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Godolphin’s Tribalist Dominates Saint-Cloud Feature

Godolphin's Tribalist (GB) (Farhh {GB}–Fair Daughter {GB}, by Nathaniel {Ire}), who hit the board in last term's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains, took care of business in Saint-Cloud's G3 Prix Edmond Blanc on seasonal return last month and revisited the Parisian venue to dominate Monday's G2 Prix du Muguet.

The 27-10 second choice broke smartly from the inside stall to gain early control and held a two-length advantage into the home straight. Untroubled throughout, he was shaken up with 300 metres remaining and ridden out inside the final furlong to easily hold the late threat of familiar rival Facteur Cheval (Ire) (Ribchester {Ire}) by 1 1/4 lenths for a second pattern-race score. It was the same margin back to 27-10 favourite Erevann (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}) in third.

“Tribalist is a very consistent horse and goes on any ground,” insisted trainer Andre Fabre. “He always gives his best and, all being well, he will go for the [May 20 G1] Lockinge S. at Newbury.”

Pedigree Notes
Tribalist is the first of four foals and lone performer produced by an unraced half-sister to five black-type performers headed by G1 Racing Post Trophy-winning sire Crowded House (GB) (Rainbow Quest). Descendants of his second dam Wiener Wald (Woodman) also include multiple Group 1-winning sire Reckless Abandon (GB) (Exchange Rate), multiple Grade I-winning distaffer Ticker Tape (GB) (Royal Applause {GB}) and G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest hero Brando (GB) (Pivotal {GB}). The February-foaled chestnut, who hails from the family of GISW sire Storm Cat (Storm Bird), is a full-brother to the unraced 2-year-old filly Fair Point (GB) and half to a yearling filly by Make Believe (GB).

Monday, Saint-Cloud, France
PRIX DU MUGUET-G2, €130,000, Saint-Cloud, 5-1, 4yo/up, 8fT, 1:41.85, vsf.
1–TRIBALIST (GB), 126, c, 4, by Farhh (GB)
1st Dam: Fair Daughter (GB), by Nathaniel (Ire)
2nd Dam: Wiener Wald, by Woodman
3rd Dam: Chapel Of Dreams, by Northern Dancer
(130,000gns Ylg '20 TATOCT). O-Godolphin; B-Car Colston Hall Stud Syndicate (GB); T-Andre Fabre; J-Mickale Barzalona. €74,100. Lifetime Record: G1SP-Fr, 13-4-4-3, €285,655. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Facteur Cheval (Ire), 126, g, 4, Ribchester (Ire)–Jawlaat (Ire), by Shamardal. (145,000gns Wlg '19 TATFOA; €120,000 Ylg '20 ARQSEP). O-Gary Barber & Team Valor International; B-McCracken Farms (IRE); T-Jerome Reynier. €28,600.
3–Erevann (Fr), 126, c, 4, Dubawi (Ire)–Ervedya (Fr), by Siyouni (Fr). O-H H The Aga Khan; B-H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC (FR); T-Jean-Claude Rouget. €13,650.
Margins: 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4. Odds: 2.70, 4.60, 1.70.
Also Ran: The Revenant (GB), Fort Payne (Fr), Rosacea (Ire), Fire Of The Sun (Fr). Video, sponsored by TVG.

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Keeneland Closes Out Record Spring

Keeneland concluded its 2023 Spring Meet on Friday following 15 days of racing that generated record all-sources wagering of $224 million, the track said in a release late Friday.

All-sources wagering (not including whole-card simulcasting at Keeneland) for the Spring Meet totaled $224,348,745, surpassing the previous record of $219,284,979 set during last year's 15-day Spring Meet.

The Spring Meet marks the fifth consecutive season of record wagering at Keeneland, which was boosted by an all-time record Pick 6 handle of $4,788,759 Apr. 21. On-track wagering for the Spring Meet totaled $15,844,092 versus last year's $16,190,832.

“A huge thanks to our fans, the community and our horsemen who turned out in full force this spring to support Keeneland racing,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said.

Spring Meet Leaders
Wesley Ward notched 12 wins to earn his sixth consecutive Spring Meet training title and ninth total. Boosted by two multiple-win race days, Tyler Gaffalione recorded 21 victories to secure his second consecutive Spring Meet riding title and fifth overall. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Godolphin celebrated its third leading owner title at Keeneland with six meet wins.

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“We Have To Give Her A Chance” – Bin Suroor Bullish On Mawj For Guineas

Group 2 winner Mawj (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) is in good order ahead of an intended start in the May 7 G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas, according to Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor.

A winner of the G2 Duchess Of Cambridge S. and third in the G1 Cheveley Park S. at two, the bay won both the Jumeirah Fillies Classic and Jumeirah Fillies Guineas conditions races at Meydan over the winter.

Bin Suroor said, “She is good, has been working well and in good form. She will run in the Guineas. She is a nice filly and a proven filly. She has shown plenty of speed, but she stayed a mile well in Dubai and now we will give her a chance in the Guineas.

