedigree, most have got better with age, so that’s what we’ve got to look forward to. That’s why I think the best thing to do is rug her up now, and look forward to next year.”

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HWPA Derby Awards on Sky Sports Racing in December

The 2020 Horserace Writers and Photographers Association Derby Awards will be staged on Sky Sports Racing, the HWPA announced on Tuesday. Slated for Dec. 10, the awards programme, supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will be hosted by Martin Kelly. Normally, the awards are held in London in front of 600 guests, but that is not possible due to COVID-19.

“We are extremely grateful to Sky Sports Racing for agreeing to host the 2020 Derby Awards, and to the Hong Kong Jockey Club for their continued support,” said HWPA President Marcus Townend. “It has been a difficult year for racing but we felt it was important that the Derby Awards were still staged in some way so that we could recognise the achievements of the participants and those in the media who broadcast, report and photograph the sport.”

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Neil Phillips New Ambassador for Racing Welfare

Neil Phillips, also known as “The Wine Tipster”, has been appointed a Racing Welfare Ambassador. Phillips joins a roster that includes Darren ‘Birdie’ Bird, Paul Nicholls, Jack Lander and Hayley Moore. The respected pundit and the tipster/sommelier for Jockey Club Racecourses, also presents at Goodwood, Ascot and York Racecourses. He also writes weekly racing tips column for Unibet, and is involved in the racing syndicate My Racing Manager. Previously, he held roles with Pernod Ricard and E & J Gallo.

“Hospitality is a key part of any day at the races, be it a fine dining experience or simply a cup of coffee and a sandwich,” said Phillips. “Catering for conferencing and events is also an important service offered by hospitality staff at racecourses. It’s important we highlight and support the many people employed in the hospitality sector of racing and I am delighted to be part of that by becoming an Ambassador at Racing Welfare, whose commitment, energy and creativity I greatly admire.”

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‘Poise and Stride’ Published by Joe Osborne

Poise and Stride, a book of 41 short essays based on Joe Osborne’s observations from business, entertainment and sport during his 40-year career, has been published by Osborne, Managing Director of Godolphin Ireland. Originally written as contributions to the Godolphin Flying Start quarterly newsletter ‘Time Flies’, all proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Racing Academy & Centre of Education (RACE) in Kildare Town. The academy, a registered charity, was established by Joe’s father Michael Osborne in 1973 with Stan Cosgrove and Derek O’Sullivan. The forward is written by RACE graduate, former champion jockey turned trainer Johnny Murtagh, with illustrations by Declan Considine. The book is available for €20 (plus postage) by emailing RACE at poiseandstride@racingacademy.ie or by contacting their office at +353 45 522468.

“This project has been a labour of love and a welcome distraction during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Osborne. “The essays cover a diverse range of topics and I hope that the core messages in them will resonate with readers. My family has a longstanding link with RACE, so this is an opportunity to support the academy and to highlight the great work they are doing.”

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