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Auguste Rodin Likely to Target Derby Double

Michael Tabor, John and Susan Magnier, Derrick Smith and Westerberg's Derby hero Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) is expected to make his next start in the July 2 G1 Irish Derby at The Curragh.

“I would say he'll go to the Irish Derby,” Tabor told racingtv.com. “I haven't discussed it, but it's common sense to say he definitely goes to the Irish Derby. Then we'll bring him back in trip–a mile and a quarter–for some of those races.”

The striking bay colt previously finished 12th in the May 6 G1 2000 Guineas, the initial leg in the Triple Crown.

“He won't go to the [1 3/4-mile] St. Leger,” Tabor added. “In my mind, that Triple Crown dream is over. A St. Leger horse is not what we are looking for, once he can't do a Triple Crown.”

Looking a bit farther down the road, Tabor indicated the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp in October could be a consideration in addition to the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita the following month.

“It is a long way before the end of the year,” he said. “We'll see how he is. It could be the Arc, but the ground could be against him, although he won on soft as a 2-year-old. We've even got the Breeders' Cup [Turf] as an option on the turf. We'll see how he goes and have those discussions, I'm sure.”

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Racing Together Hosts Record Day

A record 75-plus employee teams from across racing volunteered in their local communities, volunteering 700 hours for over 40 charities, making it a record year for the May 25 Racing Together Community Day.

A wide range of racing organisations signed up for the fifth Racing Together Community Day, engaging with the communities in which they operate in a number of ways. One specific growth area was among the training yards–11 volunteered this year. The team at Kubler Racing delivered homemade cakes to the elderly in Lambourn while staff at Susan Corbett's volunteered at their local care home; Fergal O'Brien's colleagues supported Cotswold Riding for the Disabled.

Many participants focused on food poverty, with big food bank collections taking place in racing hubs. The Racing Centre in Newmarket organized drop off points, supported by Michelle Fernandes, Lycett's Insurance, Dylan Cunha Racing, Simon Pearce Racing and Gay Kelleway. Racing Welfare staff volunteered at regional food banks, including Lambourn Junction, supported by Ed Walker Racing and the Injured Jockeys Fund. This year, 27 British racecourses (including the Racecourse Association) supported the initiative through litter picks, local community-tidying schemes, and helping the needs of local causes and collecting items for riding schools. First-time supporters of the day included the Tote Group, Weatherbys, Goffs, Kingsclere training yard and a range of other charities and studs.

John Blake, Chief Executive of Racing Together, said: “It's no surprise that food banks have been a focus for many given the current crisis and racing's efforts will have a direct and immediate benefit to families needing help nationwide.

“Community Day is now well established within the calendar but is only a snapshot of the work that racing people do year-round on a voluntary basis, of which the industry should be very proud.

“We would like to thank the many teams who played a part in the day and the Horserace Betting Levy Board for supporting our work.”

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SW Romina Power Added to Arqana Pop-Up Sale

Recent listed winner Romina Power (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}–Rockatella {Ire}, by Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}) will be on offer for the June 13 Arqana Online Pop-Up Sale. A winner of the May 20 Diana Trial at Baden-Baden in her latest start, she will be sold with an entry in the G1 Prix de Diane June 18. Campaigned by Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Stables, the 3-year-old will be offered as Lot 1 by Rennstall Michael Figge.

She is from the family of Group 1 victor Lyric of Light and group winners Leebaz, Polish Knight, Zebrowski, Euro Angel and Zeyaadah.

For more information, visit www.arqanaonline.com.

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Auctav Launches Exclusively Flat Sale

Auctav will host its sale of foals, yearlings, broodmares, and horses in training at Haras de Bois Roussel Oct. 14, with inspections taking place Oct. 12-13.

The exclusively Flat sale auction will be held both on site and online.

“Thanks to our installation at Bois Roussel, we can expand our ambitions and provide optimized conditions for hosting horses,” Arnaud Angéliaume, CEO of Auctav, said. “Our first visitors were so impressed that it quickly became evident to establish this new sale for flat horses. We are delighted to have met their requirements, and we are excited about hosting this sale. Only 100 lots will be offered in the catalogue, and we have already made a rich selection from sellers who have encouraged and supported Auctav in this new option for participants in flat racing in France.”

For more information, visit the Auctav website.

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