“It is a very tough race, but we have to give her a chance and see how she goes, as she has earned that chance. She has grown a little, but not much. That is why we gave her a break between races. Two-year-olds, when you give them a break, they generally grow and strengthen.”

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Racing World Mourns Loss Of Australian Jockey Dean Holland

By Trent Masenhelder, TDNAus/NZ

The racing community is in mourning following the tragic news that much-loved jockey Dean Holland passed away on Monday.

The 34-year-old was involved in a fall during the opening race at Donald in country Victoria on Monday and died later that day.

Holland fell when his mount, the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Headingley (Aus), who was racing in second place, clipped the heels of the leader Kumicho (Aus) as the runners turned for home in Race 1. Fellow jockey Alana Kelly was dislodged from her mount Time To Rumble (Aus), but was uninjured.

Holland was treated by paramedics on course and an air ambulance was dispatched, however, he could not be saved.

In a statement, Victoria Police said: “Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a jockey in Donald on Apr. 24. The male was riding in a race at a track on Racecourse Road when he fell around 1.30pm. He was worked on by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Work Safe have been notified and will investigate. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

Holland was married to Lucy and is a father to four children.

He won two Group 1s–the first coming in the 2010 Australasian Oaks aboard Small Minds (Aus) for trainer John Thompson. The biggest moment of his professional career took place just last month, with Holland called up late to replace Jamie Kah aboard In Secret (Aus) in the G1 Newmarket H. Holland wasn't overawed by the occasion and guided the star filly to a dominant victory, earning the praises of Godolphin Australia's head trainer James Cummings.

“I ran into Wayne Hawkes and he said to me, 'Don't you worry, you'll be fine with Dean Holland' and he rode the filly perfectly,” Cummings said post-race.

“I was so pleased for him. Didn't he do a good job? I'm very proud of him.”

Following Holland's death, Godolphin's Managing Director, Vin Cox told TDN AusNZ: “It's quite hard to put into words just how devastated we are hearing about this tragedy.

“He was a gifted horseman, but most importantly, a principled young man of the highest quality.

“We are absolutely gutted at Godolphin to hear this news and will do everything we can, with the racing community, to support Lucy and his beautiful young family.”

Holland rode 43 winners for top country trainer Paul Preusker and together they won the G2 Adelaide Cup in 2019 with Surprise Baby (NZ).

“It's an awful shock, I can't believe this has happened,” Preusker told TDN AusNZ.

“He was a champion bloke with a beautiful heart.”

Another Group 1-winning jockey, Dean Yendall, rode against Holland regularly and was a good mate of his.

Like many, Yendall was distraught when speaking to TDN AusNZ on Monday afternoon.

“All I can really say about this is why him? He was such a lovely person. I've known him from day one, even before he even started riding, when he was going to the races with his dad Darren,” Yendall said.

“He's gone and left a young family without a father and husband to his wife Lucy.”

Holland commenced race riding in his native South Australia in December 2005 and piloted his first winner at Ceduna (Aus) on Jan. 14, 2006. He went on to ride more than 1075 career winners with those victories predominantly coming in Victoria and South Australia, along with the Northern Territory and Tasmania. His last visit to the winner's circle was Apr. 20 at Ararat, where he rode a double.

Holland was enjoying a stellar season, with 82 winners in Victoria, which was good enough for fourth on the Victorian Jockeys' Premiership Table.

Racing Victoria (RV) Chief Executive, Andrew Jones, said: “On behalf of the Victorian racing industry, I would like to extend our prayers and heartfelt condolences to Dean's partner Lucy, his children, his family, friends and colleagues on the incredibly sad news of his passing.

“It was a tragic accident at Donald and we are all deeply shocked and saddened that Dean has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the fall.

“Dean was a gifted lightweight rider who won over 1000 races and was highly respected by his peers. He showcased his immense talent on the biggest stage last month when winning the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

“Dean's passing is heartbreaking for all within Victorian racing and the sport nationally. It is a sobering reminder of the immense bravery of our riders.”

Victorian Jockeys' Association (VJA) Chief Executive, Matt Hyland, said: “The VJA and our members are incredibly saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend Dean Holland and extend our heartfelt condolences to his partner Lucy, his four children and his wider family.

“Dean was a much-loved member of the riding group here in Victoria and when he travelled interstate, and his fellow riders will all be shattered at the shock news of his passing as we at the VJA are.

“Together with Racing Victoria, the Jockey Assistance Program will be wrapping its arms around the riding group and will be working to support Lucy and the Holland family both now and importantly into the future.”

RV and the VJA are working together to support the Holland family, the racing community and industry employees with counselling and support.

Members of the Australian racing industry are encouraged to utilise the free, confidential counselling service STABLELINE on 1300 530 122 if they are in need of support at this tragic time.

RV, following consultation with the VJA, has determined that Tuesday's ANZAC Day race meetings at Flemington and Moe will not proceed as programmed out of respect to Dean and the Holland family.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for Holland's family.

 

 

 

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